Effective Blogging

When creating a blog make sure to create a blog that is not self- serving. Leave the sales pitch on the sales floor. Potential clients will read blogs that are either educational or of a topic that is relevant to their specific needs.

Casale Jewelers teams up with wedding professionals for a second annual couples competition to win a $10,000 engagement ring

[Staten Island, New York] – February 9, 2012- Cory Schifter, owner of Casale Jewelers, is hosting the second annual Race for the Ring, a social media based competition where five couples will have to complete five challenges with one couple winning a stunning $10,000 engagement ring.

Celebrate Black History Month

Wednesday, February 29th

Chamber and Advance honor outstanding business leaders

STATEN ISLAND N.Y. - The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce and the Staten Island Advance honored 10 business and community leaders at the annual Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Awards Breakfast on February 16 at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Business Workshops and Seminars: The week of 2/13/2012

Business Education on Staten Island

Legislative Updates: February 14, 2012

Check Your Notice of Property Value. It Determines the Amount of your Real Estate Taxes! Deadline: March 1st

Every year the Chamber receives inquiries when and if a business' real estate taxes increase. Members who wish to dispute it often miss the deadline and therefore have to wait one year to challenge the issue.

9 to receive Business Leadership Awards during breakfast meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Nine Staten Island business leaders will be recognized for their contributions during the annual Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Awards Breakfast held on Feb. 16 at 8 a.m. in the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield.

Chamber's Business After Hours Series Kicks-Off at the South Fin Grill

About 100 Chamber members and business owners gathered at the South Fin Grill on February 9th to kick-off the 2012 Business After Hours Series.

NY Youth Works Program

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed the NY Youth Works Program into law on December 9, 2011 to encourage businesses...

COAHSI represents Staten Island as a Naturally Occuring Cultural District

 The Council of the Arts and Humanities for Staten Island (COAHSI), is proud to be representing Staten Island as a Naturally Occurring Cultural District (NOCD) in the City of New York...

Tackling Youth Substance Abuse Initiative Formed

How the current Euro crisis affects travel

How does the current euro crisis affect you and your travels? The politicians and bankers are all worked up, but will the euro zone's current economic turmoil have any significant impact on visitors from North America? Certainly, the euro is...

Protecting small businesses

The members of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce were singing the blues at the group’s fourth legislative breakfast on Friday.

 The annual gathering is intended to allow business owners to convey their concerns and priorities to borough lawmakers, and they certainly had a lot on their minds.

Business Owners Meet With Officials At Staten Island Chamber Of Commerce Breakfast

NY1 VIDEO: Businesses owners voiced their concerns to elected officials Friday at an annual breakfast organized by the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce.

Help put wind in our sails, Staten Island business owners ask legislators

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- It’s tough enough keeping a small business afloat in this soft economy.

But add to that ever-shifting government regulations, with their fines and fees, the skyrocketing cost of employee health care and such borough-specific zingers as bridge tolls, and it’s no surprise local business owners gave an earful to borough lawmakers yesterday at the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce’s fourth

Staten Island Chamber of Commerce inducts officers, new board members

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Civil Court Judge Orlando Marrazzo swore in officers and members of the board of directors of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce and the board of directors of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Foundation at the organizations' end-of-January meeting, held at the Vanderbilt at South Beach.

Restaurants under siege

Owners of restaurants across Staten Island are getting fed up with the city Department of Health over its appetite for collecting fines. Enough is enough, they say, and it’s not hard to understand why.

Their justifiable complaints — echoing those of eateries citywide — have to do with the flawed system of letter grades being enforced by relentless inspectors.

Chamber's Employer Resource Council hosts seminar on effective interviewing skills

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- On January 31, the Staten Island Chamber's Employer Resource Council (ERC, formerly Staten Island JSEC) hosted speaker and career coaching expert Connie Tanasoulis-Cerrachio. At the Joan and Alan Bernikow JCC, around 50 business leaders and professionals...

Congratulations to Paramount Oral Surgery of Staten Island on Grand Opening

Visit Paramount Oral Surgery's facebook page and follow them today!

Michael and Brian Farley are the Louis R. Miller Business Leadership awards winners

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- They have made elevators their passion and, in doing so, Michael and Brian Farley have provided a much smoother ride for millions who never even think twice about stepping inside an elevator and pushing a button to get to the next level.

