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ADVERTORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • WESTCHESTER COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • JANUARY 28, 2019

POWERFUL WOMEN: Fairfield County Listed alphabetically.

Name Address Area code: 203, unless otherwise noted Website

Alloy Engineering Company Inc. 304 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport 06607 366-5253 • thermowells.com

Amsterdam Hotel

19 Clarks Hill Ave., Stamford 06902 327-4300 • stamfordamsterdam.com

Aries Productions LLC 12 Ox Yoke Lane, Norwalk 06851 216-6024 • N/A

Aspire Digital Solutions

38C Grove St., Ridgefield 06877 208-3165 • aspiredigitalsolutions.com

Aurora Products Inc. * 205 Edison Road, Orange 06477 375-9956 • auroraproduct.com

Balancing Act Financials LLC 1074 Hope St., Suite 203, Stamford 06907 548-0223 • balancingactfinancials.com

BCM Media

30 Old Kings Highway South, Darien 06820 326-1477 • bcmmedia.biz

Benay Enterprises Inc.

30 Main St., Suite 303, Danbury 06810 744-6010 • benay.com

Bernard's | Sarah's Wine Bar 20 West Lane, Ridgefield 06877 438-8282 • bernardsridgefield.com

BMW of Darien

140 Ledge Road, Darien 06820 656-1804 • bmwdarien.com

Burns Communications LLC P. O. Box 812, Southport 06890 257-3163 • burnscommunications.net

Cabbages & Kings Catering 34 Franklin St., Westport 06880 226-0531 • cabbagesandkingscatering.com

Carousel Preschool Day Nursery 25 France St., Norwalk 06851 847-1276 • carouselpreschool.com

Center for Pediatric Therapy

Owner Email address Year established Kris Lorch engineer@thermowells.com 1958 Nancy Steinegger sales@stamfordamsterdam.com 2007 Margaret Stapor Costa aries@optonline.net 1990 Christine Mullen Hello@aspiredigitalsolutions.com 2017 Stephanie V. Blackwell ANatural@auroraproduct.com 1998 Anne Mochulsky, Aimee Roden anne@balancingactfinancials.com 2010 Brenda McKenna bmckenna@bmcmedia.biz 2013 Dawn Reshen-Doty info@benayei.com 1986 Sarah Bouissou, co-owner sarah@bernardsridgefield.com 2000

Description

Industrial thermowell manufacturer Hotel

Video and film production company Digital marketing agency specializing in solutions for small businesses Organic food products Bookkeeping and accounting firm Media planning and buying agency Administrative and bookkeeping services Restaurant and wine bar

Paula Callari 1967

Car dealership

Deborah Burns, managing principal deborah@burnscommunications.net 2007

Brand, business and communications, strategy services including proprietary offerings

Sarah Gross contact@cabbagesandkingscatering.com 2000 Joyce Abate carouselkids1234@aol.com 1977

Caterer Day care serving more than 120, ages six weeks through five years

455 Post Road, Suite 202, Darien 06820 • 424-2584 55 Walls Drive, Suite 204, Fairfield 06824 • 255-3669 101 N. Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford 06492 • 949-9337 centerforpediatrictherapy.com

Tara Glennon cpt.director@yahoo.com 1992

Pediatric therapy offering play-based and child-directed therapies

328 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich 06831 • 531-5514 1435 Post Road, Fairfield 06825 • 255-1210 centroristorante.com

Susan Dederick 1989

Restaurant featuring Italian cuisine

Centro Ristorante & Bar

Cheryl Lechok Communications LLC 30 Glen Terrace, Stamford 06906 961-9280

Church Hill Classics

594 Pepper St., Monroe 06468 800-477-9005 • diplomaframe.com

Co-Communications Inc. * 2 Forest Park Drive, Farmington 06032 860-676-4400 • cocommunications.com

Connect Computer Corp.

338 Commerce Drive, Fairfield 06825 333-4444 • connectcomputer.com/

COUTUREDossier

43 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich 06831 900-1600 • couturedossier.com

Cucina Casalinga

171 Drum Road, Wilton 06897 762-0768 • cucinacasalinga.com

Didona Associates Landscape Architects 70 North St., Suite 301, Danbury 06810 778-1840 • didonaassociates.com

DPZ on West Salon and Day Spa 81 West St., Danbury 06810 794-1113 • thedpz.com

Dream Spa LLC

1220 Post Road East, Westport 06880 • 454-3454 151 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich 06830 • 629-2525 dreamdayspa.comt

POWERFUL WOMEN E.R. Becker Company Inc. 16 Betts Place, Norwalk 06855 852-8077 • erbeckercompany.com

eRichards Consulting

Cheryl Lechok clechok@optonline.net 1997 Lucie Voves info@diplomaframe.com 1991 Stacey Cohen stacey@cocommunications.com 1997 Lynn Souza LSouza@ConnectComputer.com 1985 Yulia Omelich info@couturedossier.com 2010 Sally Maraventano info@cucinacasalinga.com 1981 Jane Didona didona@didonaassociates.com 1989

Marketing and communications consultant for health care, life sciences and technology organizations Diploma frames Public relations and marketing Internet technology solutions for companies of all sizes Boutique Home-based Italian cooking school Landscape architect

Dawn Blom 1997

Day spa

Lori Dodd lori@dreamdayspa.com 2000

Salon and day spa

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Ellie Becker ellie@erbecker.com 2007 Doreen F. Gebbia, president

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As Easy as Pie “As a small business owner, choosing Bankwell for our business banking was a simple choice. I count on a community bank to help me run my business, and Bankwell has been there every step of the way – from their outstanding personal service to their extensive outreach in the community. I’ve been with Bankwell since we opened Rosie in 2004, and think the world of them as a true business partner.”

— ROSE BONURA OWNER, ROSIE NEW CANAAN, CT

877.966.1944 | mybankwell.com Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender

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Co-Communications Inc. * 2 Forest Park Drive, Farmington 06032 860-676-4400 • cocommunications.com

Connect Computer Corp.

Stacey Cohen stacey@cocommunications.com 1997 Lynn Souza LSouza@ConnectComputer.com 1985 Yulia Omelich info@couturedossier.com 2010 Sally Maraventano info@cucinacasalinga.com 1981 Owner Email address Jane Didona Year established didona@didonaassociates.com 1989 Kris Lorch Dawn Blom engineer@thermowells.com 1997 1958 Nancy Steinegger Lori Dodd sales@stamfordamsterdam.com lori@dreamdayspa.com 2007 2000 Margaret Stapor Costa aries@optonline.net Ellie Becker 1990 ellie@erbecker.com 2007 Christine Mullen Hello@aspiredigitalsolutions.com Doreen F. Gebbia, president 2017 dfgebbia@e-richards.com 2000 Stephanie V. Blackwell Maria Rodrigues ANatural@auroraproduct.com customercare@escape.com 1998 1987 Anne Mochulsky, Aimee Roden Pam Johnson anne@balancingactfinancials.com info@fairfieldmarketing.com 2010 1986 Brenda McKenna

Public relations and marketing Internet technology solutions for companies of all sizes

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338 Commerce Drive, Fairfield 06825 333-4444 • connectcomputer.com/

COUTUREDossier

43 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich 06831 900-1600 • couturedossier.com

Listed alphabetically.

Cucina Casalinga

171 Drum Road, Wilton 06897

Name 762-0768 • cucinacasalinga.com Address Didona Associates Landscape Area code: 203, 301, unless otherwise 70 North St., Suite Danbury 06810 noted Website 778-1840 • didonaassociates.com

Architects

Alloy Engineering Inc. DPZ on West SalonCompany and Day Spa 304 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport 81 West St., Danbury 06810 06607 366-5253 794-1113 • thermowells.com thedpz.com

Amsterdam Hotel Dream Spa LLC

19 Clarks Ave., Stamford 06902 1220 Post Hill Road East, Westport 06880 • 454-3454 327-4300 • stamfordamsterdam.com 151 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich 06830 • 629-2525 dreamdayspa.comt Aries Productions LLC 12 Ox Yoke Lane, Norwalk 06851 Inc. E.R. Becker Company 216-6024 • N/A Norwalk 06855 16 Betts Place, 852-8077 erbeckercompany.com Aspire• Digital Solutions

eRichards Consulting 38C Grove St., Ridgefield 06877 1381 Burr •St., Shleton 06824 208-3165 aspiredigitalsolutions.com 944-0816 Aurora• e-richards.com Products Inc. *

Escape Salon & Boutique 205 Edison Road, Orange 06477 232 Greenwood Ave., Bethel 06801 375-9956 • auroraproduct.com 798-9882 • escapect.com Balancing Act Financials LLC Fairfield Marketing Group 1074 Hope St., Suite 203, Stamford 06907 830 Sport •Hill Road, Easton 06612 548-0223 balancingactfinancials.com 261-5855, ext. 202 • fairfieldmarketing.com BCM Media

