
Chamber Assists Member in Obtaining $20K Grant
Sarahi Marquez, owner of San Jeronimo Restaurant & Bakery in Port Richmond, was recently awarded a $20,000 grant through the Santander US Cultivate Small Business Program.

Chamber Hosts 2025 “Aloha Island” Gala
On Friday, June 20, 2025, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce hosted "Aloha Island" at The Vanderbilt at South Beach, the Chamber's 2025 Gala.

Chamber Travels to D.C. for 2025 Advocacy Campaign
On Wednesday, June 11 and Thursday, June 12, 2025, representatives from the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce traveled to Washington, D.C. for a series of meetings with federal lawmakers and key stakeholders.

Chamber Hosts First Pickleball Outing
On Thursday, June 5, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce hosted Paddles and Pints, a pickleball outing at Premiere Pickleball.

District Attorney Michael McMahon Visits Chamber for Small Business Safety Roundtable
On June 4, Richmond County District Attorney Michael E. McMahon joined the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce for a public safety roundtable focused on crime trends, legislative reform, and quality-of-life issues affecting Staten Island residents and business owners.

Student from Staten Island Chamber’s Civics Bee Wins State Competition
On Friday, May 30th, Victoria Figliolia, an 8th grader at Staten Island Academy, won the state competition for the 2025 National Civics Bee.

Chamber Hosts SBS Commissioner for Small Business Month Event
To celebrate Small Business Month, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce hosted an “Afternoon Tea” meet and greet event with NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Dynishal Gross.


Staten Island Chamber’s YEA! Student Takes First Place in National Competition!
Staten Island Tech’s Anna Lau, CEO and Founder of Snugshi, wins the Young Entrepreneurs Academy national competition

Chamber Hosts “YEA!” Competition & Finale
On Tuesday, April 8, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce hosted its 11th annual Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Investor Panel.

Chamber Hosts Second Annual Civics Bee Competition
On March 26, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual National Civics Bee, a national competition that inspires young Americans to engage in civics, contribute to their communities, and enhance their civic literacy.

Chamber Honors FDNY at Annual Valor Awards
On Thursday, March 27, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce hosted the Annual Valor Awards, which celebrates the best of Staten Island’s FDNY.
Chamber Honors Seven Business and Nonprofit Leaders
On Wednesday, February 12, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce held the 2025 Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Awards.


Dr. Vladimir Barayev Honored for Dedication to Youth on Staten Island
Dr. Vladimir Barayev, Board Certified Pediatrician and Owner of Barayev Pediatrics, is not your ordinary pediatrician. Often seen sporting a rainbow tie-dye lab coat, Barayev is dedicated to changing how parents see healthcare, one patient at a time.

Candace Gonzalez Recognized for 25+ Years of Service with NYCID
Candace Gonzalez, CEO of the New York Center for Interpersonal Development (NYCID), has dedicated nearly her entire life to helping others.