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July 18, 2017 E-Weekly Chamber Newsletter

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MEMBER NEWS

Speed up North Shore Bus Rapid Transit, reps urge MTA

The Chamber would like to commend Senator Chuck Schumer and Borough President Oddo for supporting the Chamber’s effort to get the North Shore BRT on track.

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SI Chamber Hosts Annual Police Officer of the Year Luncheon with Police Commissioner James P. O’Neill

The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce and sponsors Gerald Peters Inc. and Sottile Security International Inc. hosted the annual Police Officer of the Year Luncheon on Wednesday, July 12 at Historic Old Bermuda Inn in Staten Island. Staten Island’s top police officers from 2016 were recognized by NYC Police Commissioner James P. O’Neill and the Chamber’s Safety and Security Committee.

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PHOTO ALBUM

Additional industries are open in the SI Chamber of Commerce Business Guild 3 group: Restaurant, Exterminator, Jeweler, Credit Card Processor, Liquor store, Optometrist, Dentist, Veterinarian, Auto Mechanic, Auto Body Shop, Auto Audio & Alarm Installer, Landscaper, Accountant, Check Cashing, Alarm Company, Insurance Adjuster and more!

Business Guild 3 meets at Annadale Terrace on Thursday's from 7:45am - 8:45am. Any Chamber members interested please email Michele at mesposito@sichamber.com or call the Chamber at 718.727.1900.

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As part of its "Neighborhood 360" revitalization work in Downtown Staten Island, the Chamber is busy planning beautification activities for the area. If you have an interest in participating in any way — large or small — we’d like to hear from you. Maybe you’re a business owner who’d like to sponsor a newly cleaned-up tree pit. Maybe you’re a property owner who’d like to help plan a clean-up event. Maybe you’re a resident who has a great idea to spruce things up. Any ideas and participation are welcome!

Please contact Janet Dugo at 718-727-1900 or JDugo@sichamber to learn more or to get involved.

PICS OF THE WEEK

ELVIS IS ON BAY STREET! When you spot him in his red Chamber shirt, be sure to say hello and snap a selfie with him. Then post it to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with #SayHiToElvis and tag @sichamber. You’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win prizes, including a $100 gift card!

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Last week the Chamber attended Congressman Daniel M. Donovan's Small Business Owner Roundtable. From left to right: The owner of Hypno-Tronic Comics; Steve Grillo of the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation; Dean Balsamini of the Small Business Development Center at the College of Staten Island; the owner of Hey Viv, Congressman Dan Donovan, Linda Baran of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce; the owner of The Richmond Hood Company; and owners Solomon Chemo of Richmond Wealth Management and Henry Salmon of Equity Valuation Associates.

NY1 COVERAGE

The Chamber held a marketing workshop on Tuesday, July 11, presented by Thump Local, LLC and Constant Contact. Thank you Rich and Susan for sharing your professional expertise with our Chamber members and guests.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Join Keller Williams Realty tomorrow, Wednesday, July 19 from 5 to 9 pm as they celebrate their Grand Opening!! RSVP at info@kwsiny.com

ENLARGE INVITE

On Saturday, July 15th, 2017 SensationALL Kids celebrated its Grand Opening with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting!

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MEMBER BUSINESS TIP

By Victory State Bank

How to Enhance the Security of a Home Computer

Victory State Bank is urging business owners and consumers to be proactive in keeping their computers secure.

As the United State Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) reminds us, “Computers help us maintain our financial, social, and professional relationships. We use them for banking and bill paying, online shopping, connecting with our friends and family through email and social networking sites, researching data posted on the Internet, and so much more. … Because our computers play such critical roles in our lives, and we input and view so much personally identifiable information (PII) on them, it’s imperative to maintain computer security that ensures the safe processing and storage of our information.”

To help consumers and entrepreneurs become more effective in securing their computers, Victory State Bank is sharing these tips form US-CERT:

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