Westchester County Business Journal back issues from February 2004:
Turning fun into work.
Feb 02, 2004; ... Giving someone a fun time is hard work, says John A. Iorio, president of Funtime Amusements in Pleasantville. But after answering a want ad at age 18 for an assistant manager at a carnival supply company, Iorio says he fell in love with the amusements business. The company he ...
Sales-tax deal almost done, Spano asserts.(Andrew J. Spano)
Feb 02, 2004; ... County Executive Andrew J. Spano says he's more hopeful than ever that state lawmakers will approve a higher sales tax and possibly other funds, enabling the county to avoid a 25-percent property tax increase to plug the budget hole this year. Spano said his discussions with the ...
Mercy workshop offers training for managers.
Feb 02, 2004; ... A new series of workshops at Mercy College offers Westchester County' businesses the chance to upgrade the skills and productivity of their first-line and middle managers. In December, the Dobbs Ferry-based school announced the workshops targeted to everyone from management ...
Five businesses win Hall of Fame recognition.
Feb 02, 2004; ... Five Westchester businesses that combine success with service have won special recognition from The Business Council of Westchester, which will install them in its Westchester County Business Hall of Fame this spring. The winners topped a field of about 100 nominations, up from ...
County reports job gains in December.(Issues@Work)(Westchester County)
Feb 02, 2004 ... New York state's private-sector job count fell in December by 4,100, or 0.1 percent, to 6,926,800 (seasonally adjusted), according to the state Labor Department. For Westchester, the number rose to 358,500 by 2,900. or 0.8 percent, not seasonally adjusted. The department has no ...
When cupid strikes ... at the office.(Issues@Work)
Feb 02, 2004; ... Cupid is perched by the copier, waiting to strike. Love is in the air filtration system. How could anyone resist getting caught up in the romance of Valentine's Day? But when love or the early dances of love strike file workplace, it could spell trouble. Office ...
Digest looks to condense its HQ office space.(Reader's Digest Association Inc.)
Feb 02, 2004; ... The Reader's Digest Association Inc. says its plan to sell its 114-acre Chappaqua headquarters and lease back the portion it will continue to occupy will not cause it to renege on a month-old promise to base at least 770 employees in Westchester through the year 2010. Instead, ...
Greenburgh asks Yonkers to trim Ridge Hill project.
Feb 02, 2004; ... Greenburgh is laying out a carrot-and-stick approach to persuade Yonkers to trim a more than $500 million plan to transform the city's Ridge Hill into a village of large retail, office and residential units. Town Supervisor Paul J. Feiner said Greenburgh wants to avoid a second ...
Two new leases signed in White Plains.(Brief Article)
Feb 02, 2004 ... McCarthy O'Callaghan Company Inc. represented Enterprise Solution Providers Inc. in the leasing of 2,403 square feet at 711 Westchester Avenue in White Plains. Enterprise Solution Providers Inc. was founded in 1997 and has grown into a leading full-service consultancy that ...
Venture capital investment increases.(Brief Article)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Venture capital investment in the fourth quarter of 2003 showed renewed signs of growth. With $4.5 billion invested in 496 financing rounds, these are the highest quarterly numbers in more than a year, according to the VentureOne/Ernst & Young Venture Capital Report. The quarter also saw a ...
The list: colleges & universities.(Directory)(Illustration)
Feb 02, 2004 ... <Pre> THE LIST COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES WESTCHESTER COUNTY Ranked by number of full-time students enrolled in 2003-2004. Alphabetically in event of tie. Rank Name address, phone President Number of number Admissions directors) ...
Business web: a directory of internet addresses.(Directory)
Feb 02, 2004 ... * ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE IntelliBridge LLC www.IntelliBridgeLLC.com 203-877-5766 Microsoft Business Solutions--Great Plains Partner Free Software Selection Kit Answers@IntelliBridgeLLC.com ...
Lonnie Lehrer: no challenge too large, saving the statues.(Profits & passions)
Feb 02, 2004; ... Lonnie Lehrer, chief executive officer of Hawthorne-based Leros Point to Point, sees things sometimes where others see nothing. Considered by some to be a visionary in ground transportation, Lehrer recognized the need for a new level of corporate ground travel services in Westchester when ...
