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Kelly Liyakasa

Mason named Realtor of the Year

Dec-18-09, 12:19 PM

Harding Mason of Houlihan Lawrence was named Westchester Realtor of the Year for 2009.



Death knell for the kegger?

Mar-04-10, 11:00 AM

Administrators note the growth of certificate and career development programs for the nontraditional student.



Business group thrives

Jun-05-09, 02:05 PM

Westchester Business Connection cofounders say event attendance is strong and virtual networking has grown.

Q&A from the Corner Office

Feb-15-09, 07:00 PM

In a rough-and-tumble retail landscape, global commercial real estate brokerage and investment management services firm Jones Lang LaSalle opened up.

Q&A from the Corner Office

Mar-01-09, 07:00 PM

Collins Brothers Moving Corp. was founded in Larchmont in 1910; it now maintains various warehouses throughout the United States, providing commercial office and industrial moving, storage, a hospitality installation division and household and international moving services.

In Hudson Valley, event planners optimistic

Oct-23-09, 12:23 PM

Regional event planners see the industry changing as a new sense of financial responsibility arises.



Bottler wants its product to disappear literally

Oct-02-09, 11:46 AM

A Somers earth science teacher markets biodegradable water bottles for Boulder, Colo.-based Ciao Water.



Mount Kisco business tough it out

Nov-20-09, 10:20 AM

Mount Kisco business owners have employed innovative strategies to grow their companies.

Memo to those still here

Apr-12-09, 07:00 PM

The national unemployment rate rose to 8.5 percent in March, according to the U.S.

Q&A for the corner office

Elder care and the Economy

Nov-16-08, 07:00 PM

This week, Sharon Bradley, president and CEO of Wilton-based Nursing & Home Care and Mid-Fairfield Hospice, weighed in on implications for elder and home-care agencies as a result of a wavering Wall Street.    

Health care in brief

Nov-16-08, 07:00 PM

CRM earns accreditation



Q&A from the Corner Office

Jul-24-09, 09:13 AM

Some financial advisers have moved from a commission to fee-based approach with the changing economy.



The flower business has grown on Diana Gould

May-22-09, 12:37 PM

Diana Gould, president and founder of Diana Gould Ltd. in Elmsford, was named resident floral designer for The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester, in White Plains.

Bridal event to feature Tutera

Feb-15-09, 07:00 PM

David Tutera, celebrity wedding planner and host of Women’s Entertainment network’s (WE) “My Fair Wedding,” will present at the “Something Blue” bridal event at The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester on Sunday, Feb. 22.

Q&A for the Corner Office

Nov-30-08, 07:00 PM

Corporate training firms and placement services work overtime in a down economy. The U.S. Department of Labor reported the unemployment rate rose from 6.1 to 6.5 percent in October.

Dog-gone cancer

Veterinarian-oncologist opens office

Jul-27-08, 07:00 PM

When veterinarian Joseph Impellizeri was young, he frequently attempted to save injured animals wherever he encountered them.



Q&A from the Corner Office

Feb-05-10, 12:57 PM

Bestselling author and former veteran McDonald’s executive Paul Facella dishes personal business advice.



National survey sees assisted living booming

Jul-12-09, 07:00 PM

Assisted living facilities report strong occupancy rates.

Medical spa opens in Mount Kisco

Jan-11-09, 07:00 PM

Medical spa, which emphasizes preventing disease through "natural approaches," opens in Mount Kisco

Banking briefs

Nov-09-08, 07:00 PM

Tompkins Financial Corp., the parent company of Mahopac National Bank, Tompkins Trust Co. and The Bank of Castile announced record earnings per share for the third quarter.