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March 28, 2012
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER

 

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RENEWED MEMBERS

Thank you for your continued support of the Chamber!

A Taste of Honey
Everything Entertainment, Inc.
Goodwill Industries of Greater NY & Northern NJ (Staten Island Office)
H & R Block
Neighborhood Housing Services
The Otterbeck Law Firm
SMK Architect
Staten Island NFP Association
United Food & Commercial Workers Local 342

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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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"Selling to the Federal Government"

A seminar presented by the SBDC at CSI

 

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012

8:30am - 11:30am

 

2800 Victory Blvd.  

Center for the Arts

Building 1P, Lecture Hall

 

Click here to learn more about this event. 

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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-nine,

   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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UPCOMING EVENTS
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April 4 -
Presentation of the NY State Department of Labor's "NY Youth Works" program. 9:00am - 9:30am. The Chamber Office (130 Bay Street). Come see how you can qualify for up to $4,000 in tax credits!

CHANGE OF DATE! April 24 - Business After Hours sponsored by Catering by Framboise - Casa Belvedere Cultural Center (79 Howard Avenue) 5pm to 7pm. $10 Members Only Price. Prospective members by invitation only. 

 

May 17 - Business After Hours sponsored by Puglia by the Sea - 750 Barclay Avenue. 5pm to 7pm. $10 Members Only Price. Prospective members by invitation only. 

 

June 6 - Save the Day! The 26th Annual Richard B. Irwin Memorial Golf Outing. The South Shore Country Club - 200 Huguenot Avenue. Stay tuned to www.sichamber.com for more information!

 

June 20 - Business After Hours sponsored by Silver Lake Golf Course - 915 Victory Blvd. 5pm to 7pm. $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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Photo courtesy of Steve White - Staten Arts Photography
Chamber members gathered at Northfield Bank on Amboy Road in Eltingville to enjoy complimentary food and beverages in a relaxed business atmosphere.

Special thanks to event sponsor Northfield Bank!


For more pictures from this event, visit our facebook page here.

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Join Us!

Find out how you can qualify for up to $4,000 in tax credits!

   

NY Youth Works Presentation  

April 4, 2012 

9:00am - 9:30am.  

The Chamber Office (130 Bay Street) 

 

On Wednesday, April 4 at 9am, the NYS Department of Labor will be visiting the Chamber to give a presentation on Gov. Cuomo's Youth Works program. Your business can earn tax credits of up to $4,000 if you hire eligible youths ages 16-24 before July 1, 2012. Read more about Youth Works here. 

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Chamber hosts 117th Annual Gala: "Arabian Nights!"

 

STATEN ISLAND NY - Last Saturday, the Chamber hosted its 117th Annual Gala featuring great entertainment, Arabian themed decor, delicious food, and wonderful raffle prizes. Special thanks to our dedicated committee, and to Co-Chairs Robin Lefkowitz of Northfield Bank & Michael Assenza of Stat-Land Security Services for helping to host a fantastic event! For more pictures from "Arabian Nights," visit our facebook page by clicking here! 

 

Thank you also to our generous sponsors!

 

GOLD

Con Edison

National Grid

Northfield Bank

Richmond County Savings Bank

SI Bank and Trust

Time Warner Cable

United NY Sandy Hook Pilots

Stat-Land Security Services

 

Silver

New York Container Terminal

Staten Island University Hospital

Wagner College

Victory State Bank

Empire State Bank

Troi.net

 

Bronze

Allen C. Bentson Agency

Gateway Arms Realty

The Staten Island Advance

Citibank

NY Center for Interpersonal Development

St. John's University  

 

Click here to view our event program! 

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Chamber in the News!
Top Stories from YOUR Chamber!

 

Molinaro Touts New Projects in Local Economy Speech
www.NY1.com - March 21, 2012

By: Amanda Farinacci 
Staten Island Borough President James Molinaro painted a brighter picture for local business owners Tuesday, though some say - - - - > Read more here.

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BP: Staten Islanders to catch break under new pension law
www.silive.com - March 21, 2012

By Tom Wrobleski

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.  --- Borough President James P. Molinaro said last night that new pension legislation signed in Albany would lead to billions of dollars in savings - - - - > Read more here.

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Chamber member Beyar's Market celebrates 30 year anniversary! Congratulations!

  

 Community food source marks big anniversary  

www.silive.com - March 28, 2012

By Mark D. Stein  

 

MEIERS CORNERS -- Tom Beyar has served the same loyal customers in the same neighborhood for 30 consecutive years, and to him, that's special.  - - - - > Read more here. 

 

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This week's featured

Member-to-Member

Discounts

 

Take advantage of the Chamber's Member-to-Member Discount Program. Remember, YOU and YOUR EMPLOYEES can utilize these great discounts offered by fellow chamber members!

 

Casale Jewelers 

Take 20% off all in stock jewelry Free watch battery (1 per household) 

 

 

ac  *15% off any check. Excludes lunch specials, happy hour, and early dinner promotions. *10% off any delivery order of $50 or more.

 

 

To utilize the Member-to-Member discount program, you must belong to a Chamber member in good standing and possess a member-to-member discount card. To obtain a card, call the Chamber office at (718) 727-1900.

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Business Tip of the Week
presented by:

John Vento
John J. Vento, CPA P.C. 

 

 
After you file your tax return, the last thing that you want to see is a notice from the IRS questioning your return. But if it happens to you, here are a few things to keep in mind. - - - - > 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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