Taking the plunge: entrepreneurs need focus and passion to succeed.(Focus: what small business needs to know)
Feb 02, 2004; ... Starting or expanding a small business in today's changing economy is a little bit like a real-world episode of "Survivor." It requires taking risks, being brave and having more than just luck. But according to some entrepreneurs, the most important. ingredient is a decided love for the ...
Selecting office furniture.(Focus: what small business needs to know)
Feb 02, 2004; ... Maybe your home office has outgrown your home. Maybe your lease is going to expire and you are considering moving. Or maybe your business has simply grown and your office configuration ks no long efficient. Here are some things to consider when the time comes to deal with your furniture. ...
SBA reopens its popular 7(a) loan program.(Focus: what small business needs to know)(Small Business Administration)
Feb 02, 2004; ... Sparked by innovative ideas, entrepreneurs are starting and expanding businesses. creating jobs and contributing to the economy, both nationally and locally. To help spur them on is the U.S. Small Business Administration, which recently reopened its popular 7(a) loan program ...
How to raise money for a small business.(Focus: what small business needs to know)
Feb 02, 2004 ... One key to successful business startup and expansion is your ability to obtain and secure appropriate financing. Raising capital is the most basic of all business activities. But as many new entrepreneurs quickly discover, raising capital may not be easy. In fact it can be a ...
Susan Henle-Christensen: backstage with Westchester choreographer.(artist news)(Brief Article)
Feb 02, 2004; ... Choreographer Susan Henle-Christensen of Croton-on-Hudson was selected to work on an exciting project at the prestigious La Mama Theatre in Manhattan. Christensen, who seamlessly juggles roles as a modern dancer, choreographer and teaching artist, hopes this opportunity will lead to more ...
Eilene Stodut: visual artist's eclectic career includes movies/marble finishing.(artist news)(Brief Article)
Feb 02, 2004; ... "Anyone can make their dreams come true, even if it's only on paper," says Eilene Stodut, professional artist, designer, teacher and the creative talent behind Designs of Ilyana. Stodut is a busy working artist who continues perfecting traditional painting methods while embracing new ...
African-American History Month celebrating heritage through the arts.(Cover Story)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Every month provides an opportunity to celebrate the rich contributions of African-Americans to the arts. During African-American History Month, however, several local arts organizations offer additional programs which place a specific focus on African-American themed programs. ...
A sampling of events in Westchester celebrating the African-American experience through the arts.(Calendar)
Feb 02, 2004 ... 7 SATURDAY DANCE Westchester Community College presents Across the African Diaspora, featuring Charles Moore Dance Theatre, part of its New World Voyager series, 8 p.m., 785-6262. MUSIC Scarsdale Historical Society presents Songs of the Civil ...
On exhibit.(Calendar)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Greenburgh Arts & Culture Committee presents works by Vilma J. Moody, Eugenia Coleman & Jennifer Paige through Mar. 30, Madeleine Gutman Gallery in Greenburgh, ...
Arts Alive Grants awarded: two photographers awarded Arts Alive Artist Grants to do photo documentary of Westchester.
Feb 02, 2004 ... Two Westchester photographers were awarded grants in the Arts Alive Artist Grant category by the Weschester Arts Council to undertake unique photo journalism projects in 2004. The two artists, Betsy Braun-Lane and Mariella Briceno-Rosenfelt, were selected from a competitive pool of ...
What's doing?(February arts calendar)(Calendar)
Feb 02, 2004 ... CALL 328 * ARTS 4 Wednesday * MUSIC Downtown Music at Grace Church presents Mariachi Real de Mexico, as part of its Noonday Getaway series, 12:10 p.m., free, 949-0384. FILM Northern Westchester Center for the Arts presents The ...
Resonant Organic: artists of the Katonah Museum at the Westchester Arts Council February 6-28.(February arts calendar)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Resonant Organic, an artist-curated exhibit presented by the Katonah Museum Artist's Association, will open on February 6 at 5:30 pm at the Arts Exchange, headquarters of the Westchester Arts Council, 31 Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains. This exhibit presents 10 artists exploring visual ...
