Long Island Leader Recognized Among Long Island’s Influential Business Leaders

Chamber president’s leadership highlights economic empowerment, entrepreneurship and community development in 2026

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — Nov. 3, 2026 — Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.’s President Phil Andrews continues to earn recognition for his leadership in expanding opportunities for small businesses and strengthening the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Andrews has been recognized by City & State New York as a Long Island Trailblazer, an honor spotlighting leaders whose work is shaping Nassau and Suffolk counties. His ongoing contributions also reflect the influence of chamber leadership in business development, advocacy and community partnerships.

In 2026, Long Island Business News published its Top 100 Long Islanders special section, recognizing executives, advocates and builders across the region. Andrews’ inclusion into the Long Island Business Top 100 list of Influential Long Islanders highlighted his work at the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc, 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc., and the African American Small Business Foundation, Inc.

Under Andrews’ leadership, the chamber has grown into a regional powerhouse advocating for minority businesses in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Kings counties.

Its initiatives emphasize business education, access to capital, contracting opportunities, professional networking and strategic partnerships.

Andrews is also the founding president of the New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

His work across these organizations supports entrepreneurship, mentorship and long-term economic opportunity.

About: Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. - The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. supports businesses and entrepreneurs through education, advocacy, networking, technical assistance and partnerships across Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Kings counties.