The Staten Island Business Friends was founded by Mr. Tony Whalen in 1997. The objective of forming this club was to bring together business people serving the Staten Island community in order to support each other's enterprises. As a result, friendships were formed thereby putting emphasis on the appropriate name given to the group. From the original small group of six or seven business people meeting in offices and diners, the Staten Island Business Friends networking club has grown to a substantial membership. The club has become an excellent resource for prospective customers, as well as for each member of the club. Regular meetings are held on alternate Tuesdays. As members get to know each other they begin making referrals and utilizing each other's businesses. They become accountable to provide quality services when these referrals are made.

MISSION STATEMENT

It is our mission to organize a cohesive membership of individuals conducting business on Staten Island whose purpose is to promote each other's enterprises and to generate referrals through networking.

The Staten Island Business Friends includes business people in the following industries: