Hempstead, NY - April 29th, 2013 -Total Faith Network Exclusive Interview with Phil Andrews President of 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. Phil Andrews is the current President of the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. Founded in 1974, "The 100" serves as an international coalition focused on creating educational opportunities, promoting economic empowerment, addressing health disparities and creating positive mentoring relationships.Click on link here to view -
http://244562.myvideotalkstudio.com/stream... As founder of of P.A. Public Relations Company, Phil has been afforded the privilege to serve as Public Relations Director for a myriad of companies, community initiatives and professional organizations. Andrews' business acumen is often sought after by organizations that host major events, benefits and fundraisers.
He has served on the Public Relations Committee for the Harlem Book Fair on Long Island {which attracted over 2000 participants in 2003), as Public Relations Committee Member of the New York Metro Black MBA Association and the 100 Black Men of Long Island.
In 1995 and 1998, Mr. Andrews' excellence in his field garnered the Small Business Person of the Year award by two branches of the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce (Roosevelt and West Indian Chambers, respectively). He has also received a number of proclamations and citations from notable political officials including former Nassau County Executive Thomas S. Gullotta, former Town of Hempstead Supervisor Richard Guardino and Assembly-woman Earlene Hooper Hill, 18th Assembly District of Long Island NY.
In 2010 Mr. Andrews was honored for 50 or So Around 50 by Long Island Business News. In 2011 Mr. Andrews was honored by the Korean American Association of Greater New York (KAAGNY) with the “Good Neighbor Award”. Prior to beginning his career in Public Relations, Phil was the Vice President and Marketing Director of the Haircut Hut franchise for more than ten years.
Phil learned early on the importance of community and education. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York's Marcy Housing Development and attended Brooklyn Technical High School (one of the country's most recognized schools for academic excellence). After serving several years in the US Navy and Army Reserves, attending York College (Jamaica, Queens, NY) and John Jay College, (New York, NY), he graduated from paralegal school and began a nearly twenty year career in law enforcement. Community, Service and Education have been constant themes in his life.
Andrews' drive is a profound concern for his community. This has led him to serve on several Boards of Directors including—the Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce, Roosevelt Kiwanis and the West Indian Chamber of Commerce as the Public Relations Director, Hempstead Chamber of Commerce, and Bronx Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Andrews owns the Power Networking Business Seminar Series, a business network that builds viable connections between community and business.
He continues to build networks in and across many an industry; but, none more important than that of the education and mentoring of young people. As a Certified Mentor, Phil Andrews' goals involve encouraging as many promising young men as possible by compelling them to serve with the very best of their minds and talents. To view Total Faith Network Exclusive interview, click on link here:
http://244562.myvideotalkstudio.com/stream... For more information on the programs, activities, membership opportunities, and sponsorship opportunities of the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. log on to our website at
www.100blackmenofli.org
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Monday, May 27th 2013 at 5:21PM
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