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Best Store for Business Attire (Women’s) • Moving Company • Commercial Real Estate Architect • Promotional Products • Business Insurance • Employee-Owned Business • Electrical Contractor (Commercial) • Executive Limo Insurance • Executive Wealth Management • Signage Company • HR / Benefits / Payroll Outsource Provider • Team Building Experience • Community Forward Business • Restaurant for Power Breakfast • Janitorial Service • Restaurant for a Power Lunch/ Dinner • Public Golf Course To Entertain a Client • IT/ Telecommunications • After-Work Happy Hour • Newcomer • Graphic Design • Commercial Photography & Video/ Web Development • Corporate Meeting Venue • Office Furniture • Commercial Real Estate Brokerage and Commercial Property Management • Business Law • Corporate Caterer • Hotel for Business Travelers • Commercial Real Estate Developer • Minority-Owned Business • General Contractor (Commercial) • Local Nonprofit • Business Networking Events • Residential Property Management • Audiovisual Services • Advertising, Public Relations, Social Media Services • Coworking Facility/ Shared Office Space • Accounting • Business Banking • Woman-Owned Business
Best Store for Business Attire (Women’s)
Love Bella
Our readers have voted: Love Bella knows women’s business attire like no one’s business. As the Best Store for Business Attire (Women’s) category winner, Love Bella’s brick-and-mortar stores in Larchmont, Rye, and Stamford are the perfect fit for Westchester’s discerning fashionistas. Browse the store’s user-friendly website if you prefer to shop remotely for must-have blazers, blouses, skirts, and sweaters — or jackets, jumpsuits, and jeans; distinctive evening wear and casual styles round out every woman’s wardrobe.
—VA
Best Store for Business Attire (Men’s)
D’Agostino Clothiers & Tailors
When showing up to that ultra-important meeting, looking your best is an absolute necessity. Thankfully, these long running haberdashers located in Larchmont are suited to dressing men to the nines with their lengthy lineup of garments, formal wear, shoes, casual wear, accessories, and even boy’s clothing by the industry’s top designers. Snap up smart looks by Calvin Klein, Perry Ellis, Michael Kors, Buffalo, Wilkes & Riley, and many other major names, all tailored — the same day, if needed — specifically to your liking.
—PA
Moving Company
Collins Brothers Moving
Got a big move to tackle? Since 1910, Collins Brothers Moving has put customer service first, annually moving millions of square feet of office furnishings and fixtures. So, it’s no surprise that Collins Brothers, headquartered in Larchmont, is the Best Corporate Moving Company in our readers’ picks this year. Collins has the experience and resources to handle every job with professionalism and efficiency. Climate-controlled, secure long- or short-term storage containers and warehousing are available as well.
—VA
Commercial Real Estate Architect
Joseph R. Crocco Architects
Readers chose Armonk-based Crocco Architects as Best Commercial Real Estate Architect for its inspirational structures that put people and sustainability first. Over three decades, this American Institute of Architects Award-winning firm has been planning and designing projects ranging from office buildings and custom residences to shopping centers and service stations. Its innovative commercial designs are visible at corporate offices, health care centers, retail outlets, and premium car dealerships throughout the county.
— VA
Promotional Products
JP Promotional Products, Inc.
Ossining-based JP Promotional Products is a three-peat winner with our readers in the Best Promotional Products category. Whether you’re looking to build your brand or promote your event via pens, blankets, or apparel — JPPP offers thousands of choices — no project is too big or too small for this customer-first merch-maker offering great value and top quality. Even short-notice requests get attentive care and a 24-hour turnaround from this woman-owned, family-run service business.
—VA
Business Insurance
Allan Block Insurance
Voted “Best Business Insurance” provider in 2019, 2021, and 2022, Allan Block Insurance of Tarrytown clinched the top spot among 914INC. readers again this year. Specializing in computer fraud and funds transfer fraud, employment practices claims, and policies for business owners, Allan Block Insurance has met the insurance needs of Westchester businesses, families, and high-net-worth individuals for more than six decades. Block also offers cutting-edge cyber insurance products to protect companies from virtual attacks, and plans that address the unique and specific needs that come with wealth.