30 Old Kings Highway South, Darien 06820 Freudigman & Billings LLC 326-1477 • bcmmedia.biz 1720 Post Road East, Westport 06880 Benay 226-8166 •Enterprises freudigman.com Inc. 30 Main St., Suite 303, Danbury 06810 Gilda 744-6010Bonanno • benay.com LLC 25 Old Kings Highway North, Suite 13 - Bar No. 174, Darien 06820 Bernard's | Sarah's Wine 979-5117 • gildabonanno.com 20 West Lane, Ridgefield 06877

Greenwich Medical Spa 438-8282 • bernardsridgefield.com 1285 E. Putnam Ave., Riverside 06878 BMW of Darien 637-0662 greenwichmedicalspa.com 140 Ledge• Road, Darien 06820

LLC Burns Communications LLC 30 Old Kings Highway S., Darien 06820 P. O. Box •812, Southport 06890 655-2614 healthcarenavigation.com 257-3163 • burnscommunications.net

Impact Personnel Inc. Cabbages & Kings Catering 1698 Post Road East, Westport 06680 34 Franklin• impactpersonnel.com St., Westport 06880 866-2444 226-0531 • cabbagesandkingscatering.com

InnovativePreschool Display &Day Design Carousel Nursery 1452 Barnum Bridgeport 25 France St.,Ave., Norwalk 06851 06610 800-858-9450 • innov-8.com 847-1276 • carouselpreschool.com

JL Design Associates Center for Pediatric Therapy

54 Misty 06468 455 Post Lane, Road,Monroe Suite 202, Darien 06820 • 424-2584 55 Walls Drive, Suite 204, Fairfield 06824 • 255-3669 515-8680 • jldesignassociates.com 101 N. Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford 06492 • 949-9337 Joyride Cycling + Fitness Studio centerforpediatrictherapy.com 25 Old Kings Highway North, Darien 06820 • 202-9712 Centro Bar• 403-6874 62 DanburyRistorante Road, Ridgefield& 06877 328 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich 06831 • 531-5514 joyridestudio.com 1435 Post Road, Fairfield 06825 • 255-1210 centroristorante.com JoyX 1200 Post Road East, Westport 06880 Cheryl Lechok Communications LLC 349-5454 • joyridestudio.com 30 Glen Terrace, Stamford 06906 961-9280

Judith Heft & Associates LLC Church Hill Classics 1111 Summer St., Stamford 06905 • 978-1858

594 Pepper St., Monroe 06468 15 E. Putnam, No. 122, Greenwich 06830 • 978-1858 800-477-9005 • diplomaframe.com judithheft.com

Co-Communications Inc. * Kate Spain LLC 2 Forest Park Drive, Farmington 06032 280 Grovers Ave., Bridgeport 06605 860-676-4400 • cocommunications.com 212-6238 • katespain.com

Connect Computer Corp.

The Katie Fong Boutique 338 Commerce Drive, Fairfield 06825 60 Lewis St., Greenwich 06830 333-4444 • connectcomputer.com/ 717-1660 • katiefong.com

COUTUREDossier Lanphier DayGreenwich Spa & 06831 Salon 43 Greenwich Ave., 20 West Ave., Darien 06820 900-1600 • couturedossier.com 656-4444 Cucina• lanphierdayspa.com Casalinga

The Lilypad Group 171 Drum Road, Wilton 06897LLC 44 Fern Valley Road, Weston 06883 762-0768 • cucinacasalinga.com 856-9132 Didona• thelilypadgroup.com Associates Landscape Mackey Guasco 81 West St., & Danbury 06810 Staffing 2425 Post•Road, Suite 206, Southport 06890 794-1113 thedpz.com 655-1166 mackeyandguasco.com Dream• Spa LLC

Architects

Spa

Marta's Vineyard Canine 1220 Post Road East, Westport 06880 Resort • 454-3454 519 Greenwich Federal Road, Brookfield 06804 151 Ave., Greenwich 06830 • 629-2525 775-4404 • martasvineyard.com dreamdayspa.comt

POWERFUL WOMEN Martin, DeCruze & Company LLP E.R. Becker Company Inc.

2000 Marria Pooya 2005 Paula Callari

2777 Summer Suite 401, Stamford 06905 16 Betts Place,St., Norwalk 06855 327-7151 852-8077 • mdcocpa.com erbeckercompany.com

Home-based Italian cooking school Description Landscape architect Industrial Day spa thermowell manufacturer Hotel Salon and day spa Video and film production company Inbound marketing Digital marketing agency specializing in solutions for small businesses Technology, consulting and staffing firm Organic food products Beauty salon and boutique Bookkeeping and accounting Direct-mail solutons provider firm for small and large businesses Tutoring service, including standardized test Media planning and buying agency preparation, college advising, writing educational and private school consulting and educationaland andbookkeeping subject tutoring Administrative services Keynote speeches, presentation skills coaching, training in communication and leadership skills Restaurant and wine bar Specialized skin and body care using medically based treatments Car dealership

1967

656-1804 • bmwdarien.com Healthcare Navigation

Loree's 70 North St.,Kitchen Suite 301, Danbury 06810 4 Elizabeth• didonaassociates.com St. Bethel 06801 778-1840 748-0852 DPZ on• lorees.com West Salon and Day

bmckenna@bmcmedia.biz Kimberly A. Freudigman, co-founder 2013 info@freudigman.com Dawn 2004 Reshen-Doty info@benayei.com Gilda Bonanno 1986 info@gildabonanno.com Sarah Bouissou, co-owner 2006 sarah@bernardsridgefield.com

Boutique

Maura Carley Deborah Burns, managing principal 1999 deborah@burnscommunications.net 2007 Maryann Donovan Sarah Gross maryann@imactpersonnel.com contact@cabbagesandkingscatering.com 1989 2000 Joyce Donna Abate Shea carouselkids1234@aol.com 1986 1977 Julia L. Walters Tara Glennon julia@jldesignassociates.com cpt.director@yahoo.com 2010 1992 Amy Hochhauser and Rhodie Lorenz amy@joyridestudio.com rhodie@joyridestudio.com Susan 2011 Dederick 1989 Amy Hochhauser and Rhodie Lorenz amy@joyridestudio.com Cheryl Lechok rhodie@joyridestudio.com clechok@optonline.net 2017 1997 JudithVoves Heft Lucie judy@judithheft.com info@diplomaframe.com 2008 1991 Stacey Cohen Kate Spain stacey@cocommunications.com info@katespain.com 1997 2008 Lynn Souza Katie Fong LSouza@ConnectComputer.com sales@katiefong.com 1985 2015 Yulia Omelich Eileen Lanphier info@couturedossier.com info@lanphierdayspa.com 2010 2012 Sally Maraventano Ann Buivid info@cucinacasalinga.com anne.buivid@gmail.com 1981 2010 Jane Didona Loree Ogan didona@didonaassociates.com loree@lorees.com 1989 1981 Dawn Blom Maureen Mackey, partner 1997 maureen@mackeyandguasco.com 2002 Lori PamDodd Williams lori@dreamdayspa.com martasvineyard@aol.com 2000 N/A Kathleen M. DeCruze, partner Ellie Becker kdecruze@mdcocpa.com ellie@erbecker.com 1979 2007

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Health insurance consulting and advocacy Brand, business and communications, strategy services including proprietary offerings Recruiting firm for temporary, temp-to-hire and full-time positions in the fields of sales, marketing, human resources Caterer and administrative Exhibits, and branded-environment Day careevent serving more than 120, ages production company six weeks through five years Interior architecture, planning and design Pediatric therapy offering play-based and child-directed therapies Fitness boutique dedicated to athletic indoor cycling and cross-training classes Restaurant featuring Italian cuisine 4,000-square-foot, cross-training Marketing and communications concept studio consultant for health care, life sciences and technology organizations Financialframes concierge Diploma Public relations and marketing Original art, design and products for the home Internet technology solutions for Fashion boutique offering custom designed and companies of all sizes made-to-measure apparel Boutique Day spa and salon Home-based cooking school Marketing andItalian branding, strategic specialty sales Landscape architect Caterer Day spa Direct-hire, human resources contract and temporary recruiting firm Animal daycare for cats and dogs, Salon andpets day spa servicing for boarding, doggie daycare and grooming

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DEBORAH BURNS ~ BRAND, BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST, GROWTH ACCELERATOR DEBORAH IS AN INNOVATOR, growth catalyst, and investor in her clients’ companies and brands. As a trusted advisor and brand marketing communications partner to corporate C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, and investors, she is integral to her clients’ success.

What factors have influenced your success?

As Managing Director and Founder of two profitable and industry-leading public relations divisions of Earle Palmer Brown, a New Yorkbased ad agency, and Creative Partners, a Stamford, Connecticut-based ad agency — and as a two-term President of the Connecticut Chapter of Women in Communications — I have honed my business, financial and brand marketing communications expertise at the highest levels to become a strong leader and business partner.

