Westchester NY | 914INC. | First Quarter 2013 Issue

Features

Westchester Business Leaders: Persevering Through Crisis, Tragedy, and Adversity

Even when faced with personal tragedy and adversity, these Westchester business leaders still got the job done.

Text by Diana Scholl // Photography by Toshi Tasaki

Westchester's Best Real Estate Brokers — And Their Secrets to Success

Get real: some of Westchester's top commercial real estate brokers reveal the secrets to their success

By Chuck Green

Starting Your Business Right: How to Open a Successful Business

Getting from Outstanding Idea to Opening Day

Edited by Ben Brody // Photography by Halina Weker

Departments

Publisher's Memo Archive »
	Praise for Seven Resilient Westchester Business Leaders Recovering from Tragedy PLUS: How to start your own small business, franchising 101 and more. by Robert Schork, Executive Editor
Agenda Archive »
	Business Insights for Entrepreneurs from Westchester Experts Looking to start your own business or update that dormant LinkedIn account? Local business leaders lend their advice on a variety of business-related topics.
	The Best Places to Get Chocolate, Macarons and Cakes in West Chester And not just any typical treats, either. Bacon chocolate bar, anyone? By Julia Sexton
	The Latest Advancements in technology for Business and Pleasure Whether you’re looking to be more efficient or have more fun, these eight gadgets and gizmos have you covered. By Steve Ditlea
Downtime Archive »
	Spa Services for Men in Westchester Let go of the ego for a day and indulge in some serious pampering for tired muscles, rough skin and gruff demeanors. By Jeanne Muchnick
DRESSED4SUCCESS Archive »
	Modern Loafers a Style Must-Have for Winter 2013 Animal prints make these comfy picks even bolder, especially leopard calf-hair. Other great options include suede, snakeskin and leather in show-stopping tones. Produced by Laurie Yarnell with Editorial Assistance by Claire D’Arcangelo, Megan D’Arcangelo, and Amanda Dubin // Photography by John O’Donnell
	Bright Colors On Trend for Winter 2013 From Aqua to candy-apple red, stand out form the crowd this season with bold hues in luxe knits. Produced by Laurie Yarnell with Editorial Assistance by Claire D’Arcangelo, Megan D’Arcangelo, and Amanda Dubin // Photography by John O’Donnell
The Corner Office Archive »
	Schott North America CEO Linda Mayer Promotes Corporation Transparency While turning Moen into the market leader it is today, Mayer understood the value of consumer opinion and developing brand’s reliability. by Dana White
Zeitgeist Archive »
	How Westchester Businesses Survive — or Not — in Emergencies and Natural Disasters Mastering disaster: For companies large and small, a business continuity plan ensures better chances of recovery. By Alyson Krueger
Issue Archive »
	Benefits and Burdens of Owning a Franchise: Westchester County Franchise Owners Face Challenges in a Bad Economy, Offer Tips Due to the down economy and lack of available funding, franchising is a buyer’s market. Plus: Meet our area’s top 15 franchises by Chuck Green with Ben Brody
Money Talk Archive »
	Pet Pantry Warehouse Optimizes Demographics, Customer Service and Finances to Thrive in Westchester Barry Jacobson’s family-run business isn’t feeling the heat from national chain competitors, thanks to savvy business decisions and a keen eye on the local community. by Amy Roach Partridge
If You Work In... Archive »
	The Best-Kept Secrets for Eating, Playing and Working in Mount Kisco We know where the best coffee, sandwiches and party spaces can be found in the area, and now you do too. By Austen Hufford
Happy Hour Archive »
	Pre-Dinner Aperitifs: Eight Cocktails to Stimulate Your Appetite These cocktails will neither overwhelm nor dull your taste buds, and are perfectly suited for winter weather and heavier cuisine. by Jeanne Muchnick
The Bottom Line Archive »
	Income and Residential Statistics in Westchester County From rent to health insurance, we’ve run the numbers on Westchester’s residents. By Austen Hufford