The Staten Island Business Council (SIBC), a networking group, donated $1,254 to the JCC Lucille and Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp during the first installment of its continuing “Success Series” at the Vanderbilt in South Beach. For those who aren’t aware, Sunrise Day Camp is a free six-week summer day camp for children with cancer […]
SIBC Member Peggy Torres Becomes Staten Island’s First Female Auto Inspector
“Women drivers” are a road hazard because they are too busy applying mascara using the rear-view mirror. And parallel parking? Forget about it. Yeah, Peggy Torres knows all the stereotypes. The 49-year-old Tottenville resident is just too busy defying them to let such outdated cliches run her down. She earned her rare spot in a “boy’s club.” According to 2017 U.S. Department of Labor statistics, fewer than 2 percent of […]
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: A Bouquet of Love
Meet Ralph Cuomo, owner of A Bouquet of Love Florists. A bouquet of Love has been proudly serving Staten Island for over 30 years. We are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by our award winning customer service that is friendly and prompt. Because our customers are of the highest […]
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Non Slip Floors NY
Meet Dave Brow owner of Non Slip Floors NY, an authrized reseller of SURE STEP Non Slip. Sure Step is a long-lasting chemical treatment that creates an invisible, sophisticated tread design into the surface of hard mineral floors and porcelain/enamel bathtubs. SURE STEP will not change the appearance of the floor or bathtub. It is […]
SIBC Holiday Party at Nino’s Italian Restaurant
As always, a fun time was had by all. Our members showed up in Holiday spirit to celebrate yet another wonderful year coming to an end and the continued success of our friends and family and the new relationships we have all forged over the past year.
SIBC Donates to Ray Pfeifer Foundation
Staten Island Business Council Members were present today at New York City Fire Department (FDNY), Rescue 5, to donate a check in support of the The Ray Pfeifer Foundation. The Ray Pfeifer Foundation, started by FDNY members, helps to provide specialized medical equipment, not covered by insurance, to 9/11 first responders in need. Learn more atwww.theraypfeiferfoundation.org/