New businesses, relocations & operations
Due to a recent expansion, 12-year-old White Plains-based MSM DesignZ, Inc., a web design and programming company, has expanded to a second Westchester location. Their new office will be at 520 White Plains Road in Tarrytown. “We are very excited about our new Interactive Media Division, which centers around the latest buzz with social media,” says Mario Mirabella, owner and creative director of MSM. “Within this division, we are offering many programs geared for businesses to increase their overall exposure and traffic. The response has been great, especially with our custom Facebook business designs and mobile marketing campaigns. Business owners are becoming more educated on the importance of social media, and MSM is right there and ready to provide many affordable solutions.”
Kudos
The New York League of Conservation Voters will honor Thalle Industries for its long-standing commitment to environmental practices at its annual cocktail party on Tuesday, May 3 from 6 pm to 8 pm at 42 The Restaurant, at the Ritz-Carlton Westchester in White Plains. For more information, visit nylcv.org, or call (212) 361-6350.
914INC.’s commercial real estate showcase
Property:
222 Bloomingdale Road
White Plains
Owned by:
Celestial Capital Group
Availability:
1,000-15,000 SF
Selling points: 140,000 SF building with extensive base building improvements and renovations to lobby and common areas planned, with convenient access to and from Route 287. This location is close to White Plains City Hall and Courthouse, and is nearby to restaurants and shops.
Contact: Glenn P. Walsh (914) 997.9167; Glenn.Walsh@cushwake.com
Upcoming Business Events
WEDNESDAY, 4/27/11
The Westchester County Association’s Westchester’s Young Professionals group will hold a networking event at Mount Kisco’s Grand Prix New York at 333 North Bedford Road in Mount Kisco, from 5:30 pm. to 8 pm. Admission is $35 for members, $45 for future members, and includes open bar and hors d’oeuvres and an optional complimentary arrive and drive pass.
The Business Council of Westchester will hold a “Business After Business” event from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Pelham and Split Rock Golf Courses. Fees are $20.00 for Council members and $40.00 for non-members for this casual networking event. Online registration is open until 4/25.
Westchester Networking for Professionals will host a networking scavenger hunt mixer from 5:30 pm – 8 pm. Held at The City Lounge of New Rochelle’s Radisson Hotel, the evening will feature appetizers, drink specials, prizes, and raffles. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. For advance ticket purchases visit wnfp.org
THURSDAY, 5/12/11
The Oasis of Hope Annual Cocktail Reception to benefit the White Plains Grace Church Community Center will be held at the Ritz-Carlton from 6 – 9 pm. GCCC’s services help transition homeless men and women off the streets of White Plains. The honorary event chair is Rick Ammirato. For more information contact Chris Schwartz at (914) 949-3098, ext.135 or CSchwartz@gracecommunity.org.
MONDAY, 5/16/11
A moderated panel discussion with Congressional Representatives Nita Lowey, Eliot Engel, and Nan Hayworth will be presented by the Westchester County Association on Monday, May 16 from 8 am to 10 am. Held at the Westchester Country Club in Rye, the “Annual Report from Washington” will focus on healthcare reform and job creation. Member fee is $75, non-member $90. Advance reservations are required, and there is an additional $10 walk-in fee.
SUNDAY, 6/5/11
The annual Tarrytown Street Fair, which features 120 vendors selling food, clothing, watches and more, will be held on Main Street in Tarrytown from 10 am – 5 pm. The event attracts thousands of visitors from Westchester County and Connecticut. For more information, contact info@sleepyhollowchamber.com, or call (914) 631-1705.
THURSDAY, 6/16/11
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Westchester and Rockland Counties will host Westchester’s most spectacular Juneteeth event, “10 Influential Blacks In Business In Westchester & Rockland Counties” at a spot and time to be determined. People of African ancestry who wish to be considered for the African American Chamber of Commerce of Westchester and Rockland Counties, Inc.’s Influential Blacks in Business Award may nominate themselves or be nominated by others. The awards are open to people of African ancestry who are business owners, or senior executives in the public, private or non-profit sectors. Call (914) 699-4749 for more information.
The African American Chamber of Commerce of Westchester and Rockland Counties will host Westchester’s most spectacular Juneteeth event, “10 Influential Black In Business In Westchester & Rockland Counties” at a spot and time to be determined. People of African ancestry who wish to be considered for the African American Chamber of Commerce of Westchester and Rockland Counties, Inc.’s Influential Blacks in Business Award may nominate themselves or be nominated by others. The awards are open to people of African ancestry who are business owners, or senior executives in the public, private or non-profit sectors. Call (914) 699-4749 for more information.
