Metro Ink is a sponsor this year of the 12th annual Staten Island Economic Development Conference, the borough’s premier business–to–business networking event.

The all–day event is Thursday, April 29, at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and others will be keynote speakers.  “We’ve participated in previous years, and we’ve found the event to be a valuable sales and promotion tool, so we decided this time to become a sponsor,” says Christian Moccia, Metro Ink’s president.  “It’s a perfect opportunity for us to meet our customers and to chat with other Island firms.” Metro Ink, of course, specializes in graphic design, printing, direct mail and web site development.  The firm has just introduced a marketing division and writing institute.  “For those who visit our display booth, we have some surprises,” Christian adds. “We’re offering a special SIEDC Conference discount, and we may even have a door prize or two.”  Metro Ink is one of 22 event sponsors and 120 participating vendors.  Richmond County Savings Bank, a division of New York Community Bank, member FDIC, is the presenting sponsor at the conference, which includes special luncheon and dinner programs. The event runs from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.