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FCBJ this week SURVIVAL OF FITTEST The Business Council of Fairfield County is serious about healthy workplaces … 7

sHeltoN comPaNY PioNeers cruises for tHe autistic aND tHeir families BY BiLL FALLoN

A DAY AT THE INCUBATOR The Stamford Innovation Center hosts a “smart” event … 10

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Easier permitting and parking top the agenda. But before rolling up his sleeves and getting down to business, Rilling took a moment to applaud the Department of Public Works for its handiwork during the weather, making history this year as one of the coldest winters

roadway theater-goers endured a delectable dose of envy last year when a full house of autistic persons and their caregivers took over the Minskoff Theatre in New York City for a private performance of “The Lion King.” That “Hakuna matata”-filled afternoon — sponsored by the Theatre Development Fund — while a headline-grabber, was not alone in enriching the lives of the autistic and their families. For seven years, a Shelton-based company called Autism on the Seas has successfully sent autistic clients and their families and caregivers on “dozens and dozens, not quite 100” cruises. Autism on the Seas’ principal Mike Sobbell, 49, did not originally plan to build a company based on travel for individuals with challenges. But, he said citing an academic history in engineering, sociology and psychology, “I had an innate interest.” He and his wife and two children had enjoyed cruise ships in general. Sobbell, ever an engineer whose first business path was in manufacturing, confesses to a fascination for the structure and propulsion of big boats. His original plans for a generic cruise company eventually morphed into Autism on the Seas. He could not have chosen a more appreciative demographic to serve. Sobbell pointed to a page of company testimonials that equally tug at heartstrings and offer hope. One testimonial read, “I saw my Grandson bloom in ways I have waited to

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COMPUTING TAXES O’Connor Davies investigates electronic filing … 18 NEWSMAKERS Causes to celebrate, perhaps to toast … 22

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CELEBRATING 100 DAYS IN OFFICE, Mayor Harry Rilling gave Norwalk residents a rundown of the budget and development projects the city will be working on this year.

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Center draws ‘smart’ lunchtime crowd One-hundred people braved a biting wind to pack the meeting room of the Stamford Innovation Center at 175 Atlantic St. for a buffet lunchtime gathering recently. The event theme was “Smart in the Suburbs.” Sponsors included Sikorsky, Pitney Bowes, the Stamford Innovation Center, Constant Contact and the Business Journals. Speakers were Laurence Vigeant-Langlois, Sikorsky director of business devel-

1. The Stamford Innovation Center’s most recent hire, Karen Manz, and its vice president for marketing Peter Propp. 2. Sarah Robinson, event manager for the Stamford Innovation Center. 3. The center offers a wealth of preserved historic details. 4. Barry A. Schwimmer, founder and managing partner, Stamford Innovation Center, mid-staircase at 175 Atlantic St. 5. Ellen Williams, regional development director and field marketing strategist, Constant Contact, an event cosponsor. 6. Danielle Hawthorne, a certified coach of small- and medium-sized enterprises with Lyoness. 7. Doug Friedlander, principal, Jigsawcapital.com, with offices in Riverside, New York City and England. 8. Bernie Gracy, vice president for strategy, digital commerce solutions, event cosponsor Pitney Bowes Software. 9. Laurence Vigeant-Langlois, Sikorsky director of business development and technology partnerships, and Harley Tusa, business development manager, Sikorsky Innovations, an event cosponsor. 10. A Sikorsky helicopter model and Barry Schwimmer.

opment and technology partnerships; Life In Mobile founder/CEO John Lim; and Bernie Gracy, Pitney Bowes Software’s vice president for strategy, digital commerce solutions. Stamford Innovation Center founder and managing partner Barry Schwimmer and Peter Propp, the center’s vice president for marketing, hosted and introduced the speakers. Full coverage page 8. — Bill Fallon

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Jobs report cites power of education BY CRYSTAL KANG ckang@westfairinc.com

n a compressed labor market where there are more workers than the number of job openings, adults who have been out of the workforce for several years are more likely to get hired over an urban youth who has no high school diploma or real job experience. In Bridgeport alone that labor market is greatly squeezed with the percentage of unemployed youth more than doubling that of the county and state averages, according to a recent report released by the Bridgeport Child Advocacy Coalition. In 2012, the unemployment rate for job-seeking Bridgeport youths age 16-19 was 53.4 percent compared with 22.5 percent in Fairfield and 24.4 percent statewide, the State of the Child in Bridgeport 2013 reported showed. Last October, Bridgeport’s unemployment rate was nearly double that of the statewide unemployment rate of 7.5 percent. The reality is a competitive job market tends to push out job-seeking youth who come from predominantly urban settings such as Bridgeport. The barrier is created by one’s education level,

said Joe Carbone, president and CEO of The Workplace Inc., a Bridgeport-based workforce development service provider that serves the unemployed. “In the new post-recession economy, you are judged by what you bring in terms of value added to the employers,” Carbone said. “You will not get a chance to compete even if you have the natural ability and knowledge if you don’t have the basic educational credentials. It’s never been more important than it is right now that kids understand dropping out of school will cost you a life of economic growth that will bring you into the middle class.” The degree of poverty in urban centers is far greater in Bridgeport than the rest of the state, which makes it difficult for children to maintain a steady education, Carbone said. He added that the dropout rates are much higher in Bridgeport than the rest of the state. “Children are not getting the support level they need from their parents and there’s not a lot of accessibility to materials so children can do better in school,” Carbone said. The short-term solution to help employ the urban youth who have dropped out of school is to create summer jobs and give employers an incen-

tive to hire these youth. The Workplace provides two initiatives to train the youth for employment. Youthworks, a year-round program that targets ages 17-21 who come from lowincome families, offers skill training and job search assistance. As one of five regional workforce investment boards in the state, The Workplace serves 20 towns from Greenwich to Bridgeport and up the Naugatuck River Valley toward Oxford. Last year, The Workplace’s summer youth program provided about 380 youths with jobs for seven weeks; 25 had disabilities. But with limited funding, The Workplace had to turn away 1,400 kids from the region, said Tom Long, vice president of communications and development at The Workplace. Summer jobs are also available through the city, where a community block grant allowed Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch to create a 10-week job program training youths to bring conservation messages to residents. “They go door to door educating people about how to adopt trees, how to get a free rain barrel to divert storm water, how to get a free energy audit and how to recycle,” Finch said. “This is one of the major initiatives of the city to train the youth and

get them out there. It’s killing two birds with one stone: getting students to help move policy initiatives forward and at the same time they’re getting job training.” Finch said despite the dwindling number of summer job opportunities, Bridgeport has taken major steps to improve its education system. “We’re doing a better job of keeping kids in school,” Finch said. “But when they graduate they still need to have higher level of education than they are getting now.” Bridgeport has created a call to action to improve the quality of education by building three new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) high schools that teach job-readiness skills in information technology, zoology and science and aerospace. The latest plan is an $80 million project to build a new health magnet high school on a 14-acre property donated by General Electric. The idea is for the school to partner with two of Bridgeport’s hospitals to provide students with job training relevant to the health industry. Funding is in place to build the new Harding High School and will include labs and training facilities. The city awaits approval from the board of education, Finch said.

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he National Federation of Independent Businesses, which maintains a Connecticut chapter in Hartford, said small business optimism began 2014 slightly up from its November 93.9 metric, but below the three previous-year readings of more than 94. The reading was also an anemic 6 points below pre-recession averages. The NFIB spoke with 635 businesses coast to coast in December to assemble its picture and its Connecticut arm released the data with comments. Reading the report, a person could be forgiven for envisioning a vehicle spinning on ice: some wheels get traction while others spin helplessly. Things can’t really get going until all the tires grip at once. “While there has been no sign that a real recovery has begun, we can be

encouraged that the economy is at least crawling forward and not heading in reverse,” said NFIB chief economist Bill Dunkelberg. “Some segments of the economy are showing improvement (manufacturing, construction, professional services), but consumer spending, especially on services (70 percent of consumption), has lagged. Spending on items such as automobiles has certainly increased; however, a corresponding rise in hiring has not yet materialized.” He said the “lackluster survey” of small business owners is most likely influenced by lackluster consumer confidence. “Small businesses are basically stuck in neutral,” said NFIB Connecticut state director Andrew Markowski. “The recovery has been pretty uneven, with Wall Street making most of the gains. Small business owners are waiting to

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see how their customers feel, which isn’t yet clear.” The report said the small uptick in business optimism could be the start of a more positive trend, “but there are many threats to improvement, including the majority of respondents feeling the current climate is not ‘a good time to expand substantially,’ blaming the political climate.” Given legislators’ historic aversion toward bold actions during election cycles, the report said progress toward optimism is “something that may not improve in an election year.” “Obamacare will continue to generate issues for small business owners as well as individual consumers,” the NFIB said. “The uncertainty that has contributed to our slow recovery is clearly still present — making any advances shaky at best.”

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in Connecticut history. “My hat goes off to the DPW crew for all they’ve done,” said Rilling, describing how more citizens called to praise the snow removal efforts rather than complain about it. The first item on the agenda was a $1.5 billion reduction in the city’s grant list. As a result, most taxing districts will experience a reduction in medium property taxes except for Norwalk’s sixth taxing district, which will see a significant increase, the mayor said. “The good news is there’s starting to be a shift in the tax burden from the residential to the commercial side,” Rilling said. “Hopefully, with the developments that are moving forward, we’ll see that continue to happen more frequently.” When it comes to barriers to business development and growth, the “No. 1 problem” is the lack of parking, which hinders people from spending money and setting up shop in south Norwalk, the mayor said. In response, he said the city has formed a task force to put together a subcommittee that can make recommendations to the parking authority and the administration about how to resolve the issue. The wheels are turning as the city strategizes on how to bring drivers to Norwalk’s main attraction sites. One idea is taxing the business improvement districts to help fund initiatives that improve the streets promote safety. Rilling said his business advisory council next month will hire an economic development director who will work closely with the business advisory council, redevelopment office and himself to encourage people to invest in Norwalk, bring new businesses in and assist the existing businesses in the city. “With the business advisory council, the economic development director will review the permit process in Norwalk,” the mayor said. “I know that it’s challenging for somebody to come into Norwalk and get permits to either develop or add something to their home. We’re going to look at our permit process and find ways that we can make it more efficient, more effective and much easier.” Some development projects in Norwalk are under way, including the Port Chesterbased Poko Partners L.L.C. project and the Head of the Harbor redevelopment project led by Norwalk developer Michael F. DiScala. Both are making “significant progress” and plan to have shovels in the ground within six months to a year,” Rilling added. Meanwhile, Chicago-based General Growth Properties has yet to present plans to develop the 95/7 parcel in South Norwalk after acquiring the property last

year. Another in-city development project called the Pearl recently received funding to move forward with a construction project for a three-level residential building. The budget, which the city departments and the mayor put together, is very lean, the mayor said. The overall increase in budget for the fiscal year 2013-2014 was $9.4 million with $7.6 million, or 84 percent of the increase, contractually obligated, Rilling said. The city responded by cutting more than $3 million in department head requests. “The result was a budget that fully funds the board of education,” Rilling said. “Opening the south and north branches of the library in Norwalk on Sundays during the school year and ensuring a school resource officer at each of the high schools and all four middle schools, all while maintaining a significant fund balance to keep our ‘Triple A’ bond rating.” With education funding dwindling on the state level, Rilling said he is pleased with the budget Superintendent of Schools Manual J. Rivera and the board of education put together despite the overall increase in the budget set at 3.6 percent. He added that he will continue to stress how “unfair” the so-called Educational Cost Sharing formula is for Norwalk. “Even fully funding the board of education’s request will not produce the resources our children need because state funding of local education remains fundamentally inadequate, especially for Norwalk, Stamford and other major areas,” Rilling said. He plans to continue meeting with the Office of Policy and Management Secretary Benjamin Barnes to “continue our fight.” He said he plans to keep Norwalk involved in the Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding, a nonprofit focused on revamping the Educational Cost Sharing formula, which is intended to equalize state education funding by looking at a town’s wealth and ability to raise property taxes to pay for education. To bring the Norwalk community together, Rilling said he’s been hosting a Mayor’s Night Out event for the past two months. This gives members of the community a chance to meet members of the city’s administration and interact with the mayor face to face. Likewise, Rilling said he plans to bring all departments heads in city hall together through monthly meetings. As a former Norwalk Police chief, Rilling emphasized the importance of holding Police Commission meetings. The meetings will start later to accommodate working residents and a public comment section will be added to the agenda to give citizens a voice. The mayor ended with a discussion of energy efficiencies and initiatives the energy and environmental task force will take to research federal and state grants that are available as the city plans to help developers move toward green.

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see a long time. It reduced my anxiety over his future. He was truly happy, smiling and more verbal (he only speaks in short word phrases).” Another family worried about their boy heading off in the care of others “because at home he is not left with anyone. But by the second day he was asking to be dropped off at every possible session. He fell in love with your staff and told me he wanted to go home with them. I cannot praise you enough for your services on the ship.” And, “I never thought it would be possible for us to go on a vacation like this with our son. It was so awesome to see him having such a good time.” Autism cruises have involved as few as four families and as many as 40. The basic equation involves a trained support staffer for every three persons with disabilities. Besides Royal Caribbean, cruise ship companies Celebrity, Carnival and Disney also partner with Autism on the Seas. March 8 another cruise launched — this one aboard Royal Caribbean, which handles about 80 percent of company business on its 21 ships — for eight families, heading from New Orleans to Key West, Nassau, Bahamas, and a private island resort. Sobbell said all eight families are affected by autism. “Clients say to us commonly, they didn’t think it was possible to have a vacation that not only provided the regular things of a vacation, but that gave the parents a break so they could have some alone time,” Sobbell said. The market is substantial; perhaps 2 million persons with autism in the U.S., with an extended family-and-friend market of five times that. The cruises are both a hit and a gamechanger: 76 percent of families that sign on with Autism on the Seas had not cruised since their child was diagnosed. And 47 percent of those who sign up have never cruised at all. “Those are

amazing numbers,” Sobbell said. “If you are a cruise line you’re loving us.” Sobbell is upping the effort via the introduction of the travel industry’s first “Autism Friendly” certification standard and training program for cruise lines, run by Autism on the Seas. Royal Caribbean International is the first cruise line to receive the certification, “thereby assisting with reasonable accommodations for inclusion and participation by guests with autism and developmental disabilities.” Effective now, Royal Caribbean’s entire fleet is comprised of the company’s Bronze Level-certified “Autism Friendly” ships. Bronze-level accommodations include sensory related toys and social stories; autism-friendly modification to youth activities (where appropriate); autism-friendly movies; priority boarding; dietary offerings (including gluten free and dairy free); and several modifications to services for groups of guests with disabilities. The fleet is expected to achieve Silver Level certification, featuring more staff training, by the end of 2014; Gold and Diamond levels require additional training. “Offering cruise lines a standard that includes training for their staff to effectively accommodate the needs of the growing and underserved autism community marks a turning point in the travel and cruise industry,” said Sobbell. “Royal Caribbean’s involvement and initiative to accommodate this community will open the door toward filling the gap for special needs families seeking a vacation designed for their wide range of unique requirements.” Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, executive vice president of operations for Royal Caribbean International, said, “We are honored to be the first cruise line to achieve Autism Friendly certification. We have worked with Autism on the Seas for more than seven years to better provide accessible cruise vacation options for families with autism.” The website is Autismontheseas.com.

