THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
 
 
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WELCOME NEW MEMBER
Helena McCahey, NYS Lic Real Estate Salesperson
Michael's Moving & Storage Inc
Servpro of Freehold
Stop & Shop
Vik's Fine Jewelry
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RENEWED MEMBERS
Thank you for your continued support of the Chamber!
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Abco Refrigeration Supply Co. of S.I., Inc.
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CareMates, Inc.
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Mark A. Coller, C.P.A.
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Deck Master Home Improvement Inc.
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Del Rey & Company, CPAs, LLP
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Jerry DeLuca Complete Auto Diagnostic & Repair Center, Inc.
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Fastsigns
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Heritage Hill Homes
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Island Martial Arts
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La Strada Restaurant
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The Marina Cafe
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Northwestern Mutual
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PensRus
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Rampulla Associates Architects, L.L.P.
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Karen A. DiBona, D.D.S.
Mark A. Scamardella, D.D.S.
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Sunrise Senior Living
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PARKING REMOVAL @ THE ST. GEORGE FERRY TERMINAL
NYCDOT Division of Bridges has been rehabilitating the ramps leading into the St. George Ferry Terminal with stimulus funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Click here for more information
Beginning on or about Monday, May 21st drainage repairs will begin in the North Municipal Parking Lot requiring the temporary removal of approximately 30 permit parking spaces near the front of the lot.
Melissa Johnson is available to provide information about the project at 347-443-2220 or via e-mail at ferryrampsliaison@gmail.com
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Business Guild 2
Bowling and Biz Get Together
Thursday, May 24, 2012
5 pm to 7:30 pm
Rab's Country Lanes
1600 Hylan Blvd, 10305
Open to all Chamber members
$20 for Bowling
(shoes & balls included)
Pizza and soft drinks. Bar drinks extra.
Dress down and casual.
Let's have Fun!
RSVP Debra Monte, At Home Inspections
(718) 877-9745 and pay when you arrive.
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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-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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 UPCOMING EVENTSClick to register!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 fights toll hikes on trip to Washington
May 14, 2012
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce recently returned from its annual trip to Washington D.C. where members met with elected officials and their representatives to discuss a single - - - - > Read more here.
 After D.C. visit, Staten Island Chamber of Commerce vows to keep up pressure on Cuomo over toll hikes.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Members of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce returned from their two-day Washington, D.C., lobbying trip satisfied that lawmakers understand- - - - - >Read more here.
NY1 VIDEO: Representatives from the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce traveled to Washington this week and met with officials in an attempt to fight against Staten Island's latest round of toll hikes, which they say are hurting local business. - - -> Watch here.
BY STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE EDITORIAL - At first glance, it may appear as if the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce's two-day trip to Washington last week to lobby for toll relief was a failure, because it did not produce lower tolls. - - - - > Read more here.
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Don't Let the Golfers Have all the Fun!
Join the Chamber at a "Kick off the Summer"  Open Bar ~ Steak ~ Shrimp ~ Ribs
June 6th @ 5:30pmLaTourette Golf Course1001 Richmond Hill RoadOnly $60.00! (Includes dinner and open bar) "Call the Chamber" to register!
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HEALTH CARE TIP OF THE WEEK Mammograms and clinical breast examinations are the most important tools for early detection of breast cancer. In honor of Mother's Day, NYC Health and Hospitals Corp. will be offering mammograms and breast exams during extended hours at two Staten Island clinics this month. The HHC Health Connection Mobile Medical Office (stationed at 460 Brielle Avenue) and Sea View Hospital Rehabilitation Center will host dedicated hours for clinical breast screening exams and mammograms on Thursday, May 17th and Thursday May 24th from 4:00-8:00pm. To learn more about the May mammogram HHC initiative and locations and hours, click here. Read more about early detection from the American Cancer Society. Staten Island women urged to get mammograms at extended clinic hours- silive.com
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Dear Business Owner and Service Provider,
The New York State Department of Labor invites you to participate in "The NYC 5-Borough Career Fair." The event will be held on June 7 from 12:30PM to 4:00PM in each of the 5 boroughs of New York City. We are pleased to provide this recruitment to you free of charge. Attached is a detail description of this exciting and worthwhile event.
Click here to fill out the
registration form
If you are interested in attending, we ask that you return the attached registration form to labor.sm.apply.nycjobs@labor.ny.gov by May 25th 2012 . We will notify all of the selected exhibitors of their confirmation via e-mail.
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 Chamber member Emergency Children's Help Organization (ECHO) featured in the Staten Island Advance. Click here to read!
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 New Member Guiding Light for Children & Families is happy to announce that its website is no longer under construction! Please visit us at www.guidinglightforchildrenandfamilies.com. As always we welcome and value your feedback, so please feel free to share your thoughts and ideas - all comments are welcome. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 
Vote for Chamber member The Staten Island Museum in the "Partners in Preservation" initiative, giving them a chance to receive a $247,000 grant! Click here to vote! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Member-2-Member Discount of the Week 
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Business Tip of the Week
presented by
Sonny Golden
Golden Key Interiors
(718) 761-2366
Business Guild II
Chalky Pastels
Warm weather is coming. It's all about creating comfortable, classic looks. Chalky pastels are a perfect jumping-off point to achieve that. Spinach white from Sherwin Williams, Raspberry ice from - -> Read more here. _______________________________________________
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Community Events Calendar ofThe 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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