The e-Weekly Newsletter: Spring events from YOUR Chamber

March 13, 2012

Welcome New Members

NYCEDC RFEI

VETS Program

Grammar Counts Seminar

Upcoming Events

Arabian Nights

Business After Hours

State of the Economy

Chamber in the News

Member Spotlight

Business Tip of the Week

Take the City's Retail Survey

Business Workshops & Seminars

Community Calendar

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Holiday Inn Express

The Guardian - Anthony DeRosa Agent
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RENEWED MEMBERS

Thank you for your continued support of the Chamber!

Ambit Energy

Behrins & Behrins, P.C.

Claire Properties

John J. Gall Crane Service

Golden Key Interiors Inc.

Gregg Mechanical Corp.

H & E Tool Rental Corp.

J & J Recycling Inc.

The Law Firm of Kevin P. McKernan

Moe's Southwest Grill

Rab's Country Lanes

Red Alert Incorporated

RPM Insurance Agency

Sagona Landscaping Ltd.

Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.

United Hoisting & Scaffolding Corp

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NYCEDC is seeking proposals for the purchase and redevelopment of all or select portions of an approximately 46-acre parcel located on Brielle Avenue in the Willowbrook neighborhood of Staten Island.

To learn more about the Brielle Avenue RFEI, visit www.nycedc.com/BrielleAvenueRFEI.

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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-seven,

click here!

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Discount Program

Exclusively for Chamber Members and their Employees!

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

...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 the Chamber at

(718) 727-1900

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OUR AFFILIATES

UPCOMING EVENTS
Click to register!

March 15 - Chamber YPG presents Peak Performance Workshop featuring Anthony Robbins Companies.

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

March 27 - Business After Hours sponsored by Northfield Bank - 4355 Amboy Road. $10 Members Only Price. Prospective members by invitation only.

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

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The Staten Island
Chamber of Commerce
117th Annual Gala

Arabian Nights!

March 24, 2012
The Historic Old Bermuda Inn

Become a Sponsor

Donate a Gift Basket

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Borough President James P. Molinaro
to give an address on the
------------State------------
of the
-----------------Economy----------------

March 20th, 2012
The Staten Island JCC
1466 Manor Road

Click here for more information

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Chamber in the News

Top Stories from YOUR Chamber

Deborah Young - www.silive.com

Staten Island restaurant owners rip NYC letter grade system

www.silive.com - March 8, 2012

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Whether they are pushing open the doors of Manhattan's ritziest dining establishments or pulling into the parking lots of greasy spoons - > Read more here.

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Congratulations to Northfield Bank on its 125th Anniversary!

Irving Silverstein - www.silive.com

Staten Island's Northfield Bank remains rooted in community

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- As Northfield Bank marks the 125th anniversary of its founding on Staten Island, there is plenty to celebrate - - - > Read the article in the Staten Island Advance here.

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Tip of the Week
presented by

Identity Theft Prevention

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America today. Identity theft requires only a few pieces of valid personal information. With them, thieves can apply for and receive credit cards or debit cards in your name. Your credit can be quickly damaged and - - - - > Read more here.

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Calling all Retailers!

Take the NYC Retail Survey Today

The New Business Acceleration Team (NBAT), created through a partnership between Council Speaker Quinn and Mayor Bloomberg in 2010, helps businesses navigate City requirements and open their doors more quickly and easily. NBAT has helped nearly 600 restaurants shave an average of 75 days off the time to open.

The city plans to expand NBAT's services to the retail industry, but first we need to learn more about the interactions retail businesses have with the city, and which requirements are the most difficult.

Click Here to Take the Survey!

The survey is active until March 12, 2012.

**Take translated versions of the survey below:

Spanish

Russian

Italian

Mandarin - Simplified

Mandarin - Traditional

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