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Talent
spaces are rigorously cleaned throughout the day, hand sanitizing stations are ubiquitous, and mask-wearing and social distancing are enforced.
“As a QPF, the Westchester Marriott offers a new location that’s inside the film zone and is also film friendly,” says Natasha Caputo, Director, Westchester County Tourism & Film. “Additionally
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their QPF status creates an extra incentive and savings that make filming in Westchester even more desirable.”
CHALLENGE MEETS OPPORTUNITY:
EVENTS TO REMEMBER
Chereese Jervis-Hill, President of Events To Remember, an events management and public relations firm, reflects on the unique challenges and opportunities posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“COVID was definitely something I will remember forever, we were in one of the hardest hit industries by far – organizing festivals, fundraisers and promotional events. I remember March 17 like it was yesterday. Clients were cancelling and I remember thinking that I am going to have to close my doors. I completely agreed with everything Governor Cuomo was doing, but it was still a hard pill to swallow.
Like many businesses, I realized I needed to pivot. We had non-profit clients who needed to keep their doors open, and needed to continue
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