—VA
Editor’s Pick
Employee-Owned Business
Wallauer
More than a century of serving Westchester has brought Wallauer to become a trusted home improvement institution. After four generations, the company is giving back to the people who built it, selling the business to employees in 2022 and officially serving as an “employee-owned and operated” venture. The entrepreneurial spirit that echoes back to the company’s humble White Plains roots is what continues to grow and shape its impact in the county.
—CC
Electrical Contractor (Commercial)
PS Electrical
914.937.1680
For 17 years, Mamaroneck’s PS Electrical has been a go-to electrical contractor for Westchester and beyond. Whether it is electrical support and services for commercial properties, industry or high-end residential, or if you’re looking for state-of-the-art smart-building solutions, this company has you covered. PS Electrical’s attention to customer service and its capacity for increasing efficiency and convenience while reducing cost makes it a reader favorite.
—TS
Executive Limo Insurance
Leros Point to Point
For corporate managers looking for chauffeurs or private travelers with discriminating taste, this Valhalla-based limo service promises high-value service from highly trained employees, providing reliable transportation in luxury vehicles. Since it was founded in 1983, Leros Point to Point has grown from a small startup (it is still family-owned and operated) to a global network, offering digital convenience with a mobile app. Through the smartphone app, travelers can book reservations, check rates, and track their ride. (Move over, national ride-hailing services!)
—AS
Executive Wealth Management
The SKG Team at Barnum
This year’s win makes it four in a row for Barnum in our reader’s picks as the top Executive Wealth Management category. Maybe it is the personal attention given to each client or the tailored and unique investment strategies; or maybe it is the team’s knack for providing both short and long-term guidance. Clearly, what they do resonates with their customer base, whether that be individuals, families, and business owners, and even some Fortune 500 companies looking for financial literacy training for their organizations.
—TS
Signage Company
DigitizeTV
With fewer resources than a major chain, a small, independent business still needs to innovate, and DigitizeTV founder Marie Musacchio is keenly aware of that fact. Musacchio’s company, based in Eastchester, uses cost-saving measures, such as standard TVs, to help small-business owners — including restaurants — deliver eye-catching, real-time, interactive content to customers. Think digital billboards and digital menu-board services that the business owner can update easily and affordably. Sales can rise as much as 47% with digital signage, according to DigitizeTV.
—AS
HR / Benefits / Payroll Outsource Provider
Insperity
Companies seeking assistance with employee benefits, payroll, hiring, and HR-related compliance need look no further than Insperity, a full-service human resources specialist that topped our readers’ list for Best HR/Benefits/Payroll Outsource Provider. An experienced team of Insperity professionals streamlines and navigates routine and complex HR procedures for small- and medium-sized businesses via state-of-the-art technology. Clients also get one-on-one help to improve performance and identify and correct potential issues.
—VA
Team Building Experience
Balancing Life’s Issues
Are your employees experiencing burn-out? Do your managers or executives need leadership training? How are you handling diversity, equity, and inclusion? This Ossining-based company offers bespoke corporate training programs with a bureau of more than 800 trainers delivering more than 12,000 training sessions a year. It’s a woman-owned, Certified B Corporation led by founder, president, and CEO Wendy Wollner, and vice president and chief experience officer Carrie Gallagher.
—AS
Editor’s Pick
Community Forward Business
The Vladimirsky Team at Keller Williams NY Realty
Roman Vladimirsky doesn’t just sell houses — he and his team of Emily Veltri and Ryan Weir are champions of small businesses and uplifters of the community. Pairing their wellspring of knowledge with bite-sized educational videos, the team has utilized its Instagram to bridge the gap between the consumer and the ever-evolving landscape. Working with other locally owned businesses, The Vladimirsky Team has created a name for itself as one of the great connectors of Westchester County.
—CC
Restaurant for Power Breakfast
City Limits Diner
There’s a good reason why people meet at diners to talk, whether for business or personal purposes. Positioned centrally in White Plains and easily accessible from Connecticut, New Jersey, and Manhattan, City Limits Diner isn’t bound by borders. Neither is the menu bound by time of day: Breakfast is available all day. The artisan breads and pastries are fresher than what you expect at your typical diner, as City Limits has an on-site bakery.