Exhibit guide.(February arts calendar)(Calendar)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Castle Gallery of the College of New Rochelle presents Return of the Creche: Nativity Scenes from Around the World, through March 3, 654-5423. Greenburgh Arts & Culture Committee presents Works by Vilma J. Moody, Eugenia Coleman & Jennifer Paige, Feb. 2-Mar. 30, Madeleine ...
Imaging the River: wide-ranging exhibition runs through May.
Feb 02, 2004 ... The Hudson River Museum's Imaging the River is an ambitious exhibition featuring river-inspired work from more than 30 traditional and contemporary artists. "Customarily our exhibitions are up for three to four months," explains Linda Locke, the Museum's Director of Public Relations. "We ...
John Shearer at NWCA: retrospective Exhibition of Award-Winning Photographer.(Northern Westchester Center for the Arts )
Feb 02, 2004 ... Four Decades in Pictures, the first major retrospective exhibition of photographs by noted Look and Life Magazine photographer John Shearer will open February 6th at the Northern Westchester Center for the Arts in Mt. Kisco. The exhibition runs through March 1st. An opening reception will ...
In memoriam.(Biography)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Emil Paolucci He was the leader of the band and much more. Emil Paolucci was the quintessential working artist, earning enough as a well-known bass player to put four children through college before going back for his own college degree at age 66. Big Band and Swing ...
Bouncing back: area companies pick up pace in hiring for IT jobs.(Tech cetera: monthly feature on technology)
Feb 02, 2004; ... Rick Keifer says business at his Network Crazy Inc. is heating up enough to justify looking for two extra employees to join his growing network services and Web site development business. That doesn't sound like much of an expansion, except that Harrison-based Network Crazy has ...
Ride the fast lane for news about early stage companies.(Tech cetera: monthly feature on technology)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Starting next month in this space, we'll bring you face to face with some of Westchester's most exciting early stage businesses and the people who are developing them into tomorrow's top employers. The Business Journal will start the new Accelerator Report--a collaboration of ...
How to use the Internet to generate profits.(Tech cetera: mothly feature on technology)
Feb 02, 2004; ... In the current economic environment, every business is trying to find a way to maximize the return on each dollar invested. One of the issues faced by virtually every business is the challenge of inventory management. Under ideal circumstances, the business would order exactly ...
Building loans.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
Feb 02, 2004 ... 8 Horseguard Lane L.L.C., Mamaroneck. Lender: Titan Capital Inc., Westport, Conn. Property: 8 Horseguard Lane, Scarsdale. Amount: $1.3 million. Filed Dec. 22. D-JMJ L.L.C., c/o Dedona Contracting Corp., Bronx. Lender: Union State Bank, Orangeburg. Property: vicinity Elderwood ...
Court cases.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
Feb 02, 2004 ... U.S. District Court Cases The following cases appear on the docket of the U.S. District Court for the County of Westchester in White Plains. Ajay Trucking Corp., et al. Filed by the Board of Trustees of the Teamsters Local 456 Annuity Fund, Education and Training ...
The New York Power Authority (NYPA), White Plains, a state-owned electric utility, was designated as one Of the "Best Workplace for Commuters" by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.(Credits, Clients and Awards)(Brief Article)
Feb 02, 2004 ... The New York Power Authority (NYPA), White Plains, a state-owned electric utility, was designated as one Of the "Best Workplace for Commuters" by the U.S. Department of ...
Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, was awarded a $75,000 grant from the Greater New York Chapter of the Marsh of Dimes, New York City, to provide a perinatal network to better connect pregnant mothers with local perinatal resources.(Credits, Clients and Awards)(Brief Article)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, was awarded a $75,000 grant from the Greater New York Chapter of the Marsh of Dimes, New York City, to ...
SalesWorks L.L.C., White Plains, a sales training and executive coaching firm.(Credits, Clients and Awards)(Brief Article)
Feb 02, 2004 ... SalesWorks L.L.C., White Plains, a sales training and executive coaching firm, announced the addition of 3RD ANGLE Technologies, White Plains, a ...
The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital.(Credits, Clients and Awards)(accreditation)(Brief Article)
Feb 02, 2004 ... The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. White Plains, received a three-year accreditation for ...
