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The article focuses on the significant role of social media networks in advertising businesses in the U.S. Chris Dessi, director of sales at Buddha Media, remarks the new trend of agreggating and disseminating information through online social media networks. Furthermore, Anthony Colascco, owner of Pour Café & Wine Bar, warns small business owners not to self-promote themselves too much online.

The article discusses the opening of Residence Inn by Marriott in Westchester County, New York. Ellen Lynch, president and chief executive officer of the Yonkers Industrial Development Agency (IDA), remarks the provision of a new option by the hotel for business travelers. Furthermore, it also states the materialization of the hotel through the incentives granted by the Yonkers IDA.

The article features Smile Design Studio, a dental practice providing cosmetic and restorative dentistry procedures, as it opened in Hartsdale, New York. The dental practice is managed by Bard J. Levey, a cosmetic and restorative dentist. It notes that Smile Design Studio provides high-performance dental lasers instead of drills to repair small cavities.

The article discusses an alternative to surgical treatment of spinal conditions. Physician Kent Duffy and colleagues from the Brain and Spine Surgeons of New York believe in the need to complement their surgical services with the Spine Options, a facility in Westchester County that is committed nonsurgical treatment of back and neck pain. Spine Options medical director Bradley Cash states that their nonsurgical treatments include manual manipulate physical therapy, yoga and Pilates method.

The article reports on the call of the Habitat for Humanity of International Inc. (HHII), a nonprofit homebuilding organization, to companies who are willing to help in Westchester County, New York. James Killoran, HHII executive director, states that they invite companies to be a part of the affordable housing solution and have a team-building experience. HHII aims to help people in their hope to attain home ownership. Sperry Van Ness, a real estate firm, is one of those that showed support.

The article features the Alliance of Hudson Valley Business Owners, a networking organization that offers mutual support women's business networking groups under the White Plains, New York-based Women's Enterprise Development Center Inc. It mentions that they provide wide variety of training development programs, workshops, seminars, and counseling for female entrepreneurs. Moreover, a dinner seminar will be held on October 20, 2009 at the 1133 Westchester Avenue in White Plains, New York.

The article reports on the Purchase, New York's initiative, the Green Innovation Grant Program for innovative water quality projects. It mentions that the Purchase College received 2.1 million U.S. dollars from the 43 million dollar funding for the roof construction through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. It also mentions that Purchase is one of the 15 recipients to share with the 7.89 million dollar worth of Federal stimulus funding for clean and safe drinking water projects.

The article reports on the operation expansion of the Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. at the corporate headquarters and research facility of the Biomed Realty Trust Inc.'s The Landmark at Eastview campus in Tarrytown, New York City. It mentions the new facility worth 115 million U.S. dollars with a 229,000-square-foot area will be used for its research and development laboratories. Moreover, Biomed has provided the critical facilities and expertise that supported Regeneron's expansion.

The article reports on the monetary donation of The Food Bank for Westchester to food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters in Westchester County, New York. It notes that the non-profit organization offers food and technical assistance to these units, which in turn offer groceries or cooked meals. It also shows care concerning the community it leaves to corporate clients.

The article offers information about the first oyster festival held in New Rochelle, New York from September 25 to 27, 2009. Denise Daly of JADE Creative Events, which helped sponsor the event, notes that a number of businesses based in New Rochelle had booths and promotions at the festival. The festival was attended by 5,000 people and featured the seafood vendors The Striped Bass in Tarrytown and The Greenwich Lobster House.

The article reports on the opening of Churchill's, a clothing store owned by Lori Land and Daniele Churchill in Mount Kisco, New York. It notes that the store sells designer clothing and accessories for men and women and offers the works of different designers and price points. It sells items such as fur outerwear pieces, handmade Italian boots and accessories. It also plans for expansion and electronic commerce in the future.

The article reports on the plan of Huntington Learning Center Inc. to offer franchises for the New York City metropolitan market. It states that 70 franchises are available for different locations as part of the company's expansion effort. Huntington founder Raymond Huntington notes that their initiative aims to address the increasing demand of tutorials within the city.