—AS
Janitorial Service
Anago Commercial Cleaning
Got grime? Anago Commercial Cleaning of White Plains, winner of “Best Janitorial Service” for 2024, is known for its nontoxic, eco-friendly products and data-driven cleaning solutions. Service technicians use EPA- and CDC-approved commercial-grade chemicals and HEPA/ULPA filtration. Customized cleaning or disinfecting plans are tailored to each client’s unique requirements. Anago offers daily, weekly, monthly, or 24/7 emergency service, and post-renovation or post-event cleanups for retail businesses, hotels, medical facilities, schools, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, restaurants, fitness centers, and more.
—VA
Restaurant for a Power Lunch/ Dinner
Sam’s of Gedney Way
With Westchester roots planted in 1932, this White Plains neighborhood institution is a go-to meeting spot for clients and coworkers, as well as politicians and celebrities, over the years. Find semiprivate tables in all sorts of nooks and crannies at this restaurant, says co-owner Karen Herrero, who renovated the restaurant a couple of years ago. Prepared quickly for those who take the “power hour” literally, the restaurant menu’s diversity ranges from a cauliflower-truffle pizza to a lobster pot pie or a crispy chicken schnitzel sandwich.
—AS
Public Golf Course To Entertain a Client
Maple Moor Golf Course
Set on gently rolling terrain and designed by Tom Winton, Maple Moor Golf Course was acquired by the Westchester County Parks Commission in 1925 when there was already a nine-hole course on the property. It has recently gone through significant renovations with new bunkers, sand traps, cart paths, irrigation systems, and drainage systems with retention ponds, making it an ideal and convenient venue to entertain business clients on the fairway.
—JJ
IT/ Telecommunications
Right Click Solutions
Smaller business professionals are often baffled by information technology, and good IT services may seem beyond their financial reach — something that only the bigger players can afford. Right Click Solutions, winning this category for the fourth straight year, fills the gap when a business doesn’t have the resources to manage the digital world on its own.
From supporting systems, to consulting, to providing cloud services, to VoIP phone, or security, Right Click pretty much does it all. The Mount Kisco-based firm prides itself on making the tech world understandable; and it excels, not only in its digital skills but in its people skills as well.
—TS
After-Work Happy Hour
tredici NORTH
What makes a stellar happy hour? Our answer: Devilish drinks that tempt you to bond with colleagues and clients; case in point: the Wicked Behavior cocktail with spiced rum, ginger syrup, fresh-squeezed lemon, and ginger beer. At this Purchase restaurant, the food is not a step up, but a flight of steps above your average expectations. A beautiful bar and professional service elevate further. And tredici NORTH’s happiest of hours hasn’t gone south in the seven years since its first win in this category.
—AS
Editor’s Pick
Newcomer
Apple Cinemas
A small Northeast chain, Apple Cinemas brought movies back to the heart of downtown White Plains after the lamentable departure of Showcase Cinema de Lux. Complete with a newly renovated lobby, self-serve popcorn machines, reclining seats, and an onsite restaurant: BurgerFi. The renaissance of the movie theater has brought a buzz of life back to the city and invigorated the business development scene.
—CC
Graphic Design
C&A Digital
A firm that has seen impressive growth since its founding in 2011, C&A Digital has gained a reputation for being an agile strategy and communications agency with a strong client focus. The White Plains-based company specializes in brand marketing, social media, digital advertising, and more — for the health care, real estate, and construction industries, and nonprofit organizations. With expertise in key message development, it has become a go-to for graphic design work in marketing programs and promotional campaigns that propel brands forward.
—JJ
Commercial Photography & Video/ Web Development
Enormous Creative
Whether it is for advertising, social media, or even a newsletter, capturing compelling video and photography can make or break a company. And when potential customers come to check that company out, a clear and functional website is vital for securing their business. Luckily, the five-time winner of our Best Commercial Photography & Video award is more than adept at creating whatever content a client requires, while offering public relations, marketing, advertising, and graphic design services to boot. Looking to spruce up your website or generate a new online portal? Enormous Creative’s award-winning web design and development services consistently deliver a smooth user experience, responsive mobile-ready design, and attractive e-commerce capabilities. When it comes to capturing moments or generating the ideal website, Peekskill-based Enormous Creative leverages its Telly Award-winning video production services and online expertise to make your content shine.
