In honor of Veterans Day, today, Assemblyman Cusick, the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce and Applebee’s hosted veterans lunch and announced entry to VETS Discount Program. The announcement took place at Applebee’s 1415 Richmond Ave location, at 1:00pm.
Applebee's Grill & Bar is offering 20% off, dine in only, to veteran participating in the program. Please see below for all Staten Island locations participating in the discount program:
1451 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314
115 Bricktown Way, Staten Island, NY 10309
2655 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314
430 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 10306 (Hyland Commons)
Founded in 2011, the VETS Discount Program, run by Assemblyman Cusick & the Chamber of Commerce, now boasts over 100 participating businesses and over 1000 veterans. This addition will expand an already diverse list of over 100 local establishments committed to supporting the Staten Islanders who served our nation. Applebee’s will mark the first national corporation to join this program.
“I would like to thank Applebee’s Grill & Bar for joining our VETS Discount Program. It is great to see the Staten Island Applebee’s franchises willing to participate in a program which supports our veterans” said NYS Assemblyman Michael Cusick. “Also, thank you to the SI Chamber of Commerce for continuing to encourage businesses to support this great initiative.”
“The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce is pleased to partner with Assemblyman Cusick to be a part of the VETS Discount Program, which provides discounts from our members. This is our way of thanking our veterans for their service to our country” said Linda Baran, President of the SI Chamber of Commerce. “I am glad that a franchise like Applebee’s has chosen to join this program to show their support for our local veterans.”
“Applebee's is proud to continue our longstanding support for our Nation's Veterans and Active Duty Military through participation in this local program. And, the timing couldn't be better with the announcement coming the week of Veterans Day when we celebrate their service in our restaurants” said MaryLee Montalvo, President of MLM Public Relations, Inc.
The attendees of the lunch were 3 local participants of the VETS Discount Program, Linda Baran, President of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, and Assemblyman Cusick.
Veterans in attendance:
Nick Mazzella
Gene Guerra
Mark Kelly
If you are a Staten Island business owner who is interested in participating in our Staten Island VETS
Discount Program, please contact the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce at 718.727.1900.
If you are a veteran who wishes to obtain our VETS discount card, visit NYS Assemblyman Michael Cusick’s District Office, located at 1911 Richmond Ave, SI, NY 10314 Suite 110, with your DD-214 form or ID Card stating you are a veteran. You will be asked to complete a short application and will receive your discount card and a directory of participating businesses on site.
