MILL BASIN — Brooklyn was in the house in a monumental way, as the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce (BCC) drew north of 600 guests at its annual winter gala and trade expo at the El Caribe Country Club the evening of Dec. 17.

This year, the BCC honored two corporate organizations — the 2024 WNBA champions, the New York Liberty, represented by CEO Keia Clarke, and Gregg Bishop, executive director of the Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation Social Justice Fund, which focuses on racial justice and empowering underserved communities.

Randy Peers, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, told the Eagle that this past year has been “remarkable” for both small businesses and the Chamber. 

“We have continued to spearhead innovative and impactful programs to support businesses — especially our small business community, the backbone of our neighborhood,” Peers said.