New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce Brings New Era of Business Networking and Economic Opportunity to the Heart of Times Square
Historic Multi-Cultural Networking Event on November 4 Will Unite Entrepreneurs, Corporate Leaders and Community Organizations From NYC's Five Boroughs, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, and Beyond
NEW YORK, NY — October 17, 2026 — The New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (NYCMSBCC) is expanding its presence in New York City's business community with a major Multi-Cultural Networking Event on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Kitchen + Kocktails, located at 7 Times Square in Manhattan.
Hosted by the African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. (AASBF), the event will introduce the Chamber's mission to a broader audience of entrepreneurs, small-business owners, corporate executives, professionals, nonprofit leaders and community stakeholders throughout the New York metropolitan region.
The gathering represents an important milestone in the Chamber's development and its commitment to becoming a leading voice for minority small businesses throughout New York City and beyond.
Established in November 2023, the New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc. was created to foster trade, commerce, entrepreneurship and economic development while addressing the challenges faced by minority-owned businesses.
Under the leadership of Founding President Phil Andrews, the Chamber seeks to strengthen the connections between minority entrepreneurs, government agencies, corporations, financial institutions and organizations that provide critical business-development resources.
Andrews, who also serves as President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc., brings extensive experience in business advocacy, economic empowerment, organizational development and community leadership. He was recognized as a 2019 Small Business Champion by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
The Chamber's introduction to the broader New York City business community builds upon its September 2026 soft launch in Queens and its continuing efforts to establish a regional platform for business growth, advocacy and economic opportunity.
The November 4 networking event will bring together four organizations with complementary missions: the African American Small Business Foundation, Inc.; the New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc.; and the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Together, these organizations seek to create opportunities for entrepreneurs and professionals to develop meaningful business relationships, explore partnerships, exchange resources and support economic advancement.
The event will emphasize the importance of multicultural collaboration in strengthening New York City's diverse business landscape.
The Chamber's long-term vision extends beyond networking events. NYCMSBCC seeks to become a resource for entrepreneurs who need access to information, relationships and opportunities that can help them build stronger and more sustainable businesses.
Its priorities include expanding access to capital, strengthening supplier diversity, increasing awareness of government and corporate contracting opportunities, supporting M/WBE certification readiness, promoting business education and developing partnerships that can create long-term economic value.
The Chamber also intends to encourage businesses to think beyond traditional geographic boundaries and develop relationships throughout the New York metropolitan area and across the United States.
"New York City is one of the greatest centers of commerce in the world, and minority-owned small businesses must have a meaningful seat at the table. Our goal is to build an organization that connects entrepreneurs with opportunities, strengthens their capacity to compete and creates lasting pathways to economic empowerment. This event in the heart of Times Square is about bringing people together across cultures, communities and industries to build a stronger economic future."
— Phil Andrews, Founding President, New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Entrepreneurs, emerging business owners, established companies, corporate representatives, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, community leaders and supporters of minority business development are encouraged to attend.
Participants will have opportunities to establish new professional relationships, learn about the Chamber's mission, explore membership opportunities and become part of an expanding network committed to business development and economic advancement.
NYCMSBCC Multi-Cultural Networking Event
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Kitchen + Kocktails | 7 Times Square, New York, NY 10036
Hosted by the African American Small Business Foundation, Inc.
The New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is a business advocacy and economic-development organization dedicated to fostering trade, commerce, entrepreneurship and sustainable business growth. Operating under the banner "NYC's Voice for Minority Small Business," the Chamber promotes access to capital, education, networking, supplier diversity, procurement opportunities and strategic partnerships.
The African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurship, economic empowerment, education and community development through initiatives that strengthen small businesses and expand opportunities for underserved communities.
New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Email: NYCMSBCC@gmail.com
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