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FAIRFIELD COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • WESTCHESTER COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL • JANUARY 31, 2022
POWERFUL WOMEN: Westchester County Area code: 914 (unless otherwise noted)
ABIGAIL KIRSCH
Tappan Hill Mansion, 81 Highland Ave. Tarrytown 10591 631-3030 • abigailkirsch.com President: Abigail Kirsch Year company established: 1989 Business description: Caterers
ALLAN M. BLOCK AGENCY INC.
24 S. Broadway, Tarrytown 10591 631-4353 • ambins.com jmurray@allanblockinsurance.com President: JoAnne Murray, president Year company established: 1959 Business description: personal and business insurance agency
ANGELFACE DAY SPA
322 Underhill Ave. Yorktown Heights 10598 245-1084 • angelfacespa.com info@angelfacespa.com President: Angela De Angellis, president and Founder Year company established: 1995 Business description: beauty salon and spa
ANN & ANDY CHILD CARE
2170 Saw Mill River Road Elmsford 10523 592-3027 • annandandychildcare.com info@annandandychildcare.com President: Deborah Asadoorian, Cheryl Anstett and Anna Fucci, co-owners Year company established: 1973 Business description: childcare for 18 months to pre-K
ARCH STREET COMMUNICATIONS INC.
160 Wildey St., Tarrytown 10591 821-5100 • asc-pr.com nmadonick@asc-pr.com President: Nora Madonick Year company established: 1992 Business description: strategic communications and outreach firm serving federal and state agencies
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BAYSIDE TRAVEL GROUP OF COMPANIES
CAROL KURTH ARCHITECTURE PC & INTERIORS LTD.
69 Pondfield Road, Bronxville 10708 833-8880 • luxurytravelservice.com info@baysidetravel.com President: Barbara Nichuals, owner Year company established: 1987 Business description: travel company specializing in customized luxury experiences
The Arcade Building 644 Old Post Road Bedford 10506 234-2595 • carolkurtharchitects.com carol.kurth@carolkurtharchitects.com President: Carol Kurth, owner and founder Year company established: 1995 Business description: architecture and interior design firm
BEDFORD STONE & MASONRY SUPPLY CORP.
COPY & ART
1 N. Broadway White Plains 10601 607-7888 • copyandartny.com elena@copyandartny.com President: Elena Rivera-Cheek, MBA Year company established: 2011 Business description: Full-service digital marketing agency
DECORATIVE HARDWARE STUDIO INC.
99 Lafayette Ave., White Plains 10603 437-5454 • certifiedsitesafety.com info@certifiedsafety.com President: Penny Gianatasio, CEO Year company established: 2008 Business description: safety and risk management/construction services
P.O. Box 627, Chappaqua 10514 238-5251 • dhshardware.com dhshardware@gmail.com President: Marie Prezner, owner Year company established: 1975 Business description: custom manufacturer of brass hardware serving the hospitality and interior design industries
107 N. Greely Ave., Suite 184 Chappaqua 10514 917-650-7743 • bookedparties.com claire@bookedparties.com President: Claire Gilvar, founder Year company established: 2015 Business description: a listing and booking platform for children’s birthday parties, including gits, favors, décor and desserts
CO-COMMUNICATIONS INC.
DIANA GOULD LTD.
BRONXVILLE WELLNESS SANCTUARY
COFFEY MODICA O’MEARA LLP
DIGISTAR MEDIA
CONCEPT: CARE INC.
EASE INTO ITALY & BEYOND LLC
CERTIFIED SITE SAFETY OF NY LLC
284 Adams St., Bedford Hills 10507 666-6404 • bedfordstone.com info@bedfordstone.com President: David Burbank, president Year company established: 1925 Business description: masonry supplier
BOOKED PARTIES
4 W. Red Oak Lane, Suite 109 White Plains 10604 666-0066 • cocommunications.com stacey@cocommunications.com President: Stacey Cohen, president and CEO Year company established: 1997 Business description: public relations and marketing 200 E. Post Road, Suite 210 White Plains 10601 205-5005 • cmollp.com jomeara@cmollp.com President: Juliann O’Meara, managing partner Year company established: 2021 Business description: law firm
14 Studio Arcade, Bronxville 10708 337-9356 • bronxvillewellness.com info@bronxvillewellness.com President: Stephanie Filardi, co-owner Year company established: 2011 Business description: beauty salon and holistic spa services
BUZZ CREATORS INC.
