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January 24, 2012
Welcome New Members
VETS Program
Grammar Counts Seminar
NYEDC Projects on SI
Working Advantage Discount Program
Upcoming Events
Chamber re-vamps its member packages
Lt. Gov. Duffy to visit S.I.
Chamber in the News
ERC Roundtable
City Council Launches Restaurant Survey
Legislative Breakfast
The Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Awards
Business After Hours
Member Spotlight
Business Tip of the Week
Community Calendar
 

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Welcome New Members! 


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RENEWED MEMBERS

Thank you for your continued support of the Chamber!

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APB Security Systems, Inc.
Carbonella & Co., LLP
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Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island
IPC New York Properties, LLC
NRG Arthur Kill, LLC.
Pella Windows & Doors
Richmond Elevator Co. Inc.
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Tony's Signs of Staten Island, LLC
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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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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 thirty,

click here! 

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NYCEDC Click here to learn more about the NYCEDC's current projects on  

Staten Island

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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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January 31 - ERC (formerly SI JSEC) presents a roundtable discussion on Interviewing Skills. 

 

February 3 - Legislative Breakfast sponsored by the Young Professionals Group and the Small Business Committee. 

 

February 9 - Business After Hours sponsored by The South Fin Grill!

 

February 16 - The Chamber's Annual Lou Miller Business Leadership Awards Breakfast.  

   

March 24 - 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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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
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Lt. Governor Robert J. Duffy to visit Staten Island
 
Lt. Governor Robert F. Duffy is traveling to Staten Island to outline Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's 2012-13 Executive Budget and - - - -> Read more here.



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Chamber in the News

Top Stories from YOUR Chamber  

 

 

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

silive.com - January 22, 2012  

 

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. - - - - > Read more here. 

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The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce
Employer Resource Council (formerly SI JSEC)
Invites you to the first installment of its workshop series...

How to Interview Effectively
And Find The Right Match For Your Business!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
9:00am to 10:00am
The JCC of Staten Island - 1466 Manor Road
$20 (members) $30 (non-members)

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To Our Member Restaurants, 

 

City Council Launches  

Restaurant Inspection Survey 

The New York City Council has launched an online survey to collect information from City restaurants regarding the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's (DOHMH) food safety inspection process. Restaurant participation in this survey is vital to the Council's restaurant inspection review.    

 

The survey results will provide a foundation for an upcoming oversight hearing, where the Council intends to further explore the inspection process and possible areas for reform. - - - - > Click here to read more.


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

 

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

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 Register Online Here.  

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The Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Awards Breakfast

Sponsored by:  

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Time is running out to advertise in this year's journal!

Click here to place an ad!

 

REGISTER ONLINE!  The Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Awards honor Staten Island business owners and not-for-profit executives for going above and beyond the call of duty in the community. This year's honorees are - - - - > Read more here. 

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The 2012 Business After Hours Series

kicks off on February 9th!  

 

Enjoy great food, drinks, and  

business networking for only $10!

(members only, prospective members by invitation only)

 

Take part in this year's kick-off at

 

300 Father Capodanno Blvd.

 

Register online - - - - > HERE! 

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Staten Island Physician Practice develops Asthma Disease Management Program 

 

 

 

 

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 - - - - Read more here.

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Business
Tip of the Week!

Maximize Profits in a Solo 401 (k)
courtesy of John Vento

  

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 - - - - > read more here.   

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Community Events Calendar of
The Staten Island
Chamber of Commerce

This Week's Community Events!
 
 
Click here to view all of Staten Island's upcoming community events, or here to submit an event to be included on our Staten Island Calendar. 

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