Annual 2011

Dear Business Leader

Whether you’re a Fortune 500 company, a neighborhood store or a biotech start-up, Westchester County wants to be the place where you do business.

By Robert P. Astorino

Westchester Stats

5 Ways to Find the Westchester Business Advantage

Janet T. Langsam is firm in her belief that “the most critical thing for any corporation is a happy and satisfied employee pool.”

Start-Up Business

Tom Kallish, President Tommie Copper™

Home Office

Dr. Greg Chartier, SPHR Principal HRinfo4u

Minority-Owned Business

Wiley Harrison, President Business of Your Business, LLC

Woman-Owned Business

Sharon Feldman Rowe, CEO & Founder Eco-Bags Products, Inc.

Small Business

Ted Miller, President & Founder DataKey Consulting, LLC

Mid-Size Business

Renee Brown, CEO, & Charlie Brown, President C.W. Brown Inc.

Large Business

Dan Tearno, Senior Vice President, Chief Corporate Relations Officer Heineken USA Inc.

Fortune 50 Business

Sheila Appel, Manager, Corporate Citizenship & Corporate Affairs, IBM

Hgh Tech is Talk of the Town

Representatives of numerous firms – ranging from the world leader in mobile phone sales to a myriad of biotechnology and green technology operations – agree: Westchester County is a great place...

County Earns ‘Best Practices’ Honors

The New York State Forum for the 2009-2010 year recognized Westchester for its innovative use of technology and increased efficiency by presenting the county with two “Best Practices” awards.

Movie Magic Makes the Scene

Westchester County and motion pictures make a perfect match.

A Helping Hand Supports All of Westchster

Non-profit organizations are a critical part of Westchester’s economy.

Reverse Commuters Get a Lift

Among its many assets, Westchester County’s location, bordering on America’s most dynamic metropolis, is a huge plus.

White Plains

Yonkers

As the fourth most populated city in New York and the largest in Westchester County, Yonkers combines the thrill of city life with the space and convenience of suburban living.

New Rochelle

New Rochelle boasts a vibrant downtown with an active business community and educated workforce.

Peekskill

During the past decade, the City of Peekskill’s population jumped by 8.6%, the highest growth rate of any municipality in Westchester County.

Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon has recently undergone a transformation from a city of neighborhoods into a bourgeoning center of regional commerce.

Port Chester

Bordering on the Long Island Sound, Port Chester once toiled quietly in the shadow of more affluent neighbors like Greenwich, Conn., one of the wealthiest municipalities in the nation.

Housing & Communities

Many Ownership & Rental Options for Comfortable Living

Healthcare

Medical Centers Reinvest for Improved Care

Education

A Gateway Leading to Heightened Educational Opportunities

Arts & Culture

Sights & Sounds of the Past & Present

Sports & Recreation

Places to Play Throughout the County

Shopping, Dining & Nightlife

Good Deals, Good Meals & Good Nights

Resources for Business & Services