About the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1895, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce (SICC) is Staten Island’s largest and most respected business organization. We are the only 5-Star Accredited Chamber by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in New York City, and the fifth in New York State.
We represent the interests and serve as the voice of more than 14,000 businesses of all sizes and sectors throughout all four shores of the borough. With nearly 700 members encompassing 250 categories, Chamber members range from small, family-owned storefront shops to leading institutions to larger employers.
The vast majority of our members are small companies with fewer than 10 employees. Membership hails from many contrasting and wide-ranging industries such as accountants, bankers, and financial service providers to automotive service professionals, contractors, and plumbers.
The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce has been serving merchants and residents since 1895. Our mission continues to be to improve the economic climate and expand business opportunities on Staten Island.
The Chamber has been at the forefront as the go-to source for members’ networking, educational, and advocacy needs. We also remain a valuable resource for Staten Island consumers as thousands of referrals for members’ goods and services are provided annually.
To learn more about joining, click here, or contact us today at info@sichamber.com.
5-Star Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce holds a five-star Accreditation ranking with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce is one of five Chambers in New York State to achieve this distinction, and the first in New York City.
Currently, 174 Chambers in the United States carry this distinction, accounting for an estimated 2% of Chambers of Commerce.
By earning Accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, a chamber shows its dedication to reviewing, improving, and promoting strong business practices, recognizing leadership and outstanding contributions to the community, supporting the principles of free enterprise and promoting pro-growth policies at federal, state, and local levels, and establishing best practices and staying in-step with industry changes.