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1879 Whitehaven Rd, Grand Island, NY
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Call: (716) 773-6300 | Text: (716) 471-4925
Fahim's Front Counter Hours This Year
A lot of people who know Fahim have been asking if he's still working at the front counter. There have been a lot of new faces behind the counter at Island Ship Center and we have both been busy working on our business instead of in our business, thanks to all these wonderful new ISC family members (#OneFamily). So, in this video, Fahim talks about his availability behind the counter, every Friday from 9 am to 1 pm, without any prior appointments needed. You can always text
Jan 21, 20211 min read
Our Team's New Year's Resolutions
As a conscious start to our year, some members of the Island Ship Center family had the opportunity to be vulnerable and share their personal aspirations and business prospects. We were able to sit down and discuss our goals in pursuit of inspiring and provoking mindfulness. Here’s what a few of us had to say: #FahimFix & #FulfilmentSpecialist We started off with the beloved father and son duo, Fahim and Yusuf. Fahim’s professional New Year's resolution is to increase the eff
Jan 7, 20213 min read


Island Ship Center 2020 End Of The Year Review - In Words And Pictures
2020 has been an emotional roller coaster, to say the least, a ride filled with ups, downs, highs and lows. It may have not been a year we’d like to remember, but surely one we’ll never forget. While the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic to small businesses was significant, the Island Ship Center soared to new heights in many areas. In addition, 2020 forced us to make substantial adjustments to our business and our way of doing things, a challenge in itself. Although the challeng
Dec 29, 20205 min read
Safely Shipping DiCamillo's Bread and Buffalo Treats to Hawaii
It's been an interesting year, to say the least. Many plans for travel and tourism have been paused, if not canceled. This past year, many yearly visits to the Buffalo area were also part of these cancellations. One of our clients, Mike, has a buddy in Hawaii that visits him every year, bringing goodies for Mike from the Hawaiian Islands and in exchange, enjoying Buffalo treats, including DiCamillo's bread, while staying here. He also likes to take back many such goodies to H
Oct 19, 20201 min read
Meet Theresa, Our Full Time Graphic Designer and Store Manager!
Many of you remember our dear team member Theresa, who was with us from 2015-2018 and worked diligently to create the mural in our business center. Well, now, she's back! We are elated to announce that Theresa has accepted a position at Island Ship Center, as a full time graphic designer and store manager. She has an art degree from SUNY Fredonia and extensive managerial experience, working for a retail food establishment in Niagara Falls. We are thrilled to share Theresa's c
Sep 22, 20201 min read


DECA's Back To School Supply Drive - Thru Sept 1st
Grand Island DECA is hosting a school supply drive to support the members of our community who have been impacted greatly by COVID-19. If you are already out shopping for your child’s supplies, pick up a few extra items to help. These supplies will be donated to any student in our district and DECA students will drop off at each of the primary schools for distribution, making sure every student on Grand Island has all the materials they need to start the school year! We are e
Aug 24, 20202 min read


We Are Not Accepting Any More Prepaid USPS Drop Off Packages
In order to continue providing exceptional service, we have to constantly reevaluate our business model, keeping processes that work and eliminating those services that don't work so that we can maximize our time in exuding excellence for our team and our guests. For the past nine months, we have tested the tracking results of our prepaid USPS drop off packages. When the post office couriers pick up our packages, they scan an end of day sheet with a barcode that includes all
Jun 22, 20202 min read


Care Packages From GI Sent To USS Theodore Roosevelt
As the pandemic hit the US in early March and the schools began to close, Cheryl Chamberlain, our dear friend, mentor, and business teacher at Grand Island High School, faced an excess inventory problem at Casey's Corner, the school store that she runs with the help of all her business students. With the imminent school closing, there would be a lot of food items that would spoil if they remain unsold. She asked her students whether or not they should donate it. They all agre
Jun 15, 20203 min read


More Shipping and Store Procedure Updates
More Shipping and Store Procedure Updates Thank you again for your continued trust and adherence to the new guidelines for our store. Here are some important developments in our business that deserve your attention: 1) DHL: A) As of June 1st, we are no longer accepting any DHL packages for shipment. B) We have terminated our relationship with DHL and will only ship internationally via FedEx or USPS. 2) Drop Off Receipts: A) As of this week, we have started to provide drop off
Jun 2, 20202 min read
Shipping Updates from the Carriers
Thank you again for your continued trust and adherence to the new guidelines for our store. Here are some more important updates from the various shipping carriers, for whom we are authorized to ship: 1) FedEx: A) As of June 1st, we will no longer provide FedEx Express air waybills in our store for you to fill out and ship using your account number. You are more than welcome to use your account number to ship via FedEx Ground or FedEx Express by processing the package on
May 10, 20202 min read


