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April 24, 2012
Congressman Grimm talks tolls
Upcoming Events
Chamber in the News
Legislative Updates
Business Tip of the Week
Member-2-Member Spotlight
Community Calendar

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RENEWED MEMBERS

Thank you for your continued support of the Chamber!

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Partnership for New York City
Peerless Media Group
Relevant Public Relations, LLC
Staten Island Board of Realtors, Inc
Staten Island Parent Magazine

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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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Attention Staten Islanders,

 

St. John's University to hold a Drop-Off Prescription Drug Event on April 28th from 10:00am to 2:00pm in their Silver Lobby.

 

Call (718) 390-4526 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-three,

   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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Congressman Micheal Grimm accepts 'Spirit of Enterprise' Award and talks tolls with Chamber

On April 24 at a meeting of the Staten Island Chamber's Small Business Committee, Congressman Michael Grimm (R, C-NY) accepted the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's 'Spirit of Enterprise' Award, and talked tolls with small business owners - - - - > Read more here.

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Read more about this event in the
Staten Island Advance

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UPCOMING EVENTS
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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. LaTourette Golf Course - 1001 Richmond Hill Road. 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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newsChamber in the News!

Top Stories from YOUR Chamber 

    

 

 

Malliotakis, Local Chamber: Wage Reporting Adds to Overregulation    

 

Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis (R,C-Brooklyn, Staten Island) recently joined Staten Island Chamber of Commerce CEO Linda Baran to call for the repeal of...read more here.  

 

Read the article at its source, here.  

 

 

Read more in the Staten Island Advance here. 

 

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At Staten Island hearing, Staten Islanders lament
proposed water hike
By Kiawana Rich  

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. --- A determined band of Staten Islanders turned up last night to a public hearing at New Dorp High School to oppose the city's proposed 7 percent increase in the water rate. - - - - > Read more 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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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  

 

Family Health Plus is a public insurance program for adults age 19-64 who do not qualify for Medicaid.  It provides free or low cost coverage to single adults, couples without children and parents who are residents of NY State.  To read more about the income qualifications for this program, visit the Family Health Plus website.

 

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Business Tip of the Week
presented by:

John Vento, P.C.

Changing Jobs Can Have Tax Consequences 





Taxes may be the last thing on your mind when you're changing jobs, but overlooking their impact could mean missed tax-saving opportunities. Issues to consider include the following - - - - >Read more here. 

 

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Member Snug Harbor Featured in the Staten Island Advance

Staten Island's Snug Harbor reinvents itself with new plan, energy
By Michael J. Fressola

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y -- The Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden is talking with its constituent organizations -- the Noble Collection, Staten Island Children's Museum and Staten Island Museum -- these days, politely and productively.... Read more here.
 

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Member-2-Member  

Discount of the Week

 

 

20% Off Everything!  

For Chamber Members and Employees   

 

 

 

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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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