Blog Posts: Chamber Blog
Business Tip of the Week: Chalky Pastels
Sonny Golden, Golden Key Interiors, Business Guild II - May 15, 2012
Warm weather is coming. It’s all about creating comfortable, classic looks. Chalky pastels are a perfect jumping-off point to achieve that. Spinach white from Sherwin Williams, Raspberry ice...
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NYPD Small Business Owner Safety Tips
The NYPD - May 9, 2012On May 2nd, Police Officer Shane Febus delivered a presentation to Chamber members on crime prevention techniques and business safeguards. Some of the techniques Officer Febsued stressed were...
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Chamber of Commerce to take toll fight to Washington
Ryan Gleason - May 9, 2012Staten Island, NY. May 8, 2012 – In the wake of toll hikes recently implemented by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, members of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce will travel to Washington D.C. to take the toll plight to federal lawmakers.
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Chamber's summer events lineup to mix business with pleasure
Ryan Gleason - May 1, 2012STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – This summer, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce will host a number of networking mixers and business educational workshops designed to both offer opportunities to unwind and relax in a difficult economy and to...
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Congressman Michael Grimm accepts 'Spirit of Enterprise' Award and talks tolls with Chamber
Ryan Gleason - April 24, 2012
On April 24 at a meeting of the Staten Island Chamber's Small Business Committee, Congressman Michael Grimm (R, C-NY) accepted the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's 'Spirit of Enterprise' Award, and talked tolls with small business owners.
The 'Spirit of Enterprise' Award recognizes lawmakers' outstanding committment to American business, and the U.S. Chamber...
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Business Tip of the Week: Changing Jobs Can Have Tax Consequences
John J. Vento, P.C. - April 24, 2012
Taxes may be the last thing on your mind when you’re changing jobs, but overlooking their impact could mean missed tax-saving opportunities. Issues to consider include the following:
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MALLIOTAKIS, LOCAL CHAMBER: WAGE REPORTING ADDS TO OVERREGULATION
The Office of Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis - April 23, 2012Malliotakis, Chamber of Commerce fight unnecessary business mandate
Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis (R,C-Brooklyn, Staten Island) recently joined Staten Island Chamber of Commerce CEO Linda Baran to call for the repeal of...
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Chamber members took in Casa Belvedere's "beautiful view" at the April BAH sponsored by Catering by Framboise
Ryan Gleason - April 18, 2012
April 18, 2012 - STATEN ISLAND N.Y. - Chamber members gathered at Casa Belvedere, the Ialian American Cultural Center, for drinks and classic Italian hors d'oeuvres on a beautiful spring day overlooking the Verrazzano Bridge....
View more pictures from this wonderful Chamber event by visiting our facebook page.
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Business Tip of the Week: Fraud & Chargeback Tips
Dovid Winiarz - Fidelity Merchant Services - Business Guild II - April 17, 2012
Collect CVC2 and CVV2 verification numbers. According to Visa this can reduce chargebacks by 26% and can reduce...
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NY Youth Works Program Offers Tax Breaks to Participating Business
Ryan Gleason - April 11, 2012
Last week, NYS Department of Labor Representative John Moye visited the Chamber office to give a presentation on Governor Cuomo's NY Youth Works Program. Businesses that participate can receive up to $4,000 worth of tax break by...
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