Throughout the course of my career, mentors, partners, agency owners and clients have believed and invested in me, and I continue to “pay it forward.” As a passionate advocate for and mentor to aspiring young professionals and peers alike, I strongly encourage mentees and colleagues, especially women, to take

Deborah Burns

risks and to challenge the status quo, while empowering them to build their business, brand marketing, and life skills.

consumer media placements for clients like Rockefeller & Company, Inc.’s RockIT Solutions and Connecticut Green Bank.

What are some of your top achievements as an independent agency owner?

For more than a decade, I have leveraged my management and premium brand experience directing brand marketing communications campaigns for blue-chip clients such as Rolls-Royce and Bentley Motor Cars, Parker Pen, U.S. Trust, Revlon, Beck’s Beer, and Northwestern Mutual Life.

My team and I have successfully launched capitalized start-ups such as Fred Bollaci Enterprises and Dog Gone Smart Pet Products, and expertly rebranded and repositioned small and mid-sized companies like Alchemy Promotional Products and Sound Shore Indoor Tennis. I have also utilized my experience as a journalist for Hearst Corp. and a PR expert, to develop solid relationships with industry and community influencers and the media and consistently deliver impactful strategic business and

What’s next for Burns Communications?

In January 2019, I launched a new brand and website, as well as an expanded portfolio of brand marketing communications services, including proprietary offerings — Brand Strategy Consulting for clients seeking trusted strategic counsel to increase their sales and marketing return-on-investment, Brand Strategy Intensive, providing clients with a vital jumpstart and business blueprint, and a Brand Strategy Plan, designed to boost clients to the next level of profitability and success.

Let’s collaborate to enhance your brand and accelerate your business! Please visit: https://burnscommunications.net.

Empowering Women Through Leadership Development WHY ATTEND Gain a competitive edge through comprehensive and strategically developed: • Programs and events presented by leading thought leaders • Annual Women’s Leadership Summit • Lead with Distinction certificate program for mid-level women • Mentoring and coaching • Innovative professional development workshops and webinars • Networking with successful professionals POWERFUL WOMEN

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60 Lewis St., Greenwich 06830 717-1660 • katiefong.com

made-to-measure apparel

2015

Lanphier Day Spa & Salon 20 West Ave., Darien 06820 656-4444 • lanphierdayspa.com

Eileen Lanphier info@lanphierdayspa.com 2012 Ann Buivid anne.buivid@gmail.com 2010 Loree Ogan loree@lorees.com 1981 Owner Maureen Mackey, partner Email address maureen@mackeyandguasco.com Year established 2002 Pam Lorch Williams Kris martasvineyard@aol.com engineer@thermowells.com N/A 1958 Kathleen M. DeCruze, partner Nancy Steinegger kdecruze@mdcocpa.com sales@stamfordamsterdam.com 1979 2007 Melissa Mongillo, president Margaret Stapor Costa mxm@themcintyregroup.com aries@optonline.net 1986 1990 Elizabeth Mullen Santa Christine esanta@nestofsouthport.com Hello@aspiredigitalsolutions.com 2002 2017 Mary Arnold Stephanie V. Blackwell mary@nfbrightbeginnings.com ANatural@auroraproduct.com 1980 1998 Sandra Nielsen-Baumann Anne Mochulsky, Aimee Roden nielsen@nielsensflorist.com anne@balancingactfinancials.com 1944 2010 Cathleen Lindstrom Brenda McKenna officeorganizerpro@gmail.com bmckenna@bmcmedia.biz N/A 2013 Anne Chiapetta Dawn Reshen-Doty annec@pcigroup.net info@benayei.com 1985 1986 Toni Lupinacci Sarah Bouissou, co-owner tonilupinacci@hotmail.com sarah@bernardsridgefield.com 1947 2000 Valerie A. Cooper Paula Callari vcooper@picture-that.com 1967 2002 Barbara Carbone Deborah Burns, managing principal jacosta@theplasticfactoryct.co deborah@burnscommunications.net 2011 2007 Theresa Matthews Sarah Gross theresa@radersumma.com contact@cabbagesandkingscatering.com N/A 2000 AllisonAbate Stockel, executive director Joyce 1983 carouselkids1234@aol.com 1977 Penny P. Wickey Tara Glennon pwickey@saugatuckcommercial.com cpt.director@yahoo.com 2004 1992 Mia Schipani mia@schipanipr.com 2015 Susan Dederick Nicole 1989 Enslein nenslein@sublimecommunications.com 2016 Cheryl Lechok Elizabeth Ball clechok@optonline.net liz@tfienvision.com 1997 1975 Lucie Voves

Day spa and salon

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The Lilypad Group LLC 44 Fern Valley Road, Weston 06883 856-9132 • thelilypadgroup.com

Loree's Kitchen Listed alphabetically.

4 Elizabeth St. Bethel 06801

748-0852 • lorees.com Name Address Mackey & Guasco Staffing Area code: 203,Suite unless noted 2425 Post Road, 206, otherwise Southport 06890 Website 655-1166 • mackeyandguasco.com

Marta's Vineyard Canine Resort Alloy Engineering Company Inc. 519 Seaview Federal Road, 304 Ave., Brookfield Bridgeport 06804 06607 775-4404 • thermowells.com martasvineyard.com 366-5253

Martin, DeCruze Amsterdam Hotel& Company LLP 2777 Summer St., Suite 401, Stamford 19 Clarks Hill Ave., Stamford 06902 06905 327-7151 • stamfordamsterdam.com mdcocpa.com 327-4300

The McIntyre GroupLLC Aries Productions 63 Ave., Norwalk 06850 12 Glover Ox Yoke Lane, Norwalk 06851 750-1111 216-6024 • themcintyregroup.com N/A

Nest ofDigital Southport Aspire Solutions

362 Ave., Southport 06890 38C Pequot Grove St., Ridgefield 06877 255-1734 208-3165 •• nestofsouthport.com aspiredigitalsolutions.com

New Fairfield Bright Aurora Products Inc.Beginnings * 74 37,Road, New Orange Fairfield 06477 06812 205Route Edison 746-5994 375-9956 •• nfbrightbeginnings.com auroraproduct.com

Nielsen's Garden Shop BalancingFlorist Act Financials LLC 1405 Darien 1074 Post HopeRoad, St., Suite 203,06820 Stamford 06907 655-2541 548-0223 •• nielsensflorist.com balancingactfinancials.com

Office Organizer Pro BCM Media

P.O. Box 4075, MonroeSouth, 06468Darien 06820 30 Old Kings Highway 261-4260 326-1477 • bcmmedia.biz

PCI Creative GroupInc. Benay Enterprises

562 Glenbrook Rd., Suite 2-301,06810 Stamford 06906 30 Main St., Suite 303, Danbury 327-0410 744-6010 •• pcigroup.net benay.com

Pellicci's Bernard'sRestaurant | Sarah's Wine Bar 96 Ave., Stamford 06902 20 Stillwater West Lane, Ridgefield 06877 323-2542 438-8282 •• pelliccis.com bernardsridgefield.com

Picture LLC BMW ofThat Darien

1266 E. Main St., Suite 700R, Stamford 06902 140 Ledge Road, Darien 06820 977-8203 656-1804 •• picturethatart.com bmwdarien.com

The Plastic Factory Burns Communications LLC 678 Ave., Bridgeport 06605 P. O.Howard Box 812, Southport 06890 908-3468 257-3163 •• theplasticfactoryct.co burnscommunications.net

Rader and Summa LLC Cabbages &209, Kings Catering 57 North St., Suite Danbury 06810 34 Franklin• radersumma.com St., Westport 06880 748-2773 226-0531 • cabbagesandkingscatering.com

The Ridgefield Playhouse Carousel Preschool Day Nursery 80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield 06877 25 France St., Norwalk 06851 438-5795 • ridgefieldplayhouse.org 847-1276 • carouselpreschool.com

Center for Pediatric Therapy Saugatuck Commercial Real Estate LLC 455 Post Road, Suite 202, Darien 06820 • 424-2584 9 Burr Road, Westport 06680 55 Walls Drive, Suite 204, Fairfield 06824 • 255-3669 222-4190 • saugatuckcommercial.com 101 N. Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford 06492 • 949-9337 Schipani PR centerforpediatrictherapy.com 98 Southfield Ave., Suite 104, Stamford 06902 Centro Ristorante & Bar 646-734-7004 • schipanipr.com 328 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich 06831 • 531-5514 Sublime Communications 1435 Post Road, Fairfield 06825 • 255-1210 20 Acosta St., Suite 200, Stamford 06902 centroristorante.com 340-1010 • sublimecommunications.com

Cheryl Lechok Communications LLC TFI Envision Inc. 06906 30 Glen Terrace, Stamford 111 Westport Ave., Norwalk 06851 961-9280 845-0700 • tfienvision.com

