NYC Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce Calls on Entrepreneurs Across N.Y.C. 5 Borough Chamber

The chamber brings a track record of mentoring and minority business advocacy to a citywide membership drive, with plans for an expanded National Entrepreneur Summit and Expo in New York City.

NEW YORK — New York City's minority- and women-owned businesses should not need an inside connection to find out who buys what they sell, how to compete for a contract or where to turn for financing.

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The New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (NYCMSBCC) is inviting entrepreneurs in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island to join a chamber built around those practical needs.

Operating as "NYC's Voice for Minority Small Business," NYCMSBCC is putting these entrepreneurs at the center of its agenda

Operating as "NYC's Voice for Minority Small Business," NYCMSBCC is putting these entrepreneurs at the center of its agenda. Its five-borough approach complements the work of neighborhood chambers: A business can stay rooted in its community while building relationships with buyers, lenders and potential partners across the city.

What sets NYCMSBCC apart is its focus on what happens before and after the introduction. Before a meeting with a buyer, a business owner may need to understand bid requirements or how minority- and women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE) certification fits into the procurement process. After the meeting, the next step could be identifying a contract to pursue, finding a teaming partner or preparing for a follow-up with a lender. The chamber's aim is to help owners turn a new contact into a concrete next step.

A track record of building programs for entrepreneurs

Founding President Phil Andrews brings years of experience leading the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC). The U.S. Small Business Administration's New York District Office named Andrews its 2019 Small Business Champion of the Year. Under his leadership, LIAACC built on that work through initiatives that addressed different barriers to business growth:

• Minority Enterprise Development Month convened entrepreneurs, procurement professionals, government agencies and corporate partners around access to capital, supplier diversity and business ownership.
• A salute to minority-owned media recognized the publishers and media entrepreneurs who give local businesses and communities a platform.
• National Small Business Week programming and entrepreneur mentoring paired recognition with practical guidance from experienced business owners and community leaders.

That history shapes how NYCMSBCC intends to serve its members: help businesses prepare to compete, connect them with people beyond their existing networks and advocate for their interests across all five boroughs.

A national expo with a place for local businesses

Building on the National Entrepreneur Summit and Expo's 2026 New York Edition in Queens, NYCMSBCC plans to bring an expanded edition to New York City. The expo is envisioned as a place for local businesses to showcase what they sell, meet prospective buyers and partners, and connect with entrepreneurs from outside the region. Businesses interested in exhibiting, sponsoring or partnering are encouraged to express interest as planning moves forward.

Join NYCMSBCC and bring one business goal

Whether you're pursuing your first contract, looking for financing to expand or ready to sell in another borough, review the membership options and join NYCMSBCC. Bring one goal you want to advance—and help shape the chamber's agenda around what your business and others like it need to grow.

About NYCMSBCC
The New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc. works to expand economic opportunity for minority-owned and other underserved small businesses across New York City through advocacy, business education, access-to-capital resources and professional networking.