Deeds.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Abide Management, Beachwood, N.J. Seller: Robert Brand and Luisa Brand, Pelham. Property: 17 Linden St., Yonkers. Amount: $250,000. Filed Jan. 15. All County Homes Corp., Yonkers. Seller: Leo Nicola, Yonkers. Property: 30-32 North Broadway, Yonkers. Amount: $200,000. Filed Jan. ...
Incorporations.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
Feb 02, 2004 ... The name following the c/o refers to the filer (except when enclosed by parenthesis). The Business Journal is not responsible for typographical errors contained in the original filings. 119 Main Street Corp., 3 Wyche Way, Ossining 10562, c/o the corporation. 20-20 ...
Judgments.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Abaco Carriers Inc., Yonkers. $750 in favor of New York State Commissioner of Transportation, Intermodel Operations Bureau, Albany. Filed Dec. 16. Bacon, Alex R. and A.R. Bacon Architecture P.C., Purchase. $1,600 in favor of Andrea Brizzi, Montclair, N.J. Filed Dec. 3. ...
Liens.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Mechanic's Liens--filed 200 California Road Crop., as owner and Pasadena Green Condominium Associates as contractor. $1,431 claimed by M.V.M. Asphalt Corp., Pelham. Property: 200 California Road, Unit 28, Bronxville. Filed Dec. 22. Affonso, Joseph Mario, as owner and ...
Lis pendens.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
Feb 02, 2004 ... The following filings indicate a legal action has been initiated, the outcome of which may affect the title to the property listed. Aero Handware and Parts Company Inc., et al. Filed by David Vartbedian Plumbing & Heating inc. Action: seeks to foreclose a mechanic's lien to ...
Lillian Vernon Corp.(Newsmakers)(Jonathan Shapiro appointed)(Brief Article)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Jonathan Shapiro of New York City was appointed president of Lillian Vernon Corp., Rye, a catalog and online retailer. Since January 2003, Shapiro was a management consultant for ZelnickMedla Corp. and Lillian Vernon Corp, Prior to that, he was chief strategy officer ...
Sarah Neuman Center for Healthcare and Rehabilitation.(Newsmakers)(Anna Frelova appointed)(Brief Article)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Anna Frelova of Mamaroneck was appointed director of the adult day health-care program at the Sarah Neuman Center for Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Mamaroneck. a nursing home and rehabilitation center, and the Westchester division of The Jewish Home & Hospital Lifecare System. Since 2000, ...
Northern Metropolitan Hospital Association.(Newsmakers)(Michael J. Spicer )(Brief Article)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Michael J. Spicer of Floral Park, president chief executive officer of Saint Joseph's Medical Center, Yonkers, was elected chairman of the board of directors of the Northern Metropolitan Hospital Association, Suffern, an ...
The Westchester Philharmonic.(Newsmakers)(Brief Article)
Feb 02, 2004 ... The Westcheater Philharmonic. White Plains. a symphonic orchestra, announced me appointment of the following individuals to its board of directors. Bert L. Belasco Jr. of New York City, vice president of human resources at Sara Lee Coffee & Tea North America, Harrison, joined ...
New business names.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
Feb 02, 2004 ... The Business Journal is not responsible for typographical errors contained in the original filings. Doing Business As Abbey Mills Ltd., d.b.a. Drexel Heritage Westchester, 130 South Central Ave., Hartsdale 10530, c/o Maryann DiGregoria, secretary. Filed Nov. 25. ...
On the agenda.(On The Record)(Public Notice)(Calendar)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Thursday, Feb. 5 The Westchester Center for Training and Development and Networking for Professionals joint high-speed networking program, 6:30 p.m., Rookwells Restaurant, 105 Wolfs Lane. Pelham. For reservations, call 949-2104 Friday, Feb. 6 The ...
Patents.(On The Record)(Public Notice)
Feb 02, 2004 ... The following patents were issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Washington D.C. Beverage container. Patent no. D485,493 issued to: J. Wayne Halfacre, New Fairfield, Conn., John S. Gruver, New Canaan, Conn., Christian Randhahn, Bethel, Conn., Charles A ....