The article announces the appointment of Hank Fries as president of New York State Board of Realtors.

The article focuses on the sales promotion strategy of educational supplies store Educational Tools & Toys during school season in New York. Store owner Rosa McGrath says that the company's marketing strategy focuses more on attracting students and teachers. She adds that products include hard-to-find bulletin board paper and a variety of trims.

The article offers information on the 25th annual Jarden Westchester Triathlon to be held in Rye Town Park in Westchester on September 27, 2009. It includes a 9/10th mile swim in Long Island Sound, a 25th mile bicycle ride through the towns of Rye Port Chester, and a 6.2-mile run through the parts of Playland Amusement Park. It notes that a prize money will be received by the top five professional players. Debbie Ragals, event manager, states that the event is a full year undertaking.

The article introduces the Gateway Center, a 70,000-square-foot classroom building on campus, which will open in May 2010 in New York. It states that the program, which is a courtesy of Westchester Community College (WCC), aims to focus on the issues related to immigrant students. Teresita Wisell, who has been appointed as associated dean and director of Gateway Center, states that immigrant student on the campus and immigrant community will be the focus of the programs housed in the center.

The article reports on a request for expressions of interest (RFEI) issued by Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in the state of New York in summer of 2009. Aaron Donovan, MTA spokesman, states that the move is the first step toward the eventual provision of wireless broadband service in Metro-North trains. It notes that the RFEI, a process that allows MTA to understand the capabilities and the aspirations of the marketplace, starts on July 1, 2009 and ended on September 1, 2009.

The article reports on the move of Mechtronics Corp., a manufacturer of point-of-sale display systems in Beacon, New York to seek financial help from the Dutchess County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) to fund the relocation of its office in White Plains office in Westchester County. The company aims to consolidate its manufacturing facility in White Plains with its offices in Beacon that will result to the relocation of its employees. The plan was approved by IDA's planning board.

The article discusses how Cary Socci, owner of Future Fence Co. started his career in the fence installation industry in Mamaroneck, New York. He and his friend were commissioned by the Gun Hill Fence Co. in Bronx, New York City to create a three-mile chain-link fence at the area where the most legendary concert was held in Woodstock in 1969. Socci has installed fences in country clubs, private residences and prisons and is not worried about the impact of the recession on the business.

The article focuses on the marketing strategy of creative marketing and production services company Magjak in Port Chester, New York. It discusses how Magjak has helped travel company Club ABC Tours personalized its travel campaigns through Magjak's fusion of data analytics, marketing segmentation, and variable data printing. Magjak president Bruce Browning also explains the company's use of database and advanced software for facilitating the campaign.

The article reports on the strategies that will help business enterprises develop an effective budget in the U.S. for 2010. It reveals that businesses should evaluate their financial performance, credit lines and credit offered to customers. In addition, companies must implement a systematic way in paying their bills as well as monitor inventory.

The article announces that Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial Committee promotes vacation tickets to residents in New York City. The event commemorates the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's voyage on Hudson River whereby organizers has distributed 50,000 tickets in pizza boxes. Jim Pinto, director of the Office of Downtown and Waterfront Development, explained that the event is part of the quadricentennial celebration featuring festivals, concerts and art exhibitions.

The article reports on the development of a new dental product from the Snoassis Medical Center that would aid periodental treatment in New York in 2009. It is stated that the new product is a growth factor containing bio-absorbable barrier for periodontal surgery treatments. It is noted that it increases the predictability of regenerating all the former bodily tissues that were destroyed from periodental disease.

The article reports on the plan of event organizer Jacklyn Lim to organize an oyster festival in New Rochelle, New York in 2009. The festival will be held in Five Island Park which would offer various kinds of entertainment including rides, games and live music from local bands. It reveals that Lim aims to promote the city to visitors through the said event.

The article reports on the donations given by businesses for the JCC Maccabi Games that will be held in Westchester, New York from August 16-21, 2009. It notes that the event has been supported tremendously by the community, with more than 600 donors and has reached 175,000 dollars from its 2 million dollar goal. The games will bring 1800 student athletes and their families to the county, in which the athletes will contend in dozens of sports event.