44 S. Broadway, Suite 100 White Plains, 10601 826-5512 • digistarmedia.com RColner@DigiStarMedia.com President: Robin Colner Year company established: 2009 Business description: social media and content marketing
50 Main St., Suite 976 White Plains 10606 682-7990 • conceptcareny.com cgreenberg@conceptcareny.com President: Carol Greenberg, owner Year company established: 1995 Business description: home health care agency
400 Columbus Ave., Second floor Valhalla 10596 358-5080 • buzz-creators.com crae@buzz-creators.com President: Christina Rae, president Year company established: 2009 Business description: public relations, marketing and brand building
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12 Frontage St., Elmsford 10523 347-7134 • dianagouldltd.com events@dianagouldltd.com President: Diana Gould, owner Year company established: 1981 Business description: floral décor, set design and prop building, furniture and props, graphic design and printing, LED lighting
207 S. Buckhout St., Irvington 10533 231-5634 • easeintoitaly.com easeintoitaly@gmail.com President: Kathleen Guglielmo, owner Year company established: 2005 Business description: travel planning for vacations and study abroad opportunities in Italy
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Lisa Buchman, EVP
Bold Jennifer Galluzzo, Digital Director
Pamela Tucker, Marketing Director
Creative
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POWER WOMAN: RITA MABLI
Trailblazer in eldercare and senior living POWERFUL WOMEN typically share a few traits: grit, drive, and perseverance, to name a few. Rita Mabli has these and so much more. Compassion tops the list. Strong leadership and kindness are not mutually exclusive in Rita’s eyes. A fierce advocate for the region’s most vulnerable elderly residents, Rita works tirelessly to ensure they receive the quality care they deserve. After 40 years at United Hebrew, her commitment to its nonprofit mission is unwavering. She’s built a team of world-class caregivers who provide award-winning care for their residents in skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, and independent/affordable housing. Honored as an Iona College Woman of Excellence, McKnight’s Woman of Distinction, Westchester Magazine Healthcare Hero, and an American College of Healthcare Administrators Distinguished Leader, among others, Rita is poised to meet the needs of seniors in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape.
Rita Mabli, President & CEO United Hebrew of New Rochelle
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6 TIPS FOR COMMUNICATING COMPLEX MARKETING MESSAGES
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andling the PR for a trendy new restaurant, unique product, or cool kid’s event is pretty easy. Why? Because they are fun, they appeal to what so many people are looking for, and they usually have a simple call to action and an uncomplicated message. But what happens when the product, service, or program is more serious and complex? “Designing the marketing campaign for ‘Ring in the New Year at Noon’ was fun. Bright colorful graphics promoting a noon-time balloon drop with music and free activities for kids—it’s a marketing/PR dream,” states Sherry Bruck, President of Harquin Creative Group. “But try creating a campaign to influence people’s hearts and minds on topics like equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Or convincing residents to conserve water by replacing their toilet or updating their sprinkler system to receive a rebate. It’s our job to develop campaigns that convey these messages in the most appealing way we can to get people to pay attention and take action on things they may not be particularly motivated to do.” These types of challenging stories require a different level of creativity and strategy to succeed. Sherry Bruck and Risa Hoag know this first-hand, having worked collaboratively for over 30 years on clients that include the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, Meals on Wheels in Rockland’s Adult Day Care Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters, New Roc’s New Year at Noon Celebration, and the SUEZ Conservation Bailey the Beaver campaign. Together they have created innovative and successful marketing strategies on both sides of the spectrum—consumer-facing fun campaigns and complex public/government initiatives. “Having both kinds of clients gives us a deeper level of expertise” says Hoag, President of GMG Public Relations. “We try to infuse some fun into whatever we’re doing as we know that’s what attracts interest and engages people, even in the more serious situations. Most recently we developed a campaign targeting young adults affected by gun violence. We understand when it’s suitable to add a lighter touch on the messaging and graphics because we are so steeped in the public sector, and we know what’s appropriate.” “We both believe in causes, and in finding unique ways to bring difficult messages to the right audiences. It’s often challenging and frustrating, but we are known for our tenacity,” says Bruck. According to the dynamic duo, there are a few best practice tips to help craft complex campaigns:
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SUEZ Conservation campaign featuring Bailey the Beaver in a tv spot and as a mascot at a New York Boulders game. Center, Bill Madden, Director, New York Communications/Government Affairs, SUEZ, with Bailey. Upper right, Sherry Bruck left, Risa Hoag, right.
1. Clearly identify the audience most interested in the message; demographics; location, etc.; sometimes there are multiple audiences, separate them to address each independently. 2. Determine how the audience(s) gets their news and information; traditional TV and newspaper outlets, digital online media, social media, radio, podcasts, etc. 3. Regardless of the complexity of the message, boil it down to one key message to catch attention quickly; think headline or email subject line. 4. Succinctly state the problem the organization is trying to solve; if there are multiple, build a case for how they tie together. 5. Make sure to include a call to action that is defined and clear; what should the audience do with the information you are sharing?
6. Use creative graphics and intriguing design to help tell the story as most people are visual and a well-done graphic is worth a thousand words. The final tip is to be patient but persistent. Complex stories and messages can be difficult for people to grasp and many times the only way to get the message to the target audience is to hammer away at it, whether that means multiple pitches to the media or on-going outreach with the target audience itself. “The biggest mistake people make with marketing is giving up too soon. You cannot commit to marketing anything for two months or even six months. Marketing must be consistent and ongoing regardless of whether you are a for profit business selling a product or a nonprofit organization looking for visibility and
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funding. We are all bombarded with messaging from many sources every single day and if you want yours to stick, you have to continue to push it out,” says Bruck. “It’s similar to joining a networking group, going to a few meetings and then saying you didn’t get any business,” concludes Hoag. “People need to gain familiarity with you and your message and build trust over time. If you give up too soon, you’ll simply reinforce the idea that you weren’t in it for the long haul and therefore not serious, or worse, untrustworthy. We encourage our clients not to fall into that trap!” You can reach Risa at risa@gmgpr.com and Sherry at sbruck@harquin.com or visit gmgpr.com for Risa and harquin.com for Sherry.