he Business Council of Fairfield County recently hosted the 2014 Healthy Workplace Employer Recognition Program, its sixth such annual gathering, as part of its Wellness Roundtable series. The event honored 27 regional companies at the Sheraton Stamford Hotel. Honorees “have implemented cutting edge programs to promote a healthy workplace and assist their employees to live healthier lives,” the council said in a prepared statement. Programs like on-site fitness and walking clubs earned praise in platinum, gold and silver award categories. Platinum winners included R.C. Bigelow (Fairfield); Contractors Register Inc. (Jefferson Valley, N.Y.); Daymon Worldwide Inc. (Stamford); Neopost USA (Milford); Nestlé Waters North America Inc. (Stamford); People’s United Bank (Bridgeport); Pitney Bowes Inc. (Stamford), Quinnipiac University (Hamden); Really Good Stuff (Monroe); Sacred Heart University (Fairfield); Sikorsky/United Technologies (Stratford); Stew Leonard’s (Norwalk/Danbury); Tauck Inc. (Norwalk); and University of Hartford (West Hartford). Gold winners included Ability Beyond (Bethel); CBRE (Stamford); Eastern Connecticut Health Network (Manchester); Hospital for Special Care (New Britain); LAZ Parking (Stamford); Partner Reinsurance Company of the U.S. (Greenwich); Pierson & Smith, a division of First Niagara Risk Management, Inc. (Norwalk); PwC L.L.P. (Stamford); and Stepping Stones Museum for Children (Norwalk). Silver winners were: The Ashforth Company (Stamford); CBP (Stamford); Masonicare (Wallingford); and Tangoe (Orange). “Health is a business issue,” said Tanya Court, the council’s vice president, public policy. “As costs related to health and health care escalate business has responded in a variety of ways. By recognizing the efforts of employers to promote healthy lifestyles, we hope to serve as a catalyst for other employers in both the private and public sector to take action.” The business council will host a forum March 12 on new rules that implement nondiscriminatory wellness programs under the Affordable Care Act. Its theme is the ACA-mandated report titled the “Workplace Wellness Programs Study.” Topics will include: • characteristics and prevalence of current workplace wellness programs; • evidence for program impact; • incentives;

Getting healthy gets noticed • facilitators of successful wellness programs; • what the new rules mean for your employer wellness program; and • how does your program compare with what others are doing? Registration is 7:45 a.m.; the program runs 8 to 9:30 a.m. at The Tully Health Center’s Brace Auditorium, 32 Strawberry Hill Court, Stamford. Registration and payment online (BusinessFairfield.com) or pay at the door. — Bill Fallon

From left, Marie Mann, Neopost USA in Milford; Dana Loch, HR benefits, Nestlé Waters North America Inc. in Stamford; CarolAnne West, Partner Reinsurance Company of the U.S. in Greenwich; Christopher Farrell, Pierson & Smith, a Division of First Niagara Risk Management Inc. in Norwalk; and Christopher P. Bruhl, president and CEO, The Business Council of Fairfield County.

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Predicting your business’ future

You’ve talked about needing to see two to three years into the future. i don’t know what’s in my company’s pipeline, but even if i did know, i don’t see how that would help me figure out a forecast that looks more than a few months ahead. i can’t predict the future. How do you suggest i tackle this issue?

THOUGHTS OF THE DAY: Forecasting is an essential part of any well-run business. It takes lots of practice to get good at it. Forecasts that look two to three years ahead are a blend of historical performance and intention. Every business needs to grow. The challenge is in knowing if you’re going to be on or off track. Advance warning equals opportunity to tackle problems before they turn into major headaches. Most business owners can be very creative and solution driven if they know there’s an upcoming snag. Gaining advance notice is where forecasting can become a business owner’s best friend. In the beginning it’s normal to feel quite uncomfortable with forecasting.

You’ll be taking educated guesses. Chances are good the guesses might be wrong. Trial and error is a necessary part of the learning process. To increase accuracy, try smaller guesses. Break revenue down into subcomponents — categories of customers that buy categories of goods or services. Try whatever revenue subdivision makes the most sense to you. Forecasting can take advantage of both the past and the future. For each revenue category, look at historical trends. What’s declining and what’s picking up? Ask employees, vendors and customers to provide their thoughts on what might be going up or down. Estimate how current categories of sales might change in the upcoming years. Lay out the company’s overall growth goals. Planning on doubling in five to seven years? Calculate 10 percent to 15 percent year-over-year revenue growth. Whatever you do, plan on at least 8 percent growth in order to stay ahead of inflation and losses. Compare overall goal predictions based on historical trends. Got a gap between what’s expected and what’s needed? No surprise there. At some point every business maxes

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out what it can do with existing resources. Ignore the problem and risk big revenue dips. Savvy business owners start brainstorming solutions as soon as they see a potential problem. There are lots of ways to build toward meeting or beating a forecast. Here are just a few ideas: • raise prices; • buy another business; • add sales people; • invest in sales training to improve performance; • boost commitment to proven marketing programs; • launch a well-tested new product or service; • go after a list of previously untapped or unsuccessful prospects; • branch out geographically; • hold a sale for equipment or services nearing obsolescence; and • offer teaser rates to interest new buyers. Pick the ideas that make the most sense to try in your business. Assign someone to oversee each idea you intend to test. Get a plan written on how to roll out each idea, with a guesstimate on the kind of outcomes you’d like to see as a result.

Keep going with the ideas that get traction. Reassess, reformat or dump the ones that don’t perform to expectation. Keep at it until you’re confident you can fill the gap between revenue needed to meet goal and revenue likely to come from current sales. Go through multiple rounds of forecasting, assessing what’s realistic and brainstorming solutions to fill gaps. Success spotting problems and brainstorming solutions will boost everyone’s confidence that you can get ahead of the problems and turn a forecast full of guesses into reality. Looking for a good book? Try “Successful Sales Forecasting” by Laurence Ainsworth. Andi Gray is president of Strategy Leaders Inc., strategyleaders.com, a business-consulting firm that specializes in helping small to midsize, privately held businesses achieve doubled revenues and tripled profits in repetitive growth cycles. Interested in learning how Strategy Leaders can help your business? Call now for a free consultation and diagnostic process: (877) 238-3535. Do you have a question for Andi? Email her at AskAndi@StrategyLeaders.com. Visit AskAndi.com for an entire library of her articles.

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Corporations, startups see innovation unlocking future BY CRYSTAL KANG ckang@westfairinc.com

growing incubator space for small businesses, the Stamford Innovation Center at 175 Atlantic St. recently invited 100 business leaders and software developers for a lunch event focused on how corporations and startups can solve business problems together. The event “Smart in the Suburbs,” sponsored by Sikorsky, Pitney Bowes, the Stamford Innovation Center, Constant Contact and the Business Journals, featured corporate leaders and small business owners who shared how user-friendly technological innovations helped their companies streamline information and services to their clients efficiently and effectively. Call it the integration of technology, innovation and interactivity, an Innovation Center hallmark. As Stratford-based Sikorsky celebrates 91 years in the aircraft manufacturing industry, Laurence VigeantLanglois, Sikorsky director of business

development and technology partnerships, said the company must constantly reinvent itself to stay competitive. Sikorsky’s helicopters, which have saved more than 2 million people in 70 years, are constantly mastering three technological goals: increasing the speed of their aircrafts, creating automated controls that run helicopters without a pilot and using data science and smart technology to predict and prescribe actions that are normally done manually. Along the lines of innovation, corporations are collaborating with startups to solve business problems. Bernie Gracy, Pitney Bowes vice president of strategy and digital commerce solutions, discussed how the Stamford-based postage machine company is starting to integrate itself with a social media startup. The company last year signed a multimillion-dollar licensing agreement with the leading global real-time information network Twitter to provide location intelligence solutions for its mobile platform.

“We believe entrepreneurs are the future,” Gracy said. “They’re our future customers, but they’re also teaching us innovative things.” When it comes to marketing a product or service, businesses must keep in mind the end user is a human – not a machine, said John Lim, founder and CEO of Life In Mobile. The global mobile monetization agency, which was founded in Westchester County, N.Y., last year and which has now moved to Stamford, aims to find user-friendly ways to integrate mobile into marketing. “Technology is not the key to innovation at all,” Lim said. “We’re giving humans the ability to react to the data that the machine gives you. We’re putting power back into the hands of the people who make the decisions to run the business.” Echoing the importance of interactivity and user-friendliness as clients turn to mobile devices as their source of information, Ellen Williams, Constant Contact regional development director, said more and more people are “aban-

doning computers.” Williams said statistics showed 80 percent of adults have a mobile phone with them 22 hours of the day. “It’s an appendage,” Williams said. “If you forget your cell phone at home, you’re going to go back home and get it.” With a growing population of techsavvy adults, businesses can benefit from creating mobile platforms to reach more potential clients, Williams said. She pointed out strategies that make mobile platforms more user-friendly, including the use of fewer words and single columns and the avoidance of unclear actions and tiny fonts. During the closing remarks, Williams prompted the audience to stand. She asked the women to put their hands together and the men to keep their hands apart and in front. “Thank you for the standing ovation,” said Williams moments after snapping a photo of the audience on her Smartphone to demonstrate the constant use of mobile devices even during her presentation.

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CELEBRATING A DECADE OF RISING STARS Join the 360 past winners as we close this 10th year with 400 rising stars. A celebration of celebrations. Don’t miss out, place your nominations TODAY!

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Nominate a candidate (perhaps yourself) who fits the description of young (under the age of 40), dynamic industry leader who is part of the county’s business growth. Candidate MUST work in Fairfield County.

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THE LIST

Food and Beverage Companies Food and Beverage Companies

Listed alphabetically Company Name Address Phone Website Ace Endico Corp. 80 International Blvd. Brewster, NY 10509 (914) 347-3131 aceendico.com Aquarion 835 Main St. Bridgeport, CT 06604 (203) 337-5991 aquarion.com Beverage Solutions 20 Marshall St. Norwalk, CT 06854 (203) 286-6131 website NA Bigelow 201 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825 (888) 244-3569 bigelowtea.com Cell-Nique Corp. 65 East Ave., Third Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 (203) 856-8550 cell-nique.com Charter Oak Brewing Co. 1 Smith Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840 (203) 972-9058 charteroakbrewing.com Connecticut Distributors Inc. 333 Lordship Blvd., Stratford, CT 06615 (203) 377-1440 charmer-sunbelt.com Crystal Rock 1050 Buckingham St., Watertown, CT 06795 (203) 325-1357 crystalrock.com D. Bertoline & Sons Inc. 7 John Walsh Blvd., Peekskill, NY 10566 (914) 737-0266 dbertolineandsons.com Diageo North America 39 Lewis St., Greenwich, CT 06830 (203) 629-8200 diageo.com PepsiCo 700 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, N.Y. 10577 914-253-2000 pepsico.com Pocantico Resources 55 Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591 (914) 631-3545 pocanticoresources.com Snapple Beverage Corp. 900 King St., Rye Brook, NY 10573 (914) 612-4000 snapple.com

Regional

Type of business Year company was established

Top executive Title

Food ingredient supplier 1982 Water supplier 1857

William A. Andico CEO

Wine and distilled beverages 2008 Tea company 1945

Adrian Bentham President

Cindi Bigelow President

350

Private familiy-owned tea producer and ditributor

Organic-beverage producer 1996 Craft beer brewery 2011

Dan Ratner Co-Founder

Organic, nutirent-rich beverage company

P. Scott Valley President

Andrew Hillman President

245

Local craft brewery operation - marketing premium, fresh beer both in bottles and draft One of the largest wine and spirits distributors in the state

201-500

Dominick A. Bertoline President

100

Larry Schwartz President, North America

36,000

Multinational alcoholic beverage producer and distributor

Indra Nooyi Chairman and CEO

278,000

Chris DiLorenzo President

11-50

Larry Young CEO

995

Manufactures, markets and distributes grain-based snack foods, beverages and other products Freeze dried fruit, pectin, gums, fibers, protein, inulin, sweeteners, natural colors and bakery ingredients Tea and juice drink manufacturer

Wine and spirits distributor 1933 Water and coffee distributor 1914 Beverage Distributor 1933 Alcohol producer and distributor 1997 Food and beverage company 1965 Food ingredient supplier 1994 Fruit juices and carbonated beverages 1972

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Charles V. Firlotte President

Number of Description employees throughout company NA Food distribution featuring dairy, produce, meats, seafood, fine imported specialty products, paper and canned goods 305 Public water supply company

Distilled beverage company

Makes and distributes water, coffee, office supplies and other home and office refreshment products Family-owned wholesaler of beers and malt liquors

OUR CHOICES OF WOMEN WHO MADE AN IMPACT IN 2013:

GLOBAL

Indra Nooyi Chairwoman/CEO, PepsiCo Virginia Rometty Chairwoman/CEO, IBM

REGIONAL

Carol Bauer Norwalk Hospital Chaplain Cindi Bigelow President/CEO, Bigelow Tea Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson Executive Vice President/Creative Director, Thompson & Bender Dr. Kimberly Cline President, Long Island University Peyton Patterson President/CEO, Bankwell Financial Group Karen Ress, National Zone Manager, International Brands, Nestle Waters North America

OUR READERS CHOICES: MARISSA BRETT, Westchester County Association Presented by William V. Cuddy, Jr. GINA CAPPELLI, Forme Urgent Care and Wellness Center Presented by Nanci Gunthert VALERIE A. COOPER, Picture That L.L.C. Presented by Margaret Zielinski AMY FISCHER, McGladrey L.L.P. Presented by Anthony D. Ceci Jr. ROBIN GALLAGHER, Webster Bank Presented by Sarah Barr LOREN GILBERG, Eldercare Consulting Presented by Stephen Gilberg ANDI GRAY, Strategy Leaders Inc. Presented by Dave Cohen DOROTHY J. GRIFFITH, World Courier Inc. Presented by Paul D. Griffith

BONNIE HAGEN, Bright Energy Services Presented by Adam Meyer, Cheryl Gilbert, Hugh Marriott, Harry Liu, Marc Karell and Peter Arbeeny JENNIFER HART AND MARLA PERSKY, Tata Global Beverages/ Women General Counsel Group Presented by Steven Elbaum LAURA E. HAUPT, Bark and Meow Presented by John Hufnagel, Christina Jacobs, PJ Goldsmith, Lisa PetroskyMuckle and Melissa Williams FREIDA HECHT, Circle of Friends Presented by Rabbi Joshua S. Hecht VAL JENSEN, Prospector Theater Presented by Robin M. Ely DR. SABRINA MAGID KATZ, Advanced Dentistry of Westchester Presented by Kris Ruby CONNIE KENNEDY, Back-to-School Clothes for Kids Presented by Deborah Tegan ALISA H. KESTEN, The Volunteer Center of United Way Presented by Amie Getis CATHI LOCATI, Cathi Locati Co. LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY Presented by Gwendolyn Horn JULIE LINDH, MKDA Presented by Cristina Allen LESLIE MCGUIRE, AmeriCares Presented by Michael J. Nyenhuis VIVIAN C. MCKENZIE, Kathleen’s Tea Room Presented by Allyson Curtis KIM MCGILLICUDDY, First Niagra Presented by Bruce Rogers LESLIE MCINTYRE-TAVELLA, The McIntyre Group Presented by Diana Burns Derivan LINDA MCMAHON, McMahon Ventures Presented by Kate Duffy KATHY MCSHANE, Ladies who Launch Presented by Kenneth Campbell Jr. and Andrew Campbell JEANNIE MONTANO, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society- CT Chapter Presented by Dina Carelli GEORGENE MONGARELLA, Gift of Life Inc. Presented by Harriet K. Lerner KAREN MORSTAD, Morstad Presented by Karen Beauchamp CAMILLE F. MURPHY, Legal Services of the Hudson Valley/ Women’s Research and Education Fund (WREF) Presented by Barbara Finkelstein, Anne M. Janiak and Jane Aoyama-Martin BENAY RUBIN, She3 Presented by Susan Kantor KRISTIN OKESSON, Connoisseur Media Group Presented by Rowena White AMY PAULIN, New York State Assembly Presented by Kevin Czerwinski LORI R. PRICE, Price Financial Group L.L.C. Presented by Traci Provost LAURA SAGGESE, Creative Partners Presented by Paula Landry PAULA SARAIVA, People’s United Bank Presented by Stephen Shealy MIA SCHIPANI, RMS Companies Presented by Richard J. Roll and Gregory Plage CORNELIA SECKEL, Art Times Journal Presented by Barbara Gill SOPHIE SILVERMAN, A New Chance Animal Rescue Presented by Fred Silverman JOAN SIMON, Admiral Real Estate Services Corp. Presented by Jonathan Gordon PATRICIA SIMONE, Simone Development Companies Presented by Eric Gerard MARGO STEVER, The Hudson Valley Writers’ Center Presented by Jo Ann Clark LEA TAL, Tal & Associates Presented by Casey Kaufman PATRICIA A. VALENTI, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Presented by Ellen Sanfilippo

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Connecticut Legislative Leaders to Address Fairfield County Businesses In the context of an improving state economy and a projected $500m surplus, Connecticut’s Democratic and Republican leaders have announced their proposals for the current legislative session. In his State of the State address, Governor Malloy proposed tax cuts and a tax refund, continued investment in jobs growth initiatives, paying down long-term obligations and a series of commitments to spanning from early childhood to higher ed. Republicans proposed tax cuts for individuals and business that they maintain will not impact the budget deficit forecasted for next year, while calling for debt reduction and continued vigilance on long-term pension obligations.