Church Hill Classics Troy Insurance Inc. 594 Pepper St., Monroe 06468

29 Hoyt St., Stamford 06905 800-477-9005 • diplomaframe.com 324-3143 • troyinsurance.com Inc. Co-Communications

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Allison Gagliardi info@diplomaframe.com troy@troyinsurance.com 1991 1960 Stacey Cohen

stacey@cocommunications.com Valerie Wilson, Jennifer Wilson Buttigieg and 1997 Kimberly Wilson Wetty harleyr@vwti.com Lynn Souza 1981 LSouza@ConnectComputer.com 1985 333-4444 • connectcomputer.com/ Wagner Web Designs Inc. Yulia Omelich COUTUREDossier Andrea Wagner 11 Abbey Lane, Danbury 06810 info@couturedossier.com 43 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich 06831 andrea@wagnerwebdesigns.com (914) 245-2626 • wagnerwebdesigns.com 2010 900-1600 • couturedossier.com As of Jan.1, 2019, moving to Delray Beach, Florida - (561) 501-0026 2007 Sally Maraventano Cucina Casalinga info@cucinacasalinga.com 171 Drum Road, Wilton 06897 Michele Isenberg Wise Learning Specialized Tutoring Center 1981 762-0768 • cucinacasalinga.com info@wiselearningcenters.com 898 Ethan Allen Highway, No. 4, Ridgefield 06877Architects Jane Didona Didona Associates Landscape 2011 403-3546 • wiselearningcenters.com didona@didonaassociates.com 70 North St., Suite 301, Danbury 06810 Fran Pastore, CEO and founder 1989 Women's Business Development Council 778-1840 • didonaassociates.com info@ctwbdc.org 184 Bedford St., SuiteSalon 201, Stamford DPZ on West and06901 Day Spa Dawn 1986 Blom 353-1750 • ctwbdc.org 81 West St., Danbury 06810 1997 2 Forest Park Drive, Farmington Valerie Wilson Travel 06032 Inc. 860-676-4400 • cocommunications.com 1455 E. Putnam Ave., Old Greenwich 06870 39 Locust Ave., Suite 202, NewCorp.

Canaan 06840 Connect Computer 914-701-3200 338 Commerce• valeriewilsontravel.squarespace.com Drive, Fairfield 06825

Marketing and branding, strategic specialty sales Caterer Description Direct-hire, human resources contract and temporary recruiting firm Animal daycare for cats and dogs, servicing thermowell pets for boarding, doggie Industrial manufacturer daycare and grooming Accounting firm Hotel Staffing agency Video and film production company Digital agency specializing Interiormarketing design, upholstery, windows in solutions for small businesses Day carefood service Organic products Florist Bookkeeping and accounting firm Small-business operations consultant Media planning and buying agency Cross media marketing company utilizing multiple communication channelsservices to help clients Administrative and bookkeeping meet their goals Restaurant Restaurant and wine bar Provides a full range of fine art consulting services to Fortune 500 companies, health care Car dealership and academic institutions Full-service plastics distributor and fabrication company offeringand plastic materials andstrategy Brand, business communications, accessories for engineering and construction services including proprietary offerings Tax consultation and business services Caterer Day care serving A nonprofit theatremore than 120, ages six weeks through five years Full-service, commercial real estate brokerage firm representing tenants, landlords, Pediatric therapy offering play-based developers, owners, investors, as well as and child-directed buyers and sellerstherapies Boutique public relations and marketing firm serving businesses in the small to medium range Restaurant featuring Italian cuisine Marketing and advertising company Marketing and communications consultant for health care, life sciences Marketing and design firm and technology organizations Personal and commercial insurance, Diploma frames life and travel insurance Public and marketing Travel relations management service for business and personal travel, ranging from industries, including fashion, finance, publishing Internet technology solutions for and pharmaceuticals companies of all sizes Custom web design services specializing in small business, providing design and Boutique development, updates and web maintenance, hosting and email, logo design and digital marketing Home-based Italian cooking school Specialized tutoring Landscape architect Entrepreneurial and financial training Day spa

794-1113 This list• thedpz.com is a sampling of women-owned businesses that are located in the region. If you would like to include your Dream Spa LLC business in our next list, please contact Peter Katz Lori at pkatz@westfairinc.com.

For the full list, visit westfaironline.com.

Dodd 1220 Post Road East, Westport 06880 • of 454-3454 lori@dreamdayspa.com Salon and day spa * Company located outside Fairfield County but serves the region.

151 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich 06830 • 629-2525 NOTE: Nonprofit organizations do not have private2000 owners. N/A = Not available. dreamdayspa.comt

E.R. Becker Company Inc. POWERFUL WOMEN 16 Betts Place, Norwalk 06855 852-8077 • erbeckercompany.com

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Inbound marketing

TOBY NADLER IN THE 20TH CENTURY, the Ladies Home Journal slogan was “Never underestimate the power of a woman.” That pronouncement aptly characterizes the many work-life accomplishments of esteemed entrepreneur Toby Nadler, who has been respectfully described by a bank president as charmingly persistent and persistently charming. A vibrant leader with years of past experience as the owner of innovative wholesale and retail businesses, Nadler’s influence and creative style today complement her unwavering passion, dedication and talent as the founder and president of WomenInBusiness.Org. Since the mid-90s, Nadler has established herself as a leading powerhouse. Through high-profile conferences, onsite special events and digital experiences, she has valued the signature business legacies of outstanding women in business and championed the totality of their achievements serving as role models and mentors.

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Toby Nadler “WomenInBusiness.Org is the national distinction for successful, influential women entrepreneurs, C-suite executives and professionals from all sectors,” says Nadler. “Mixing business and pleasure with a point and celebrating ‘SweetSuccess’ – moral leadership be-

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Nadler purchased the WomenInBusiness.

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In honor of all successful women throughout the U.S., WomenInBusiness.Org has commemorated two bronze plaques and trees in public dedication ceremonies (2006 and 2016) at the Kensico Dam in Westchester County, New York. There is no doubt Toby Nadler is one of those extraordinary role models and mentors celebrated by WomenInBusiness.Org. Nadler laments she has still not found the time to write her memoir about limitless horizons and the many dreamers and doers she has come to know while living her own SweetSuccess.

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PCI Creative Group An award-winning marketing company PCI Creative Group was founded by Anne Chiapetta and Mary Ferrara in 1985. Since then, they have built a successful marketing services company that has seen incredible changes in technology and the ways in which people communicate. The two sisters started their business in the basement of their mother’s home. As their clients asked them to handle larger and broader reaching projects, they expanded their business to a full staff, along with a production facility to handle those needs.

Eventually Frank Chiapetta, (Anne’s husband) joined the company and heads up the production side of the business.

They have won several awards for their designs over the years, in several categories, including non-profit, crossmedia campaigns, direct mail and publications. The company is also very involved with non-profits, and Anne and Mary have sat on the boards and committees of several non-profit organizations, and donate their services when possible.

Left: Anne Chiapetta and Right: Mary Ferrara, founders of PCI Creative Group in Stamford, Connecticut, since 1985.

With strong roots in the fundamentals of design and print, they use these

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They partner with their clients, taking their client’s insights and incorporating them into marketing communications that will grow their organizations.

Keeping your message fresh and consistent is paramount to success.

The PCI team works with clients to find the right way to convey their message, reaching their audience how, where and when they want to be contacted — direct mail, email, social media, or any combination of these methods. Every point of contact — branding, direct mail, brochures, web sites, social media needs to be consistent and engaging.

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ENTRUSTING THE MCINTYRE GROUP WITH YOUR BUSINESS’ FUTURE AS WE ENTER THE NEW YEAR, I have been doing a lot of thinking about why the candidates and client companies we work with come to The McIntyre Group and how we can deliver more value to them in 2019. In doing so, a lot of common themes emerged, like: • “I think I’m ready for something else, but the idea of change is honestly kind of scary.”

• “I am comfortable where I am, but am I missing a great opportunity somewhere else?”

• “I don’t have time to manage the application, onboarding, oversight and review of employees.”

That’s what they say when they first meet me, at least. Once we’ve worked together for a while, they all say the same things: “You listened to me. You cared. You were exactly what I needed.”

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time to empower you. I’ve been working hard at McIntyre to bring the idea of relationships back to finding and keeping great talent.

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POWERFUL WOMEN: Westchester County Listed alphabetically.

Name Address Area code: 914, unless otherwise noted Website

AAA Emergency Supply Company Inc.

Description

Patricia Manfredi info@aaaemergency.com 1963

Fire protection equipment

Abigail Kirsch N/A 1990

Caterer

JoAnne Murray jmurray@allanblockinsur ance.com 1959

Personal and business insurance agency

American Gymnastics

Diana Marino amerigym1@aol.com 1991

Traditional nursery school and instructional gymnastics held in a facility covering 14,000 square feet

An American Bistro

Denise Horton americanbistro@optonline.net 1992

Restaurant featuring American-style cuisine

Angelface Day Spa

Angela De Angellis info@angelfacespa.com 1995

Beauty salon and spa

Deborah Asadoorian, Cheryl Anstett and Anna Fucci, co-owners info@annandandychildcare.com 1973

Childcare for 18 months to pre-K

Arch Street Communications Inc.

