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December 14, 2011
VETS Program
NYEDC Projects on SI
Join a Chamber Committee!
Grammar Counts Seminar
Working Advantage Discount Program
Upcoming Events
Chamber in the News
Community Calendar
Building Awards Recap
Holiday Mixer Recap
The Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Awards
Call to Action: Fight Toll Increases!
MTA Payroll Tax Relief
Keep the Cheer Here
Member Spotlight
 

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RENEWED MEMBERS

Thank you for your continued support of the Chamber!

Atlantic Communications Group, Inc.
Church at the Gateway
Hartshorne House Bed & Breakfast
JVN Restoration Inc.
The Legend Group
Stafford Unlimited LLC
Walgreens
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Click here to learn more about the Chamber's and Assemblyman Cusick's joint Veterans Discount Program  

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Handicapped Parking Task Force asks shoppers to "leave handicapped parking spaces for those who
need them
photo courtesy of Assemblyman Cusick's Office.
Click here to read more about the task for and its initiative.
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NYCEDC Click here to learn more about the NYCEDC's current projects on  

Staten Island

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The Chamber is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic members to join the following committees:

The Gala Committee
The Annual Golf Outing Committee
The Membership Committee
The Safety and Security Committee

If interested, download the committee member application here and submit to the Chamber
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Dear E-Weekly Subscriber,

The e-weekly newsletter will now feature articles from Grammar Counts, a program that provides simple business writing seminars for you and your employees.

 

We hope that these short seminars help to equip your employees with writing skills and knowledge that will reflect well on you and your business.

 

"Give your employees the skills they need to put themselves and you in the best possible light."

 

To download lesson twenty-four,

click here! 

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Discount Program

Exclusively for Chamber Members and their Employees!


Staten Island Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a new employee benefit. All employees now have exclusive access to the Working Advantage discount network which allows you to save up  to 60% on ticketed events and online shopping. Through Working Advantage you can save on:


Movie Tickets

Theme Parks

Ski Tickets

Broadway Shows

Sporting Events

Hotels and Travel

Health and Fitness

Museums and City Passes

Merchant Gift Certificates

Online Shopping

...and much more!


To subscribe, you may access the Working Advantage website by clicking here.   When opening an individual account you will need the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce ID#. To gain access, or if you have any questions, call Jennifer Fontana at (718) 727-1900  

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OUR AFFILIATES



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February 16 - Save the Date! The Chamber's Annual Lou Miller Business Leadership Awards Breakfast. 8:00am to 10:00am at the Hilton Garden Inn. Stay tuned for more details.

 

March 24 -   Save the Date! The Chamber's Annual Gala. 7:00pm to 12:00am at the Historic Old Bermuda Inn. Details to follow. 

 

For information, reservations, or sponsorship opportunities for any of these events, visit www.sichamber.com

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Keep Up With Chamber in the News!

 Top Stories from YOUR Chamber

  

 


Port Authority adopts toll discount for residents of Staten Island who travel across spans at least 10 times a month
December 9 - www.silive.com

The least they could do
December 11 - www.silive.com

"Keep the Cheer Here!"
December 12 - www.sichamber.com

    

Follow the Chamber's Social Media Pages for even more information on events, programs, and advocacy efforts!

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The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce
Community Calendar 

Click here to view all of Staten Island's upcoming community events 

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Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's special 50th anniversary Building Awards Program!

 

Click the links below for all of our award winners, media coverage, pictures, and digital journal!

 

 

 

 Media Coverage: 

S.I. Chamber of Commerce Holds 50th Annual Building Awards  

December 3 - www.NY1.com

 

Chamber of Commerce holds its 50th Annual Building Awards Program

December 3 - www.silive.com

 

  

Building Awards Webpage:  

See last year's Building Awards recipients and honorees 

  

Download and view the 50th anniversary commemorative journal 

   

View this year's winners  

 

 

Pictures:

 

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A very special thanks to everyone that attended our special holiday mixer! Thank you also to the Hampton Inn & Suites. We hope you enjoyed celebrating the holiday season with us!

 

See more pictures on facebook! 

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February 16, 2012

The Hilton Garden Inn

 

The Chamber is now accepting journal ads for 2012's annual Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Awards Breakfast. Click the link below to download an application and honor this year's recipients today!

 

Click here! 

    

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Call to Action!

The Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Staten Island businesses, residents, and elected officials, has been vocal in the fight for fair and equitable tolls in our community.  

  

Read more about what the Chamber has been doing to combat onerous tolls that put Staten Island businesses and residents at a competitive disadvantage, then write Governor Cuomo's office in Albany asking him to re-examine  disastrous toll hikes.

 

In the shadow of Bayonne Bridge, a rally against tolls 

November 18, 2011 - www.silive.com  

 

Staten Islanders Rally Against Steep Tolls, Call for Fixed Rate 

November 19, 2011 - www.NY1.com 

 

Staten Island Business Owners, Residents Protest Port Authority Toll Fees 

November 28, 2011 - www.sibucks.blogspot.com 

 

Port Authority approves limited residential toll discounts on Staten Island bridges 

December 8, 2011 - www.silive.com 

 

Port Authority adopts toll discount for residents of Staten Island who travel across spans at least 10 times a month 

December 9, 2011 - www.silive.com  

 

The least they could do 

December 11, 2011 - www.silive.com  

 

The Chamber would like to thank its Small Business Committee for helping to organize the rally in November.

 

A special thank you also to Margarella Industrial, for allowing us to hold the rally in the shadow of the Bayonne Bridge.

 

We would also like to thank the following business groups for their continued and dedicated support in fighting Staten Island toll increases.

 

Buck's Business Network

Building Industry Association

Staten Island Board of Realtors 

Staten Island Economic Development Corporation 

S.I. Home Improvement Contractors Association 

West Brighton LDC

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Governor Cuomo Signs Law to Provide Relief for Small Businesses Through Reduction of MTA Payroll Tax
MTA Hearing
Chamber President Linda Baran testifies at an MTA Payroll Tax hearing sponsored by the Assembly's Minority Steering Committee

The Chamber has been an outspoken opponent of the burdensome MTA payroll tax. To learn more about this new bill providing relief to small businesses, click here. 

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Shop local this Holiday Season!

Visit Staten Island's 3/50 Project participants today! 

 

Want to Sign On as a Participant?  

Click Here! 

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Join the Hilton Garden Inn for  

Championship Boxing presented by Greg Cohen Promotions

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Doors open 7pm   

 

 

  

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