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POWERFUL WOMEN: Westchester County ECO-PRIMA TEA
11 Clearbrook Road, Suite 120 Elmsford 10523 930-8892 • ecoprimatea.com anupa@ecoprimatea.com President: Anupa Mueller, owner Year company established: 1995 Business description: tea distributor
EILEEN FISHER INC.
1 Bridge St., Irvington 10533 591-5700 • eileenfisher.com onlinesupport@eileenfisher.com President: Eileen Fisher Year company established: 1986 Business description: women’s apparel
THE FLOWER BAR
FULLERTON BECK LLP
11 Addison St., Larchmont 10538 834-4900 • the-flower-bar.com orders@the-flower-bar.com President: Nancy White, owner Year company established: 2011 Business description: florist offering individual or subscription orders for personal use, businesses and events
1 W. Red Oak Lane White Plains 10604 305-8634• fullertonbeck.com kbeck@fullertonbeck.com President: Eileen Fullerton, managing partner; Katrine Beck, founding partner/owner Year company established: 2018 Business description: law firm
FORMÉ URGENT CARE AND WELLNESS CENTER
GMG PUBLIC RELATIONS, INC.
7-11 S. Broadway, White Plains 10601 530-0411 • formeurgentcare.com President: Gina Cappelli, president Year company established: 2000 Business description: boutique urgent care and wellness center
53 Hudson Ave., Nyack 10960 996-8100 • gmgpr.com President: Risa B. Hoag Year company established: 1991 Business description: Public Relations/Marketing/Advertising
HARQUIN CREATIVE GROUP
80 Surrey Drive New Rochelle 10804 738-9620 • harquin.com President: Sherry Bruck Year company established: 1992 Business description: Branding/ Marketing
HOWIE MARKETING & CONSULTING INC.
40 Wilner Road, Somers 10589 248-1112 • howiemarketing.com howiemarketing1@gmail.com President: Lydia Howie, CEO Year company established: 2001 Business description: grant writing, marketing services and development and guest-speaking services for nonprofits
SCALISE & HAMILTON PC Deborah A. Scalise of Scalise & Hamilton PC, Scarsdale, New York, represents judges, lawyers and law firms in ethics and professional responsibility matters before the Character and Fitness and Grievance Committees and the Commission on Judicial Conduct. The firm also provides proactive advice via advisory letters, website and escrow account review and assists law students with bar admission. She received her Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School and a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Arts degree in forensic psychology from John Jay College (CUNY). Active in several bars statewide and local bar associations, Scalise has held leadership positions and coordinates or lectures CLE programs. She plans community outreach events for local students, including Career Day, Law Day and Take Your Children to Work Day. She also volunteers as a legal advisor and coach for Rye Neck High School and the Westchester/New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Mock Trial Competition. Scalise received the NYSBA’s 2019 Ruth G. Shapiro Memorial Award for her noteworthy contributions to women’s concerns through pro bono services, writing, service to bar associations or community organizations. In October 2018, the Legal Services of the
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Deborah A. Scalise Sarah Jo Hamilton Lisa M. Bluestein Of Councel
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Hudson Valley recognized her during National Pro Bono Week for legal counsel and mentorship in the area of ethics and professionalism. She was honored by the New York City Bar Association Lawyers Assistance Program for her continued support and contributions in 2015; received the Westchester Bar Association’s Family Friendly Award in 2014, the Westchester Bar Association State of New York Marilyn Menge Award in 2012 and the Westchester County Above the Bar Pace Setter Award in 2019. Repeatedly recognized by her peers as “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell since 2002, Scalise is a Super Lawyer, since 2009 and a Best Lawyer in America, since 2012.
111 Brook Street, Suite 202 Scarsdale, NY 10583 (914) 725-2801
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ELIZABETH BRACKEN-THOMPSON Partner
VALERIE HOVASAPIAN Vice President
JOSEFA PAGANUZZI Senior Account Executive
VICTORIA HOCHMAN Manager of PR & Strategic Planning
DEBBIE PIZZINO Media Director
AMY LASAGNA Creative Director
ALANA ZAYAS Communications Specialist
OLIVIA PORTER Events Specialist
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SALUTING POWERFUL WOMEN Powerful and professional. Thompson & Bender has the team and talent to deliver the best in communications: strategic PR, integrated advertising, digital marketing, social media, website development, media buying and planning, and special events. For more than 30 years, T&B has been delivering powerful results that help clients succeed. T&B has created award-winning campaigns for the “who’s who” of regional Fortune 500 corporations, healthcare, higher education, economic development, real estate, retail, hospitality, media, government and not-for-profit organizations. Named as one of the City & State “Power 100” as well as “Best in Westchester” in 2021 for a third consecutive year for Best PR & Advertising Agency, Best in Graphic Design & Web Development, and Best Social Media Agency.
1192 Pleasantville Road Briarcliff Manor, NY (914) 762-1900 thompson-bender.com
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POWERFUL WOMEN: Westchester County HUDSON FUSION LLC
MARCH BOUTIQUE
ON Q COMMUNICATIONS LLC
HYMAN & GILBERT
MARY ANN LIEBERT INC., PUBLISHERS
PENNY PINCHER BOUTIQUE
30 State St., Ossining 10562 762-0900 • hudsonfusion.com cindy@hudsonfusion.com President: Cindy Penchina, president and CEO Year company established: 1996 Business description: marketing and web design services 1843 Palmer Ave., Larchmont 10538 833-5297 • hymangilbert.com rkg@cloud9.net President: Rita K. Gilbert Year company established: 1983 Business description: law firm
I AM MORE SCARSDALE
6 Spencer Place, Scarsdale 10583 723-6673 • iammorescarsdale.com customerservice@iammorescarsdale.com President: Abbey Solomon & Marcy Berman-Golstein, cofounders Year company established: 2017 Business description: women’s apparel and accessories boutique that also hosts women-focused events
LOUGHLIN PERSONNEL LTD.