Nora Madonick nmadonick@asc-pr.com 1992

Strategic communications and outreach firm serving federal and state agencies

Artina Group

Ina Shapiro N/A 1989

Form design and printing

Rosa Kittrell Barksdale barksdaleceo@verizon.net 1983

Home health care agency

Barbara Nichuals info@baysidetravel.com 1987

Travel company specializing in customized luxury experiences

Daryl Burbank-Wear, co-owner info@bedfordstone.com 1958

Masonry supplier

Booked Parties

Claire Gilvar claire@bookedparties.com 2015

A listing and booking platform for children's birthday parties, including gits, favors, décor and desserts

Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary

Stephanie Filardi, co-owner info@bronxvillewellness.com 2011

Beauty salon and holistic spa services

Christina Rae crae@buzz-creators.com 2009

Public relations, marketing and brand building

635 N. Broadway, White Plains 10603 949-0512 • aaaemergency.com

Abigail Kirsch

Tappan Hill Mansion, 81 Highland Ave. Tarrytown 10591 631-3030 • abigailkirsch.com

Allan M. Block Agency Inc. 24 S. Broadway, Tarrytown 10591 631-4353 • ambins.com

317 Railroad Ave., Bedford Hills 10507 241-1997 • americangymnastics.us 296 Columbus Ave., Tuckahoe 10707 793-0807 • anamericanbistro.com 322 Underhill Ave., Yorktown Heights 10598 245-1084 • angelfacespa.com

Ann & Andy Child Care

2170 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford 10523 592-3027 • annandandychildcare.com

31 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 400, White Plains 10601 821-5100 • asc-pr.com 250 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford 10523 800-278-4622 • artinagroup.com

Barksdale Home Care Services Inc. 327 Fifth Ave., Pelham 10803 738-5600 • barksdaleathome.com

Bayside Travel Group of Companies

69 Pondfield Road, Bronxville 10708 833-8880 • luxurytravelservice.com

Bedford Stone & Masonry Supply Corp.

284 Adams St., Bedford Hills 10507 666-6404 • bedfordstone.com

P.O. Box 184, Chappaqua 10514 917-650-7743 • bookedparties.com 14 Studio Arcade, Bronxville 10708 337-9356 • bronxvillewellness.com

Buzz Creators Inc.

400 Columbus Ave., Second floor South, Valhalla 10596 358-5080 • buzz-creators.com

Carol Kurth Architecture PC & Interiors Ltd. The Arcade Building, 644 Old Post Road, Bedford 10506 234-2595 • carolkurtharchitects.com

Certified Site Safety of NY LLC 99 Lafayette Ave., White Plains 10603 437-5454 • certifiedsitesafety.com

Carol Kurth carol.kurth@carolkurtharchitects.

Architecture and interior design firm com 1995 Penny Gianatasio info@certifiedsafety.com 2008

Safety and risk mangement/construction services

Co-Communications Inc.

Stacey Cohen stacey@cocommunications.com 1997

Public relations and marketing

Concept: CARE Inc.

Carol Greenberg cgreenberg@conceptcareny.com 1995

Home health care agency

Decorative Hardware Studio Inc.

Marie Prezner dhshardware@gmail.com 1975

Custom manufacturer of brass hardware serving the hospitality and interior design industries

Diana Gould Ltd.

Diana Gould events@dianagouldltd.com N/A

Floral décor, set design and prop building, furniture and props, graphic design and printing, LED lighting and CAD accurate room floor plans

Ease Into Italy & Beyond LLC

Kathleen Guglielmo easeintoitaly@gmail.com 2006

Travel planning for vacations and study abroad opportunities in Italy

Eco-Prima Tea

Anupa Mueller anupa@ecoprimatea.com 1995

Tea distributor

Eileen Fisher Inc.

2 Bridge St., Irvington 10533 591-5700 • eileenfisher.com

Eileen Fisher onlinesupport@eileenfisher.com 1986

Women's apparel

11 Addison St., Larchmont 10538 834-4900 • the-flower-bar.com

Nancy White orders@the-flower-bar.com

Florist offering individual or subscription orders for personal use, businesses and events

Gina Cappelli N/A 2000

Boutique urgent care and wellness center

4 Red Oak Lane, Suite 109, White Plains 10604 666-0066 • cocommunications.com 50 Main St., Suite 976, White Plains 10606 682-7990 • conceptcareny.com P.O. Box 627, Chappaqua 10514 238-5251 • dhshardware.com

12 Frontage St., Elmsford 10523 347-7134 • dianagouldltd.com

207 S. Buckhout St., Irvington 10533 231-5634 • easeintoitaly.com

11 Clearbrook Road, Suite 120, Elmsford 10523 930-8892 • ecoprimatea.com

The Flower Bar

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Owner Email address Year established

Formé Urgent Care and Wellness Center 7-11 S. Broadway, White Plains 10601 723-4900 • formeurgentcare.com

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IAM MORE WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN is the story behind I Am More Scarsdale, an exciting and unique retail space for clothing, jewelry and accessories in the Village Center that offers, as the name suggests, MORE. It’s the more that is the reason smart women are supporting the effort by the two entrepreneurs behind the grand plan, Marcy Berman-Goldstein and Abbey Solomon.

The MORE of I am More Scarsdale is the concept that clothing builds confidence, makes women feel strong, and makes them feel great about themselves by looking great. It’s all about the “know-how.” How to pair jeans with tees, cashmere with leather, scarves, bags and hats that turn offthe-rack into on-the-go, and the right jewelry for finishing touches. The co-owners have at their fingertips, the savvy their customers need to dress up or down, casual to chic, informal to elegant and day to night.

However, clothing is just the be-

ginning at I Am More Scarsdale. The customers are women, many designers are women and then there are the relevant women’s issues, the philanthropy, and the giving back to support women’s causes that sets I Am More Scarsdale apart. I Am More holds informational events focusing on women’s wellness and donates a percentage of proceeds to relevant philanthropic organizations. In addition, I Am More collaborates with many local charities throughout the year for various Shop & Share events. It’s a winwin: great clothing for a great cause. I Am More Scarsdale is not just another retail store filling the former Child’s Play space. Like its predecessor, it is packed with merchandise with variety to please any and all customers. It may be a small store, but it has a big heart.

Hours: Monday through Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and by appointment. www.iammorescarsdale. com. info@iammorescarsdale.com.

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666-0066 • cocommunications.com

1997

Concept: CARE Inc.

Carol Greenberg cgreenberg@conceptcareny.com 1995

Home health care agency

Decorative Hardware Studio Inc.

Marie Prezner dhshardware@gmail.com 1975

Custom manufacturer of brass hardware serving the hospitality and interior design industries

Diana Gould Ltd.

Diana Gould events@dianagouldltd.com N/A Owner Email address Kathleen Guglielmo Year established easeintoitaly@gmail.com 2006

50 Main St., Suite 976, White Plains 10606 682-7990 • conceptcareny.com

POWERFUL WOMEN: Westchester County P.O. Box 627, Chappaqua 10514 238-5251 • dhshardware.com

Listed alphabetically.

12 Frontage St., Elmsford 10523 347-7134 • dianagouldltd.com

Name Address Ease Into Italy & Beyond LLC Area 914, unless otherwise 207 S.code: Buckhout St., Irvington 10533 noted Website 231-5634 • easeintoitaly.com

Eco-Prima Tea Supply AAA Emergency 11 Clearbrook Road, Company Inc.Suite 120, Elmsford 10523 930-8892 • ecoprimatea.com 635 N. Broadway, White Plains 10603 949-0512 aaaemergency.com Eileen •Fisher Inc. 2 Bridge St.,Kirsch Irvington 10533 Abigail

591-5700 • eileenfisher.com Tappan Hill Mansion, 81 Highland Ave. The Flower Tarrytown 10591 Bar 11 Addison• abigailkirsch.com St., Larchmont 10538 631-3030 834-4900 • the-flower-bar.com

Allan M. Block Agency Inc. Formé Urgent Care and Wellness 24 S. Broadway, Tarrytown 10591 631-4353 • ambins.com Center 7-11 S. Broadway, White Plains 10601 American Gymnastics 723-4900 • formeurgentcare.com 317 Railroad Ave., Bedford Hills 10507 241-1997 • americangymnastics.us

Fullerton BeckBistro LLP An American

OneColumbus West Red Ave., Oak Lane., White Plains 10604 296 Tuckahoe 10707 305-3464••fullertonbeck.com 793-0807 anamericanbistro.com

Angelface Day Spa

322 Underhill Ave., Yorktown Heights 10598 245-1084 • angelfacespa.com

Harrison Edwards Inc.

80 Business Park Drive, Suite 303, Armonk 10504 Ann & •Andy Child Care 242-0010 harrison-edwards.com 2170 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford 10523 592-3027 • annandandychildcare.com

Howie Marketing & Consulting Inc. Arch Street Communications Inc.

