The Debrief: Keeping Black businesses in the black
As president of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, and through several other professional and volunteer pursuits, Phil Andrews is an agent of hope. The past president…
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Smart policy, public support essential to Black business
By PHIL ANDREWS // To close out Black Business Month, let’s celebrate the dramatic increase in Black entrepreneurship and confront the challenges that still exist. To overcome discriminatory lending practices and…
How ‘Innovation and Choice’ Act threatens minority biz
By PHIL ANDREWS // Legislation that politicians claim will protect small businesses from the alleged monopoly power of large tech companies will end up depriving entrepreneurs of vital revenue streams…
Contractors sue state over secret minority biz goals
The Associated General Contractors of New York State has filed suit against five state agencies, seeking the release of documents that show how the offices set goals for participation by…
Xerox CEO headlines women, minority biz forum
New York’s largest annual networking event for minority- and women-owned business enterprises is scheduled for Oct. 1 and 2 at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. Designed to…