7-11 S. Broadway, White Plains 10601 287-0333 loughlinpersonnel.com laura@loughlinpersonnel.com President: Laura Loughlin, CEO Year company established: 1998 Business description: recruiting agency providing permanent, temporary and temp-to-perm employment solutions
MADISON APPROACH STAFFING INC.
7 Skyline Drive, Thrid floor Hawthorne 10532 428-4800 • madisonapproach.com info@madisonapproach.com President: Allison Madison Year company established: 1988 Business description: Workforce solutions firm providing staffing, recruiting, training and consulting
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1207 Pleasantville Road Briarcliff Manor 10510 923-2100 • marchboutique.com info@marchboutique.com President: Lynn Puro, owner Year company established: 2006 Business description: boutique
34 Middale Road, White Plains 10605 917-693-2868 • OnQComm.com erose@onqcomm.com President: Esther Rose, founder Year company established: 2019 Business description: strategic marketing firm 184 Harris Road (Route 117 Bypass) Bedford Hills 10507 241-2134 pennypincherboutique.com info@pennypincherboutique.com President: Melinda Arkin, owner Year company established: 1985 Business description: women’s luxury consignment
140 Huguenot St. New Rochelle 10801 740-2100 • liebertpub.com info@liebertpub.com President: Mary Ann Liebert Year company established: 1980 Business description: publishing firm serving the scientific, technical, medical and information fields
PHOENIX LEARNING SOLUTIONS LLC
M BOUTIQUE GROUP
1 Ramapo Road., Ossining 10562 762-2041 phoenixlearningsolutions.com kmeany@phoenixlearningsolutions. com President: Kathy Meany, president and founder Year company established: 2009 Business description: training and development, including facilitation and instructional design
104 Rambling Brook Road Chappaqua 10512 266-0624 meryl@mboutiquegroup.com President: Meryl Lefkowitz, founder and president Year company established: 2012 Business description: consulting agency specializing in events, public relations, marketing and branding solutions
PRETTY FACE MEDI SPA
MINDY EISENBERG STARK, CPA
2081 Albany Post Road Montrose 10548 788-9790 • prettyfacemedispa.com linda@prettyfacemedispa.com President: Linda Nicolo, owner Year company established: 2004 Business description: full-service medical spa
670 Post Road, Scarsdale 10583 725-8880 • mescpa.com mindy.stark@mescpa.com President: Mindy Eisenberg Stark Year company established: 1982 Business description: certified public accountant
THE NEW CRYSTAL RESTORATION ENTERPRISES INC.
REY INSURANCE AGENCY
219 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow 10591 631-7628 • reyinsurance.com service@reyinsurance.com President: Laura Rey Iannarelli, owner Year company established: 1978 Business description: independent insurance broker
109 S. Regent St. Port Chester 10573 937-0500 newcrystalrestoration.com lisa@crystalrestoration.com President: Lisa Cordasco, president Year company established: 1960 Business description: a disaster response and property restoration company serving Westchester County
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RUBY MEDIA GROUP
115 N. Broadway, White Plains 10603 268-8645 • rubymediagroup.com krisruby.com kruby@rubymediagroup.com President: Kris Ruby Year company established: 2009 Business description: public relations and social media agency
RUBY’S OYSTER BAR & BISTRO
45 Purchase St., Rye 10580 921-4166 • rubysoysterbar.com info@rubysoysterbar.com President: Lisa McKiernan, owner Year company established: 2001 Business description: restaurant
SCALISE & HAMILTON PC
111 Brook St., Suite 202 Scarsdale, NY 10583 725-2801 • scaliseandhamiltonpc.com President: Deborah A. Scalise Year company established: 2019 Business description: law firm
SILVERMAN REALTY GROUP INC.