—PA
Corporate Meeting Venue
VIP Country Club
If you’re looking for a venue that likes to sketch outside the lines, then VIP is for you and your corporate events. Its event planners push the boundaries of the traditional and when taking on a corporate event, they love to listen to your dreams and wishes to create something innovative, unique, and memorable. At VIP, you have a choice of ballrooms, a luxury lounge, outdoor event spaces, and a beach and tennis club on 12 beautiful acres in New Rochelle.
—TS
Office Furniture
Projects in Motion
Projects in Motion wins this category for the fourth straight year — our readers really appreciate the selection and the inventory, and the ability to provide furnishings that fit all types of needs, whether commercial or residential. The in-house space planning experts use 2D and 3D renderings in their designs so the customers know exactly what they are getting and what it will look like before they buy. With Projects in Motion, working at home can have that business feel, and working from the office can be a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing way to spend the day.
—TS
Commercial Real Estate Brokerage and Commercial Property Management
Rakow Commercial Realty Group
As a full-service commercial real estate firm, Rakow Commercial Realty Group expertly guides its clients — from advisory services to sales, to complete project management. For more than 30 years, the White Plains-based company has helped tenants, buyers, owners, and sellers by representing their best interests in all transactions. Serving such markets as office, medical, retail, investment, and industrial businesses, the group has earned the trust of notable clients, including IBM and White Plains Hospital. Now under the leadership of CEO David Richman, and with offices in White Plains, Stamford, as well as in New Jersey, the firm remains committed to delivering the highest level of service in Westchester and beyond.
—JJ
Business Law
Dorf Nelson & Zauderer, LLP
This is the third year in a row our readers have selected Dorf & Nelson, LLP for this category, and why not? There are 30-plus attorneys excelling in criminal defense, medical malpractice, and intellectual property litigation with many who are recognized as leaders in their specialties. This Rye-based firm covers the spectrum of legal services and is truly a comprehensive law firm.
—TS
Corporate Caterer
DeCicco & Sons
Spanning 10 stores and one in the works, this friendly, family-owned supermarket powerhouse has an equally busy catering team. The Events & Cuisine team is at your service for anything from morning bagels to corporate banquets for hundreds of people. Coordinating everything from menus, to cakes, to decor, consider your job done.
—CC
Hotel for Business Travelers
Royal Regency Hotel
In the center of Yonkers, a stone’s throw from the region’s major businesses, medical centers, and universities, you’ll find this boutique-hotel gem. The location is ideal, but the experience — derived from the Virserius Studios-designed rooms, Marcellino’s Restaurant, and ballroom space for as many as 450 guests — is unique and a welcome change of pace from chain hotels. The family-owned property gives a special touch with devotion to service and attention to detail that is a treat for the any business traveler, event planner, or wedding organizer.
—TS
Commercial Real Estate Developer
Kings Capital Construction Group, Inc.
This construction management, general contracting, and sitework development firm excels in commercial and residential projects for both the private and public sectors. Founded in 2009, the company has built a legacy of providing exceptional services, while building relationships and maintaining integrity with partners and clients — as well as within its own workforce. Safety is a top priority at Kings Capital Construction: The company consistently strives to maintain an injury-free workplace for employees, subcontractors, clients, and visitors alike.
—JJ
Editor’s Pick
Minority-Owned Business
Westchester Technology Group
Taking the sensationally complicated and making it simple is a principle that founder Neel Anand prides himself on. With proven dedication to clients and building more than just relationships, Westchester Technology Group will constantly be on the lookout for more ways to keep companies growing. With services ranging from website design to cybersecurity, any issue will be resolved quickly and efficiently — it’s Anand’s calling card.
—CC
General Contractor (Commercial)
New Crystal Restoration
New Crystal Restoration was the first restoration and construction company to offer green services in the 914. New Crystal puts a strong emphasis on the health and well-being of its customers and utilizes botanical-based products wherever they can to minimize allergen irritants and toxic residues. That attention to health and safety makes this firm an ideal resource for the construction needs of group homes, residential treatment centers, and clients concerned with chronic health challenges.
