A Publication of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce
LIAACC News Upcoming Events
• MWBE Workshop — LIAACC is holding a series of workshops to train more business owners to seek New York State certification as minority and womenowned business enterprises.
LIAACC VIP Networking Soiree a Major Success Over 100 attend at NYCB Theater at Westbury
A great time was had by all at LIAACC’s networking event. Spirits were high and everyone had a great time exchanging cards and presenting their businesses to others. Many professional connections were made and some projects were created. Thanks to everyone for coming out and making the event a huge success.
Now, please consider becoming a member of LIAACC. We, and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. you, will become stronger and can do more as members of this 21 and 28 at the Baldwin great organization.
Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave. Charlene Thompson of Baldwin-based Thompson Economic Development Services
• October 30 — General Membership Meeting at E.B. Elliot’s Waterfront Dining (on the Freeport Nautical Mile), 23 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport, NY, (516) 3788776. 12 to 2PM, Buffet lunch included; $25 at the door. RSVP required. Volunteers Needed MWBE Committee — To help plan MWBE workshops and promote LIAACC businesses Communications Committee — To promote upcoming events, highlight member businesses and report on LIAACC successes Membership Committee — To increase membership by promoting the benefits of LIAACC Email gregbatson@batcomm.com to express interest or inquiries
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U.S. access the resources you need to find success in your ventures. Need more information? Call Barbara Whiting, Economic Development Specialist, 631454-0750, ext. 225 or email barbara.whiting@sba.gov
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We want to promote member businesses in future issues of LIAACC News. If you are interested, email the following to: gregbatson@batcomm. com 1. Your photo 2. The name of your business 3. A description of what your business does 4. How we can help you expand your business
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• The Local Resources page 5. How anyone can contact you provides a description and list of SBA’s partner offices 6. Your web address (if you have one) staffed with specialists to counsel, mentor and train small businesses.
At SBA, we’re in the business The SBA (Small Business of businesses – and in making Administration) Has Online sure all small business and In-Person Resources for owners and prospective entrepreneurs across the you. Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce. Inc. 148 South Long Beach Avenue, 2nd Floor Freeport, NY 11520 info@liaacc.com — cell: 347-475-7158