237 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains 10605 683-8000 • silvermanrealty.com info@silvermanrealty.com President: Bonnie Silverman Year company established: 1985 Business description: commercial real estate development and management firm
SNYDER & SNYDER LLP
94 White Plains Road Tarrytown 10591 333-0700 • snyderlaw.net lsnyder@snyderlaw.net President: Kristina Snyder, CEO Year company established: 1990 Business description: law firm
SOLARIS SPORTS CLUB
201 Veterans Road Yorktown Heights 10598 962-4094 • solarisclubs.com President: Elizabeth Gagliardi, president Year company established: 2002 Business description: health and fitness club
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HIGH EXPOSURE CASES AND UNIQUE CULTURE LURE LEADING ATTORNEYS TO CMO LLP
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hat if you could practice law alongside the most accomplished trial attorneys and litigators? What if that firm had a progressive culture that holds excellent lawyering, mentorship and philanthropy among its highest values? That firm now exists on East Post Road in White Plains and has offices in New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut. Founded by Michael Coffey, Robert Modica and Juliann O’Meara, a firm that bears their names, Coffey Modica O’Meara LLP (CMO), is an insurance defense litigation firm that represents the largest insurance companies in the U.S. and London and self-insured entities. The firm, which opened in September with its three founders and now boasts 17 attorneys with more slated to join, hires skilled attorneys with experience at the highest levels including former corporation counsel for the city of New York and federal prosecutors. The most recent additions – Tim Capowski, John (Jack) Watson and Sofya Uvaydov – comprise a national litigation team known for successfully representing clients on some of the highest exposure cases in the country and for developing a sophisticated trial monitoring practice that gives them an intimate understanding of industry trends and judicial decisions, which they use to provide added-value support to their clients. Among the firm’s many defining characteristics is the more than 250 jury trials its attorneys have handled, giving them an advanced perspective on how to approach all cases, whether they settle, file for summary judgment, mediate or go to a jury trial. They approach cases with aggressive, creative strategies and resolute advocacy and let their clients goals and objectives guide them to the optimal resolution. They are litigators who are not afraid to take cases to trial. Aside from their experience trying cases, which is unusual as many cases settle today, what makes CMO so unique is its culture. The firm prides itself on being a place where junior attorneys are not relegated to mundane tasks but are valued for their experience and are given the guidance to prepare them for partnership. “We wanted to shift the paradigm of how law firms practice,” shared Juliann, the firm’s managing partner and co-founder/owner. “We offer attorneys and staff a progressive culture, with an office hoteling model
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From left: Robert Modica, Juliann O’Meara and Michael Coffey.
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tion & Construction Defect; Cyber, Technology, & Media; Directors and Officers; Employment Law; Environment/Toxic Tort; Government Affairs & Compliance; Life, Health, Disability & ERISA; Medical Malpractice; Professional Liability and Trucking &Transportation. Among the industries CMO services are aviation, cannabis, construction, energy, environmental, finance, hospitality, insurance, reinsurance, manufacturing, nonprofit, professional services, real estate, technology and transportation.
similar to what consulting firms have used for years, access to the highest technology, e-bikes to ride to court and other local-area destinations, video games in the conference room, generous benefits and other perks to promote a culture we feel is important to foster.” The firm is also dog friendly. CMO represents all major insurers throughout the country as well as Lloyd’s of London syndicates and leading self-insured companies with the following primary practice areas: Casualty; Community & Homeowners’ Association Law; Construc-
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Juliann O’Meara, a founding partner of Coffey Modica O’Meara, is a former registered nurse, who leverages her experience in medicine and as a trial lawyer to effectively defend medical professionals and institutions and allied health professionals in high-exposure malpractice, general liability and professional liability lawsuits. Juliann also is experienced in defending nursing home clients in lawsuits seeking punitive damages under New York Public Health Law Section 2801-d, which protects nursing home residents injured as a result of deprivation of certain patient rights. In addition, she successfully defends cases involving emergency and non-emergency medical transportation. Working as a nurse in cardiac-care units, high-level trauma centers and community hospitals, Juliann has a firsthand understanding of the challenges physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals face when caring for patients and the potential for legal liability due to an unintended poor outcome. With dual nursing and legal backgrounds, she is able to efficiently review and analyze medical records, communicate with experts, and advise clients on the best course of litigation— whether to go to trial or resolve disputes through financial settlement.
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POWERFUL WOMEN: Westchester County STETSON REAL ESTATE, LLC
565 Alda Road Mamaroneck, NY 10543 914-381-7173 • stetsonrealestate.com mary@stetsonrealestate.com Founder/Broker/Owner: Mary Stetson Year company established: 2000 Business description: real estate brokerage
T SQUARE PROPERTIES INC.
56 Lafayette Ave., Suite 380 White Plains 10603 328-7511 • tsquareproperties.com phyllis@tsquareproperties.com President: Trevor Tunnell, president Year company established: 1983 Business description: commercial real estate firm
TAYNE LAW GROUP PC
445 Hamilton Ave., Suite 1102 White Plains 10601 866-890-7337-• attorney-newyork.com info@taynelaw.com President: Leslie H. Tayne, founder and head attorney Year company established: 2001 Business description: law firm
THE TEA EXPERIENCE LLC
104 Pearsall Drive, Suite 1D Mount Vernon 10552 772-0126 • theteaexperienceny.com leslie@theteaexperienceny.com President: Leslie Allicks, owner Year company established: 2007 Business description: tea party catering
THOMPSON & BENDER
1192 Pleasantville Road Briarcliff Manor 10510 762-1900 • thompson-bender.com liz@thompson-bender.com President: Elizabeth BrackenThompson, partner Year company established: 1986 Business description: advertising and marketing, public relations, creative and digital services, special events planning and promotion, website development and social media.
UNITED HEBREW OF NEW ROCHELLE 391 Pelham Road New Rochelle 10805 632-2804 • uhgc.org President & CEO: Rita Mabli Year organization established: 1919 Business description: A campus of comprehensive senior care including skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, affordable housing, and home care.
VALERIE WILSON TRAVEL INC.