March 19, 2014

HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER BRENDAN SHARKEY

HOUSE MINORITY LEADER LARRY CAFERO

While these proposals, over the short term, address how to ‘spend’ the surplus, longer term questions remain. What investments will be made to ensure Connecticut’s economic health? Fiscal issues such as long term debt and obligations are real, as is a transportation system that inhibits the eco-

SENATE MINORITY LEADER PRO TEMPORE JOHN MCKINNEY

nomic growth of the state, an education system not delivering its promise to all residents, and a coastline exposed to increasing severe storms. And this is an election year. Over the next few months, how will the legislative leadership and the Governor work to continue righting Con-

Upcoming Events in Health Care for Employers The Affordable Care Act has dramatically changed the health care landscape. The Business Council’s Wellness Committee has designed these workshops as updates for employers.

Has Your Wellness Program Had Its Annual Check-Up?

March 12, 2014 | 7:45-9:30am Tully Health Center, Stamford, CT Member: $20; Non-Member: $30 Final rules were issued June 3, 2013 that implement nondiscriminatory wellness programs under the Affordable Care Act. The ACA-mandated report Workplace Wellness Programs Study has been released and identifies the characteristics of wellness programs, the evidence of program impact, the role of incentives, and what makes a wellness program successful. What do these new rules mean for your employer wellness program? How does your wellness program compare to what other employers are doing? Our presenter will be Robin Bouvier, Certified Wellness Program Coordinator, Aon Hewitt. A member of Aon Hewitt since 1999, Robin appears regularly as a featured speaker at HR and wellness industry events. We look forward to her insights at this fast-paced, nuts-andbolts session on implementing nondiscriminatory wellness programs.

Apples to Apples?: Healthcare Price and Quality Transparency

March 26, 2014 | 7:45-9:30am Pierson & Smith 5th floor, 40 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT Member: $20; Non-Member: $30 Recent reports have shown that health care costs vary significantly across states and providers. Inconsistency also exists in the delivery of care resulting in overuse, underuse and misuse of health services. While steps are being taken to address this issue at a national level, in the interim, employers are looking for consistency. What are some of the tools employers are making available to employees to assess their options? How were these tools chosen? How do employers and employees get the most value from their health care? Join us for a panel discussion on what employers can do to help their employees make educated and beneficial health care decisions. Our speakers include Charles Bell, Programs Director, Consumers Union, Tamim Ahmed, PhD, MBA, Executive Director, Access Health Analytics and Jean Rexford, Executive Director, Connecticut Center for Patient Safety.

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necticut’s economy and strengthening its competitiveness and resilience? Join us on March 19 to hear – and ask – how – or if – common ground can be found. Joe McGee, The Business Council’s VP Public Policy will moderate a panel that offers no speeches, and plenty of time for Q & A.

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BUILDING OWNERS

ALBERT D. PHELPS INC.

GRUBB-ELLIS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

401 Merritt 7, Norwalk, CT 06851 Phone: (203) 847-8087 Email: jcrosby@adphelps.com Website: adpsc.com Largest project under construction (square feet): Norwalk, Conn., 100,000 Range of project: $20 million to $100 million Construction classification percentages: Office (100) Services: Construction management, general contracting services, LEED consulting Year established: 1980

1055 Summer St., Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 327-5050 Fax: (203) 406-9992 Email: drew.oconnor@grubb-ellis.com Website: grubb-ellis.com Major properties in the region: Cartus Corp., Danbury Corporate Center, RBS and IBM locations Services: Investment management, property management, transaction services Year established: 1958

THE ASHFORTH CO.

MACK-CALI REALTY CORP.

707 Summer St., Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 359-8500 Fax: (203) 327-5610 Email: info@ashforth.com Website: ashforth.com Major properties in the region: Greenwich Plaza, Greenwich; Stamford Square, Stamford; 707 Summer St., Stamford; Nyala Farms, Westport; 940 Silver Lane, East Hartford; all in Connecticut Services: Asset and property management, construction management and general contracting, development, investment Year established: 1896

100 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford, NY 10523 Phone: (914) 592-4800 Fax: (914) 592-4836 Website: mack-cali.com Major properties in the region: 11 Martine Ave., 50 Main St., Westchester Financial Center, White Plains, N.Y.; 555 Taxter Road, Taxter Corporate Park, Elmsford, N.Y.; 200 White Plains Road, Talleyrand Office Park, Tarrytown, N.Y.; 40 Richards Ave., Norwalk, Conn. Services: Architectural, construction, leasing, legal, property management, space planning Year established: 1949

BENCHMARK PROPERTY GROUP

MARCUS PARTNERS

3 Baker Ave., Sixth floor, White Plains, NY 10601 Phone: (914) 948-1018 Fax: (914) 681-8709 Major properties in the region: Would not disclose Services: Acquisition, construction project management, development approvals and permits, development programming and management, sales and leasing management Year established: 2007

64 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897 Phone: (203) 762- 7200 Fax: (203) 762-7199 Email: dfiore@marcuspartners.com Website: marcuspartners.com Major properties in the region: 40 Danbury Road, Wilton; 50 Danbury Road, Wilton; 60 Danbury Road, Wilton; 64 Danbury Road, Wilton; 15 Old Danbury Road, Wilton; all in Connecticut Services: Asset management, development, property management Year established: 1992

THE DAVIS COMPANIES

200 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk, CT 06854 Phone: (203) 866-1220 Fax: (203) 866-1238 Email: cdaume@thedaviscompanies.com Website: thedaviscompanies.com Major properties in the region: 40, 50, 60, 64 Danbury Road, Wilton; 32-44 E. Industrial Post Road, Branford; 2150 Post Road, Fairfield; 628 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury; 200 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk; 187 Danbury Road, Wilton; all in Connecticut Services: Acquisition, asset management, development, property management Year established: 1992

MATRIX CORPORATE CENTER

39 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, CT 06810 Phone: (203) 312-1595 Email: asmiles@matrixrealtygrp.com Website: matrixcorpcenter.com Major properties in the region: Matrix Corporate Center, Danbury, Conn. Services: Covered parking; renovated cafeteria; 50,000 square feet of meeting rooms, conference and boardrooms; 150-seat auditorium, renovated grand ballroom that accommodates 450 people, new fitness center, banking facilities, car wash, Wifi recreation lounge, 24/7 manned security with key-card access, Perks CafĂŠ with Starbucks Coffee, dry cleaner, convenience store, full-time onsite owner management Year established: 2009

DIAMOND PROPERTIES L.L.C.

333 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 Phone: (914) 773-6249 Fax: (914) 773-6259 Email: jdiamond@dpmgt.com Website: diamondproperties.com Major properties in the region: 711 Bedford Road, Bedford; 50 Broadway, Hawthorne; 333 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco; 100 S. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco; 75 Virginia Road, White Plains; all in New York state Services: Construction, leasing, property management Year established: 1993

NEWMARK KNIGHT FRANK

81 Main St., White Plains, NY 10601 Phone: (914) 328-1903 Fax: (914) 328-2176 Email: adestrada@newmarkkf.com Website: newmarkkf.com Major properties in the region: 1 E. Weaver St., Greenwich, Conn; 411 W. Putnam Ave, Greenwich, Conn; 81 Main St., 75 S. Broadway, 120 Bloomingdale Road and 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, N.Y. Services: Infrastructure restoration, property management Year established: 1929

GEORGE COMFORT & SONS INC.

200 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 481-1122 Fax: (212) 213-1865 Email: jgutierrez@gcomfort.com Website: gcomfort.com Major properties in the region: The Centre at Purchase, Manhattanville Road, Purchase; 200 Madison Ave., 498 Seventh Ave., New York City; and 63 Madison Ave., New York City; High Ridge Park Corporate Center, Stamford, Conn. Services: Car detailing, conference center, dry cleaning pick-up and delivery, fitness center, full-service cafeterias, high-tech infrastructures, on-site day care, shuttle to train station, WiFi technology, Year established: 1919

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QUANTUM REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT

33 W. Main St., Elmsford, NY 10523 Phone: (914) 592-1100 Fax: (914) 592-1302 Email: quantmgmt@cs.com Services: Full-service property management (24/7), back-office accounting, capital improvements Year established: 1990

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REAL ESTATE

BUILDING OWNERS / COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS

R.J. ROSE REALTY L.L.C.

BAKER PROPERTIES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

RMS CONSTRUCTION L.L.C.

BENCHMARK PROPERTY GROUP L.L.C.

500 Nepperhan Ave., Yonkers, NY 10701 Phone: (914) 423-2047 Fax: (914) 423-2095 Email: randolph@randolphrose.com Website: rjroserealty.com Major properties in the region: 500, 510, 530 Nepperhan Ave., Yonkers, N.Y. Services: Loading docks, freight elevators, custom buildouts, onsite owner and management, access 24/7 all year, parking, flexible, multi-use subdividable space, ground floor available. Year established: 2007

1 W. Red Oak Lane, White Plains, NY 10604 Phone: (914) 461-9000 Fax: (914) 747-4987 Email: properties@thebakercompanies.com Website: thebakercompanies.com Largest project under construction (square feet): West Haven, Conn., 213,000 Range of project: $1 million to $20 million Construction classification percentages: Industrial (85), office (13), retail (2) Services: Acquisition, development Year established: 1966

75 Camp Ave., Stamford, CT 06907 Phone (203) 968-2313 Fax: (203) 968-2341 Email: mia@rms-construction.com Website: rms-construction.com Major properties in the region: Hotel Zero Degrees, 909 Washington Blvd., Stamford; offices at 970 Summer St., Stamford; condominiums; town homes; 5 Sixth St., Norwalk; and Condominiums at 142 E. Ave., Norwalk; all in Connecticut Services: Construction, renovation, tenant fit-outs, project and property management, custom-home building, develop town homes and residential communities. Year established: 1995

3 Barker Ave., Sixth floor, White Plains, NY Phone: (914) 213-8080 Fax: (914) 681-8709 Website: benchmarkpg.com Largest Project under construction (square feet): 27,000 Range of project: Would not disclose Construction classifications by percentage: Residential (100) Services provided: Investment and development Year established2007

BERKSHIRE CORPORATE PARK

WFL REAL ESTATE SERVICES L.L.C.

161 East Ave., Suite 104, Norwalk, CT 06851 Phone: (203) 604-1390 Fax: (203) 604-1394 Email:billewfl@realestate.com Website: wflrealestate.com Major properties in region: 199 Elm St., New Canaan; 161 East Ave., Norwalk; 1-12 Marshall St., Norwalk; 90 Grove St., Ridgefield; 125 Strawberry Hill, Stamford; all in Connecticut Services: Brokerage services, build-outs of office space, property management, Year established: 1999

2 Parklawn Drive, Bethel, CT 06801 Phone: (203) 743-7201 Fax: (203) 744-3905 Email: chris@berkshirecorporatepark.com Website: berkshirecorporatepark.com Largest project under construction (square feet): Bethel, Conn., 12,000 Range of project: $1 million to $20 million Construction classification percentages: Industrial (20), flex space (50), office (20), retail (10) Services: Complete build-to-suit services, design capability Year established: 1968

WILLIAM A. KELLY & CO.

BUILDING AND LAND TECHNOLOGY

87 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY 10536 Phone: (914) 232-3191 Fax: (914) 232-3812 Email: wakelly@wakellyco.com Website: wakellyco.com Major properties in the region: Croton River Park, Croton Falls; 87 Bedford Road, Katonah; two apartment buildings in Mount Kisco; 970 Broadway, Yonkers; all in New York state Services: Full management and accounting Year established: 1932

100 Washington Blvd., Suite 200, Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: (203) 846-1900 Fax: (203) 846-3530 Website: bltoffice.com Largest project under construction (square feet): Harbor Point, Stamford, Conn., 7.6 million Range of project: More than $100 million Construction classification percentages: Hotel (3), office (25), residential (67), retail (5) Year established: 1982

CAPPELLI ENTERPRISES INC.

Commercial Developers

115 E. Stevens Ave., Valhalla, NY 10595 Phone: (914) 769-6500 Fax: (914) 747-9187 Email: bruce@cappelli-inc.com Website: cappelli-inc.com Largest project under construction (square feet): White Plains, N.Y., 950,000 Range of project: More than $100 million Construction classification percentages: Hotel (20), office (5), residential (65), retail (20) Services: Construction, leasing, management Year established: 1983

ALBERT D. PHELPS INC.

COLLINS ENTERPRISES L.L.C.

2001 W. Main St., Suite 175, Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: (203) 358-0004 Fax: (203) 358-8660 Email: info@collins-llc.com Website: collins-llc.com Construction classification percentages: Residential (100) Services: Asset management, development, planning Year established: 1992

THE ASHFORTH CO.

707 Summer St., Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 359-8500 Fax: (203) 327-5610 Email: info@ashforth.com Website: ashforth.com Largest project under construction (square feet): Stamford, Conn., 287,000 Range of project: $1 million to $20 million Construction classification percentages: Office (100) Services: Asset and property management, construction management and general contracting, development, investment Year established: 1896

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Right Space, Wrong Broker: A cautionary tale. ere are some words of caution for the next time your company considers relocating. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to inspect the right space with the wrong broker. You have to make sure the broker is representing you – not the landlord.

