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WHO: LOUIS R. CAPPELLI
WHAT: Founder, Cappelli Organization
WHY: As the unofficial king of Westchester real estate development, Cappelli’s firm continues to be a key player in the downtown redevelop- ments of New Rochelle and White Plains.
WHO: KEN JENKINS
WHAT: President, Yonkers IDA
WHY: With the total amount of new develop- ment in Yonkers topping $1 billion recently, it would be a smart move to get in good with the man who helms the city’s IDA. Jenkins also has more than 20 years’ worth of political experi- ence—and the vast network that goes hand in hand with it.
WHO: CAROLYN MANDELKER WHAT: President & Founder, Harrison Edwards PR & Marketing
WHY: Snag a meeting with Mandelker, and you’ll be chatting up the woman who knows how to handle the PR and marketing needs of some of our top local organizations, including the Westchester County Association.
He’s the current darling of hip real estate. Get to know him now— before he’s too busy for you.
WHO: JEAN MARIE CONNOLLY WHAT: Senior Director, BNY Wealth Management
WHY: There may be an ordinance somewhere in Westchester that states you cannot convene a business or fundraising event without inviting Connolly (maybe not; it just seems that way). She’s well known as a premier networker, mentor, and all-around “go-to gal”—plus, she’s
a conduit to some of Westchester’s wealthiest residents.
WHO: NATASHA ROUKOS
WHAT: Chairman,
SCORE Westchester
WHY: Roukos, a retired IBM exec, heads up an organization composed entirely of business- savvy volunteers who help small businesses grow and expand. (That means free advice, people!)
WHO: JOSEPH COTTER
WHAT: Founder & President, National RE/sources Group
WHY: With the county’s coolest office park (iPark Hudson, Yonkers) and one of its hottest residential developments (Hudson Harbor, Tarrytown) in his portfolio, Cotter is the current darling of hip real estate. Get to know him now—before he’s too busy for you. •
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PHOTO (COTTER) COURTESY OF BENJAMIN MEDIA