2700 Westchester Ave., Suite 120 Purchase 10577 701-3200 • valeriewilsontravel. squarespace.com harleyr@vwti.com President: Valerie Ann Wilson & Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg co-founders Year company established: 1981 Business description: travel management company for personal and business travel; services industries, including fashion, finance, publishing and pharmaceuticals
ALLAN BLOCK INSURANCE
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llan Block, founder of Allan Block Insurance, mentored JoAnne Murray before his passing in 1981. Allan Block instilled the importance of not only having great customer service, but of serving and supporting the community. Since becoming the President of Allan Block Insurance in 1991, JoAnne has led her team through growth and change with support from Laura Murray-Faggella, Vice President of Commercial Lines, and Neil Bush, Vice President of Personal Lines. JoAnne and Laura serve on multiple non-
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profit boards, and are instrumental in the organization of annual community events. They also led a campaign through the Tarrytown Rotary Club to provide meals to those who struggled with food insecurity due to the pandemic. Allan Block Insurance is constantly updating technology and policy offerings to stay ahead of the curve in a changing market. Because of this, the agency was able to seamlessly transition to remote work during the pandemic while maintaining the level of service that customers expect. Allan Block Insurance has been providing “Professional Service with the Personal Touch” for over 60 years, prioritizing customer service and industry knowledge in order to guide clients to insurance options that meet their needs. Account managers and executives alike are continually furthering their knowledge of this evolving industry, educating themselves on new insurance products and potential exposures that could affect their clients. That knowledge is passed onto customers through the agency’s website, blog, and monthly newsletter. To learn more, please visit www.allanblockinsurance.com.
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POWERFUL WOMEN: Westchester County WESTFAIR COMMUNICATIONS INC.
4 Smith Ave., Suite 2 Mount Kisco 10549 694-3600 • westfaironline.com • wagmag.com dee@westfairinc.com President: Dee DelBello Year company established: 1990 Business description: publishing firm: Westchester and Fairfield County Business Journals, WAG magazine and associated websites
WHISPERING PINES FLORIST OF CHAPPAQUA
83 S. Greeley Ave. Chappaqua 10514 238-5661 whisperingpinesofchappaqua.com blkisuzi55@aol.com President: Beth Hundgen, owner Year company established: 1956 Business description: florist
WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL
WOMEN’S ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC.
20 Davis Ave., White Plains 10601 681-0600 • wphospital.org President: Susan Fox, president and CEO Chief Nursing Officer and Executive Vice President: Leigh Anne McMahon Year company established: 1893 Business description: health care organization
WOMENINBUSINESS.ORG
901 N. Broadway, Suite 23 White Plains 10603 948-6098 • wedcbiz.org ajaniak@wedcbiz.org President: Nikki A. Hahn, chief executive officer Year company established: 1997 Business description: entrepreneurial training programs and services
WIN AT BUSINESS COACHING LLC
P.O. Box 277, Purchase 10977 288-9888 • womeninbusiness.org toby@womeninbusiness.org President: Toby Nadler, founder Year company established: NA Business description: national distinction for influential and successful women entrepreneurs, executives and professionals in all business sectors
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What Glass Ceiling? For more than 75 years, The Building and Realty Institute (BRI) has been advocating for the best interests of the building and real estate industries in the Mid-Hudson region while supporting champions of innovation and change. We salute our resilient women leaders for leading the way for the future generation of women in the building and real estate industries.
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ALLOY ENGINEERING COMPANY INC. 304 Seaview Ave., Bridgeport 06607 366-5253 • thermowells.com engineer@thermowells.com President: Kris Lorch Year company established: 1958 Business description: industrial thermowell manufacturer
ALL MEDIA LLC
25 Country Ridge Drive Monroe 06468 368-8566 • allmediaboutique.com President: Allison LaGuardia Year company established: 2014 Business description: media buying, strategy, & planning for small to midsize companies
AQUILA’S NEST WINERY
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ARIES PRODUCTIONS LLC
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ASPIRE DIGITAL SOLUTIONS
38C Grove St., Ridgefield 06877 208-3165 • aspiredigitalsolutions.com Hello@aspiredigitalsolutions.com Co-founder and CMO: Christine Mullen Year company established: 2017 Business description: digital marketing agency specializing in solutions for small businesses
AURORA PRODUCTS INC. *
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BALANCING ACT FINANCIALS LLC
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CONNECT COMPUTER CORP.
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BCM MEDIA
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30 Old Kings Highway South Darien 06820 326-1477 • bcmmedia.biz bmckenna@bmcmedia.biz President: Brenda McKenna, founder and managing director Year company established: 2012 Business description: media planning and buying agency
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BENAY ENTERPRISES INC.
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CENTRO RISTORANTE & BAR
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BERNARD’S | SARAH’S WINE BAR
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BURNS COMMUNICATIONS LLC
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CUCINA CASALINGA
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30 Glen Terrace, Stamford 06906 323-6124 • clechok@optonline.net President: Cheryl Lechok Year company established: 2001 Business description: strategic marketing, PR and market communications specializing in healthcare, life sciences and technology
140 Ledge Road, Darien 06820 656-1804 • bmwdarien.com President: Paula Callari, president Year company established: 1967 Business description: car dealership
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DIDONA ASSOCIATES LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
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hroughout its 50-year history, Cuddy & Feder LLP has made tremendous strides in preparing and promoting women to partnership and leadership positions. We are focused on the retention and promotion of our women lawyers and are committed to providing them with the tools for success. At Cuddy & Feder, diversity is both a moral imperative and a competitive advantage. Drawing on diverse perspectives, we can uncover innovative legal solutions for your most challenging business and individual problems and opportunities. The firm embraces and strives for diversity not only in terms of our people, but also in the unique ideas and perspectives each person brings to the firm. The strength and success of our law firm requires the inclusion of people with different insights and experiences, which results in more creative
and innovative solutions to your legal and business challenges. Even as we do our best to promote diversity of thought at Cuddy & Feder, it all comes together for a single goal: providing our clients with the highest level of service and innovative legal thinking. Cuddy & Feder is dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces differences, promotes equality, and engenders mutual respect, thereby creating a culture of inclusion where everyone has the opportunity to excel. We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting diverse attorneys and staff, thereby resulting in a diversity of perspectives that benefits the firm, our clients, and the communities in which we practice. We proudly recognize our powerful women lawyers, leaders and staff who have helped to make the firm what it is today.
