Chamber's Young Professionals Group Hosts Business by the Bay 2026
On Thursday, July 30, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals Group hosted its annual Business by the Bay event at Blue Pearl, welcoming Chamber members, young professionals, and community leaders for an evening of networking, celebration, and recognition.
The event featured the presentation of the Young Professionals Group Council Award to Frank J. Wilkinson, owner of Rab's Country Lanes, in recognition of his longstanding commitment to the Young Professionals Group and his dedication to mentoring the next generation of Staten Island business leaders. Frank's leadership, generosity, and continued support of the business community has made a lasting impact on both the Chamber and the Young Professionals Group.
Guests enjoyed an evening of networking, waterfront views, and food and drink with entertainment featured by DJ PJ Liconti. As the Young Professionals Group's sole fundraising event of the year, Business by the Bay continues to provide opportunities for emerging and established business leaders to build relationships and strengthen the borough's business community.
Thanks to sponsors Catholic Charities, Clove Lakes Healthcare, Comserv Connect, Empire State Bank, IDB Bank, Merlino and Gonzalez, Nonprofit Staten Island, PAC Plumbing, PCCS, Rab's Country Lanes, Seamen's Society, and Thomson Law for supporting the event.
The Chamber extends its sincere appreciation to everyone who attended and helped make the evening a success. Special thanks to our Business by the Bay sponsors for their generous support.
