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CONTENTS
Q1 2013
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10 INC.LINATIONS A note from our editor 13 AGENDA
14 POWER POINTS
A Q&A with the president/CEO of the Yonkers IDA, crowdfunding your new idea, how to pack and prep for your next business trip—and more
18 PLUGGED IN
Presenting the latest and greatest in high-tech gizmos, gear, and gadgetry BY STEVE DITLEA
22 THE CORNER OFFICE
GLASS ACTION
As CEO of Schott NA, Linda Mayer brings a refresh- ing transparency to the Elmsford-based American division of the German glass conglomerate.
BY DANA WHITE
26 DRESSED4SUCCESS
Loafers for the ladies and sweaters for the gents
BY LAURIE YARNELL
30 INC.REDIBLE INDULGENCES
NAUGHTY AND NICE
These sweet and elite chocolate treats satisfy even the most discriminating palates. BY JULIA SEXTON
32 ISSUE
THE PROMISES AND PITFALLS OF FRANCHISING While opening your own branch of an established company may sound like a sure thing, it’s actually anything but. BY CHUCK GREEN WITH BEN BRODY
92 MONEY TALK
A LITTLE CHAIN WITH A BIG BARK
Local pet products retailer Pet Pantry Warehouse uses an old-school approach to survive and thrive in the modern age.
BY AMY ROACH PARTRIDGE
94 DOWNTIME
MEN’S (!) DAY AT THE SPA
Think spas are sanctuaries just for stressed-out female business professionals? Think again.
BY JEANNE MUCHNICK
96 ZEITGEIST
MASTERING DISASTER
For companies large and small, a business continuity plan ensures a better chance of recovery. BY ALYSON KRUEGER
100 HAPPY HOUR
APPEASING APÉRITIFS
Pre-dinner cocktails with flair
BY JEANNE MUCHNICK
102 IF YOU WORK IN...MOUNT KISCO
The origin of this town's name may be up for debate, but there's no doubt it's a great place to work. BY AUSTEN HUFFORD
104 THE BOTTOM LINE
Breaking down the County business scene by the numbers BY AUSTEN HUFFORD
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