AS WE DO OUR BEST TO PROMOTE DIVERSITY, IT ALL COMES TOGETHER FOR A SINGLE GOAL: PROVIDING OUR CLIENTS WITH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICE AND INNOVATIVE LEGAL THINKING.
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POWERFUL WOMEN: Fairfield County E.R. BECKER COMPANY INC.
16 Betts Place, Norwalk 06855 852-8077 • erbeckercompany.com ellie@erbecker.com President: Ellie Becker Year company established: 2007 Business description: inbound marketing
ESCAPE SALON & BOUTIQUE
232 Greenwood Ave., Bethel 06801 798-9882 • escapect.com customercare@escape.com President: Maria Rodrigues & Robin Miller, co-owners Year company established: 1987 Business description: beauty salon and boutique
FAIRFIELD MARKETING GROUP
GILDA BONANNO LLC
830 Sport Hill Road, Easton 06612 261-0884• fairfieldmarketing.com info@fairfieldmarketing.com President: Pam Johnson Year company established: 1986 Business description: direct-mail solutions provider for small and large businesses
25 Old Kings Highway North Darien 06820 979-5117 • gildabonanno.com info@gildabonanno.com President: Gilda Bonanno, founder and owner Year company established: 2006 Business description: keynote speeches, presentation skills coaching, training in communication and leadership skills
FREUDIGMAN & BILLINGS LLC
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GRAZIANO ASSOCIATES LLC
857 Post Road, Suite 150 Fairfield, 06824 254-0195 • graziano@assoc.com service@grazianoassoc.com President: Denise Graziano, CEO Year company established: 1992 Business description: talent, management and communication strategies that help build, retain and motivate high performing teams
GREENWICH MEDICAL SPA
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HAYVN COWORKING
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POWERFUL WOMEN: Fairfield County HEALTH CARE NAVIGATION LLC
30 Old Kings Highway South Darien 06820 655-2614 • healthcarenavigation.com President: Maura Carley, founder and president Year company established: 1999 Business description: health insurance consulting and advocacy
HOULIHAN LAWRENCE
161 Elm St., New Canaan 06840 Mia Schipani Real Estate Salesperson 646-734-7004 mschipani@houlihanlawrence.com miaschipani.houlihanlawrence.com Libby Mattson Real Estate Salesperson 203-820-5524 lmattson@houlihanlawrence.com libbymattson.houlihanlawrence.com Year company was established: 1888 Business description: real estate
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THE KATIE FONG BOUTIQUE
1698 Post Road East Westport 06680 866-2444 X101 impactstaffingsolutions.com maryann@impactstaffingsolutions. com President: Maryann Donovan Year company established: 1989 Business description: recruiting firm for temporary, temp-to-hire and fulltime positions in the fields of sales, marketing, human resources and administrative
60 Lewis St., Greenwich 06830 717-1660 • katiefong.com sales@katiefong.com President: Katie Fong Year company established: 2013 Business description: fashion boutique offering custom designed and made-to-measure apparel
LANPHIER DAY SPA & SALON
20 West Ave., Darien 06820 656-4444 • lanphier.us info@lanphierdayspa.com President: Eileen Lanphier, owner Year company established: 2012 Business description: day spa and salon
JUDITH HEFT & ASSOCIATES LLC
1111 Summer St., Stamford 06905 978-1858 • judithheft.com judy@judithheft.com President: Judith Heft, owner Year company established: 2008 Business description: financial concierge
MARTA’S VINEYARD CANINE RESORT 519 Federal Road, Brookfield 06804 775-4404 • martasvineyard.com martasvineyard@aol.com President: Pamela Antosiewicz Year company established: 1996 Business description: animal daycare for cats and dogs, servicing pets for boarding, doggie daycare and grooming
MARTIN, DECRUZE & COMPANY LLP
2777 Summer St., Suite 401 Stamford 06905 327-7151 • mdcocpa.com kdecruze@mdcocpa.com President: Kathleen M. DeCruze & Diane E. Martin, co-founders Year company established: 1979 Business description: accounting firm
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elationships and people matter to Mia and Libby, who haven’t missed a beat with each other since they left the KING School. Both have lived in lower Fairfield County since the early 70s. “The opportunity to work with a lifelong friend who shares the same drive, work ethic, professionalism and purpose, is exciting,” said Schipani. Throughout their professional careers, both fully vested themselves into serving people, nurturing their relationships, giving back, doing the right thing, and today they have come full circle. Schipani and Mattson’s professional lives have run parallel for years in the Fairfield County community, both actively engaged in alumni, nonprofits, sports and professional relations. After college, their successful careers – Libby in real estate, independent school admission and education, and Mia in public relations, hospitality and real estate development led them both to leveraging their knowledge, talents and relationships to building their own real estate advisory businesses. Libby left the education sector 11 years ago to build her real estate business and today she has inspired Mia to follow suit. Mia joined Houlihan Lawrence New Canaan, where today, Libby is ranked as the
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No.1 sales agent with $63 million in production this past year. “We are stronger together,” said Schipani. “Having a trusted partner allows us the oppportunity to combine our talents and provide a wider range of valuable resources to our clients.” “I am excited to collaborate with Mia,” said Mattson. “She brings great energy, integrity, her widespread network and valuable experience to our profession.” Both concur, they joined, Houlihan Lawrence due to its renown leadership, global resources and dedication to caring and servicing clients. The combination of Libby’s knowledge, success and smart, honest approach when negotiating for her clients with Mia’s talent in sales and marketing and expertise in communications are a win/win for clients. As a professional duo supported with a team of real estate experts in sales, mortgages and relocation at Houlihan Lawrence, Mia and Libby are equipped and empowered to transform the real estate experience.
