I’m Loycent Gordon, the CEO and owner of Historic Neir’s Tavern, one of America’s oldest taverns — and living proof that Community Conquers All.

As a regular local when Neir’s was days from closing in 2009, I didn’t want to just stand by — I jumped in to save it. That fight earned national attention from the New York Times, CNN, ABC News, Harvard Business Review, and more.
Ten years later, when a sudden triple rent hike threatened to wipe us out again, I rallied the community — and we saved it once more.

Today, Neir’s Tavern is recognized in the U.S. Congressional Record and a street co-named "Neir’s Tavern Way" in its honor.

But here’s the truth: We can’t keep rallying in crisis and hoping it works out. Because community is not just about me, it’s about all of us who still believe.

The oldest tavern in New York City — and the few oldest taverns left in America — are too priceless to gamble with.

That’s why I created the Neir’s Tavern Ambassadors Club — offering casual customers the opportunity to become Neir’s Ambassadors and Guardians of History.
This isn’t about reacting to emergencies anymore. It’s about building resilient, proactive communities that preserve legacy, promote their social causes, and protect these historic local businesses that are the soul of our neighborhoods.

Now, I’m racing to raise a $1 million endowment before Neir’s Tavern’s 200th anniversary in 2029 —
and through The Community CEO series, I’m interviewing the battle-tested leaders building multi-million dollar brands & Impact.

If you’re tired of seeing your history, your culture, and your communities sacrificed...
If you believe proactive community is the future — and legacy is worth fighting for...
If you want to grow, lead, and leave something that outlasts you...

You’re in the right place.
Join the movement.
Because Together, Community Conquers All.