Statistics show that it takes over 50 days from start to finish to hire a quality employee. If you are going to invest that time and money to recruit a reliable, trustworthy, and punctual candidate who you are proud to have represent and help grow your business, you need to have a solid hiring foundation.

To kick off an article series entitled “Fitness for Your Business,” Dan Stevens, president at DDS Employee Screening Services, discusses how businesses can incorporate new hiring practices following COVID-19.

On Thursday, June 11, The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce joined the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) for a mask giveaway and neighborhood walkthrough.

IT services are one of the top solutions to bounce back after lockdown. As we transition to our “new normal,” we expect more movement in the market and strong demand for business services, especially for those who are prepared.

In May, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce sent out a survey to gauge the effect that COVID-19 is having on our members. The survey focused on the ability of small businesses to obtain loans & grants and examined how the pandemic affected renters and property owners.

Read the latest guidelines on reopening and what comes next.

As predicted, things are changing quickly regarding income continuation protection for employees impacted by the COVID-19 virus.

The COVID-19 pandemic is already having a tremendous impact on small businesses. Our members are telling us that they need help: and they need it now.

In response to COVID-19 (the novel Coronavirus), we’ve been getting a lot of questions of how small businesses can prepare, so we would like to share best practices for responding and preventing the spread of the disease.

Over 900 students from 13 different public high schools arrived at St. John’s University in Grymes Hill to spend their morning weaving through tables exploring career pathways and job/internship opportunities from various businesses and organizations.

On February 27, 2020, the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) hosted 6 New York City businesses - two from Staten Island - for more than one hundred years of service to their communities.

At the workshop Defining Your Business for Success: Tools for Purposeful Business Planning, John Quadrino presented contemporary approaches to strategize and plan for both businesses (existing/start up) or not-for-profit organizations.

On Thursday, February 13 at the Chamber’s 26th Annual Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Awards Breakfast, eleven of the borough’s distinguished business professionals were honored - and roasted - for their contributions making Staten Island a great place to live and work.

Every year, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce and Staten Island Advance presents the Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Awards to honor professionals who demonstrate strong leadership skills, an unwavering commitment to the community, and savvy business sense.

In just seven years, Bloomfield’s Tekie Geek has broken into a business IT division, providing managed IT services, business continuity solutions, network security, data security, IT infrastructure, and consulting, to small- and medium-sized businesses.

The St. George Theatre has been cited as a key piece to the revitalization of the North Shore, as patrons from near and far have marveled at the beauty of the entertainment landmark — which celebrated its 90th anniversary last year.

Art Lauter possesses an immense amount of medical knowledge, and has gladly shared this expertise with his students at the New Millennium Training Center. Yet, his students -- who affectionally call the director and owner of the Ocean Breeze center “Mr. Art” – may know him best as a trusted adviser who continually looks after their best interests.

On January 16, 2020, State Supreme Court Justice Orlando (Lindy) Marrazzo Jr. administered the oaths of office for the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Board, Board, and Foundation Board for 2020 during the Board Installation & VIP Reception Breakfast at The Historic Old Bermuda Inn in Rossville.