The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce presents:
The Stars & Stripes Soiree
Thursday, July 16 at 7PM • Blue
Celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial at the Stars & Stripes Soiree
Join us the Chamber’s Stars & Stripes Soiree, which brings together business leaders, community members, and partners in celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial.
Hosted at Blue, guests will enjoy a lively cocktail hour followed by a seated dinner and a full open bar. Valet parking will be provided for added convenience.
Capacity is significantly more limited than our traditional galas. Early reservations are strongly encouraged.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Blue, 1115 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10310
$200 (Members) / $250 (Non-Members)
Thanks to Our Star Spangled Sponsors:
Thanks to Our Red Glare Sponsors:
Thanks to Our Broad Stripes Sponsors:
Thanks to Our Bright Stars Sponsors:
Sponsorship Opportunities
$5,000 Presenting Sponsor
Star Spangled Sponsor
Includes 6 Tickets; Logo placement on Invitation; Logo Placement in Event Program; Logo Placement on event splash page on the Chamber’s website, Prominent Signage at the event; Recognition during announcements; Prominent logo placement on step and repeat; Mention in all pre and post event materials, news, and press releases
$4,000 Entertainment Sponsor
Red Glare Sponsor
Includes 3 Tickets; Logo placement on Invitation; Special shout-out by band; Logo Placement in Event Program; Logo Placement on event splash page on the Chamber’s website; Mention in all pre and post event materials, news, and press releases
$2,500
Broad Stripes Sponsor
Includes 4 tickets to the Chamber Gala; Logo placement on event splash page; Recognition during event announcements; Mention in all pre and post event materials, news, and press releases; Smaller logo placement on step & repeat
$1,000
Bright Stars Sponsor
Includes 2 tickets to the gala; Logo placement on event splash page; recognition during announcement; mention in pre and post-event news and press releases
$500
Centerpiece Sponsor
4 –5 centerpieces* to be affixed with a tag including your organization's logo, noting your organization as the sponsor
* Centerpiece count dependent on the total number of centerpieces needed
Event Co-Chairs and Committee
Co-Chairs
Laurie Guinta, Northfield Bank
Frank Wilkinson, Rab’s Country Lanes
Committee Head
Michele Esposito, Staten Island Chamber of Commerce
Gala Committee
Maria Carrozza, Cake Chef Companies
Dorreen Cugno, St. George Theatre
Renee DeMatteo, Partners in Sound Productions
Stephanie Debes, Makeup on Wheels Foundation
Pamela DeRose, John Calabrese Financial
Lauren Grimaldi, Eden II School for Autistic Children
Vincent Innocente, Northfield Bank
Dr. Janet Leslie, Gift of Experience, LLC
Dan Ryan, Staten Island Media Group
Jeanne Sarno, Empire State Bank
Dina Shehadeh, Staten Island Chamber of Commerce
Valerie Williams, Williams Eye Works
