As the Staten Island Mall Merchants Association celebrates 50 years with the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, Easley says the connections forged with other local businesses through the Chamber have been invaluable.

“You're either in it, or you're not. And I mean that with anything related to business. There are no half commitments,” he said. “The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce has the best concentration of businesses in America. It is the most active. It is the way to network. I attribute a great deal of our success as a company by having a presence with the Chamber of Commerce.”

As Scamardella Funeral Home has serviced the community for over 90 years, Scamardella says that aspect is a big reason her father joined the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce 50 years ago.

“There are no ifs, ands, or buts. You can go across the country, and you know the Chamber of Commerce is a legitimate organization. If you belong to the Chamber, people know you have a clean record and no complaints against your business,” he said.

The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Michael Baugh and Stephen Colavito have joined its team as Small Business Specialists.

“I became involved and I realized how important it was to deal with all these different types of businesses on Staten Island. I think we got a lot of benefits -- and we still do -- from being members of the Chamber,” he said.

Just like golfers depend on La Tourette and South Shore for delivering quality enjoyment, American Golf has turned to the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce for the last 25 years to provide quality networking opportunities.

The NYC Small Business Resource Network was launched today in response to the crisis facing many of the city’s over 230,000 small businesses.

To Melvin Kling Sr., owner of Kling Real Estate LTD., the key to building a successful business is all about satisfying the customer.

On Monday, September 21, we hosted "Indoor Dining is Back: Getting Your Restaurant Prepared for Reopening." This webinar examines the current state and future of indoor dining, getting your business prepared to reopen, and how to protect your restaurant and comply with guidelines.

In an effort to boost employment and strengthen the workforce of Staten Island businesses, we’re proud to introduce two new initiatives: our expanded Job Board and our partnership with Coursera.

When it comes to the hiring of a new employee, a fact-based informed decision will be much more effective than your gut feeling.

You’ve had the candidate fill out a compliant application. You have confirmed a date and time for the initial interview. What next?

Last month, Staten Island has entered the last phase of reopening. Assuming guidelines are followed, many businesses are now able to operate. So what comes next?

Emilee Jospey, Founder of Facemask Company ClearSmiles, was awarded $1200 and advanced to the national competition.

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.