Some tenants, when thinking about moving, drive around and call the phone numbers found on signs in front of all the buildings that appeal to them. Not only does this method waste a lot of the tenants’ time, causing them to consider buildings that may not have appropriate available space, it also puts the tenants at a terrible disadvantage. Keep in mind – the person answering the phone when you make those calls was hired by the landlord to make the best deal possible for the landlord – not you.

Bigger May Not be Better

In addition, when dealing with the

larger real estate brokerage firms, most tenants will be relegated to dealing with one of the firm’s more junior brokers. Not only do these junior brokers lack the level of experience you need, they usually are part of a “team.”

feet or less), each broker ends up with what may be as little commission as a 500-square-foot transaction. Few brokers can afford to pay a lot of attention to a transaction that small. Surely, most will not.

Therefore, before going into the market, be sure you chose a broker that has undivided loyalty to you, is prepared to represent you every step of the way, has plenty of experience in the market in which you have interest and works well with attorneys. That means they not only have to split commissions with the house, they also have to split with the other members of their team. Therefore, on a typical 3,000-square-foot lease (on average, three out of four leases signed in Westchester each year are for 3,000 square

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COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS

COVINGTON DEVELOPMENT L.L.C.

MARCUS PARTNERS

322 Clock Tower Commons, Brewster, NY 10509 Phone: (845) 279-9565 Fax: (845) 279-8314 Email: prucovcom@aol.com Largest project under construction (square feet): Town of Southeast/Brewster, N.Y., 225,000 Range of project: $1 million to $20 million Construction classification percentages: Industrial (25), multifamily housing/nursing (25) office (25), retail (25) Services: Full development services Year established: 1980

64 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897 Phone: (203) 762- 7200 Fax: (203) 762-7199 Email: dfiore@marcuspartners.com Website: marcuspartners.com Largest project under construction (square feet): Waltham, Mass., 325,000 Range of project: More than $100 million Construction classification percentages: Office (100) Services: Asset management, development, property management Year established: 1992

MILLS INDUSTRIAL PARK

THE DAVIS COMPANIES

874 Silver Lake Scotchtown Road, Middletown, NY 10941 Phone: (845) 692-4476 Fax: (845) 692-2927 Email: pmills@warwick.net Largest project under construction (square feet): town of Wallkill, N.Y., 60,000 Range of project: $1 million to $20 million Construction classification percentages: Industrial (100) Year established: 1963

200 Connecticut Ave., Norwalk, CT 06854 Phone: (203) 866-1220 Fax: (203) 866-1238 Email: cdaume@thedaviscompanies.com Website: thedaviscompanies.com Largest project under construction (square feet): Waltham, Mass., 325,000 Range of project: More than $100 million Construction classification percentages: Office (100) Services: Acquisition, development, asset management, property management Year established: 1992

NATIONAL REALTY & DEVELOPMENT CORP.

Diamond Properties L.L.C.

333 N. Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 Phone: (914) 773-6249 Fax: (914) 773-6259 Email: jdiamond@dpmgt.com Website: diamondproperties.com Largest project under construction (square feet): 185,000 Range of project: $1 million to $20 million Construction classification percentages: Industrial (20), flex (30), office (30), retail (20) Year established: 1995

3 Manhattanville Road, Purchase, NY 10577 Phone: (914) 694-4444 Fax: (914) 694-5448 Email: nationalrealty@nrdc.com Website: nrdc.com Largest project under construction (square feet): Burlington, N.J., 374,692 Range of project: $1 million to $20 million Construction classification percentages: Retail (100) Services: Accounting, construction, development, investment, leasing, legal services, marketing, property management, redevelopment, Year established: 1964

F.D. RICH CO.

NATIONAL RESOURCES

222 Summer St., Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 359-2900 Fax: (203) 328-7980 Email: fmanfredi@fdrich.com Website: fdrich.com Largest project under construction (square feet): Stamford, Conn., 500,000 Range of project: More than 100 million Construction classification percentages: Residential (100) Year established: 1920

485 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich CT 06830 Phone: (203) 661-0055 Website: nationalresources.com Largest project (square feet): 850,000 Classification percentages: Commercial (50) Residential (50) Year established: 1988

R.D. SCINTO

1 Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Shelton, CT 06484 Phone: (203) 929-6300 Fax: (203) 929-7078 Website: scinto.com Largest project under construction (square feet): Trumbull, Conn., 75,000 Range of project: $1 million to $20 million Construction classification percentages: Office (100) Services: Own, build and manage properties Year established: 1975

FISCHEL PROPERTIES

501 Kings Highway East, Fairfield, CT 06825 Phone: (203) 696-1000 Fax: (203) 384-8000 Email: jeckman@fischelproperties.com Website: fischelproperties.com Largest project under construction (square feet): Fairfield, Conn., 125,000 Range of project: $1 million to $20 million Construction classification percentages: Indoor recreation (90), industrial (10) Services: Full-service commercial development Year established: 1970

RECKSON

(Division of SL Green Realty Corp.) 360 Hamilton Ave., White Plains, NY 10601 Tel: (914) 750-7200 Website: reckson.com Area served: Over 3 million square feet of commercial space in Westchester and Fairfield counties Services provided: Own, manage, lease, acquire and reposition office properties Year established: 1980

LASHINS DEVELOPMENT CORP.

80 Business Park Drive, Armonk, NY 10504 Phone: (914) 273-5200 Fax: (914) 273-4011 Email: eric@lashinsdevelopment.com Website: lashinsdevelopment.com Largest project under construction: Would not disclose Construction classification percentages: Industrial (10), office (70), retail (10), residential (10) Services: Construction, development, leasing, management, leasing Year established: 1944

RMS CONSTRUCTION L.L.C.

75 Camp Ave., Stamford, CT 06907 Phone (203) 968-2313 Fax: (203) 968-2341 Email: mia@rms-construction.com Website: rms-construction.com Largest Project under construction (square feet): The Boulevard, Stamford, Conn., 110,000 Construction classification percentages: Office (25), retail (25), hotel (25), schools and multifamily (25) Services: Construction, renovation, tenant fit-outs, site work and project and property management Year established: 1995

MACK-CALI REALTY CORP.

343 Thornall St., Elmsford, NY 10523 Phone: (732) 590-1000 Website: mack-cali.com Largest project under construction: 311-unit luxury high-rise apartment building Construction classification percentages:Multifamily (100) Services: Development feasibility, entitlement studies, sustainable design recommendations, performance analyses and more Year established: 1949

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R.D. Scinto, Inc. to Open New Building in Trumbull, Connecticut R.D. Scinto recently purchased a new facility at 35 Nutmeg Drive in Trumbull and is in the process of renovating the building. R.D. Scinto Inc., a distinctive properties construction and commercial landlord company based in Connecticut, is opening a new building at 35 Nutmeg Drive, Trumbull, Conn. The building was recently purchased by R.D. Scinto at an auction and will be undergoing renovations that will take nine to 10 months. The new building is a 292,000-square-foot, 20-acre facility located in the heart of Fairfield County just off of Merritt Parkway.

project.” The new building should appeal to several different potential renters because it is flexible. It can ideally be used for office space or for manufacturing. R.D. Scinto is located at 1 Corporate Drive in Shelton, Conn. Visit scinto.com for more information or to see a list of currently available properties. R.D. Scinto can also be reached by calling (203) 929-6300.

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“You call me, you get me.” Robert D. Scinto, chairman of R. D. Scinto Inc., has lived by this fundamental rule and he has created a legacy on the foundation of hard work, big dreams

A number of renovations will be made to the building during the next nine to 10 months. New mechanical systems and a 24/7 generator will be installed and new loading docks will be added. R.D. Scinto will also renovate the cafeteria to accommodate healthier food options and update the gym and locker room facilities inside the building to bring them to a world-class level. “The building is in a great location, the taxes are reasonable and there’s endless potential,” said Bob Scinto, chairman of R.D. Scinto. A number of renovations will be made to the building during the next nine to 10 months. New mechanical systems and a 24/7 generator will be installed and new loading docks will be added. R.D. Scinto will also renovate the cafeteria to accommodate healthier food options and update the gym and locker room facilities inside the building to bring them to a world-class level. The new building already contains two electric feeds and two data feeds, making it ideal for backup computer space. The common conference room will also be fitted with high-tech capabilities. The newly renovated facilities, along with the high-tech capabilities, make the new building at 35 Nutmeg a unique property, according to Scinto. “There is a lot of space and a lot of amenities,” Scinto said. “You never get these kinds of amenities. This is truly a unique

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and careful attention to detail — all of which embody the American dream. Bob Scinto is a partner to his tenants. With a singular focus of building beautiful things and showering his partners with customer service excellence and amenities that are unsurpassed. Nothing is left to chance and Bob Scinto takes nothing for granted — not today, not tomorrow, not ever. The reputation — and lifeline of R.D. Scinto — is built on his commitment to treating all tenants with personal, individual service through dignity, honesty and hard work. With 32 buildings totaling more than 3.2 million square feet of space and an occupancy rate of nearly 98 percent — soaring well above national averages — Bob Scinto realized long ago that excellence in personal service both retains tenants and captures new ones. More than anything, this philosophy has translated into a successful business model within commercial property ownership and management.

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COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS / COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

RPW GROUP INC.

ADVANTAGE REALTY COMMERCIAL

800 Westchester Ave., Rye Brook, NY 10573 Phone: (914) 285-1700 Fax: (914) 285-1707 Email: info@rpwgroup.com Website: rpwgroup.com Largest project under construction (square feet): White Plains, N.Y., 1.2 million Range of project: More than $100 million Construction classification percentages: Hotel (20), office (80) Services: Construction, development, ownership management Year established: 1979

39 Katrina Circle, Bethel, CT 06801 Phone: (203) 798-9345 Fax: (203) 744-9345 Email: mike@advantagerealtyinc.com Website: advantagerealtyinc.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (1) agents, (2) brokers Town and cities served: Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding and Ridgefield Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1978

SEABOARD PROPERTIES

1 Atlantic St., Fourth floor Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 357-1600 Email: gstanton@seaboardproperties.com Website: seaboardproperties.com Construction classification percentages: Industrial (5), office (40), retail (5), residential (50) Services: Ownership of residential, commercial hospitality and retail properties Year established: 1990

ALBERT P. SCHATZ L.L.C.

109 Croton Ave., Ossining, NY 10562 Phone: (914) 941-7564 Fax: (914) 941-7609 Email: asrealtors@aol.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (9) agents Towns, cities and areas served: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1960

SILVERMAN REALTY GROUP INC.

237 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains, NY 10605 Phone: (914) 683-8000 Fax: (914) 683-8935 Website: silvermanrealty.com Largest project under construction (square feet): White Plains, N.Y., 25,000 Range of project: $1 million to $20 million Construction classification percentages: Office (50), retail (50) Services: Leasing, management Year established: 1970

ALLIED PROPERTY GROUP

116 Mason St., Greenwich, CT 06830 Phone: (203) 661-5800 Email: tom@alliedpropertygp.com Website: alliedpropertygp.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (2) agent, (1) broker Towns and cities served: Greenwich, Westport, Conn. Services: Leasing, sales, property management Properties: Office, retail Year established: 1993

WESTROCK DEVELOPMENT

656 Central Park Ave., Yonkers, NY 10704 Phone: (914) 751-9802 Fax: (914) 751-4001 Email: jfriedland@westrockdevelopment.com Website: westrockdevelopment.com Services: Development and property management Year established: 2000

AMBAR REALTY GROUP L.L.C.

10 New King St., White Plains, NY 10604 Phone: (914) 997-7555 Fax: (914) 997-9834 Email: alerner@ambarrealty.com Website: ambarrealty.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (2) brokers Towns, cities and areas served: Connecticut and New York state Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 2001

WILLIAM A. KELLY & CO. INC.

87 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY 10536 Phone: (914) 232-3191 Fax: (914) 232-3812 Email: kelly@wakellyco.com Website: wakellyco.com Largest project under planning (square feet): North Salem, N.Y., 60,000 Range of project: $ 1 million to $20 million Construction classification percentages: Hotel (100) Services: Construction management, general construction, design-building services and metal buildings Year established: 1933

AMS REAL ESTATE L.L.C.

350 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06604 Phone: (203) 372-1200, ext. 304, Fax: (203)339-4719 Email: fred@amsrealestate.com Website: amsrealestate.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (1) agent, (1) broker Towns and cities served: Bridgeport, Stratford, Torrington, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1990

Commercial real estate ADMIRAL REAL ESTATE SERVICES CORP.

62 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708 Phone: (914) 779-8200 Fax: (914) 779-8215 Email: info@admiralrealestate.com Website: admiralrealestate.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (1) agent, (1) broker; Hudson Valley (5) agents, (1) broker; Westchester (5) agents, (1) broker Towns and cities served: New York City, metropolitan surrounding area Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Office, retail Year established: 1997

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ANGEL COMMERCIAL L.L.C.

418 Meadow St., Suite 204, Fairfield, CT 06824 Phone: (203) 335-6600 Email: jangel@angelcommercial.com Website: angelcommercial.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (6) agents, (2) brokers; Westchester County (2) brokers Towns, cities and areas served: Fairfield and New Haven counties, Conn.; Wes chester County, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Leasing, sales, consulting, asset stabilization, tenant representation Properties: Retail, industrial, office, land, multifamily Year established: 2000

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THE PERFECT SQUARE

MORE UPGRADES MORE AMENITIES MORE SERVICE Full floors from 5,700–21,500 sq.ft. and Pre-built suites from 1,000–2,900 sq.ft. Stamford’s most comprehensive class A corporate address is now better than ever before with continuing major capital improvements underway and enhanced on-site amenities. For quality, range of services and amenities, no other business location in the region compares to Landmark Square. • Private shuttle to Metro North & Amtrak Rail Station • Covered, secure parking • Full-service on-site cafe and multiple restaurants • Full-time concierge • 20,000 sf tenants-only fitness center • Conference facility • On-site access to Stamford Town Center Mall • Leather and shoe repair • Tailor/dry cleaners • Barber shop • Full-service bank branch • Walking distance to all downtown amenities, including Metro-North & Amtrak Rail Station, the Palace Theater, Courtyard by Marriott and over 50 restaurants

LANDMARK SQUARE OWNERSHIP OFFICES ON-SITE

Larry Kwiat • 203.363.2341 larry.kwiat@slgreen.com

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

ANSON PROPERTIES LTD.

BALDWIN PEARSON & COMPANY INC.

ANTHONY P. BELDOTTI MANAGEMENT CORP.

BENSON COMMERCIAL REALTY INC.