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POWERFUL WOMEN: Fairfield County THE MCINTYRE GROUP
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NEST OF SOUTHPORT
71 Old Post Road, Southport 06890 255-1734 • nestofsouthport.com esanta@nestofsouthport.com President: Elizabeth Santa Year company established: 2002 Business description: interior design, upholstery, windows
NIELSEN’S FLORIST GARDEN SHOP 1405 Post Road, Darien 06820 655-2541 • nielsensflorist.com nielsen@nielsensflorist.com President: Sandy Nielsen, general manager Year company established: 1944 Business description: florist
PCI CREATIVE GROUP
652 Glenbrook Road Stamford 06906 327-0410 • pcigroup.net annec@pcigroup.net President: Anne Chiapetta, principal Year company established: 1985 Business description: cross media marketing company utilizing multiple communication channels to help clients meet their goals
THE RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE
80 E. Ridge Road, Ridgefield 06877 438-5795 • ridgefieldplayhouse.org President: Allison Stockel, executive director Year company established: 1938 Business description: a nonprofit theatre
SAUGATUCK COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LLC
VALERIE WILSON TRAVEL INC.
9 Burr Road, Westport 06680 222-4190 saugatuckcommercial.com pwickey@saugatuckcommercial.com President: Penny P. Wickey, principal Year company established: 2004 Business description: full-service, commercial real estate brokerage firm representing tenants, landlords, developers, owners, investors, as well as buyers and sellers
STAMFORD HEALTH
Bennett Medical Center One Hospital Plaza P.O. Box #9317, Stamford 06904 276-1000 • stamfordhealth.org President: Kathleen Silard, CEO & president Year company established: 1896 Business description: independent, non-profit health system
11 Forest St., Suite 301 New Canaan, 06840 914-701-3200 valeriewilsontravel.com harleyr@vwti.com President: Valerie Ann Wilson, CEO and founder Year company established: 1981 Business description: travel management service for business and personal travel, ranging from industries, including fashion, finance, publishing and pharmaceuticals
WOMEN’S BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
184 Bedford St., Suite 201 Stamford 06901 353-1750 • ctwbdc.org info@ctwbdc.org President: Fran Pastore, CEO and founder Year company established: 1997 Business description: entrepreneurial and financial training
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ince being hand-selected to lead MKDA’s Stamford studio in 2006, Northeast Regional Managing Principal Julia Riso Lindh, RA has become a dominant force in design and commercial real estate. Under her leadership, the design studio, located in Shippan Landing, has become a leading provider of services to the commercial building, workplace, healthcare, retail and residential sectors across Fairfield and Westchester counties, and nationally. Her reputation has been built upon robust advisory services and crafting functional and visually impactful interior spaces that are perfectly adapted for the client. She is often called upon by commercial building owners to advise on building repositionings and the best approach for branding, marketing and leasing space. “Good design is always a team effort.
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environment. Her expertise and insights were prominently featured in multiple reports, webinars, and media, including the leading real estate publication Commercial Observer.. Furthermore, Julia has helped many companies navigate their post-COVID office return, providing unparalleled advisory on social distancing space allocation and phased returns. She has also assisted several New York companies relocating or opening satellite offices in the northern suburbs in response to the pandemic. Julia’s professional contributions to businesses and her community have earned her many recognitions. These include Woman Making an Impact by Westchester County Business Journal; Women of Influence by GlobeSt.com Street; and a Leading Lady in Commercial Real Estate by Real Estate Weekly.
Purposeful collaboration in our open studio environment produces the best solutions for clients,” said Julia. “Always listen and offer professional advice, but at the end of the day, our partnership is our greatest strength.” Julia has designed a wide range of interiors for renowned brands such as Guggenheim Partners, Cosentini Associates, Eldridge Industries and Eagle Point Credit Management, and has performed major capital improvements on behalf of landlords George Comfort & Sons and Rubenstein Partners. Her work also includes interior design and architecture on restaurants, healthcare facilities, multifamily properties, and single family residences. In addition, Julia has been an integral part of MKDA’s emergence as a thought leader on the COVID-19 crisis and its short- and long-term impact on the built
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Julia Lindh “In offering exceptional design and first-rate service, Julia has formed lasting business relationships and made significant contributions to Stamford’s real estate and business communities,” noted MKDA CEO Michael Kleinberg. “I have no doubt that she will continue to make an impact for years to come.”
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