Liaacc's Nassau County Director Ann Dumay Leads Chamber Into 4th Quarter With Expanded Business Development

GARDEN CITY, NEW YORK — August 28, 2026 — The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC) is entering the fourth quarter of 2026 with significant momentum under the leadership of Nassau County Director Ann Dumay, following three quarters of expanded programming, business engagement, strategic partnerships and economic-development initiatives designed to strengthen minority-owned businesses throughout Nassau County and the greater New York metropolitan region.

Since her appointment as Nassau County Director, Dumay has helped advance a strategic agenda focused on membership growth, business development, strategic partnerships, procurement opportunities, access to capital, professional development, business visibility and economic empowerment. Her leadership represents an important expansion of LIAACC's presence and ability to connect Nassau County entrepreneurs with opportunities throughout Long Island and the New York metropolitan area.

FOURTH QUARTER: FROM ACCESS TO OWNERSHIP

The centerpiece of the fourth-quarter agenda will be Minority Enterprise Development Month 2026, with Dumay leading LIAACC's Nassau County activities.

The first day of activities is scheduled for:

Thursday, October 8, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Town of Hempstead Pavilion
One Washington Street
Hempstead, New York 11550

Click on link here to register: liaacc.org/events-list/#!event/2026/10/8/med-month-2026-announced-8220-from-access-to-ownership-8221-signals-the-next-era-of-minority-enterprise-growth-1st-day-of-activities-thursday-oct-8th-2026

The 2026 theme is:

“Building Legacy, Expanding Opportunity, and Advancing Minority Enterprise”

The initiative will bring together minority and women-owned businesses, corporations, government representatives, financial institutions, procurement professionals, community organizations, entrepreneurs and business-development leaders.

Programming will emphasize business growth, procurement, supplier diversity, access to capital, education, networking, technical assistance, recognition and strategic partnerships.

“Our fourth quarter is about moving from momentum to measurable impact,” said Ann Dumay, Nassau County Director of LIAACC. “The businesses we serve need more than networking. They need relationships that lead to contracts, capital, customers, partnerships, education and sustainable growth. We are building those connections while creating a stronger business ecosystem throughout Nassau County.”

BUILDING ON THREE QUARTERS OF MOMENTUM

The fourth-quarter agenda builds on the foundation established during the first three quarters of 2026.

During the year, LIAACC expanded its focus on membership development and business retention while continuing its signature educational, networking and economic-development programs. The Chamber also strengthened its regional programming and provided entrepreneurs with opportunities to connect with corporate leaders, government agencies, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations and other business-support organizations.

The National Entrepreneur Summit and Expo — New York Edition, held June 11, 2026, at the Rochdale Village Ballroom in Queens, brought entrepreneurs, business owners, corporate representatives, nonprofit leaders, government agencies and community stakeholders together for a major regional business-development event. The successful inaugural event has already created momentum for an even larger 2027 edition.

LIAACC has also continued expanding its programming through business education, procurement readiness, access-to-capital initiatives, leadership development, networking and recognition programs. The Chamber reports that it has supported more than 1,500 businesses and entrepreneurs through its programs and initiatives.

A REGIONAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MODEL

“Ann Dumay has demonstrated that leadership is not simply about holding a title it is about creating opportunities for the people and businesses you are responsible for serving,” said Phil Andrews, President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

“Ann has embraced the responsibility of leading our Nassau County operations and has helped position the Chamber for continued growth. The work being done now is creating a stronger bridge between Nassau County, Long Island and the broader New York metropolitan business community. The fourth quarter gives us an opportunity to take everything we have built during the first three quarters and turn that momentum into even greater economic impact.”

Rose Ward, Vice President of LIAACC, added, “Our entrepreneurs need access to relationships, information and opportunities that can help them move their businesses forward. Ann's leadership is helping us strengthen those connections in Nassau County while supporting LIAACC's broader mission of economic empowerment.”

THE FOURTH-QUARTER PRIORITIES

Under Dumay's leadership, LIAACC's fourth-quarter priorities include:

• Expanding Chamber membership throughout Nassau County
• Increasing business retention and engagement
• Connecting entrepreneurs with procurement and contracting opportunities
• Promoting corporate supplier-diversity relationships
• Expanding access-to-capital education and resources
• Strengthening strategic partnerships with corporations, government and community organizations
• Increasing visibility for member businesses through networking and media opportunities
• Providing educational and capacity-building programs
• Supporting minority and women-owned businesses
• Promoting generational wealth creation through sustainable business ownership
• Building stronger connections between Nassau County businesses and the broader regional marketplace

INVITATION TO BUSINESS, CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY LEADERS

LIAACC is encouraging business owners, entrepreneurs, corporations, government agencies, financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, procurement professionals, community leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs to become active participants in the Chamber's fourth-quarter agenda.

The October 8 MED Month kickoff represents more than another business event. It is an opportunity to connect the region's business ecosystem around a common objective: helping minority-owned businesses move from access to ownership, from ownership to growth, and from growth to long-term economic sustainability.

ABOUT: ANN DUMAY

Ann Dumay serves as Nassau County Director of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc., where she is responsible for strengthening the Chamber's presence throughout Nassau County, increasing membership, fostering strategic partnerships, supporting business retention and growth, and connecting entrepreneurs with resources necessary to scale their businesses.

Her 2026 leadership agenda reflects LIAACC's continued commitment to measurable business development and economic empowerment.

ABOUT: LONG ISLAND AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC.

Founded in 2010, the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC) is New York State's largest African American Chamber of Commerce. Headquartered in Garden City, New York, LIAACC advances economic development through advocacy, education, networking, access to capital, procurement opportunities, technical assistance, leadership development and strategic partnerships.

The Chamber serves businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, Brooklyn and the greater New York metropolitan region.

LIAACC's signature programs include Minority Enterprise Development Month, National Small Business Week activities, the Annual Black History Month Business and Community Recognition Program, Ladies of LIAACC “Women Who Shine” Awards, the “Who's Who” One Night Only Gala, Chamber Leadership Development Conferences, Small Business Boot Camps, procurement initiatives, access-to-capital programs and entrepreneurial-development programs.

MEDIA CONTACT

Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
1225 Franklin Avenue, Suite 325
Garden City, NY 11530
Email: info@liaacc.org
Website: www.liaacc.org