4 New King St., Suite 100, White Plains, NY 10604 Phone: (914) 681-5100 Fax: (914) 681-1383 Email: wanson@aol.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (1) broker Areas served: Rockland and Westchester counties, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Leasing, sales Properties: Industrial Year established: 1973

10 Middle St., P.O. Box 744, Bridgeport, CT 06604 Phone: (203) 335-5117 Fax: (203) 335-5119 Email: sales@baldwinpearson.com Website: baldwinpearson.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (1) agent, (1) broker Area served: Fairfield County, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Appraisal, consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 1953

500 Executive Blvd., Suite 203, Ossining, NY 10562 Phone: (914) 762-7500 Fax: (914) 762-8251 Email: apbmgmt@aol.com Website: apbproperties.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (1) broker Towns, cities and areas served: Briarcliff, Mount Kisco, Ossining and Yorktown, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, residential and commercial rentals Properties: Industrial/warehouse, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1984

777 Westchester Ave., White Plains, NY 10604 Phone: (914) 332-9090 Fax: (914) 705-5301 Email: scott@bensoncommercial.com Website: bensoncommercial.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (5) brokers; Hudson Valley (8) brokers, Westchester(3) brokers Areas served: Fairfield County, Conn.; Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Bronx counties, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1), Westchester County (2) Services: Commercial and industrial leasing and subleasing, corporate relocation consulting, exclusive property representation, investment sales Properties: Industrial, land development, medical, office, retail Year established: 1988

ARIES DEITCH & ENDELSON INC.

110 S. Central Ave., Hartsdale, NY 10530 Phone: (914) 949-2800 Fax: (914) 949-2424 Email: info@ade-re.com Website: ade-re.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (4) brokers; Hudson Valley (2) agents, (9) brokers; Westchester (2) agents, (9) brokers Areas served: Fairfield County, Conn.; Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Appraisal, consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Retail Year established: 1993

BERNARD REALTY/THE RETAIL LEASING CO.

THE ASHFORTH CO.

BLT BUSINESS CENTERS AT STAMFORD LANDING

71 Arch St., Greenwich, CT 06830 Phone: (203) 622-1636 Fax: (203) 622-1981 Website: theretailleasingcompany.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (1) agent, (1) broker Areas served: Fairfield County, Conn.; Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Leasing, sales Properties: Office, retail Year established: 1990

707 Summer St., CT 06901 Phone: (203) 359-8500 Fax: (203) 327-5610 Email: info@ashforth.com Website: ashforth.com Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services offered: Asset management, construction management and general contracting, development, investment, property management Properties: Office Year established: 1896

2 Stamford Landing, 68 Southfield Ave., Suite 100, Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: (203) 921-0347 Fax: (203) 975-1110 Email: salzate@bltoffice.com Website: bltbusinesscenters.com Area served: All of Fairfield County, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (2) Services: Leasing, property management Properties: Office

CASELLI COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES

THE ASHTON GROUP L.L.C.

1675A Barnum Ave., Stratford, CT 06614 Phone: (203) 377-7510 Fax: (203) 377-6195 Email: sales@caselliproperties.com Website: caselliproperties.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (2) agents, (1) broker Towns and cities served: Bridgeport, Stratford, Shelton and Trumbull, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 1953

970 Summer St., Stamford, CT 06905 Phone: (203) 854-9500Fax: (203) 854-9200 Email: ashtongroupllc@aol.com Website: berkshirecorporatepark.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (1) agent, (2) brokers Area served: Connecticut Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services offered: Consulting, leasing, sales

AUSTIN CORPORATE PROPERTIES INC.

CB RICHARD ELLIS

3 International Drive, Rye Brook, NY 10573 Phone: (914) 690-0020 Fax: (914) 690-0711 Email: austinprop@aol.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (3) brokers Area served: Central Westchester County. N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services offered: Appraisal, consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 1971

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177 Broad St., Suite 700, Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 329-7900 Fax: (203) 352-8998 Website: cbre.com/usa/us/ct/stamford Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (21) agents, (13) brokers; Westchester (18) agents, (11) brokers Areas served: Fairfield County, Conn.; Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Appraisal, consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1906

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE GROUP 800 Westchester Avenue, Rye Brook, New York 10573 • 914.798.4900

COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR SALE 205 Main Street, Ossining, NY Four apartments over retail. Please call for price.

MIXED-USE INCOME PROPERTY 446-452 Main Street, Beacon, NY Includes .4-acre expansion lot. ............$1,200,000

UNIQUE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 191-201 King Street, Chappaqua, NY • Three commercial retail buildings and one residential lot. $1,950,000

RETAIL BUILDING 3377 Route 9, Cold Spring, NY 4,500 SF building with great exposure. Versatile building with lots of possible uses...........................$695,000

FORMER CHURCH PROPERTY Beekman Avenue, Sleepy Hollow, NY Three-building assemblage. 17,000+ SF......$800,000

FULLY OCCUPIED TURN-KEY INVESTMENT 400 Locust Street, Mount Vernon, NY Multi Family in excellent condition. History of 100% occupancy. One mile to train station. $1,750,000

WINTERLY CORPORATE CAMPUS 88-94 North Broadway, Irvington, NY Idyllic setting. Hudson River hilltop mansion overlooking the water. Office. $22/SF/Yr or $6.8 Million CLASS B OFFICE BUILDING 611 W Hartsdale Avenue, White Plains, NY $5,500,000 As-Is. $6,500,000 incl. tenant build-out.

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT PROPERTIES AVAILABLE: LARGE WAREHOUSE WITH RETAIL FOR LEASE 23 Bedford Banksville Road, Bedford, NY Former Tru-Value Hardware and Lumber. Unique opportunity for retail and/or warehouse business. 14,000 SF available ..................................$10/SF/Year MIXED USE INCOME PROPERTY 345-353 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY Fully occupied with buildable pad for upside. Approximately 20,000 SF............................$2,250,000

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY 3930 – 3938 E. Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 4,800 SF Restaurant and adjacent parking lot. 10,000 SF site. Zoning: C2-1/R41. ......$1,799,000

RESTAURANT/RETAIL BUILDING FOR SALE 156 Fifth Avenue, Pelham, NY 2,400 SF ..................................................$1,400,000 or 1,600 SF for Lease....................$41.25/SF/YR NNN

RETAIL 13 South 4th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 5,000 SF on two levels. Small investment or owner/user. ....$649,000 FOUR-FAMILY+ ADDITIONAL UNIT 10 Bond Street, Mount Vernon, NY Fully Leased, 3,000 SF ....................$449,900 RETAIL FOR LEASE 59 Marble Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 1,450 SF ......................................$35/SF/YR OFFICE FOR LEASE 25 Red Oak Lane, White Plains, NY 2,000 SF........................................$15/SF/YR

5-UNIT MULTI FAMILY 390 Old Pawling Rd, Pawling Well-maintained, recently renovated, stable income property with plenty of parking. ................$499,000

THE LODGE 3115 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Wingdale, NY Beautiful, 6,800 SF, free-standing Tudor-style stone building in a very private setting of 24 acres. ..$999,860

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CHOYCE PETERSON INC.

COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL

800 Eastchester Ave., Rye Brook NY 10573 Phone: (914) 422-5700 Fax: (203) 356-1776 Email: jhannigan@choycepeterson.com Website: choycepeterson.com Areas served: Fairfield County, Conn.; Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1), Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office Year established: 1997

1055 Washington Blvd., Third floor, Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 324-0800 Fax: (203) 324-3125 Website: colliers.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (18) agents Areas served: Fairfield County, Conn.; all of Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Appraisal, consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Land, retail Year established: 1926

CHOYCE PETERSON INC.

COLONIAL REALTY

2001 W. Main St., Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: (203) 356-9600 Fax: (203) 356-1776 Email: jhannigan@choycepeterson.com Website: choycepeterson.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (4) agents, (2) brokers; Westchester (4) agents, (2) brokers Areas served: Fairfield County, Conn; Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1), Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting services, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office Year established: 1997

2 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 Phone: (203) 367-4087 Fax: (203) 256-8257 Email: info@colonialrealty.net Website: colonialrealty.net Areas served: Fairfield and New Haven counties, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail

Commercial Associates Realty Inc.

C.J. PAGANO & SONS INC.

411 Washington Ave., Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: (845) 339-9100 Fax: (845) 339-9526 Email: info@commercialassoc.com Website: commercialassoc.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (3) agents, (2) brokers Area served: Mid Hudson Valley, N.Y. Offices: Hudson Valley (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, market and property analysis, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 1998

420 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, NY 10573 Phone: (914) 939-1123 Fax: (914) 939-1136 Email: npagano@cjpagano.com Website: cjpagano.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (3) brokers; Westchester (8) agents, (3) brokers Towns and cities served: Greenwich, Conn; Port Chester, Rye, White Plains, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Appraisal (residential only), leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1930

CR PROPERTIES GROUP L.L.C.

COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL NRT

295 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Phone: (845) 485-3100 Fax: (845) 485-4787 Email: info@crproperties.com Website: crproperties.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (2) brokers, Westchester (2) brokers, Fairfield (2) brokers Areas served: Hudson Valley, N.Y.; Danbury, Conn. region Offices: Hudson Valley (1) Services: Leasing, sales, consulting services Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1983

30 Village Green, Bedford, NY 10506 PHONE: 914-232-4100 FAX: 914-234-0065 Weebsite: cbcworldwide.com licensed agents and/or brokers 3 Towns and cities served: Westchester & Putnam Counties locations: Bedford, NY Services: Leasing & Investment Sales Properties: Commercial, Retail, Land, Developments Year established: 1906

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COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL SCALZO GROUP

200 Connecticut Ave., Fourth floor, Norwalk, CT 06854 Phone: (203) 899-7700 Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (1) broker; Westchester (1) broker City and area served: Stamford; Fairfield County, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Office Year established: 1996

2 Stony Hill Road, Suite 206, Bethel, CT 06801 Phone: (203) 744-7077 Fax: (203) 797-2022 Website: coldwellbankerscalzo.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (9) agents, (3) brokers; Westchester (7) agents, (1) broker Areas served: Fairfield and Litchfield counties, Conn.; Putnam and Westchester counties, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1); Westchester County (1) Services: Leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 2000

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD

800 Westchester Ave., Rye Brook, NY 10573 Phone: (914) 305-9300 Fax: (914) 305-9301 Email: jim.fagan@cushwake.com Website: cushwake.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield and Westchester counties (35) agents Areas served: Fairfield County, Conn.; Hudson Valley and Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1), Westchester County (1) Services: Appraisal, consulting, corporate services, economic incentives, finance, investor services, leasing, property management, property tax services, sales, supply-chain solutions Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office retail Year established: 1917

COLDWELL BANKER COMMERCIAL

Scalzo/Mambrino Group, 2500 Westchester Ave., Purchase, NY 10577 Phone: (914) 640-2828 Fax: (914) 640-2818 Email: mambrino@coldwellbankerscalzo.com Website: coldwellbankerscalzo.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (2) agents, (3) brokers Areas served: Fairfield County, Conn.; Putnam and Westchester counties, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (2); Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 2006

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How to Avoid Costly Mistakes When Negotiating or Re-Negotiating Your Office Lease

hy you need a Tenant Representative

The process of leasing office, industrial, retail or medical space, whether it is for a new location or extending an existing lease is a very complicated and time-consuming process that is fraught with issues that can have long-lasting impact on a company’s future.

Why the Landlord does not think you will move and he has the advantage:

1) They know tenants renew their leases +/- 70 percent of the time. 2) They recognize the time, expense and effort associated with relocating. 3) You are not in the marketplace conducting a credible market search. 4) You waited too long to begin the process and have painted yourself into the proverbial corner. 5) You have not engaged a Tenant Rep-

resentative* to assist you in evaluating your options and to represent your interests in ongoing lease negotiations. *A Tenant Representative is a Commercial Real Estate Broker who is specially trained to represent the tenant side in understanding market conditions, lease options, development and negotiation. It is important to point out that the Tenant Representative’s fee is typically paid by the landlord. Attempting to manage a relocation and lease negotiation, or a lease re-negotiation without the assistance of an experienced Tenant Representative to guide you through the process and help you structure a transaction that best serves your functional, operational and financial objectives only increases the chances of making costly mistakes. Many tenants take the do-it-yourself approach. This is most likely because they don’t understand the value a Tenant Representative can provide or be-

Stay or go even If you have tIme left on your lease...

cause they have the misconception that they will get a better deal by themselves and/or eliminate the Tenant Representative’s fee (if there is no Tenant Representative utilized, the landlord keeps the money allocated in the lease for this purpose).

What benefit does the Tenant Representative provide?

The benefit of Tenant Representation is that the tenant, who may only participate in negotiations like this once every 3 - 10 years, needs access to current market information, transaction expertise and negotiation skills at least equal to those the landlord (or those of his/her agents) who conduct these negotiations every day.

Services A Tenant Representative Provides:

- Analyze your space needs - Identify and investigate all viable

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If you are planning to stay in your present space and wait until your lease expires to address these issues, chances are you will be forced into paying even higher rates on less advantageous terms than if you were to renegotiate right now.

you don’t have to move to get a better lease

RakowGroup Tenant Representatives can help you get a better lease with more of the terms and conditions you want... at no cost to you.

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property options - Create leverage in the negotiation process - Protect your interest in lease negotiations: - Provide a buffer between you and the landlord - Manage and coordinate all the participants in the process:

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD

DELPHI COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES INC.

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD/PYRAMID BROKERAGE CO.

D. H. WHITE COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

THE DAGAR GROUP L.T.D.

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

580 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591 Phone: (914) 631-3131 Fax: (914) 631-6533 Email: info@delphicommercial.com Website: delphicommercial.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (2) agents, (5) brokers; Westchester (2) agents, (5) brokers Areas served: Manhattan, Rockland and Westchester counties, N.Y.; Fairfield County, Conn. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, office, retail Year established: 1990

107 Elm. St., 4 Stamford Plaza, Eighth floor, Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: (203) 326-5800 Fax: (203) 348-6203 Email: jim.fagan@cushwake.com Website: cushwake.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield and Westchester counties (35) agents Areas served: Fairfield County, Conn.; Hudson Valley and Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1), Westchester County (1) Services: Appraisal, consulting, corporate services, economic incentives, finance, investor services, leasing, property management, property tax services, sales, supply chain solutions Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1917

6 Landmark Square, Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 359-8100 Fax: (203) 359-5890 Email: dave@dhwhiterealestate.com Website: dhwhiterealestate.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (2) agents; Westchester (1) agent, (1) broker Areas served: Westchester County, N.Y.; all of Connecticut Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 1983

356 Meadow Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550 Phone: (845) 522-5900 Fax: (845) 522-5970 Email: sperfit@pyramidbrokerage.com Website: pyramidbrokerage.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield County, Conn. (1) broker; Hudson Valley (7) agents, (6) brokers Areas served: Seven Hudson Valley counties, N.Y. Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1972

6326 Northen Blvd., East Norwich, NY Phone: (516) 624-9000 Area served: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester County, Putnam County Offices: Westchester County (6), New York (21), Long Island (25) Services: Sales, rentals, mortgage, new developments And title insuranace Year established: 1911

2 Summit Court, Suite 203, Fishkill, NY 12524 Phone: (888) 98 DAGAR Fax: (845) 896-0393 Email: office@dagargroup.com Website: dagargroup.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (3) brokers Areas served: Hudson Valley, N.Y.; northern Fairfield County, Conn. Offices: Hudson Valley (1) Services: Consulting, development, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Office, retail Year established: 1988

E.P.N. REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC.

DAVID ADAM REALTY INC.

