Ahead of the times
Curtis Instruments was among the first U.S. companies to reach out to the Asian market

BY CHRISTINA OCCHIPINTI

As a technology company, Curtis Instruments knows a thing or two about innovation, company growth, increased annual sales and commitment to one’s community, which is why the Mount Kisco-based company is the 2007 recipient of The Business Council of Westchester’s Hall of Fame Entrepreneurial Success Award.

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Businesses say foreigners needed meet labor demand
By ALEXANDER SOULE

Even as he files applications to recruit a dozen foreigners to work in Irvington for his product-globalization company Acclaro Inc., Michael Kritz is preparing to open offices in France, Germany and Argentina in the expectation that federal rules will prohibit him from bringing the talent here.

More filings, layoffs reflect subprime woes

By ALEX PHILIPPIDIS

Ripples from the national subprime mortgage meltdown are beginning to be felt in Westchester, even as lawyers, mortgage professionals and others said last week the county should end up in better shape than the nation as a whole.

Subpoena won’t slow Ridge Hill, developer vows
Whole Foods Market, Home Depot among first signed tenants
By ALEX PHILIPPIDIS

The cloud of a federal subpoena served on the Yonkers City Council has not stopped the developer of the $800 million Ridge Hill Village from moving ahead with the mixed-use project.

Casino approval likely, industry expert says
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

Proponents and detractors of a Sullivan County casino that would be run by the St. Regis Mohawk tribe may have several more months to state their respective cases.

Ownership group offers high hopes for low stakes
BY BRYAN F. YURCAN

When a group of high school buddies from upstate New York, over beers at a Memorial Day get-together, decided to pool their money to purchase an affordable thoroughbred racehorse, they probably never imagined that one of their horses would make them millionaires and celebrities in the racing circuit.

Corporate sponsorship an Rx for med center’s woes?

BY BRYAN F. YURCAN

Corporate sponsorship can be an effective way for businesses to defray building and operating costs.

Moody’s gives Bridge Authority high rating
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

The New York state Bridge Authority is one of only three toll-funded public or government transportation agencies in the nation to receive an “Aa2” rating by Moody’s Investor Services Global Credit Research.

White Plains design store reopens under new ownership
BY CHRISTINA OCCHIPINTI

For Leonard Weisman and Cathy Poses, Eva’s Design & Decorating, a 25-year-old interior design and decorating store in White Plains, was a diamond in the rough.

Senior living facility teams up with rehabilitation network
By CHRISTINA OCCHIPINTI

In a move to enhance rehabilitation services for its residents and clients, the United Hebrew Geriatric Center (UHGC) in New Rochelle has joined forces with the Burke Rehabilitation Network to expand its level of care.

Be careful with expense reimbursements
By NORMAN G. GRILL Jr.

Employee business expenses are something almost every company incurs regularly. When it comes to handling them for tax purposes, you need to be careful. Penalties can be unpleasant if you don’t do it right. You basically have two options: creating an accountable plan or relying on the per diem method.