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.”

Roosevelt Board Honored for Service to Community and Staff
Roosevelt Board, Owner and Operator of Chick-fil-A Staten Island Mall, stands as a beacon of entrepreneurial spirit and community leadership in Staten Island.

Multiple Chamber Members Collaborate for Fundraising Event
The event, which wedded multiple Chamber Members, a member location, member goods and services, and even the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), is a testament to the strength and partnership that comes with being a member of the Chamber.
Chamber Hosts Final 2024 Member Meetup
On Tuesday, December 3, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce hosted the Cozy Holiday Meetup, the final Member Meetup of 2024.

Chamber Celebrates the Inaugural Leading Ladies Collective
On November 19, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce hosted its Leading Ladies Collective closing celebration at Pavilion on the Terrace, where over 80 women business leaders gathered to celebrate the Chamber’s inaugural cohort.
Chamber Hosts 2024 Building Awards at St. George Theatre
On Wednesday, November 13, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce hosted its 63rd Building Awards Ceremony at the St. George Theatre. This annual event celebrates the accomplishments, vision, and creativity of our borough’s construction, building, and design industries.

Chamber Hosts 2024 Annual Meeting
On October 23, the Chamber hosted its 2024 Annual Meeting.

Fox Floors: Celebrating 50 Years of Membership with the Chamber!
This year, Fox Floors is celebrating 50 years of membership with the Chamber.
Calling All Staten Island Young Entrepreneurs! Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Recruiting Students for 2025
The Chamber is recruiting high school students for the 2024-2025 YEA! class.

Deck Master Home Improvement: Celebrating 25 Years of Membership
This year, Deck Master Home Improvements is celebrating 25 years with the Chamber.