Behind NYC's restaurant grades, Department of Health inspectors are scrutinized

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- For more than a half century, Mauro's was a landmark in New Dorp Beach.

But after its owner and famous namesake died in 2004, the restaurant struggled to survive under new management and eventually closed.

YPG Business Tip: Tips for Smart Charitable Giving

Each year, charitable organizations find themselves facing a dilemma – how to handle shrinking public funding vs. increased demand of services. 

YPG Helping Hands

In the coming weeks, the Young Professionals Group will be launching its "Helping Hands" program.  This program offers the efforts of the YPG Volunteer Team to organizations holding community based events, veteran events, business improvements, and clean ups.

YPG Business Visit: Posh Baby & Teen

Congratulations to Mathnasium of Staten Island South on Grand Opening

Visit Mathnasium of Staten Island South's facebook page and follow them today!

Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Announces New Board of Directors and Officers

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (January 2012) The Honorable Orlando Marrazzo Jr. will swear in the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce 2012 Officers and Board of Directors, as well as the Foundation Board of Directors Thursday, Jan. 26.

Staten Island toll relief 'on radar,' says Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- We have his attention.

Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy said Staten Island — and its one-of-a-kind bridge toll burden — is on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “radar.”

He also called the recent Port Authority toll reduction for multi-trip users a “first big step in the right direction,” and said Cuomo is “looking for ways to save money” for Island commuters in the future.

Lt. Governor Robert J. Duffy to visit Staten Island

Lt. Governor Robert J. Duffy is traveling to Staten Island to outline Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s 2012-13 Executive Budget and Reform Plan, which expands on the historic reforms enacted last year to continue building a new New York.

Asthma Disease Management

Recognized by recurring episodes of cough, wheezing, and breathlessness, asthma affects an estimated 300 million people worldwide. In the United States there are 20 million asthmatics of which 6 million are children. Asthma results in...

Business Tip of the Week: Maximize Profits in a Solo 401 (k)

For years, small business owners had few retirement plan options. But as tax law benefits have increased and administrative costs have decreased, more entrepreneurs are using the popular 401(k) plan as a retirement savings vehicle.

Chamber re-vamps its membership packages

Save money on the ads and events you take advantage of during the year! The Chamber has revamped its membership investment packages that, along with taking care of your dues, includes tickets to events, ads in Chamber publications, and other great benefits. This year's investment packages were designed to take advantage of...

Dominick Brancato is the Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Award winner

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Long-time American radio personality Casey Kasem had a signature saying whenever he signed off the air: "Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars." That same tag line could easily be said about Dominick Brancato.

Business Tip of the Week: Four Trends in Interior Design

1.) A shift away from granite– Despite its reign over the past decade, quartz is quickly replacing granite as the more popular countertop. Younger homeowners in particular feel granite has become commonplace...

Chamber updates its online member directory

We've updated our online directory to include links to social media, embedded video, directions, and other great features.
 - - - - > Check it out here!

Staten Island’s elected officials to meet with business owners on February 3rd

Staten Island, NY. January 17, 2012 –Staten Island’s local delegation will meet with Chamber of Commerce members at a special legislative breakfast to be held on February 3^rd from 8:30am to 10:30am at the Historic Old Bermuda Inn (2512 Arthur Kill Road).

City Council Launches Restaurant Inspection Survey

Council seeks feedback from restaurant owners on City’s food safety inspection process and new letter grading system.

New York, NY– As part of the City Council’s oversight of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and in response to mounting concerns raised by city restaurateurs...

Grand Opening Update: Mathnasium and Paramount Oral Surgery

New Chamber members Mathnasium and Paramount Oral Surgery will hold Grand Openings in the month of January. We wish them the best of luck with their business endeavors. Mathnasium will hold its opening on...

Chamber welcomes new Director of Government Affairs

The Chamber would like to welcome Mary McLaughlin as its new Director of Government Affairs. Mary will now be responsible for researching issues that...

Business Tip of the Week: Make Tax-Saving Moves for you Business

As a business owner, you know the price of inaction is missed opportunity. That’s true in tax planning, too, which is why now is the time to start taking actions to save money on your 2012 federal income tax return. Here are ideas to implement before year-end.