—TS
Local Nonprofit
Paws Crossed Animal Rescue
With a mission to “Rescue One by One Until There Are None,” Paws Crossed Animal Rescue is an adoption center that works tirelessly to save the lives of as many dogs and cats as possible while providing the best environment for pets’on-site care. Opened in 2016, the nonprofit relies on donations, grants, and fundraising to support its work, and exists as a caring no-kill rescue program in Westchester County.
—JJ
Business Networking Events
Business Council of Westchester
Once again, the Business Council of Westchester, the county’s largest business membership organization, earns top billing from readers in the Best Networking Events category. This mainstay serves its more than 1,000 members with a host of virtual and in-person events for connecting with every type of mover and shaker in the county. BCW is the go-to group for influencers from multinational corporations and local businesses — as well as those in government, education, healthcare, and nonprofit entities — to meet up, mingle, and network throughout the year.
—VA
Residential Property Management
Ginsberg Development Companies
Few organizations have changed the very face of our county quite like Ginsberg Development Companies. In operation for more than six decades and a five-time winner of Westchester Magazine’s Best Residential Developer, Ginsberg has been behind a crop of eye-catching county constructions, including the glitzy Christie Place in Scarsdale, Ossining’s Harbor Square, the Fort Hill apartments in Peekskill, as well as the sprawling River Tides, 1177, and Stratus, all located amid Yonkers’ Greystone neighborhood. Led by visionary architect Martin Ginsburg, these Valhalla-based developers have an undoubtedly bright future ahead, considering their outsized impact over the last half-century.
— PA
Audiovisual Services
Corporate Audio Visual Services
Topping Westchester’s “Best Audiovisual Services” list for five straight years, Corporate Audio Visual Services of Elmsford provides stress-free, seamless technical and creative services for live, hybrid, and virtual events. For four decades, organizations of all sizes and industries have relied on its team of experts for everything AV, including sound/video/lighting equipment, streaming applications, live event show production, digital design, website development, and video production — all done within budget while retaining top quality.
—VA
Advertising, Public Relations, Social Media Services
Thompson & Bender
With more than 30 years of experience in marketing, advertising, and public relations from Yonkers to Yorktown, Thompson & Bender knows what makes Westchester tick. This full-service company’s creative campaigns spearhead the sectors of everything from digital services to event planning. And the message isn’t always stemming from something upbeat: The firm excels in crisis communication and forming effective communication strategies in all sorts of situations. That, plus the portfolio of more advertising and social media services honed over the years, earned T&B’s ranking at City & State’s Westchester Power 100 for its impact on the county’s business landscape. They know what’s up.
—AS
Coworking Facility/ Shared Office Space
Westchester Business Center
The business world of 2024 demands flexibility and Westchester Business Center creates workspace options that meet the demand. When work-from-home can only take you so far, WBC provides office space, conference rooms, daily mail service, professional support staff, every piece of technology you can imagine, and even a prestigious address to put that shine on your placard, which, by the way, can be placed in the company directory in the lobby.
—TS
Accounting
CBIZ Marks Paneth
Without proper accounting, virtually any business would fall apart, making the expertise of CBIZ Marks Paneth essential for even the smallest companies. This New York-based firm with an outpost in Purchase boasts more than 700 professionals offering a range of full audit, tax, consulting, and accounting services. Having been in business for nearly 120 years and named among the Top 10 accounting firms in the Mid-Atlantic Region by Accounting Today, this full-service company is laser-focused on helping clients succeed with their specializations, including forensic accounting, international tax, business continuity, and litigation support.
—PA
Business Banking
PCSB Bank
From construction loans, commercial mortgages, business savings accounts, credit cards, and fraud protection, PCSB provides banking products across all facets of financial services. In addition to its product line, this bank puts a priority on customer service in both its personal and business services — and that combination is why readers have voted it tops in the category for two years in a row.
—TS
Editor’s Pick
Woman-Owned Business
HudCo
An elevated and sleek coworking space, HudCo is a gracious host for all your needs. Offering an unparalleled level of hospitality and concierge-level service for businesses utilizing the space, founders Christina Cohen and Christy Knell know the value of being connected. From personal development, movement classes, book signings, or a place to host a Zoom interview, HudCo serves as a haven for the businessperson looking for more beyond a desk to sit at.
—CC
