Community Journal Phil Andrews, means business for Hempstead Www.communityjournal.info Serving Nassau County’s VOL. 20 NO. 49 MARCH 21, 2014—NASSAU EDITION African American Community THE NEW COMMUNITY JOURNAL FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 2 NASSAU COUNTY EDITION PAGE 2 THE NEW COMMUNITY JOURNAL FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 3 It makes them able to get contracts, but it also certifies that they're in business and gets their paperwork in order. Executive Suite: Phil And decreases the likelihood that they won't fulfill the con- tract. Andrews, Hempstead How are you trying to keep minorities from moving off Originally published: March 12, 2014 8:45 PM Up- Long Island? dated: March 16, 2014 3:53 PM By CHRISTINE We see ourselves in the business of helping to make GIORDANO. Special to Newsday Long Island sustainable for the African-American commu- The Long Island African American Chamber of Com- nity. Business growth, job creation, private-sector opportu- merce is working to increase the number of minority- nities and government contracting opportunities will slow owned businesses in the region, following a goal set by down the rate of African-Americans relocating to other Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to include minorities in 20 per- parts of the country. cent of state contracts, says president Phil Andrews. What else do you want to do? Founded two years ago, the chamber connects members We want to be that vehicle for people who may not be in with business and government leaders, helps owners obtain business, to create future businesses. We're encouraging minority certification, and gives "the wider community an other ethnic groups to be part of the chamber. And we're opportunity to do business with a significant segment of the going to be working with the Hofstra Small Business De- market," he says. Meetings are publicized on Facebook; the velopment Center on training in business skills like book- next one is April 3. keeping, marketing. Everyone wants to be in business, but Andrews, 50, began his career working by day for the you've got to learn the language of business first. New York City Correction Department and spending nights What's the key to staying in business and creating some- helping to build the Haircut Hut chain. The company grew thing viable here? to 10 stores before he retired; he now runs P.A. Public Re- lations Co. I gave out scholarships, spoke at schools, had Kwanzaa events and art exhibits at my stores. So one of the keys is How does the chamber help cultivate business opportu- staying involved in your community. nities? How did you build your business while working full We develop a relationship with the agencies and ask the time? procurement people to talk to us and tell us how we can do business with them. I tried to have family or people that I really trusted as key managers. One of my best managers we ever had was How does certifying a minority-owned business help? (Continued on page 6) NASSAU COUNTY EDITION PAGE 3 THE NEW COMMUNITY JOURNAL FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 4 NASSAU COUNTY EDITION PAGE 4 THE NEW COMMUNITY JOURNAL FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 5 Community Journal a publication of Emerging Business Group, Inc. ©2006 New York all rights reserved LAST WEEKS The Community Journal DEPARTMENTS: COVER PAGES: is a weekly publication, based in Baldwin, New York, dedicated to sharing news and information AROUND THE WORLD among minority businesses and residents which will enable positive action - economically, AROUND THE NATION socially and politically - for the betterment of us all. From our premiere issue, AROUND THE STATE July 1, 1993, we have grown to be one of the leading African heritage news and information NASSAU COUNTY sources on Long Island. 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So please consider helping me and please SHARE. God Bless you! (Continued from page 3) my niece. Family [treats] the business like it's theirs, and that's hard to find. You also hired former inmates? When you open a business, you help somebody feed their family. That's one of the greatest things you can do. The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce will hold its next meeting at 10 a.m. on April 3. Guest speaker Lorette Farris, president and CEO of Washington D.C.-based iBoss, will talk about new capital mar- kets created as a result of the JOBS Act of 2012, including ways to use do- nation and equity-based crowdfunding. For more information, email [email protected]. NASSAU COUNTY EDITION PAGE 6 THE NEW COMMUNITY JOURNAL FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 7 A Conservative announces 4th Congressional District bid, without party support Wednesday March 12, 2014 5:21 PM By Paul LaRocco A Hempstead schools advocate said Wednesday that she would seek Conservative Party support for a 4th Con- gressional District bid. Caprice Rines, 46, a retired insurance claims adjuster, said she’s joining the already crowded field looking to suc- ceed Rep. Carolyn McCarthy because she hasn't seen a candidate who can relate to all segments of the diverse Nassau district. NASSAU COUNTY EDITION PAGE 7 THE NEW COMMUNITY JOURNAL FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 8 NASSAU COUNTY EDITION PAGE 8 THE NEW COMMUNITY JOURNAL FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 9 CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS PROGRAM Presiding Officer Gregory’s Collection Yields Hundreds of Phones for Our Troops Amityville, NY – Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory continues to collect cell phones to benefit our military personnel serving overseas. To date he has collected over 650 phones on behalf of Cell Phones for Soldiers to be recycled for the purchase of calling cards for active-duty military members and veterans. “I want to thank my fellow legislators as well as the residents of Suffolk County for their support of our soldiers and their families,” said Presiding Officer Gregory. “This collection is ongoing Residents may bring their unwanted used or broken cell phones to any of the following legislative offices: Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory, 15 Albany Avenue, Amityville Legislator Steven H. Stern, Chairman, Veterans & Seniors Committee 1842 E. Jericho Turnpike, Suite P, Huntington Legislator Thomas Cilmi, 96 East Main St., Ste 5, East Islip Legislator Monica Martinez, 320 Carleton Ave., Ste. 4300, Central Islip Legislator Sarah Anker, 620 Route 25A, Ste. B, Mount Sinai Suffolk County Legislature William H. Rogers Building 725 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge NASSAU COUNTY EDITION PAGE 9 THE NEW COMMUNITY JOURNAL FRIDAY MARCH 21, 2014 Page 10 PRESIDING OFFICER GREGORY AND COUNCILWOMAN GORDON HOST WOMEN’S MINI-CONFERENCE Amityville, NY – Suffolk County Legislature Presid- ing Officer DuWayne Gregory and Babylon Town Coun- cilwoman Jacqueline A. Gordon are hosting a Women’s Mini-Conference on financial planning, family health and childcare at Old Town Hall in Babylon. Women’s Mini Conference Old Town Hall 47 W. Main St., Babylon Tuesday, March 25 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. “Presiding Officer Gregory and I believe it important to give women in the Town of Babylon an opportunity to learn about many of the resources that are available to them,” said Councilwoman Gordon. “This Mini Women's Conference will give constituents the opportunity to interact with and gain information from the presenters. Women are the backbone of families and families are the backbone of communities. When women are successful, communities are suc- cessful.” “Managing sound financial planning, accessing quality healthcare and maintaining reliable childcare are among the top challenges facing women today,” said Presiding Officer Gregory. “We have a wealth of resources and services available throughout