Grassroots organization joins NYC Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce to strengthen mentoring, entrepreneurship and economic opportunities across New York City and Long Island
NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2026 — One Hundred Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. (100 BMENY) is helping build a powerful bridge between grassroots community leadership and economic opportunity following its participation as a partner in the Nov. 4 Upscale Multicultural Networking Event at Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley in Times Square.
The event brought together entrepreneurs, business leaders and community stakeholders, highlighting the importance of collaboration in strengthening minority-owned businesses and developing future generations of leaders.
Founded in 2021, 100 Black Men of Eastern New York serves Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk and Richmond counties. Its mission is to improve the quality of life in underserved communities through mentoring, education, health and wellness, and economic empowerment.
The organization's work is guided by Four for the Future®, a framework built upon four pillars:
• Mentoring: Developing future leaders through positive role models and professional guidance.
• Education: Advancing academic achievement, career readiness and lifelong learning.
• Health and Wellness: Promoting healthier individuals, families and communities.
• Economic Empowerment: Encouraging entrepreneurship, financial literacy, business ownership and wealth creation.
The New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (NYCMSBCC), whose mission is to serve as "NYC's Voice for Minority Small Business," advocates for minority-owned, women-owned and underserved businesses by expanding access to capital, business education, networking, procurement opportunities and economic development resources.
Together, these organizations have the potential to create an intergenerational pipeline connecting young people with entrepreneurs, business executives and community leaders.
The collaboration presents opportunities for youth entrepreneurship programs, business mentoring, financial literacy education, internships, workforce development, corporate partnerships and minority business growth.
Phil Andrews, founding president of both organizations, said the partnership reflects the importance of connecting community development with economic ownership.
"When we mentor young people, we are investing in tomorrow's leaders. When we help minority entrepreneurs grow successful businesses, we create opportunities for jobs, ownership and generational wealth. Bringing these missions together can transform lives and strengthen communities for generations."
The partnership also creates opportunities for corporations, financial institutions, educational institutions and business professionals to invest in initiatives that strengthen the region's economic future.
The significance extends beyond the Times Square event. By connecting grassroots leadership with established business networks, both organizations can help create pathways from education to employment, from mentorship to entrepreneurship, and from entrepreneurship to economic independence.
100 Black Men of Eastern New York and NYCMSBCC invite business owners, corporate sponsors, mentors, educators, young professionals and community organizations to become involved.
Their shared vision is to build stronger leaders, stronger businesses and economically empowered communities throughout New York City and Long Island.
About: One Hundred Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc.
Founded in 2021, the organization is committed to mentoring, education, health and wellness, and economic empowerment. Serving five counties, it works to develop responsible leaders and strengthen underserved communities through its Four for the Future® framework.
About: NYC Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
NYCMSBCC is dedicated to strengthening minority-owned, women-owned and underserved businesses across New York City's five boroughs through advocacy, business education, access to capital, networking and economic development partnerships.
Media and Partnership Contact:
Phil Andrews
Founding President, One Hundred Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc.
Founding President, NYC Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
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