40 Road, Somers 10589 31 Wilner Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 400, White Plains 10601 248-1112 821-5100 •• howiemarketing.com asc-pr.com

Hudson Fusion LLC Artina Group

30 State St., Ossining 250 Clearbrook Road, 10562 Elmsford 10523 762-0900 • hudsonfusion.com 800-278-4622 • artinagroup.com

Hyman & Gilbert Barksdale Home Care 1843 Palmer Ave., Larchmont 10538 Services Inc. 833-5297 • hymangilbert.com 327 Fifth Ave., Pelham 10803 738-5600 • barksdaleathome.com

I Am More Scarsdale Bayside Travel 6 Spencer Place, Scarsdale 10583 723-6673 iammorescarsdale.com Group •of Companies

69 Pondfield Road, Bronxville 10708 The Inner Group 833-8880 • luxurytravelservice.com 1000 N. Division St., Suite 2D, Peekskill 10566 Bedford Stone & Masonry 788-8471 • theinnergroup.com

Supply Corp.

Loughlin Personnel Ltd. 284 Adams St., Bedford Hills 10507

7-11 S. Broadway, White Plains 10601 666-6404 • bedfordstone.com 287-0333 loughlinpersonnel.com

Booked Parties LV2BFIT P.O. Box 184, Inc. Chappaqua 10514

13 Rye Ridge Plaza, Rye Brook 10573 917-650-7743 • bookedparties.com 305-6567 • lv2bfit.com

Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary Madison Approach Staffing Inc. 14 Studio Arcade, Bronxville 10708 45 Knollwood Road, Suite 101, Elmsford 10523 337-9356 • bronxvillewellness.com 428-4800 • madisonapproach.com

Buzz Creators Inc. March Boutique 400 Columbus Ave., Second floor South,

1207 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor 10510 Valhalla 10596 923-2100 ••buzz-creators.com marchboutique.com 358-5080

Carol Kurth Architecture PC Mary Ann Liebert Inc., Publishers 140 Huguenot St.,Third & Interiors Ltd. floor, New Rochelle 10801 740-2100 • liebertpub.com The Arcade Building, 644 Old Post Road, Bedford 10506 Group * MBoutique 234-2595 • carolkurtharchitects.com Chappaqua 10512

266-0624 Certified Site Safety of NY LLC 99 Lafayette Ave., White Plains 10603 Mindy Eisenberg Stark, CPA 437-5454 • certifiedsitesafety.com 88 Bonnie Meadow Road, Scarsdale 10583 725-8880 • mescpa.com

Co-Communications Inc. Morgans Fish 4 Red Oak Lane, SuiteHouse 109, White Plains 10604 22 Elm Place, Rye 10580 666-0066 • cocommunications.com 921-8190 • morgansfishhouse.net

Concept: CARE Inc. 50 MainNew St., Suite 976, White Plains 10606 The Crystal Restoration 682-7990 • conceptcareny.com Enterprises Inc. 109 S. Regent St.,Hardware Port Chester 10573 Decorative Studio Inc. 937-0500 • newcrystalrestoration.com P.O. Box 627, Chappaqua 10514 238-5251 •Pincher dhshardware.com Penny Boutique

184 Harris Road (Route 117 Bypass) Diana Gould Bedford Hills 10507 Ltd. 12 Frontage St., Elmsford 10523 241-2134 • pennypincherboutique.com 347-7134 • dianagouldltd.com

Phoenix Learning Solutions LLC Ease Into &10562 Beyond LLC 1 Ramapo Rd., Italy Ossining 207 S. Buckhout St., Irvington 10533 762-2041 • phoenixlearningsolutions.com 231-5634 • easeintoitaly.com

Katrine Horton Beck, founding Denise partner/owner americanbistro@optonline.net kbeck@fullertonbeck.com 1992 2018 Angela De Angellis info@angelfacespa.com 1995 Carolyn B. Mandelker Deborah Asadoorian, Cheryl ThinkBig@harrison-edwardpr.com Anstett and Anna Fucci, 1987 co-owners info@annandandychildcare.com 1973 Lydia Howie Nora Madonick howiemarketing1@gmail.com nmadonick@asc-pr.com 1999 1992 Cindy Penchina Ina Shapiro cindy@hudsionfusion.com N/A 1996 1989 Rita K. Gilbert Rosa Kittrell Barksdale rkg@cloud9.net barksdaleceo@verizon.net 1983 1983 Abbey Solomon and

Marcy Berman-Golstein info@iammorescarsdale.com Barbara Nichuals 2017 info@baysidetravel.com 1987 Marjorie Finer innergroup@optonline.net Daryl Burbank-Wear, co-owner info@bedfordstone.com Laura Loughlin 1958 laura@loughlinpersonnel.com 1998 Claire Gilvar Patty Palmieri claire@bookedparties.com pattypalmieri@aol.com 2015 N/A Stephanie Filardi, co-owner Allison Madison info@bronxvillewellness.com info@madisonapproach.com 2011 1988 Christina Lynn PuroRae crae@buzz-creators.com info@marchboutique.com 2009 2006 Mary Ann Liebert Carol Kurth info@liebertpub.com carol.kurth@carolkurtharchitects.

1980 com Meryl 1995 Lefkowitz meryl@mboutiquegroup.com 2012 Penny Gianatasio Mindy Eisenberg Stark info@certifiedsafety.com mindy.stark@mescpa.com 2008 1982 Stacey Cohen Lisa McKiernan stacey@cocommunications.com lmkiernan@pearlmgm.com 1997 2007

Carol Greenberg cgreenberg@conceptcareny.com Lisa Cordasco 1995 lisa@crystalrestoration.com Marie 1960 Prezner dhshardware@gmail.com 1975 Melinda Arkin info@pennypincherboutique.com Diana Gould 1985 events@dianagouldltd.com N/A Kathy Meany kmeany@phoenixlearningsolution Kathleen Guglielmo s.com easeintoitaly@gmail.com 2009 2006

Travel planning for vacations and study abroad opportunities in Italy Tea distributor Fire protection equipment Women's apparel Caterer Florist offering individual or subscription orders for personal use, businesses and events Personal and business insurance agency Boutique urgent care and wellness center Traditional nursery school and instructional gymnastics held in a facility covering 14,000 square feet Law firm Restaurant featuring American-style cuisine

Beauty salon and spa Public relations and marketing Childcare for 18 months to pre-K Grant writing, marketing services and development and guest-speaking services for Strategic communications and outreach nonprofits firm serving federal and state agencies Marketing and web design services Form design and printing Law firm Home health care agency Women's apparel and accessories boutique that also hosts women-focused events Travel company specializing in customized luxury experiences Advertising agency Masonry supplier Recruiting agency providing permanent, temporary and temp-to-perm employment solutions A listing and booking platform for children's birthday parties, including gits, favors, décor Fitness fashion boutique and desserts Beauty salon and holistic spa services Recruiting agency for full-time, part-time, temporary and direct hire positions Public relations, marketing Boutique and brand building Publishing firm serving the scientific, technical, medical and information fields Architecture and interior design firm Consulting agency specializing in events, public relations, marketing and branding solutions Safety and risk mangement/construction services Certified public accountant Public relations and marketing Seafood restaurant Home health care agency A disaster response and property restoration companymanufacturer serving Westchester Custom of brass County hardware serving the hospitality and interior design industries

Floral décor, set design and prop building, Women's luxury consignment furniture and props, graphic design and printing, LED lighting and CAD accurate room floor plans Training and development including Travel planning for vacationsdesign and study facilitation and instructional abroad opportunities in Italy

Pretty FaceTea Medi Spa Eco-Prima

Linda Nicolo Anupa Mueller linda@prettyfacemedispa.com anupa@ecoprimatea.com 2002 1995

Full-service medical spa Tea distributor

Eileen Fisher Inc.Inc. Red Ski Creative

Susan Fisher Pietrobono Sanquily Eileen and Kim Dittrich onlinesupport@eileenfisher.com contact@redskicreative.com 1986 2015 NancyHorowitz White Reina orders@the-flower-bar.com appointment@reipilates.com 2014

Creative solutions for small and large businesses, including graphic, logo and Women's apparel packaging design, brand identity and marketing collateral Florist offering individual or subscription orders for personal use, businesses and Boutique pilates studio events

LauraCappelli Rey Iannarelli Gina service@reyinsurance.com N/A 1978 2000

Independent insurance broker Boutique urgent care and wellness center

2081 Albany Post Road, Montrose 10548 10523 11 Clearbrook Road, Suite 120, Elmsford 788-9790 • ecoprimatea.com prettyfacemedispa.com 930-8892 2 Bridge St., Irvington 10533 295 Main St., Mount Kisco 10549 591-5700 • eileenfisher.com 914-482-3220 • redskicreative.com

The Flower Bar 11 Addison St., Larchmont 10538 Rei Pilates

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Anupa Mueller Patricia Manfredi anupa@ecoprimatea.com info@aaaemergency.com 1995 1963 Eileen Fisher onlinesupport@eileenfisher.com Abigail 1986 Kirsch N/A 1990 Nancy White orders@the-flower-bar.com JoAnne Murray jmurray@allanblockinsur Gina Cappelli ance.com N/A 1959 2000 Diana Marino amerigym1@aol.com Eileen Fullerton 1991 managing partner