Public notices.(On the Record)(performances, charity events, lectures)(Calendar)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Friday, Feb. 6 Andrea McArdle performance, 8 p.m., Music Conservatory of Westchester, Stadther Recital Hall, 216 Central Ave., White Plains. $25. For tickets, call 761-3900. Saturday, Feb. 7 Mamaroneck Yacht Club seminar, on safety at sea, 9 a.m. to 5 ...
National Association of Realtors.(Real Estate Update)(Brief Article)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Patricia Bentley of Pawing, vice president, special projects at Houlihan/Lawrence Bronxville, was appointed to the Professional Standards Committee of the National Association of Realtors. Bentley has ...
Houlihan/Lawrence.(Real Estate Update)(Brief Article)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Houlihan/Lawrence announced the following appointments. Jill Quadland of Bedford Hills joined the company's Katonah office as a sales associate. Since 1997, Quadland worked in the Katonah office of Preferred Realty Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of ...
Prudential Rand Realty Inc.(Real Estate Update)(Brief Article)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Denise Abbatiello of Scarsdale joined the Ardsley office of Prudential Rand Realty Inc ....
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage.(Real Estate Update)(Brief Article)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage announced the following appointments in its Somers office. Betty Cucchlarella of Somers joined the office as a sales associate ....
Resource directory.(Directory)(Illustration)
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Professional directory.(Directory)(Illustration)
Feb 02, 2004 ... <Pre> SERVICES ACCOUNTANCY Accountemps Temporary Financial Staffing Stamford: 203-324-3399 Fax: 203-351-9831 White Plains: ...
Legal notices.(Public Notice)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Notice of Formation of Marrone Equities L.L.C. Arts. of Org. filed Secy. of State (SSNY) 6/12/03. Office location: Westchester County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process: 240 Washington Street, Mt. Vernon, NY. Purposes: any ...
Look back to find economic solution.(Looking Inside)
Feb 02, 2004; ... Reports on the economy usually have a disclaimer citing the growing jobless rates with no mention of the jobs shipped offshore or those eliminated by technology. We're in the midst of a global and technological revolution that no one seems to understand. We've had the same ...
Hall of Fame response is by product of strong county economy.(ViewPoint)
Feb 02, 2004; ... Wow! That may not be the most informative way to begin an opinion piece, but it adequately reflects our take on the commercial sector's reaction to the Westchester County Business Hall of Fame. It also mirrors our opinion of an economy that contributes to the bullishness behind ...
Amplifications and corrections.(ViewPoint)(Correction Notice)
Feb 02, 2004 ... Gary J Curto of Benson Commercial Realty Inc. will oversee an on-site leasing office to be opened at 333 Westchester Ave. in White ...
A captain in real life, as well: Bob Keeshan, TV's "Captain Kangaroo," chaired the board of College of New Rochelle.(Fly On The Wall)
Feb 02, 2004 ... At the height of his fame as television's "Captain Kangaroo," Bob Keeshan embarked on an equally impressive but much lesser known educational mission, one that enhanced the lives of thousands of students at The College of New Rochelle (CNR). Keeshan, who died Jan. 23 at age 76, ...
'The human touch': placing clients first nails down success for construction contractor.(Up close: with the Westchester County Business Hall of Fame)
Feb 09, 2004; ... "Charlie's put together quite a business following in what he does well, the construction of mostly interior office space .... It's the human touch," said Frank Tomasulo, senior vice president in CB Richard Ellis's suburban office in Stamford, Conn., referring to Charles W. "Charlie" Brown, ...
Biotechs seek help from state: more than tax credits needed, industry says.
Feb 09, 2004; ... Years of talk about developing u strong biotechnology sector in Westchester will remain empty words unless Albany comes through with additional incentives that assist a variety of companies, three biotech leaders from the county told a state Senate panel last week. The three ...
Cappelli reaches deal with Bar Building owners.(Cappelli, Louis R.)
Feb 09, 2004; ... By working out a handshake deal to acquire the back half of the Bar Building in downtown White Plains, Louis R. Cappelli said he has surmounted his highest hurdle to building a hotel-apartment-office development that would rise catty-corner to his City Center retail-apartment complex. ...