Updated Drop Off Procedures, Masks Now Required, Plus Screens on Our Counters
For your convenience, and to enhance social distancing, we have added a prepaid drop off bin in the back of the building. If you drive to the back, using the bowling alley driveway, the door next to the dock door is clearly marked and open during regular business hours. Just walk inside, drop your package, and please acknowledge one of our team members from a distance, so that they can enter the package into our system. Please note that we are unable to accept any Amazon retu
Apr 26, 20202 min read
Six Feet Apart But In This Together
We wanted to take this time out to thank everyone who has continued to support our business during these challenging times, even from a distance. Your texts, messages, emails, phone calls, social distance hugs and love mean so much to us. THANK YOU! - Fahim, Seema and the entire Island Ship Center Team #SpaOfShipping #FahimFix #ExudeExcellence #SeemaSolves
Apr 10, 20201 min read
Social Distancing - New Dropoff Procedures
Like all of you, we have spent the last few weeks trying to understand and plan for how the coronavirus (COVID-19) will impact our world. CDC.gov is an excellent website and recommends the following precautions: 1. Practice social distancing 2. Wash hands constantly with soap and water 3. Avoid large gatherings 4. Use sanitizer (when washing with soap and water is not readily available) with at least 60% alcohol. 5. Avoid being in contact with sick persons. 6. Please get nece
Mar 16, 20202 min read


Linda’s Dream of Owning a Replica Dining Table from Her Childhood Came True
In 2018, Linda emailed us from Virginia about an online auction listing for a dining table set that was being sold here on Grand Island. This table matched the one Linda grew up with as a child and it reminded her of her childhood memories. We went to the house to provide an estimate for shipping the table. The negotiation did not go through. Fast forward to 15 months later, and Linda emailed us again that the seller put the table on the market again and was willing to accept
Jan 28, 20201 min read


Last Days to Ship to Get On Time Delivery of Your Christmas Gifts
Can you believe it’s December already? This year has just flown by. This month marks not only the last one for the year, but this December also marks the last month of this decade! So, let’s make it special. Let’s make memories for people by spreading kindness and generosity so that others can do the same. For those of you shipping out your Christmas gifts this year, please be mindful of the “Recommended Last Days to Ship” deadlines, issued by the carriers, so that your gifts
Dec 2, 20192 min read


Our Small Business Saturday Sale is Set for Nov 30th – Please Join in the Fun!
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Small Business Saturday, a day that celebrates small businesses across the country. It is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, so this year, it falls on Saturday, November 30th. We are excited to join in the celebration this year as well and are offering a 20% discount on any one item in the store that day. What’s more, we have many new and unique items that support causes and are priced competitively with online ma
Nov 4, 20191 min read


Our Third Annual Support A Soldier Event is Set for Monday, November 11th
This year, we are hosting our Support A Soldier Event on Veteran’s Day, Monday, November 11th, 2019. We are open normal hours that day (from 9 am to 6:30 pm). This event is our third annual and it helps connect our community with active duty military personnel all across the globe that are serving from Grand Island, New York. We are working with the elementary schools again this year to get cards written for the soldiers by all the children. Once again, we encourage all of yo
Oct 28, 20192 min read


Menus Printed for Eggsquisite Eats, A New Breakfast & Lunch Spot on the Island
Danielle and her husband Tim, a chef with over 20 years experience in the food industry, have opened a great new eatery called “Eggsquisite Eats,” located in the former “Theodore’s” location at 1752 Grand Island Blvd. They serve breakfast and lunch all day and have a very eclectic and mouthwatering menu, including belgian waffles made from the same mix that is used at Disney. “I’m a Disney girl,” smiled Danielle, when she told us about the choice of waffle mix. Danielle’s dau
Oct 14, 20192 min read


Shipping Paula’s Donuts Across the Country In Time for a Navy Pinning Ceremony
Darcy is a dear guest of the Island Ship Center. She has seen us grow through the years and loves all the services we offer. Her son in California was recently due for a promotion in the Navy and the ceremony (known as a Navy Pinning) was scheduled for Friday afternoon in mid September. As a mom, Darcy was extremely elated for her son; however, she was very saddened that she could not be there to witness the ceremony. She asked her daughter in law what gift would make his day
Sep 30, 20192 min read


Fahim & Seema’s Excellent Adventure in Memphis, Courtesy of FedEx
There are approximately 5200 FedEx Authorized ShipCenters (or FASCs, as they are known in our industry) in the United States. Every year, 7-10 of these stores get invited by the retail and marketing teams at FedEx to join them for a weekend of learning, networking, business growth and entertainment, to show gratitude for their efforts in promoting the FedEx brand and selling FedEx services in their stores. This year, we were truly honored and privileged to be among those chos
Aug 5, 20196 min read
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