Floral décor, set design and prop building, furniture and props, graphic design and printing, LED lighting and CAD accurate room floor plans Description

834-4900 • the-flower-bar.com 115 Halstead Ave., Harrison 10528 200-1556 • reipilates.com

Formé Urgent Care and Wellness Rey Insurance Agency Center 219 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow 10591 7-11 S. Broadway, White Plains 10601 631-7628 • reyinsurance.com 723-4900 • formeurgentcare.com

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Public relations and social media agency

MIA SCHIPANI, PRINCIPAL & CHIEF COMMUNICATOR MIA LAUNCHED HER OWN AGENCY

after 20 years as an in-house Public Relations, Marketing and Business Development executive and team leader. She has a broad range of industry knowledge ranging from fashion apparel and luxury brands to hospitality, travel, health and wellness, technology, professional services, retail and real estate. Mia has worked for an agency, with agencies, in-house and as an independent creative consultant. She has a successful track record, relationships with the media as well as the ability to cultivate strategic relationships that are meaningful to a campaign. Mia has filled the room time after time with targeted audiences and has

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Public Relations is an art and it is what we do best. Being able to present the bigger picture is often a challenge for most. As a neutral party, we can quickly assess your goals and provide creative solutions. If you are looking for guidance in connecting and communicating with employees, customers, other industries, government entities, investors, charities, suppliers or media we can assist. If your business is looking to inform, influence or persuade certain groups of people, we can service you. Our skills and tools include research, writing and articulating. Let us help craft and communicate your newsworthy story, select the appropriate media outlets, pitch the press and help you change the perceptions of others. The media is a powerful and effective tool that can change the opinion of many in minutes.

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Penny Pincher Boutique

184 Harris Road (Route 117 Bypass) Bedford Hills 10507 241-2134 • pennypincherboutique.com

Melinda Arkin info@pennypincherboutique.com 1985

Women's luxury consignment

Phoenix Learning Solutions LLC

Kathy Meany kmeany@phoenixlearningsolution Training and development including s.com facilitation and instructional design 2009

2081 Albany Post Road, Montrose 10548 Listed alphabetically.

Pretty Face Medi Spa

Full-service medical spa

788-9790 • prettyfacemedispa.com

Linda Nicolo linda@prettyfacemedispa.com 2002

Name Red Ski Creative Inc. Address 295 Main St., 914, Mountunless Kisco 10549 Area code: otherwise noted 914-482-3220 • redskicreative.com Website

Owner Susan Pietrobono Sanquily Email address and Kim Dittrich Year established contact@redskicreative.com 2015

Description Creative solutions for small and large businesses, including graphic, logo and packaging design, brand identity and marketing collateral

Rei AAAPilates Emergency Supply 115 Halstead Ave., Harrison 10528 Company Inc.

Reina Horowitz Patricia Manfredi appointment@reipilates.com info@aaaemergency.com 2014 1963 Laura Rey Iannarelli service@reyinsurance.com Abigail 1978 Kirsch N/A Kris Ruby 1990 kruby@rubymediagroup.com

POWERFUL WOMEN: Westchester County 1 Ramapo Rd., Ossining 10562 762-2041 • phoenixlearningsolutions.com

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Allan M.Oyster Block Bar Agency Inc. Ruby's & Bistro 24 Broadway, 45 S. Purchase St., Tarrytown Rye 1058010591 631-4353 •• ambins.com 921-4166 rubysoysterbar.com

Silver TipsGymnastics Tea American

11 Road #120, Elmsford 10523 317Clearbrook Railroad Ave., Bedford Hills 10507 877-326-8327 • silvertipstea.com 241-1997 • americangymnastics.us

Silverman Realty Group Inc. An American Bistro 237 Ave., White Plains 296 Mamaroneck Columbus Ave., Tuckahoe 1070710605 683-8000 793-0807 •• silvermanrealty.com anamericanbistro.com

Snyder & Snyder LLP Angelface Day Spa

2009 JoAnne Murray Lisa McKiernan jmurray@allanblockinsur info@rubysoysterbar.com ance.com 2006 1959

800-278-4622 • artinagroup.com 56 Lafayette Ave., White Plains 10603 328-7511 • tsquareproperties.com

Barksdale Home Care Tasteful ServicesTreats Inc. & Treasures Gift Baskets 327 Fifth Ave., Pelham 10803 33 Round •Hill Road, Armonk 10504 738-5600 barksdaleathome.com 219-5260 • tastefultreats.com

Bayside Travel Tayne Group PC Group Law of Companies

445 HamiltonRoad, Ave., Bronxville Suite 1102,10708 White Plains 10601 69 Pondfield 301-3300 833-8880 •• taynelaw.com luxurytravelservice.com

The Tea Experience LLC Bedford Stone & Masonry 104 PearsallCorp.

Dr., Suite 1D, Mount Vernon 10552 Supply 772-0126 • theteaexperienceny.com 284 Adams St., Bedford Hills 10507 666-6404 • bedfordstone.com

Thompson & Bender Booked Parties 1192 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor 10510 P.O. Box 184, Chappaqua 10514 762-1900 • thompson-bender.com 917-650-7743 • bookedparties.com

Uovo Moderno Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary 156Studio Katonah Ave.,Bronxville Katonah 10536 14 Arcade, 10708 401-9298 ••uovomoderno.org 337-9356 bronxvillewellness.com

Buzz Creators Inc. Valerie Wilson Travel 400 Columbus Ave., Second floor Inc. South,

2700 Westchester Ave., Suite 120, Purchase 10577 Valhalla 10596 701-3200 • buzz-creators.com valeriewilsontravel.squarespace.com 358-5080

nmadonick@asc-pr.com Marilyn Stiefvater 1992 stiefvater@pelhamny.com 1974 Ina Shapiro Phyllis Tunnell N/A phyllis@tsquareproperties.com 1989 1983 Rosa Kittrell Barksdale Rose Colonna barksdaleceo@verizon.net info@tastefultreats.com 1983 2002 Barbara Leslie H. Nichuals Tayne info@baysidetravel.com info@taynelaw.com 1987 2001

Leslie Allicks Daryl Burbank-Wear, co-owner leslie@theteaexperienceny.com info@bedfordstone.com 2012 1958 Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson, partner Claire Gilvar liz@thompson-bender.com claire@bookedparties.com 1986 2015 Ana Rose Hawley Stephanie Filardi, co-owner sales@uovomoderno.com info@bronxvillewellness.com 2013 2011 Valerie Wilson, Christina Rae Buttigieg Jennifer Wilson crae@buzz-creators.com and Kimberly Wilson Wetty 2009 harleyr@vwti.com

1981 Carol Kurth carol.kurth@carolkurtharchitects.

Dee DelBello The Arcade Building, 644 Old100J, Post Road, 701 Westchester Ave., Suite White Plains 10604 com dee@westfairinc.com Bedford 694-360010506 • westfaironline.com • wagmag.com 1995

Carol Kurth Architecture PC & Interiors Ltd. Westfair Communications Inc. 234-2595 • carolkurtharchitects.com

Whispering Florist Certified SitePines Safety of NY LLC ofLafayette Chappaqua 99 Ave., White Plains 10603

Personal and business insurance agency Restaurant

Commercial real estate development Restaurant featuring and management firmAmerican-style cuisine

962-4094 • solarisclubs.com 2170 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford 10523 592-3027 • annandandychildcare.com Standing Room Only Fine Foods 1491 Weaver St., Scarsdale 10583 472-3002 • srofinefoods.com

Artina Group T Inc. 250Square ClearbrookProperties Road, Elmsford 10523

Public relations and social media agency

Bonnie Horton Silverman Denise info@silvermanrealty.com americanbistro@optonline.net N/A 1992

Deborah ElizabethAsadoorian, Gagliardi Cheryl Anstett and Anna Fucci, N/A co-owners info@annandandychildcare.com Sharon Snyder 1973 info@srofinefoods.com 1990 Nora Madonick

821-5100 asc-pr.com 303 Wolfs •Lane, Pelham 10803 738-1133 • pelhamny.com

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Traditional nursery school and instructional Tea retailer and gymnastics heldwholesaler in a facility covering 14,000 square feet

Leslie AngelaSnyder De Angellis lsnyder@snyderlaw.net info@angelfacespa.com 1990 1995

Arch Street Communications Inc. 31 MamaroneckReal Ave., Suite 400, White Stiefvater Estate Inc.Plains 10601

Independent insurance broker

AnupaMarino Mueller Diana tea@silvertipstea.com amerigym1@aol.com 1998 1991

94 White Plains Road, Tarrytown 10591 322 Underhill Ave., Yorktown Heights 10598 333-0700 • snyderlaw.net 245-1084 • angelfacespa.com

Solaris Sports Club 201 Veterans Road, Yorktown Heights 10598 Ann & Andy Child Care

Boutique pilates studio Fire protection equipment

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Beth PennyHundgen Gianatasio blkisuzi55@aol.com info@certifiedsafety.com 1956 2008

Safety and risk Florist mangement/construction services

Win at Business Coaching Co-Communications Inc. LLC

Kathy StaceyD'Agostino Cohen kathy@winatbusinesscoaching stacey@cocommunications.com .com 1997

Executive coaching, company culture Public relations and marketing consultant and sexual harassment issues

Concept: CARE Inc. WOMENINBUSINESS.ORG

Carol Greenberg Toby Nadler cgreenberg@conceptcareny.com toby@womeninbusiness.org 1995

Ease Into Italy & Beyond LLC

Kathleen Guglielmo easeintoitaly@gmail.com 2006

Eco-Prima Tea

Anupa Mueller anupa@ecoprimatea.com 1995

Eileen Fisher Inc.

