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April 17, 2012
Welcome New Members
Business After Hours
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Chamber in the News
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Business Tip of the Week
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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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Staten Island Small Business Owners,

 

Department of Consumer Affairs Commissioner Jonathan Mintz to answer YOUR questions at an April 30th Town Hall Meeting! Click here for more information.  

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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 forty-two,

   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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TONGIHT! - 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 2 - The Chamber's Safety & Security Committee presents the Police Officer Shane Febus Crime Prevention Breakfast. St. John's University - $20 admission. 8:30 - 9:30pm.   

 

May 6 - Save the Date: The TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour. Staten Island businesses will have an opportunity to have a presence at the Fort Wadsworth Festival at the conclusion of the Tour. Call the Chamber for information on taking a booth!   

   

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!

 

For information, reservations, or sponsorship opportunities for any of these events, visit www.sichamber.com
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Chamber in the News!

Top Stories from YOUR Chamber! 

 

 

 

Chamber responds to Port Authority Commercial Toll Discount   

     

STATEN ISLAND N.Y. - In response to the recent  announcement of a 10% commercial toll discount on Port Authority bridges, the Chamber has drafted a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo expressing concern on behalf of Staten Island's small businesses and our struggling economy. The new discount does not do enough to relieve Staten Island businesses of burdensome tolls that put them at a competitive disadvantage, and more work needs to be done in order to ensure fair and equitable tolls throughout the region. To read the letter in full, click here. 

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HELP THE CHAMBER SPEAK OUT ON BEHALF OF YOUR BUSINESS!
SUPPORT OUR ANNUAL TRIP TO WASHINGTON D.C.
MAY 9TH-10TH   

Do you want to make sure your voice is being heard in Washington?

 

· Are you concerned that Staten Island's transportation needs are being met?
· Are the tolls killing your business?

· Worried about the complexities of Health Care Reform?
· Tired of government regulation restricting your ability to grow your small business?
· Worried about cash flow and access to capital?
· Do your legislators understand what your business needs to survive and thrive?

 

Sponsor this exclusive Chamber trip by clicking here! 

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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO

HOLD WATER BOARD HEARING

 

The DEP is proposing to hike your water bill by 7 percent, beginning on July 1.  This would represent a 105% increase on the average water bill in just seven years! Let the Water Board know what you think at a public hearing on April 23 at 7:30p.m. at New Dorp High School.  

 

You must pre-register with Diane Easparro  

at deasparro@dep.nyc.gov if you plan on speaking.  

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CHAMBER AWARDED $30,000 GRANT!

The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a $30,000 grant from Community Health Advocates, New York's designated health insurance consumer assistance program - - - - > Read more here.

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HEALTH CARE TIP OF THE WEEK  

Depending on your family income, your child may be eligible for free or low cost health insurance!   Child Health Plus is available through many providers throughout the state.  You can get more information on health insurance for children on the NY Department of Health website here.

 

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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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