427 Bedford Road, Suite 100, Pleasantville, NY 10570 Phone: (914) 747-1099 Fax: (914) 747-1137 Email: peter@427bedfordroad.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (2) agents, (1) broker Area served: All of Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1983

8 Church Lane, Suite 200, Westport, CT 06880 Phone: (203) 221-8148 Fax: (203) 341-7494 Email: david@davidadamrealty.com Website: www.davidadamrealty.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (3) agents, (2) brokers Area served: New York metropolitan Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Leasing, property management, sales, Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 1991

Empire state Realty Trust

DEEGAN-SANGLYN

325 Albany Ave., Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: (845) 334-9700 Fax: (845) 334-9100 Email: dan@deegansanglyn.com Website: deegansanglyn.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (2) agents, (2) brokers Areas served: Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange and Ulster counties, N.Y. Offices: Hudson Valley (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1999

Metro Center, 1 Station Place, Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: (203) 353-5200 Fax: (203) 353-5204 Website: empirestaterealtytrust.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (3) agents Areas served: Fairfield County, Conn., New York City and Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (4), Westchester County (2) Services: Accounting, asset management, finance, construction, leasing and marketing, legal, property management Properties: Office, residential, retail Year established: 1934

DELMHORST & SHEEHAN INC.

FISCHER REAL ESTATE INC.

695 Main St., Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 323-5200 Fax: (203) 323-5210 Email: jes@delmhorst-sheehan.com Website: delmhorst-sheehan.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (2), (3) brokers Areas served: Fairfield County, Conn.; Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1991

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236 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT 06477 Phone: (203) 795-5554 Fax: (203) 795-5535 Email: afischer@fischercom.com Website: fischercom.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (4) brokers Areas served: Fairfield and New Haven counties, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales, Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1976

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SEABOARD PROPERTIES:

Believing in the passion and economic viability of creative businesses f Stamford is “the city that works,” Seaboard Properties has made its business servicing the needs of those who work for themselves. An owner and manager in Stamford since 1991, Seaboard built its 20-plus-year history by focusing on the needs of the small business owner. According to Seaboard President John DiMenna, “When we started, the first thing we did was make our offices turn-key. Removing obstacles for starting a business helped us fill our vacant spaces while at the same time jump-started business activity in the city. This was at a time when the business climate in Stamford was extremely weak. It’s an entirely different story now.” Since then, Seaboard has expanded to include multifamily luxury residential properties as well as hotels and retail, including Park Square West, 11 Forest St., 100 Prospect St. and the

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Courtyard Marriott. Seaboard is also under construction with a Residence Inn project on Atlantic Street, scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2014.

“We continue to due what we do best: finding under-recognized, interesting spaces suitable for small business owners. 300 Main Street is an example of our meat-and-potatoes kind of project: prime location, historical, unique details and customizable spaces.” Unique details are something that John DiMenna always looks out for. “It’s something that people tend to overlook when analyzing a property. There’s a lot of focus on numbers, which, of course, are important too. But when a property has a sizzle or an identity, that can count for a lot if it’s leveraged properly.” Leveraging the details is exactly what Seaboard has planned for the 12,00-square-foot space on the ground floor of 300 Main Street. “The space is a knock-out,” says Seaboard Vice President Greg Stanton. “It features a classic bank vault — something that can still serve the modern banking model or make a great detail

The company recently acquired 300 Main Street, a historic office building located in the heart of downtown.“We continue to due what we do best: finding under-recognized, interesting spaces suitable for small business owners. That doesn’t mean the company has moved on from the architecturally distinctive office spaces where it made its name. The company recently acquired 300 Main Street, a historic office building located in the heart of downtown.

for a creative business or retail environment.” To showcase it, Seaboard has opted to supplement traditional marketing efforts with something more interesting. “We’re going to host pop-up events there. It’s “creative place-making,” a big buzz word in the arts community right now and something we feel suits us as a brand, as we are particularly involved in supporting the arts and culture in Stamford.” With their design/marketing firm, The Bananaland, the company will present and curate retail events designed to draw visitors to the space and ignite possibilities for future use. In support of the approach, Stanton says, “We’ve always benefitted by believing in the passion and economic viability of creative businesses. It’s a big part of what we do and what we will continue to do as Stamford continues to grow into a true urban destination.”

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

GAGLIARDI REALTY INC.

GOODFELLOW ASHMORE CORFAC INTERNATIONAL

370 Elwood Ave., Hawthorne, NY 10532 Phone: (914) 747-0890 Fax: (914) 762-6719 Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (1) broker Area served: Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 1987

26 Mill Plain Road, Danbury, CT 06811 Phone: (203) 744-7025 Fax (203) 744-1629 Email: tep@goodfellows.com Website: goodfellows.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (9) brokers, (2) agents Areas served: Fairfield and Litchfield Counties, Conn.; Putnam County, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1934

GERSHNER REALTY SERVICES

GRP REALTY CO.

42 Stonegate Road, Ossining, NY 10562 Phone: (914) 762-6024 Fax: (914) 762-6719 Email: jerry@gershner.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (1) broker Area served: Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 1987

1150 Summer St., Stamford, CT 06905 Phone: (203) 975-7575 Fax: (203) 961-1599 Email: amatturro@grprealty.com Website: grprealty.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (3) brokers Towns and cities served: Stamford, Greenwich and Norwalk, Conn.; White Plains, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1990

GHP REALTY

GRUBB & ELLIS

4 W. Red Oak Lane, Suite 200, White Plains, NY 10604 Phone: (914) 641-9300 Fax: (914) 642-9301 Email: andy@ghpoffice.com Website: ghpoffice.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (12) agents Areas served: Connecticut, New Jersey and New York state Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Construction management, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Office Year established: 2000

1055 Summer St., Stamford, CT 06905 Phone: (203) 327-5050 Fax: (203) 406-9992 Website: grubb-ellis.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (2) agents, (6) brokers, Westchester (6) brokers Areas served: Connecticut, New York state Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Appraisal, consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1958

GOAD REAL ESTATE CORP.

HARBORVIEW PROPERTIES

10 Fiske Place, Suite 421, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Phone: (914) 664-0600 Fax: (914) 664-4706 Email: johngoad14@msn.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (8) agents, (2) brokers; Westchester (8) agents, (2) brokers Cities served: Mount Vernon and Yonkers, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1985

2406 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, NY 10538 Phone: (914) 834-8200 Fax: (914) 834-8065 Email: lpk37@aol.com Website: hvp.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (6) agents, (3) brokers Area served: Tri-state Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Commercial property ownership, leasing, sales Properties: Multifamily, retail Year established: 1991

GOLDSCHMIDT & ASSOCIATES

HARBOUR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INC.

GOLDSTEIN & ASSOCIATES REALTY INC.

HENRY W. FRIES REAL ESTATE

80 Business Park Drive, Suite 102, Armonk, NY 10504 Phone: (914) 946-1616 Fax: (914) 273-1443 Email: kenhcr@verizon.net Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (1) agents Area served: Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1990

1 Chase Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583 Phone: (914) 723-1616 Fax: (914) 723-7720 Email: eric@ga-re.com Website: www.ga-re.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (11) agents, (1) broker, Fairfield (4), brokers (1) Areas served: Connecticut, New Jersey, New York Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, development, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1991

399 Knollwood Road, White Plains, NY 10603 Phone: (914) 949-9474 Fax: (914) 761-9262 Email: hank@hankfries.com Website: www.hankfries.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (3) agents, (3) brokers Areas served: All of Westchester County, N.Y., and Fairfield County, Conn. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Appraisal, consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1991

235 Main St., Suite 319, White Plains, NY 10601 Phone: (914) 421-0444 Fax: (914) 421-0448 Email: richard@allcommercialspaces.com Website: allcommercialspaces.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (1) broker; Westchester (3) agents, (1) broker Towns and cities served: Elmsford, Harrison, Hartsdale, Hawthorne, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Port Chester, Tarrytown, White Plains and Yonkers, N.Y.; Greenwich and Stamford, Conn. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 1995

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D&D Elevator: It’s All About Service and Safety ased in Elmsford, D&D Elevator Maintenance Inc. is a leading elevator maintenance company serving the greater New York region with a legacy of longterm relationships, built on the highest levels of customer service. D&D is independent, licensed and fully insured. Established in 1981, the company has been providing best maintenance practices throughout the New York metropolitan area for more than 32 years. Many of our current contracts are with customers we have been serving continuously since our beginning in the early 1980s. Westchester properties served by D&D include Mercy College, Montefiore Medical Center, House of Sports and numerous residential and commercial complexes. D&D’s principals are always easily

first AC gearless machine installation in North America. This state-of-the-art equipment has already given the customer more than 20 years of reliable operation and remains in service today. In 2001, D&D introduced its “Engineered Elevator Service Plan,” a concept based on new code requirements being adopted by the state and city of New York, and complying with Section 8.6 of the A17.1 Code for elevators and escalators. In 2002, Robert partnered with the National Association of Elevator Contractors to develop an industry-wide certification program for the education and training of field technicians. This program is now being used for both training and licensing by more than 80 elevator companies nationwide. In 2003, D&D

North America’s first AC gearless machine, installed by D&D Elevator at St. Bart’s Church in New York City over 20 years ago, remains in service to this day.

obtained approval of its “Certified Elevator Technician” (CET) program from both the federal and state departments of labor. And in 2011, the CET program was awarded accreditation by both ANSI and ISO for meeting its standards for certification programs. D&D is currently

the only Merit Shop Contractor in the state of New York to offer apprenticeship training to its employees. For further information, visit www. ddelevator.com, or contact D&D Elevator Maintenance Inc., 38 Hayes St., Elmsford, NY 10523, (914) 347-4344.

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reachable and immediately responsive to all emergency and routine needs. We strive to know all our customers by name and place primary value on personal relationships, accountability and reliability. Robert Schaeffer, currently D&D’s CEO and president, has been with the company since its inception. In 1984, Nunzio Meccariello, currently D&D’s treasurer, began leading the effort to build an efficient and dynamic modernization and construction department. The company was joined in 2005 by Michael Bonardi, currently D&D’s vice president, who, with his more than 35 years of professional experience, allowed D & D to expand its business to include large service, modernization and construction projects. Over the years, D&D has achieved several industry milestones, including the

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Located in Westchester, D&D Elevator is one of Greater New York’s leading elevator maintenance companies, with a 30-year legacy of long-term relationships built on the highest levels of customer service. D&D’s principals are always easily reachable and immediately responsive to all emergency and routine needs. Our portfolio includes some of the region’s finest commercial and residential properties. We look forward to serving you. Visit our website: www.ddelevator.com

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

HERITAGE REALTY SERVICES L.L.C.

JONES LANG LASALLE AMERICAS

Houlihan Lawrence Commercial Group

KELLY ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE INC.

800 Westchester Ave., Rye Brook, NY 10573 Phone: 914-798-4900 Website: HLCommercialGroup.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (12) agents Area served: Tri-state Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, mortgage finance, sales Properties: Multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1891

780 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820 Phone: (203) 655-8238 Fax: (203) 656-2053 Email: info@kellyrealestate.com Website: kellyrealestate.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (3) agents, (2) brokers Area served: Fairfield County, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 1985

HOULIHAN PARNES REALTORS L.L.C.

KEY PROPERTIES OF THE HUDSON VALLEY L.L.C.

67 Irving Place North, Fourth floor, New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 674-2556 Fax: (212) 674-2558 Email: alawrence@heritagers.com Website: heritagerealtyservices.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (3) brokers Areas served: Fairfield County, Conn., New York City and Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Westchester (1) Services: Leasing, property management Properties: Office, retail Year established: 2005

4 W. Red Oak Lane, Suite 200, White Plains, NY 10604 Phone: (914) 694-6070 Fax: (914) 694-6072 Email: jjh@houlihanparnes.com Website: houlihanparnes.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (12) agents Area served: Tri-state Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, mortgage finance, sales Properties: Multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1891

HOWARD PROPERTIES LTD.

3 Barker Ave., White Plains, NY 10601 Phone: (914) 997-0300 Fax: (914) 683-0175 Email: howard@howprop.com Website: www.howprop.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (1) agent, (1) broker Areas served: National and international Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, office Year established: 1998

HUDSON COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

2678 South Road, Suite 103, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Phone: (845) 454-1444 Fax: (845) 454-4912 Email: info@hudsoncommercial.com Website: hudsoncommercial.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (2) agents, (1) broker Areas served: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Ulster counties, N.Y. Offices: Hudson Valley (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 1996

JOHN D. HASTINGS INC.

245 Main St., Westport, CT 06880 Phone: (203) 226-8325 Fax: (203) 227-7856 Email: dfugitt@johndhastings.com Website: johndhastings.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (7) agents, (2) brokers Towns and cities served: Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, Norwalk, Shelton, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull, Westport and Wilton, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Appraisal, consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1948

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100 First Stamford Place, Suite 201, Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: (203) 705-2220 Fax: (203) 705-2221 Website: www.us.joneslanglasalle.com/ct-westchester Areas served: Fairfield County, Conn.; Hudson Valley and Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, project and development services, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office Year established: 1999

26 Faculty Road, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520 Phone: (845) 565-6100 Fax: (845) 565-6101 Email: rich@kphv.com Website: kphv.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (4) brokers Towns and cities served: Cornwall-on-Hudson, Marlboro, Newburgh, New Windsor and War= wick, N.Y. Office: Hudson Valley (1) Services: Leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 2001

KW COMMERCIAL

(Division of Keller Williams Realty) 229 Route 32, Central Valley, NY 10917 Phone: (845) 928-8000 Fax: (845) 928-3494 Email: cfrankel@kw.com Website: kwcommercial.com Licensed agents/and or brokers: Hudson Valley (12) brokers, Fairfield (6) brokers, Westchester (6) brokers Areas served: Entire Hudson Valley and Westchester and Rockland counties, N.Y., Fairfield County, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (6), Hudson Valley (3), Westchester County (3) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales, business opportunities Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 2008

LARRY KATZ COMMERCIAL REALTY

161 East Ave., Suite 14, Norwalk, CT 06851 Phone: (203) 853-4777 Fax: (203) 852-1583 Email: lkatzre@aol.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (1) agent, (1) broker Area served: Fairfield County, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 2004

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Unique Opportunity at Wilton Woods Corporate Campus Largest Availability on the Route 7 Corridor – 145,000 Square Feet

eldom does an opportunity of this magnitude become available in Fairfield County. For the first time in years, a large, contiguous block of office space (145,000 sf) is available at Wilton Woods Corporate Campus (10 and 20 Westport Road) in Wilton, Conn. – the largest availability on the Route 7 corridor. The available block of space is in 10 Westport Road, which is comprised of three inter-connected buildings. This availability offers tenants the opportunity to lease a “building within a building” for additional visibility and corporate branding. The building is highlighted by clean, modern lines and 9-foot-high, floor-to-ceiling windows that take full advantage of the natural light and magnificent, wooded surroundings. 10 Westport Road has recently been renovated with a brand-new lobby, poured terrazzo floors and cherry wood finishes. Additional renovations are planned for the very near future. Upon approach, it is immediately ap-

parent that Wilton Woods Corporate Campus is an office park without peers. It radiates rustic beauty from its stately, tree-lined entrance to its manicured lawns and its buildings’ superb architectural designs. Nestled on 60 wooded acres at the junction of Routes 7 and 33 in Wilton Conn., Wilton Woods Corporate Campus offers exceptional convenience, with easy access to all major highways, along with an unparalleled bucolic setting designed to enhance productivity. This world-class corporate environment provides tenants with a wide array of upscale, on-site amenities, including a full-service, newly constructed cafeteria; a brand-new, state-of-the-art fitness center; conference rooms with video teleconferencing; walking trails, with a meandering stream and a pond; 24/7 manned security; an available, onsite generator; and shuttle service to the South Norwalk Metro-North train station. Wilton Woods Corporate Campus also features ample parking, much of which is covered to provide protection from the weather for its tenants. Additionally, Wilton Woods Corporate Campus benefits from TIAA-CREF’s strong institutional ownership that ensures financial certainty, as well as a pristinely maintained property and attention to detail found only in the best corporate environments.