Eileen Fisher onlinesupport@eileenfisher.com

83 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua 10514 437-5454 • certifiedsitesafety.com 238-5661 • whisperingpinesofchappaqua.com

27Red Windle 4 OakPark, Lane,Tarrytown Suite 109,10591 White Plains 10604 226-0807 ••winatbusinesscoaching.com 666-0066 cocommunications.com

National distinction for influential and Home health care agency successful women entrepreneurs, executives and professionals in all business sectors Marie Prezner Custom manufacturer of brass hardware Decorative Hardware Studio Inc. Michele Cunningham Zen Your Closet dhshardware@gmail.com serving the hospitality and interior Personalized closet-organizing services, P.O. Box 627, Chappaqua 10514 michele@zenyourcloset.com 931 Garfield Ave., Peekskill 10566 1975 design industries wardrobe styling, personal shopping 238-5251 • dhshardware.com 2016 282-4875 • N/A Floral décor, set design and prop building, Diana Gould Diana Gould Ltd. furniture and props, graphic design and This list is a sampling of women-owned businesses that are located in the region. events@dianagouldltd.com 12 Frontage St., Elmsford printing, lighting and CAD accurate room If you would like to10523 include your company in our next list, please contact PeterLED Katz at pkatz@westfairinc.com.

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PENNY PINCHER PENNY PINCHER BOUTIQUE is Westchester’s largest and most elegant women’s luxury designer consignment boutique, celebrating over 30 years’ as a woman-owned business in Bedford Hills. This is where the savviest shoppers go for the best deals on designer merchandise and with good reason.

The Penny Pincher Boutique features a large assortment of high-end, luxury designer clothing, shoes, handbags, furs, jewelry and accessories from designers such as Gucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Christian Louboutin, J Mendel, David Yurman, Roberto Coin, and Judith Ripka to name a few…. In addition, we have an impressive collection of Chanel and Hermes handbags, clothing, jewelry and accessories, plus contemporary and decorative home furnishings.

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MICHELE LAZZARA

TAX PARTNER, MARKS PANETH LLP MICHELE A. LAZZARA,

CPA, CGMA, is a Partner in the Purchase, New York office of Marks Paneth LLP, a premier accounting, tax and advisory firm that serves businesses and individuals throughout Westchester County and across the country. Rising to the top of a traditionally male-dominated industry has taken determination and skill, but above all else, Ms. Lazzara credits her success to the personal approach she takes to each client relationship and their unique tax challenges.

With more than 20 years of public accounting experience, Ms. Lazzara has helped a wide segment of the Westchester business community. She has also served as Board President for the Westchester Estate Planning Council and the Westchester Chapter of the New York State Society of CPAs. But her passion has always been helping the individual client realize their wealth goals through strategic tax planning. As a partner in Marks Paneth’s Private Client Services Group, she focuses on tax and wealth transfer strategies for family businesses and high-net-worth individuals.

Much of the counsel Ms. Lazzara is providing her clients these days revolves around the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA).

Quite to her surprise, between the TCJA’s reduced brackets and the elimination of the alternative minimum tax (AMT) for many taxpayers, it appears there are a good number of taxpayers benefitting under the new tax regime. Though it is impossible to predict right now whether the majority of her clients will see more or less tax savings, she expects all returns to look very different this year.

We asked Ms. Lazzara for some of the best advice she’s giving her clients this year in light of the new tax law:

RECONSIDER CHARITABLE GIVING STRATEGIES

Michele Lazzara

Among the major changes under the TCJA is the near-doubling of the standard deduction. As a result, many taxpayers will no longer benefit from itemizing their charitable deductions. In light of this change, consider donor-advised funds, which allow you to group all donations into one year in order to exceed the standard deduction. The tax ben-

efit is immediate, but the funds can be granted to charities over subsequent years.

REASSESS YOUR 529 EDUCATION PLANS Changes in the TCJA also affect 529 education plans. Formerly, these plans were a tax-favored way to save for college tuition. Beginning in 2018, it is permissible to use up to $10,000 a year for tuition at a public, private or religious elementary or secondary school, with the withdrawals being exempt from federal income tax.

REVISIT YOUR WILL AND ESTATE PLANNING STRATEGY A good trusts and estates strategy is imperative to transferring maximum wealth to future generations. Under the TCJA, gift and estate exemptions have been doubled, and they may lower again after the provision expires in 2025. Now is a good time to revisit your estate planning strategy to determine if you can take advantage of higher exemption rates.

Michele Lazzara can be reached at 914.909.3421 or mlazzara@markspaneth.com.

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CHRISTINE MULLEN FOUNDER & CEO ASPIRE DIGITAL

FOLLOWING A 20-YEAR CAREER

as the marketing director of a textile firm in Manhattan, Mullen launched Aspire Digital Marketing Solutions, a full-service digital marketing agency that focuses on establishing a flourishing and results-driven digital presence for small businesses through branding, website design, social media marketing, marketing automation and digital advertising.

Mullen implements a hands-on approach when creating custom marketing strategies designed to fit the unique needs of each business.

Her boutique agency works with businesses of all sizes and at all stages of development.

Whether it’s a brand-new bakery in Ridgefield, Connecticut, or a 5-star luxury hotel in the heart of Tribeca, she uses her wealth of marketing knowledge to meticulously assess what steps can be taken to drastically improve the growth and longevity of a business.

Realizing that success is a team effort, Mullen handpicked a team of skilled marketing professionals who each contribute their own special talents in achieving client goals. In 2019, she brought in seasoned marketing pro-

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fessional Bill Fow as a partner in the agency.

His expertise has played a fundamental role in the growth of Aspire Digital Solutions.

After more than two decades of collaborating with clients all over the country and globe, Mullen thoroughly understands and appreciates the delicate art of developing strong, meaningful and authentic relationships with each of her clients. She doesn’t just work with businesses; she works with people on an individual level to help them succeed as business owners. Her passion lies in implementing creative marketing strategies for both new and seasoned entrepreneurs in all fields to reach their full sales potential.

“Our number one priority is helping small businesses grow by implementing big-business strategies and technology without the burden of a big-business budget,” explains Mullen. “We’re also very hands-on. Our business doesn’t succeed unless your business succeeds so we develop custom-designed marketing packages instead of offering a one-sizefits-all solution.”

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signed to symbolize the company’s dedication to helping businesses develop strong marketing structures from the ground up. First, Aspire lays the foundation of branding before moving up the pyramid with other invaluable marketing solutions like a fully functional, user-friendly website that captures the essence of the business. “You only have one chance to make a first impression on your website. A great website says that your business is healthy and ready to take on new clients. In this competitive landscape, it’s imperative that you capture your audience before they click to your competitor’s site,” said Mullen.

She currently serves as the president on the Advisory Council for Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce and sits on the board of Rides For Ridgefield as marketing director. She is also an active member of the Rotary Club in Ridgefield.

When Mullen isn’t running her business, she is starting her day with a brisk workout at the gym, cheering on her two sons at their football, baseball and hockey games or taking her rescue dog Drew for walks around downtown Ridgefield.

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GILDA BONANNO “Whether you are giving a sales presentation to potential customers, running a team meeting or representing your company at industry events,” Bonanno advises, “you have to know what you’re talking about and be able to communicate it clearly, concisely and with confidence.”

Innovative, successful leaders have a positive impact on their organizations and they need powerful presentation and communication skills to do so. According to executive presentation skills expert Gilda Bonanno, it’s not enough to know your topic or subject well; you need to know how to communicate it effectively to others.

Gilda Bonanno owns a Stamford, CT-based business which helps you effectively develop your communication, presentation and leadership skills so you can have more confidence, influence and success. Since 2006, she has worked with leading organizations, including GE, Travelers, Praxair, Assa Abloy, Wells Fargo and Yale University, on four continents from Chicago to Shanghai and Rio to Rome.

According to Bonanno, if your communications are not strategic or have no clear message, your audience (whether of one or one hundred) can perceive your poor communication skills as indicative of a lack of preparation, experience and knowledge, which leads to missed business and career opportunities.

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“We all need coaches,” says Bonanno. “The good news is that all of these issues are fixable because communication skills can be learned, practiced and improved. Working with an experienced, knowledgeable coach accelerates your progress and it’s the best investment you can make.”

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