The article focuses on Greenburg town supervisor Paul Feiner who was the first in Westchester County, New York to post online videos that feature local businesses and town services. It states that Feiner is one of the first in the nation to have an electric car which was rented for ten dollars a month from MINI car company. It adds that Feiner uses the social networking site Facebook to help the unemployed residents of Greenburg find jobs.

The article reports on a free, interactive audio tour narrated by Dan Rather, former CBS News anchor in Bronx River, New York. It is noted that the tour featured Kensico Dam Plaza, Westchester County Center and a September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks memorial to honor Westchester residents. It reveals that the tour will be launched on July 22 which will provide walkers information on any of the 26 points of interest.

The article reports on the various strategies adopted by hotels during tough economic times in New York. Tarrytown House general manager Joe Santore shared the different packages offered by the conference center which is celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2009. On the other hand, Enrico Mareschi and John Gresia, owners of Westchester Manor, highlighted the renovations they made to the hotel which cost 80,000 dollars.

The article offers information on the services offered by Support Connection Inc., a non-profit that caters to women diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer in Yorktown Heights, New York. Executive director Katherine Quinn states that the economic-friendly cleaning company Maid Brigade donates 10 hours of free house cleaning every month. It offers a wellness program with yoga and meditation classes, peer counseling and educational programs for the general public.

The article reports on the stimulus funding received by Open Door Family Medical Centers Inc., a federally qualified community health center in New York. Chief executive officer Lindsay Farrell notes that Open Door must deliver a specified scope of services to receive the funds, such as retaining and creating jobs. She claims that the funding enable the center to enhance its health information and improve productivity.

The article reports on a proposed Tappan Zee Bridge/I-287 in Westchester County, New York. It is noted that the planned bridge is an initiative introduced in collaboration between the Department of Transportation, New York State Thruway Authority and Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metropolitan North Railroad. It is worth an estimated $16 billion which is designed to provide transit-oriented development training for municipalities.

The article reports on a report card issued by Michael B. Kaplowitz, Westchester County, New York legislator, to the state Senate. Kaplowitz stressed during a news conference the tremendous impact if the Legislature does not go back to work. Meanwhile, it presents a photograph of Kaplowitz and Dominic Volpe, owner of Dominic's Dry Cleaning, at the news conference.

The article offers information on "Building Quality Communities around Transit," a technical assistance program on transit-oriented development hosted by the Pace University in Pleasantville, New York. It mentions that the program was conceived by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and was applied by the Tappan Zee Bridge/I-287 Corridor Project. Pace University's Michael Genito says the program has existed due to the DOT's request of public session on Tappan Zee Bridge/I-287 Corridor.

The article focuses on the issue over temporary workers in the U.S. It mentions that many companies and employers believe that they can have any good people or employees they want and that they have the capacity to retain them at a lower cost. However, Mackey & Guasco Staffing Associates LLC principal and founder Maureen Mackey argues that they are wrong since these people also are spending money and that they cannot get them cheaper. It contends that companies must make their staff productive.

The article profiles Thomas Boland and Doug Holdgrafer, owners of White Plains-based WesTech Solutions LLC. It mentions the services offered by their company such as web site design and development, e-mail and web-hosting, and off-site data backup. The strategies they use to maintain their company status are also presented such as the word-of-mouth marketing.

The article reports on the significance of the two impatient amenities programs offered by Presbyterian Hospital for drug, chemical and psychiatric rehabilitation in White Plains, New York. It is noted that economic crisis has led to an increasing number of cases related to depression and anxiety. The programs are divided in two separate units for the retreat, chemical dependency rehabilitation and for psychiatric rehabilitation. It also highlights the amenities of the programs.

The article reports on the American Dream Awards hosted by Habitat for Humanity International Inc. of Westchester on June 12, 2009 in New Rochelle, New York. The event was participated by an estimated 200 people which recognized the partners and sponsors of Habitat. Among them were the Bronxville High School with $10,000 worth of donations, restaurants which donated food and contemporary pop artist Charles Fazzino gave a new work with proceeds to benefit the organization.