145,000 sq. ft. opportunity

largest block of space available on route 7

premier facilities on 60-acre wooded campus A rare opportunity to locate your business at one of the finest corporate campuses in beautiful Wilton, CT, with state-of-the-art renovations throughout. Brand-new lobbies with poured terrazzo floors Floor-to-ceiling glass perimeter offices · Walking trails Conference rooms with video teleconferencing 60-acre wooded campus · Full-service cafeteria & fitness center 24/7 manned security

For additional information, please contact: Kevin Foley, 203-326-5814, Greg Smith, 212-445-1239 or Bill Montague, 203-326-5865

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

LONGLEY-JONES MANAGEMENT

NEW ENGLAND LAND COMPANY LTD.

MANSFIELD COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

NEW YORK COMMERCIAL REALTY GROUP L.L.C.

135 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830 Phone: (203) 661-6004 Fax: (203) 661-6291 Website: newenglandlandcommercial.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (2) agents; Westchester (2) agents Towns and cities served: Greenwich and Stamford, Conn.; Rye and White Plains, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 1971

1001 Central Park Ave., Scarsdale, NY 10583 Phone: (914) 472-2910 Fax: (914) 725-8236 Email: rmcguinness@midwayshopping.com Website: longley-jones.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (2) agents, (1) broker Area served: New York state Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Leasing, property management, sales Properties: Multifamily, retail Year established: 1958

218 Greenwich Ave., Goshen, NY 10924 Phone: (845) 294-1000 Fax: (845) 294-1070 Email: info@mansfieldcommercial.com Website: mansfieldcommercial.com Licensed agents and/brokers: Hudson Valley (1) agent, (1) broker Area served: Orange County, N.Y. Services: Leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 1997

500 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 320, Harrison, NY 10520 Phone: (914) 287-6410 Fax: (914) 287-6412 Email: mrao@nycrgroup.com Website: nycrgroup.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (2) brokers Areas served: Bronx, Rockland and Westchester counties, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 2005

MASSEY KNAKAL REALTY SERVICES

NEWMARK KNIGHT FRANK

McCarthy Associates

NORMANDY REAL ESTATE PARTNERS

275 Madison Ave., Third floor, New York, NY 10016 Phone: (212) 696-2500 Fax: (212) 696-0333 Email: manhattan@masseyknakal.com Website: masseyknakal.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (1) broker Towns and cities served: Elmsford, Greenburgh, Harrison, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Pelham, Port Chester, Purchase, Rye, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, West Harrison and White Plains, N.Y. Services: Sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily Year established: 1988

777 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich, CT 06830 Phone: (203) 531-3600 or (914) 428-1447 Fax: (203) 531-5377 Email: jgoodkind@newmarkkf.com Website: newmarkkf.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (6) brokers; Westchester (7) brokers Areas served: Fairfield County, Conn.; Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1), Westchester County (2) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, office, retail Year established: 1929

The Exchange, 707 Westchester Ave., White Plains, NY 10604 Phone: (914) 988-1100 Fax: (914) 682-6839 Email: info@normandyrealty.com Website: normandyrealty.com Areas served: Fairfield County, Conn.; Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: construction, development, leasing, management, leasing, property management Properties: Flex/industrial, hospitality, land development, office, residential Year established: 2002

170 Hamilton Ave, Suite 315, White Plains, NY 10601 Phone: (914) 948-8900 Fax: (914) 948-8995 Email: john@mcoc.com Website: mcoc.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (1) broker; Westchester (4) agents, (1) broker Areas served: Fairfield County, Conn.; Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, office leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 1990

NORTHEAST REALTY GROUP L.L.C.

MILLS INDUSTRIAL PARK

50 Main St., White Plains, NY 10606 Phone: (914) 682-2180 Fax: (914) 682-6839 Email: info@nerealtyroup.com Website: nerealtygroup.com Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office Year established: 1998

874 Silver Lake, Scotchtown Road, Middletown, NY 10941 Phone: (845) 692-4476 Fax: (845) 692-2927 Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (3) agents, (1) broker Towns and cities served: Town of Wallkill, Middletown, and Orange County, N.Y. Offices: Hudson Valley (1) Services: Leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1963

PLATZNER INTERNATIONAL GROUP LTD.

309 North Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10801 Phone: (914) 235-7770 Fax: (914) 235-1037 Email: harrin@platznerinternational.com Website: platznerinternational.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield County (2) agents; Westchester County (20) agents, (6) brokers Areas served: All of Westchester County, five boroughs of New York City and Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, and Dutchess counties, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1), Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1940

NAI FRIEDLAND REALTY

656 Central Park Ave., Yonkers, NY 10704 Phone: (914) 968-8500 (914) 968-1810 Email: soder@friedlandrealty.com Website: friedlandrealty.com Area served: Tri-state Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 1970

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Matrix Corporate Center in Danbury, CT One of the Most Significant Buildings on the East Coast

The Matrix Corporate Center located in Danbury, Conn., just minutes from the New York state border, is the city’s best piece of architecture. At 1.3 million square feet of office space, it’s slightly bigger than the Danbury Fair mall and twice as big as the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. This unique class A corporate office building can accommodate up to 3,000 people. “You will never see another building like this,’” said Aaron Smiles, director of operations for Matrix Realty Group, “It’s one of the most significant buildings on the East Coast.” Two of the city’s biggest companies— Boehringer Ingelheim and Praxair— have their offices here, as do several smaller firms, including General Motors, Guideposts, NewOak Credit Services, Odyssey Logistics, Idelle Labs, MaxQ Technologies, Totalhousehold.com, Sirius, Jack Morton, Goddard Child Care Center, RWE Nukem and more. The Matrix Corporate Center has invested more than $20 million with up-

dating the building for an optimal experience for its tenants. Improvements included were installation of a Tier lll Data Center, which will co-host all new tenants IT needs in a secure environment. New energy-efficient lighting, heating and air conditioning. Full backup redundant generator system for entire building, three separate fiber feeds to building, two separate points of entry for electric, enhanced solar roof-top energy system, new chillers, new boilers and new cooling towers. In 2014, further improvements are scheduled on the building. A newly manned security guard station will be added at the north entrance. Additions to the current amenities in “retail row” on the second floor will include a Hair Salon, Nail Salon, Shoe Shine Service and Massage Therapist. The facility provides 22 various size conference rooms with state-of-the-art electronics, which are accompanied with food and beverage services for meetings. The Cafeteria seats 900 people with healthy choice breakfast and lunches served daily and superb daily

specials from the head chef. In addition to food service for The Matrix Corporate Center, the building also accompanies a 500-person seated ballroom reception area. The Matrix Conference and Banquet Center offers packages for large gatherings, such as private weddings or corporate parties with sophisticated and elegant surroundings. www.matrixconferenceandbanquetcenter.com The Matrix Corporate Center is a class

A building. “We have our own in- house architect,” Smiles said. “We can design it for our clients’ needs.” The Center can accommodate a business with office needs as small as single fully functional office suite or as large as 400,000 square feet. For more information visit www.matrixcorpcenter.com or contact Aaron Smiles (631) 618-1622. This article was provided by the Matrix Realty Group.

MATRIX CORPORATE CENTER: NOW LEASING 39 OLD RIDGEBURY ROAD, DANBURY, CT

2,500 SF to 350,000 SF Available. Easy Access from I-684 & I-84, Full Covered Parking, Fitness Center, Banquet and Executive Conferencing & Catering Services, Executive Board Room, Conference Rooms featuring state of the art A/V, Teleconferencing and WIFI $10 Million Renovation, 90% Complete Contact Aaron Smiles (203) 312-1596

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PRUDENTIAL SERLS COMMERCIAL GROUP

PRIME LOCATIONS INC.

2537 Route 52, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Phone: (845) 226-1212 Fax: (845) 227-6520 Email: steven.salome@prudentialserls.com Website: pruserlscommercial.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (150) agents, (50) brokers Areas served: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Ulster and Westchester counties, N.Y. Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1988

733 Yonkers Ave., Suite 500, Yonkers, NY 10704 Phone: (914) 963-7400 Fax: (914) 963-2279 Email: la@plimanagement.com Website: plimanagement.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (5) agents Properties: Apartments, land, office, retail Year established: 1988

PRIME LOCATIONS INC.

AT SONO CORPORATE CENTER 50 Washington St., South Norwalk, CT 06584 Phone: (203) 354-4500 Fax: (203) 354-4501 Email: info@sonocorp.com Website: sonocorp.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (5) agents Properties: Apartments, land, office, retail Year established: 1986

PRUDENTIAL WYKAGYL RITTENBERG REALTY

1299 North Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10804 Phone: (914) 632-9100 Fax: (914) 636-6014 Email: scohen@pruwr.com Website: pruwr.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (22) agents, (8) brokers Areas served: All of Putnam and Westchester counties and the Bronx. N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Appraisal, consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1956

PRINCETON REALTY GROUP L.L.C.

333 N. Bedford Road, Suite 140, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 Phone: (914) 747-5000 Fax: (914) 747-6666 Email: ff@princetonrealtygroup.com Website: princetonrealtygroup.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (3) agents, (1) broker; Hudson Valley (1) agent; Westchester (6) agents, (1) broker Areas served: Bronx, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties, N.Y.; Fairfield County, Conn. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, financing, leasing, property management, sales Year established: 2001

PYRAMID REAL ESTATE GROUP

20 Summer St., Suite 3-1, Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 348-8566 Fax: (203) 358-9763 Email: info@pyramidregroup.com Website: www.pyramidregroup.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (5) agents, (4) brokers Area served: Lower Fairfield County, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 1973

THE PRIVATE OFFICE INC.

800 Westchester Ave., Suite 641, North Rye Brook, NY 10573 Phone: (914) 697-4700 Fax: (914) 697-7517 Email: rmccullagh@theprivateoffice.com Website: theprivateoffice.com Services: Administrative assistance, meeting space, office business center, offices, video-conferencing Properties: Office Year established: 1994

RABIN PROPERTIES INC.

84 Rose Ave., Eastchester, NY 10709 Phone: (914) 779-7000 Website: rabinpropertiesinc.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (3) agents, (2) brokers Areas served: Five boroughs of New York City; Westchester and Rockland counties, N.Y., Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 2000

PRUDENTIAL COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE COVINGTON PROPERTIES 322 Clock Tower Commons, Brewster, NY 10509 Phone: (845) 279-2321 Fax: (845) 279-8314 Email: prucovcom@aol.com Website: prudentialcovington.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (5) brokers Areas served: Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties, N.Y. Offices: Hudson Valley (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1976

RAKOW COMMERCIAL REALTY GROUP INC.

6 Landmark Square, Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 359-5703 Fax: (203) 359-5858 Email: info@rakowgroup.com Website: fairfieldofficespace.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield County, Conn. (8) agents, (1) broker; Hudson Valley (11) agents, (2) brokers; Westchester County (11) agents, (2) brokers Area served: All of Connecticut Offices: Fairfield County (1), Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1985

PRUDENTIAL CONNECTICUT COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

850 Canal St., Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: (203) 351-1500 Fax: (203) 351-1517 Email: bmiller@prucom.com Website: prucom.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (3) agents, (3) brokers Towns and cities served: Darien,Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford and Westport, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 2000

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RAKOW COMMERCIAL REALTY GROUP INC.

10 New King St., Suite 212, White Plains, NY 10604 Phone: (914) 422-0100 Fax: (914) 422-0101 Email: info@rakowgroup.com Website: rakowgroup.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield County, Conn. (8) agents, (1) broker; Hudson Valley (11) agents, (2) brokers; Westchester County (11) agents, (2) brokers Areas served: Tri-state and beyond Offices: Fairfield County (1), Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1985

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RAND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

RYER ASSOCIATES COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INC.

1 N. Broadway, Suite 120B White Plains, NY 10601 Phone: (845) 770-1205 Fax: (914) 470-0127 Email: paul.adler@randcommercial.com Website: randcommercial.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (30) agents, (9) brokers; Westchester (11) agents, (4) brokers Area served: All of the Hudson Valley, N.Y. Offices: Hudson Valley (4); Westchester County (2) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, office, land, multifamily, retail Year established: 2006

103 Mill Plain Road, Danbury, CT 06811 Phone: (203) 797-0200 Fax: (203) 797-0205 Email: mjryer@ryer.com Website: ryer.com Towns and cities served: Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, Newtown and Ridgefield, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office Year established: 1972

SAUGATUCK COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE L.L.C.

9 Burr Road, Westport, CT 06880 Phone: (203) 222-4190 Fax: (203) 222-4186 Email: pwickey@saugatuckcommercial.com Website: saugatuckcommercial.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (3) brokers; Areas served: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York state, Rhode Island Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: leasing, retail and landlord representation, sales Properties: Land, office, retail

RAND REAL ESTATE SERVICES INC.

265 Post Road West, Westport, CT 06880 Phone: (203) 226-8727 Fax: (203) 221-7677 Email: rres100@aol.com Website: randrealestate.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (6) agents, (2) broker Areas served: Connecticut; New York City; Miami, Fla. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1980

SEABOARD PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

1 Atlantic St., Fourth floor Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 357-1600 Fax: (203) 324-1024 Email: gstanton@seaboardproperties.com Website: seaboardproperties.com City served: Stamford, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Property management Properties: Industrial, multifamily, office, retail and hospitality YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1990

RECKSON

(Division of SL Green Realty Corp.) 360 Hamilton Ave., White Plains, NY 10601 Phone: (914) 750-7200 Website: reckson.com Offices: Fairfield County (1), Westchester County (1) Services: Leasing, property management, sales Properties: Land, office, retail Year established: 1980

SELECT PROPERTIES LTD.

344 Main St., Mount Kisco, NY 10549 Phone: (914) 666-9400 Fax: (914) 666-9436 Email: select1@optonline.net Website: selectpropertiesrealestate.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (3) agents, (1) broker Towns and cities served: Bedford Hills, Mount Kisco, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Commercial leasing, sales Properties: Multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1986

RHYS

84 W. Park Place, Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: (203) 274-9800 Fax: (203) 653-1788 Email: info@rhysre.com Website: rhysre.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (10) brokers; Westchester (10) brokers Area served: All of Connecticut; New Jersey and New York state Offices: Fairfield County (1), Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, cost recovery and audit programs, leasing, portfolio representation and management, project management, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 2009

SIGNATURE GROUP L.L.C.

3 Parklands Drive, Darien, CT 06820 Phone: (203) 655-1414 Fax: (203) 655-1818 Email: bgillon@signatureg.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (3) agents, (2) brokers; Westchester (3) agents, (2) brokers Areas served: Fairfield and New Haven counties, Conn.; Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Cost segregation, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, office, retail Year established: 1970

R.J. SMITH REALTY

55 Main St., Pine Bush, NY 12566 Phone: (845) 744-2095 Fax: (845) 744-5268 Email: jlavelle@rjsmithrealty.com Website: teamrjsmith.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (50) agents, (20) brokers Areas served: Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties, N.Y. Offices: Hudson Valley (5) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1976

SMITH PROPERTIES INC.

