Brooklyn mourns Samuel Dunston
Statement on the passing of Samuel Dunston
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Samuel Dunston, a long-time friend and colleague who was very active with our organization over theĀ past several decades. Sam served as a Brooklyn Chamber Board Member and was co-founderĀ of our Minority and Women Business Enterprise Committee. Sam was an honoree atĀ our Black History Month Celebration this past February, where we proudly announced theĀ establishment of the Samuel Dunston Business Excellence Award, whose first recipient was Dr. Roy Hastick, who we lost shortly after in April.Ā
Sam Dunston was President and Founder of National Allotment Insurance Agency, formed inĀ the 1970ās. Under his leadership, National Allotment formed strong relationships with theĀ nationās most prestigious insurance carriers, earning National Allotment the highest ratings fromĀ Standard & Poorās and AM Best Company. Sam received numerous awards for his work in theĀ insurance field, and for his extensive advocacy work with minority business owners.Ā Ā
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