I was named to the Long Island Business News’  Top 100 Long Islanders 2025 List. Previously known as the Most Influential Long Islanders, this year’s section was renamed Top 100 Long Islanders to reflect the breadth of talent of those striving to make Long Island the best place to live, work, and socialize.

I currently serve as President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (LIAACC)-the largest African American Chamber of Commerce in the State of New York-and a transformative force in building sustainable pathways for minority-owned businesses to grow and scale.  I am also the Founding President of the 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc.

Long Island Business News has selected Phil Andrews, President of Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and 100 Black Men of Eastern New York, Inc. as a 2025 Icon Honors recipient.

Icon Honors recognizes Long Island business leaders, over the age of 60, for their notable success and demonstration of strong leadership within and outside their fields.

The honorees have moved their businesses and Long Island forward by growing jobs and making a difference in the community.

To be eligible for Icon Honors, honorees must have a long-standing commitment to the Long Island business community. Honorees must also have a sustained dedication to community service and mentoring.

They may be in the workforce (or retired) and must hold (or have held) senior management-level positions with significant authority in decision-making for their organization. The winners were selected by the editors of Long Island Business News.