“We also sponsor a lot of other sports and teams across the island because our kids were always involved, and we know it’s the right thing to do.”

“From the cradle to the grave, you need vision care services,” emphasizes Dr. Powell. “That’s why I’m here: to provide those services to the people who need them most.”

“We work as a team, and I’m not in some ivory tower above everyone else. I’m sitting right next to my staff, working with them throughout the day, making sure we all have everything we need to be successful.”

“Leadership has nothing to do with titles, prestige, or education. Leadership is about action and being able to get things done, and I think we’ve demonstrated that through our work at CHCR.” 

Civil Court Judge Matthew Blum presided over the induction, which introduced twelve new members to the Chamber Board.

“I think the Chamber is paramount to any business,” says Rampulla. “It’s not expensive to be a part of the biggest business family, and I will always be an advocate for all Chambers.” 

Amy Posner, Executive Director of Hillel at the College of Staten Island (CSI), is an incredible influence on the young people that she works with.

James and Maria Carrozza are the second and third 2023 Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Award honorees.

Sam Angiuli is the first of the 2023 Louis R. Miller Business Leadership Award honorees.

On Friday, December 2nd, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce hosted its 60th Annual Building Awards ceremony, an event that recognizes excellence in Staten Island’s commercial and residential properties for design and construction.

On Tuesday, November 29, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual holiday Member Meetup.

Dominic Provenzano, Marketing and Communications Manager of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, was named as one of the country’s “40 Under 40” emerging leaders shaping the Chamber industry by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE).

On Thursday, November 17, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce and several members of the Staten Island small business community gathered at the Sweet Life Bakeshop with one message ahead of the holiday season: Shop Small.

On Tuesday, November 15, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce - alongside more than 100 members of the small business community, elected officials, and community organizations - gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Chamber’s new office.

On Wednesday, October 19th, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce held its 2022 Annual Membership Meeting at the Vanderbilt at South Beach.

As part of our 2022 Annual Meeting, the Chamber is celebrating Members who have been with the Chamber for 50 or 25 years.

On a crisp, October evening, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce partnered with Spooky Staten Island to host a spooky Ghost Walk tour of historic Woodland Cemetery.

“We love having the Chamber as a resource because when clients of ours have questions, the Chamber always has the answer. We are also constantly referring clients to the online directory if they need a recommendation for a specific service. The Chamber has it all.”

“We want to be involved in Staten Island, and we want to be good neighbors and corporate citizens,” says Davey on Pratt’s Chamber membership. “If anyone has any issues, we’d rather them come talk to us directly than going to external sources. We want to have a presence within the business community.”