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December 3, 2014
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (Dec. 3, 2014) – At this time of year many Staten Island and Brooklyn business owners – like their nationwide counterparts – experience a sense of urgency that lasts through the end of December. Retailers work hard to spur sales during the holiday season, as other businesses and professional practices also seek to […]
November 12, 2014
Gifts sought for Realtors’ outreach to nursing home residents STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (Nov. 12, 2014) – Not just youngsters will be on Santa’s list again this year. As the Staten Island Board of Realtors progresses toward its 100th anniversary in October 2015, volunteers from the organization will be visiting lonely senior citizens in the borough’s nursing […]
October 22, 2014
Key strategies, such as search engine optimization (SEO), should be skillfully addressed By BARTON HOROWITZ President, Relevant Public Relations LLC NEW YORK — If you’re feeling frustrated because potential new customers aren’t finding their way to your website, don’t fret: You are not alone! The importance of a company’s website for business growth cannot be overstated. A […]
October 2, 2014
Dean L. Balsamini, director of the SI SBDC, to be feted during award and networking event on Oct. 8 STATEN ISLAND/BROOKLYN, N.Y. (SEPT. 2, 2014) — Dean L. Balsamini, who heads the SBDC at the College of Staten Island in Willowbrook, was instrumental in expanding the organization to include an additional Island office in the Empire State […]
September 18, 2014
Small Business Development Center assists experienced pre-K teachers in setting up and growing Little Brilliant Minds BROOKLYN, N.Y. – As seasoned prekindergarten teachers, Francesca Gambino and Joann Serra were well aware of the ingredients needed for a nurturing pre-school environment. When they decided in 2011 to open a school of their own, however, their mutual track record […]
August 7, 2014
Experts in Staten Island and Brooklyn offer free advice on how to open a business STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — For new and existing entrepreneurs, the Staten Island Small Business Development Center (SI SBDC) at the College of Staten Island helps pave a path toward a successful business. Many individuals seeking business guidance may find this to be […]
July 23, 2014
Cangiano Estates builds borough’s ‘5th bridge’ through alliance with Italian law firm STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (JULY 23, 2014) – The newest addition among Staten Island’s major bridges reaches farther than Brooklyn or New Jersey, figuratively spanning to Europe. A recently forged industry partnership between an Island-based Realtor and an Italian-headquartered law firm is making it easier […]
July 1, 2014
‘Circumnavigate the Isle of Staten’ July 19 during National Lighthouse Museum’s 2nd boat tour of 2014 STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Many experienced world travelers will tell you the experience of seeing a popular destination from a vessel at sea is extremely memorable. The views are dramatically different from those available on land, nature paints inspiring vistas, and history […]
June 3, 2014
Annual event to be hosted by the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce and Staten Island Advance Staten Island, N.Y. (June 3, 2014) — The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce and the Staten Island Advance will host its annual Police Officer of the Year Luncheon June 16 in LiGreci’s Staaten, West Brighton. The gathering, which will start at noon, will […]
May 27, 2014
Relevance of content is vital for reaching your target audience NEW YORK — In today’s world of fast-paced communications, valuable news can degrade into irrelevant chatter in a matter of minutes, if not seconds. For public relations and marketing professionals in New York, across the nation and around the globe, ensuring the relevance of content is […]
May 5, 2014
Annual stockholders’ meeting highlights growth of Staten Island, N.Y.’s only community-based commercial bank Staten Island, N. Y. (May 5, 2014) – An upbeat mood filled Victory State Bank headquarters April 22, as stockholders received a favorable 2013 roundup from the financial company’s holding company, VSB Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQB: VSBN). “We are pleased with the results of our […]
May 2, 2014
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (May 2, 2014) — A seminar presented by the Staten Island Small Business Development Center during the Staten Island Economic Development Corp. business conference on April 30 showcased three programs of importance to the borough’s economic engine: Staten Island MakerSpace, START-UP NY, and the Small Business Development Center at the College of Staten […]
March 21, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2014 Steve Brown, president of the National Association of Realtors®, and John (Janno) Lieber, president, World Trade Center Properties, are among those who will speak at the Manhattan Association of Realtors® Global Real Estate Symposium on March 26 NEW YORK — The Manhattan Association of Realtors® (MANAR) will mark its […]
March 19, 2014
Daylong trade show begins with Awards breakfast (FOR MORE PHOTOS, ClICK HERE TO VISIT THE STATEN ISLAND BOARD OF REALTORS ON FACEBOOK) Staten Island, N.Y. – The Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) honored its best achieving members on March 13 during the group’s annual Top Producer Awards Breakfast. The event, sponsored by Continental Home Loans […]