
Student from Staten Island Chamber’s Civics Bee Wins State Competition
On Friday, May 30th, Victoria Figliolia, an 8th grader at Staten Island Academy, won the state competition for the 2025 National Civics Bee.

Chamber Hosts SBS Commissioner for Small Business Month Event
To celebrate Small Business Month, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce hosted an “Afternoon Tea” meet and greet event with NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Dynishal Gross.


Staten Island Chamber’s YEA! Student Takes First Place in National Competition!
Staten Island Tech’s Anna Lau, CEO and Founder of Snugshi, wins the Young Entrepreneurs Academy national competition

Chamber Hosts “YEA!” Competition & Finale
On Tuesday, April 8, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce hosted its 11th annual Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Investor Panel.

Chamber Hosts Second Annual Civics Bee Competition
On March 26, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual National Civics Bee, a national competition that inspires young Americans to engage in civics, contribute to their communities, and enhance their civic literacy.

Chamber Honors FDNY at Annual Valor Awards
On Thursday, March 27, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce hosted the Annual Valor Awards, which celebrates the best of Staten Island’s FDNY.
Chamber Honors Seven Business and Nonprofit Leaders
On Wednesday, February 12, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce held the 2025 Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Awards.


Dr. Vladimir Barayev Honored for Dedication to Youth on Staten Island
Dr. Vladimir Barayev, Board Certified Pediatrician and Owner of Barayev Pediatrics, is not your ordinary pediatrician. Often seen sporting a rainbow tie-dye lab coat, Barayev is dedicated to changing how parents see healthcare, one patient at a time.

Candace Gonzalez Recognized for 25+ Years of Service with NYCID
Candace Gonzalez, CEO of the New York Center for Interpersonal Development (NYCID), has dedicated nearly her entire life to helping others.

Staten Island Chamber of Commerce and Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inducts 2025 Boards of Directors
On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce and the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Foundation inducted their 2025 Boards of Directors.

Executive Chef Peter Botros Honored for Commitment to Bettering Staten Island
Peter Botros, owner and founder of Bread & Butter Hospitality, serves thousands of meals to Staten Islanders – each with a large helping of community service.

2025 Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Class is Underway
The Chamber recently kicked off its 2025 Young Entrepreneurs Academy class with 21 bright and talented students.

Arlene Sorkin Honored for Impact on Arts Community
Arlene Sorkin, President and CEO of IlluminArt Productions, makes it her personal mission to impact others through art.
Art McCarthy Honored for Longstanding Contributions to Staten Island
Arthur F. “Art” McCarthy, CEO and president of Mammoth Inc. Construction, lives by the motto “no problems, just solutions.”