Staten Island Business Council

Have you registered for the SIBC Business Network Mixer yet?

Don't miss an evening of great conversations and opportunities to grow your business.

✨ Bring your business cards, meet fellow professionals, and make connections that could lead to your next opportunity.

We’re excited to offer a variety of networking activities throughout the night, including:
🎤 30-Second Business Spotlights
🎟️ Business Card Door Prize Drawings — with the top prize being a FREE 10-week challenge courtesy of The Max Challenge
📸 Professional headshots for guests
🎯 Fun games, challenges, and more!

📍Spots are filling up—register today!
🔗 Link in bio to reserve your spot.

✨ Meet SIBC Member, Steven Coren of Coren Law Group ✨

For more than 40 years, Steven has been helping businesses navigate the complex world of labor, employment, construction, and corporate law.

Whether a company has five employees or five hundred, Steven and his team provide trusted guidance on everything from day-to-day HR concerns to complex employment litigation, class actions, and construction industry matters.

Coren Law Group proudly represents restaurants, retailers, contractors, service providers, medical professionals, and businesses across a wide range of industries—helping owners and managers address challenges today while preparing for what may come tomorrow.

We are proud to have Steven as a member of the Staten Island Business Council and appreciate his commitment to supporting the local business community.

What a night!

The MAX Challenge of Woodrow recently celebrated its 12th Maxiversary and Day of Giving with an unforgettable Glow Party Fundraiser benefiting Victory for the Voiceless Animal Rescue. From neon lights to high-energy kickboxing classes, the studio was filled with excitement, positivity, and community spirit.

A huge shoutout to owner and instructor, Lorraine Marin, for organizing such an incredible event and to our members who showed up and gave back. Nights like these are a reminder that the SIBC is more than a business networking group—we are a family that shows up for one another and for causes that matter.

Here's to 12 amazing years and many more to come to the Max Challenge of Woodrow! ✨🐾

This is what fuels SIBC! ☕🥓

From breakfast sandwiches to coffee and everything in between, our members know that great conversations start with a great breakfast.

A special thank you to ZTwo on Veterans Road West in Staten Island for the delicious food, welcoming meeting space, and exceptional service during our weekly Wednesday meetings. We truly appreciate your hospitality and support of our local business community.

Come with us to Floor & Decor as we meet with George Michel, PRO Premier Manager and SIBC member, for an inside look at the brand-new Staten Island location! 🙌

George takes us on a full tour of the showroom, highlighting the wide selection of in-stock products available— from natural stone, tile, and hardwood flooring to bathroom fixtures, kitchen materials, backsplashes, countertops, and installation tools.

We also dive into the exclusive benefits and services available to PRO customers, and the reason why George chose to become a member of Staten Island Business Council.

Whether you’re planning a renovation, building from the ground up, or looking for design inspiration, Floor & Decor has everything you need under one roof. 🔨✨

Meet Don Pagano, owner and founder of DRP Electrical Contracting ⚡

With over 32 years in business, DRP Electrical Contracting has built a strong reputation as a trusted company committed to quality work, industry expertise, and dependable service. Their team takes pride not only in solving problems for clients, but also in giving back to the community they proudly serve!

SIBC Business Tip of the Day 💡

Today’s insight comes from the dream team — Brittany Chadha and Rebecca Haller of Northfield Bank in Pleasant Plains.

At the Staten Island Business Council, hearing business tips and insights directly from our members is incredibly valuable — each professional brings a unique perspective, innovative ideas, and real-world experience that inspires collaboration, growth, and success within our community.

At SIBC, our strength comes from the incredible professionals who make up our entire community—and today we’re taking a moment to highlight just a few of the many members who consistently bring insight, energy, and value to the group. 🤝

🔹 Manny Stratakis — Summit Property Inspectors
🔹 Lorraine Marin — The Max Challenge of Woodrow
🔹 Mike Theodorakis — Vestis Auto Leasing & Sales
🔹 Robert Flood — Staten Island Monuments
🔹 Brian Kotula — Budget Blinds of Staten Island, Bayonne & Brooklyn

Each member shared powerful insights about their businesses, their journey as SIBC members, and what they value most about being part of a referral-driven, supportive network.

What stood out most? The consistency of one message: real relationships create real business growth.

We’re proud to have such dedicated members who continue to strengthen our community, support one another, and help drive success.