The article reports on the condition of Phelps Memorial Hospital Center in Westchester County, New York in 2009. Keith Safian, chief executive officer (CEO) of Phelps, recalls the losing condition of the center during the time he was recruited by the board, with only $40 million operating budget and a $4.1 million operating loss. It is revealed that its operating budget has increased to $188 million after 20 years that Safian was hired, as well as a growth in its workforce to 1,540.

The article reports on the career move of businessman Reginald Johnson to venture into blogging about his passion for food in New York. It is noted that Johnson is the owner of TurningPoint Communications LLC who introduced a Web site, CeramicCanvas.com after learning how to program a blog. It reveals that the site is a recipe blog which highlights beautiful and simple foods with an active and increasing base of readers in 74 countries.

The article reports on the results of the 2009 Key4Women Confidence survey conducted by the Center for Women's Business Research and sponsored by KeyBank's Key4Women program in the U.S. It notes that the said survey is the first national business confidence survey designed specifically to gauge the experiences of women business owners. The survey results say that half of the women business owners admitted that their business had been significantly and negatively hit by the current recession.

The article discusses the commercial success of boutiques in Bronxville, New York despite store vacancies as Mayor Mary Marvin urges residents to continue buying from the local shopkeepers. Leah A. Caro and Virginia Esposito of Bronxville-Ley Real Estate LLC state that downtown shopping districts in the area continue to have prosperity in their respective businesses. Establishments in Bronxville that are also doing well financially include hospitals, movie theaters, and restaurants.

The article discusses the collaboration of several groups to deliver the WorkSearch program of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Foundation to the Westchester Community College (WCC) extension center in Yonkers, New York as some senior citizens still look for jobs. These groups are the WCC, Volunteer Center of the United Way, and Family Services of Westchester (FSW). Westchester County Executive Andrew J. Spano states that some senior citizens just want to work.

The article reports on the impact of the global financial crisis on professional photographers in the U.S. The financial crisis has deeply affected professional photographers because their clients began canceling their corporate events due to the economic condition of the country. Professional photographers reveal that wedding events have been hurt a lot since some couples refer to appoint friends to photograph their wedding than hiring professional photographers.

The article reports on the negative impact of the slowdown of corporate events due to the economic downturn on corporate photography in New York. According to Joe Vericker of PhotoBureau Inc., his business suffered from a gradual slowdown. It states that Paul McDermott Photography took on other jobs to make up for the loss in business.

The article reports on the letter of intent of fashion retailer Saks Fifth Avenue to anchor the company's mixed used development, Yonkers Ridge Hill in New York. It states that the development will be the only Saks Fifth Avenue store in the county. The store will be on two levels and will have 1.2 million square feet of retail and entertainment space.

The article presents business news briefs in Westchester County, New York. BJ's Wholesale Club Inc. opened a 129,400-square-foot store at 825 Pelham Parkway in Pelham Manor which offer savings on groceries and general merchandise. Arts and crafts specialty Michaels Stores Inc. opens a store located in the Pelham Manor Shopping Plaza.

The article offers information on the standards for small business loans that are based on credit history and ability to repay in New York. According to Chris Strauss, senior lending officer at White Plains, New York-based Community Mutual Savings Bank, small business owners are required to articulate an adequate strategy for repaying the loan. Business owners are required to represent how the loan will be used and how it will improve profitability.

A review is offered for Frankie & Fanucci's, a restaurant located in Hartsdale, New York State.

The article reports on the financial performance of New York City-based Signature Bank as of the first quarter of 2009. It reveals that the net income of the bank is $14.6 million compared with $9.9 million for 2008 due to factors that include core deposit growth, solid loan growth and net interest margin expansion. The bank's chief executive officer (CEO) Joseph J. DePaolo mentions that the positive result shows its steadfast commitment to depositor-focused banking model.

The article provides information on the expanded bottle bill legislation which will take effect on June 1, 2009 in New York. It is noted that the legislation will mandate a unique Universal Product Code for all bottles and cans that are sold in the state. It is forecasted that it will generate $115 million total of earnings because it would make it impossible for cans and bottles to be paid off for 5 cents in any state.