242 Main St., Nyack, NY 10960 Phone: (845) 353-5380 Fax: (845) 353-6693 Email: info@smithprop.com Website: smithprop.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (3) agents, (1) broker Towns and area served: Nyack, Haverstraw and all of Rockland County, N.Y. Offices: Hudson Valley (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1971

ROYAL PROPERTIES INC.

850 Bronx River Road, Suite 106, Bronxville, NY 10708 Phone: (914) 237-3403 Fax: (914) 237-0196 Email: jeff@royalpropertiesinc.com Website: royalpropertiesinc.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (1) broker, Hudson Valley (1) agent, Westchester (1) agent, (1) broker Areas served: Brooklyn, the Bronx, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties, N.Y.; Fairfield and New Haven counties, Conn. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, office, retail Year established: 1993

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COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE

STAR COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE L.L.C.

Residential real estate

1698 Post Road East, Suite 2C, Westport, CT 06880 Phone: (203) 557-9111 Fax: (203) 557-9114 Email: dfoehr@starcommercial.com Website: starcommercial.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (3) agents, (1) broker, Westchester (3) agents, (1) broker Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Office, retail Year established: 1994

ASHMORE REALTY

71 Gleneida Ave., Carmel, NY 10512 Phone: (845) 228-9797 Fax: (845) 228-9799 Email: gnigro@ashmore-realty.com Website: ashmore-realty.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (6) agents, (1) broker; Westchester (6) agents, (1) broker Areas served: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties, N.Y. Offices: Hudson Valley (1) Services: Appraisals, consulting, leasing, relocation, sales Year established: 2004

STARK BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC.

445 Hamilton Ave., White Plains, NY 10601 Phone: (914) 428-0500 Email: info@starkbusinesssolutions.com Website: starkbusinesssolutions.com Towns and cities served: Harrison, MountKisco, Scarsdale and White Plains, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (4) Services: Executive office suites in Harrison,Mount Kisco, Scarsdale, White Plains Properties: Office Year established: 2004

CAROLYN CLARK & ASSOCIATES

27 Pine St., New Canaan, CT 06840 Phone: (203) 966-3900 Fax: (203) 972-1002 Email: info@carolynclark.com Website: carolynclark.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (1) broker Towns and cities served: Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk and Wilton, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, home staging, sales Year established: 1989

T SQUARE Properties Inc.

56 Lafayette Ave., White Plains, NY 10603 Phone: (914) 328-7511 Fax: (914) 328-1416 Email: phyllis@tsquareproperties.com Website: tsquareproperties.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (4) brokers Areas served: Westchester, Rockland and Dutchess counties, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, sales Properties: Industrial, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1983

CENTURY 21 SCHNEIDER REALTY

255 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10605 Phone: (914) 345-3550 Fax: (914) 345-3544 Email: ofc@c21schneider.com Website: c21schneider.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (49) agents, (2) brokers Areas served: Bronx, Connecticut and all of Putnam, Orange, Rockland and Westchester counties, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Appraisal, consulting, leasing, relocation, sales Year established: 2004

TOWER REALTY CORP.

246 Federal Road, Brookfield, CT 06804 Phone: (203) 775-5000 Fax: (203) 775-7199 Email: ddibuono@towercorp.com Website: towercorp.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (6) agents, (1) broker Area served: Greater Danbury area, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1988

CHURCHILL CORPORATE SERVICES

25 Crescent St., Stamford, CT 06906 Phone: (800) 832-8918 Fax: (203) 325-0302 Email: chrisce@churchillcorp.com Website: furnishedhousing.com Areas served: Boston, Mass., Connecticut, New York state, New Jersey, Florida and Washington, D.C. Services: Furniture rental, short-term corporate housing; relocation services to support the real estate community and its clients Year established: 1958

VIDAL/WETTENSTEIN L.L.C.

719 Post Road East, Westport, CT 06880 Phone: (203) 226-7101 Fax: (203) 226-7104 Email: info@vidalwettenstein.com Website: vidalwettenstein.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (5) brokers Areas served: Fairfield and New Haven counties, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Properties: Industrial, land, office, retail Year established: 1968

COLDWELL BANKER GUMBO REALTY

6 Broadway, Valhalla, NY 10595 Phone: (914) 682-2200 Fax: (914) 684-1754 Email: forsale@coldwellbanker.com Website: cbgumbo.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (21) agents, (6) brokers Towns and cities served: Bronx, Valhalla, White Plains and Yonkers, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Leasing, relocation, sales Year established: 1995

WFL REAL ESTATE SERVICES, L.L.C.

161 East Ave., Suite 104, Norwalk, CT 06851 Phone (203) 604-1390 Fax: (203) 604-1394 Email: bill@wflrealestate.com Website: wflrealestate.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (3) agents, (1) broker; Westchester (3) agents, (1) broker Areas served: Fairfield County, Conn., Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Leasing, property management, sales Properties: Multifamily, office, retail Year established: 1998

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COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE

6 Cedar St., Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 Phone: (914) 693-5476 Fax: (914) 591-4600 Website: janetnold.com and cbmoves.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (40) agents, (20) associates Towns and cities served: Ardsley, Briarcliff Manor, Hastings, Irvington, Ossining, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown and Yonkers, N.Y. Services: Appraisal, consulting, leasing, luxury homes, new construction, relocation, sales Year established: 1906 (national brand established)

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COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE

360 Main St., Suite 4, Ridgefield, CT 06877 Phone: (203) 244-2900 Fax: (203) 244-2937 Website: coldwellbankermoves.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (685) agents, (171) brokers; Westchester (549) agents, (111) brokers Areas served: All of Connecticut; Putnam and Westchester counties, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (13), Westchester County (12) Services: Appraisal, consulting, leasing, relocation, sales Year established: 1906 (national brand established)

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ENGEL AND VOLKERS, SCARSDALE

300 Heathcote Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583 Phone: (914) 723-5555 Fax: (914) 723-5554 Email: rose.marinaccio@engelvoelkers.com Website: engelvoelkers.com/scarsdale Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (8) agents, (1) broker; Westchester (15) agents, (2) brokers Towns and cities served: Ardsley, Bronxville, Dobbs Ferry, Eastchester, Edgemont, Hastingson-Hudson, Irvington, Scarsdale Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown and White Plains, N.Y.; Greenwich and Old Greenwich, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1); Westchester County (2) Services: Leasing, sales, relocation services Year established: 1977

ESTHER INGBER REALTY

12 Keri Lane, Spring Valley, NY 10977 Phone: (854) 354-6060 Fax: (845) 354-6104 Liscensed agents and/or brokers: One Area served: Greater Hudson Valley Offices: New Hempstead Services: Residential, condo, co-op, leasing and commercial reality Year established: 1983

GENESIS HERITAGE REAL ESTATE

447 Route 376, Suite 1, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Phone: (914) 376-1000 Fax: (914) 376-5644 Email: ladyrobin_2000@yahoo.com Website: genesisheritagerealestate.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (1) agent, (1) broker Area served: Dutchess County, N.Y. Offices: Hudson Valley (1) Services: Consulting services, leasing, new construction, relocation services, sales, residential sales, new construction Year established: 2004

HENRY DJONBALAJ REAL ESTATE L.L.C.

655 McLean Ave., Yonkers, NY 10705 Phone: (914) 376-1000 Fax: (914) 376-5644 Email: henry@hdrealtyny.com Website: hdrealtyny.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (25) agents, (3) brokers Areas served: New York City, Putnam and Westchester counties, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Appraisal, business brokerage, commercial sales, consulting, leasing, relocation, sales Year established: 1984

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HOMERICA REALTY SERVICES

HOMERICA MORTGAGE CORP. 235 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10605 Phone: (914) 946-7100 Fax: (914) 287-7687 Email: gkm@homerica.com Website: homerica.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (12) agents, (1) broker Areas served: Putnam and Westchester counties, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Full Realtor services representing buyers and sellers, mortgage broker for more than 25 top lenders in the country that covers New York state and Connecticut Year established: 1987

HOULIHAN LAWRENCE INC.

4 Valley Road, Bronxville, NY 10708 Phone: (914) 337-0400 Fax: (914) 337-1671 Email: corporate@houlihanlawrence.com Website: houlihanlawrence.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (177) agents; Westchester (865) agents Areas served: Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties, N.Y. Offices: Hudson Valley (6), Westchester County (18) Services: Sales, relocation Year established: 1888

JUNER PROPERTIES

3 Roxbury Road, Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: (203) 968-1500 Fax: (203) 968-1896 Email: juner@juner.com Website: juner.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (14) agents, (1) broker City and area served: Stamford area, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, sales Year established: 1986

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

229 Route 32, Central Valley, NY 10917 Phone: (845) 928-8000 Fax: (845) 928-3494 Email: chris@kw.com Website: kwhv.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (2) agents, (1) broker; Hudson Valley (175) agents, (10) brokers; Westchester (5) agents Areas served: Orange, Rockland, Ulster and Westchester counties, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1), Hudson Valley (2); Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, relocation, sales Year established: 1990

KELLER WILLIAMS NY REALTY

120 Bloomingdale Road, Suite 101, White Plains, NY 10605 Phone: (914) 437-6100 Fax: (914) 437-6199 Email: gary@leogrande.com Website: westchesterkw.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (72) agents, (28) brokers Areas served: Bronx, Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, relocation, sales Year established: 2005

KELLY ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE

780 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820 Phone: (203) 655-8238 Fax: (203) 656-2053 Email: lfinley@kellyrealestate.com Website: kellyrealestate.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (67) agents Towns and cities served: Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk and Rowayton, Conn. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: relocation, sales Year established: 1982

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579 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 Phone: (845) 628-3555 Fax: (845) 628-3756 Licensed agents and/or brokers: One Area served: Metro New York\ Offices: Mahopac Services: Real estate brokerage Year established: 1927

303 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY 10503 Phone: (914) 735-1133 Fax: (914) 738-2431 Email: stiefvater@pelhamny.com Website: pelhamny.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (8) agents, (10) brokers Towns and cities served: New Rochelle, Pelham and Pelham Manor, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, relocation, sales Year established: 1974

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1299 North Ave., New Rochelle, NY 10804 Phone: (914) 632-9100 Fax: (914) 636-6014 Email: scohen@pruwr.com Website: pruwr.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (34) agents, (3) brokers Areas served: Bronx; Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester counties, N.Y. Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Appraisals, consulting, leasing, relocation, sales Year established: 1956

226 Main St., Goshen, NY 10924 Phone: (845) 294-9333 Fax: (845) 294-1426 Email: griffithrealtors@griffithrealtors.com Website: griffithrealtors.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (5) brokers Offices: Hudson Valley (2) Area served: All of Orange County, N.Y. Services: Leasing, rentals, sales Year established: 1968

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266 Titusville Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 Phone: (845) 485-9960 Fax: (845) 485-9978 Email: realexec@mac.com Website: dutchesscountyhouses.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (6) agents, (18) brokers Area served: Hudson Valley, N.Y. Offices: Hudson Valley (1) Services: Appraisals, commercial, consulting, investment, relocation, sales Year established: 2002

P.O. Box 555, Bedford, NY 10506 Phone: (914) 234-3642 Fax: (914) 234-9255 Email: admin@vinwhit.com Website: vinwhit.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Westchester (17) agents, (1) broker Areas served: Westchester County, N.Y and nearby counties Offices: Westchester County (1) Services: Consulting, leasing, property management, relocation, sales Year established: 1920

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A and P Plaza, 17 North Ave. Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 Phone: (914) 591-4600 Fax: (914) 591-0368 Email: info@therealtystop.com Website: therealtystop.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (1) agents, (3) brokers Areas served: New York state and Connecticut Offices: Hudson Valley (1) Services: Appraisal, consulting, leasing, sales Year established: 1997

484 White Plains Road, Eastchester, NY 10709 Phone: (914) 961-5510 Fax: (914) 961-5520 Email: gmfbhg@aol.com Website: homesny.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (32) agents, (8) brokers; Westchester (210) agents, (55) brokers Areas served: Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester and Fairfield counties and New York City, N.Y. Offices: Bronxville, Scarsdale, White Plains, Yonkers, Mount Vernon, Briarcliff Manor, Hastings-on-Hudson, Pelham, Eastchester, Katonah and Manhattan Services: Residential property listings and sales, rental assistance and listing, property management, relocation assistance and commercial sales and leases Year established: 2003

ROBERT A. MCCAFFREY REALTY INC.

143 Main St., Cold Spring, NY 10516 Phone: (845) 265-4113 Fax: (845) 265-2437 Email: info@mccaffreyrealty.com Website: mccaffreyrealty.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Hudson Valley (7) agents, (3) brokers Towns and area served: Cold Spring, Garrison and Putnam Valley, N.Y. Offices: Hudson Valley (1) Services: Leasing, sales Year established: 1987

William Ravies Real Estate

235 Main St., East Greenwich, 02818 Phone: (401) 556-0626 Website: ravies.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Over 3,000 sales associates Areas served: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York and the north-east area Offices: 14 Services: Sales, home realty, genworth, moving and settlement Year established: 1974

ROUND HILL PARTNERS

189 Mason St., Greenwich, CT 06830 Phone: (203) 861-0050 Fax: (203) 861-0171 Email rhpreal@aol.com Website: roundhillpartners.com Licensed agents and/or brokers: Fairfield (33) agents, (1) broker Towns, cities and areas served: Cos Cob, Darien,Greenwich, Old Greenwich, New Canaan, Riverside and Stamford, Conn.; Westchester County, N.Y. Offices: Fairfield County (1) Services: Sales Year established: 1993

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ACCOUNTING

Global scope meets local focus

mcglaDreY uNtaNgles tHe gorDiaN KNots of BusiNess BY BiLL FALLoN bfallon@westfairinc.com

n a picture-paints-a-thousand-words moment, Anthony D. Ceci Jr., office managing partner for McGladrey in Connecticut, cited a client that owns 30 to 40 national and international companies. Different states. Different countries. Different tax codes. Different laws. Account must be taken and attention must be paid. The devil is in the details. “We have dozens of partners on that particular account,” Ceci said. McGladrey’s Stamford and New Haven offices employ 200, who are in turn part of 6,700 employees at 75 McGladrey offices nationally. Beyond that, McGladrey is the “M” in RSM International, the company’s global arm. Services on such a scale would seem to beg trouble. McGladrey’s work for clients is guided and codified via “client service coordinators.” “That’s the beauty of McGladrey. With divisions all over the world, it’s very easy to work with our brothers and sisters to get things accomplished.” As for the lead-up to April 15, Ceci defused the notion of the frazzled, pencil-gnawing accountant. “We are busier this time of year, no doubt about it,” he said. But more than a frantic season, he explained, there is a peak for tax activity. Other projects and lines of business produce their own peaks — all part of a cycle and of a company ethos that, Ceci stressed, respects employees and their time and nurtures local roots. McGladrey supports a drumbeat of charitable donations and activities, including a national work day. A McGladreysponsored PGA Tour event at Sea Island, Ga., that began in 2010 has to date funneled more than $800,000 through McGladrey offices into local charities. McGladrey clients might include midmarket companies (roughly $10 million to $1 billion in annual revenues), high-networth individuals, private equity groups and other companies. These entities, in turn, may own other companies or, in the case of a business, have divisions, perhaps

McGladrey’s Peter Pfeiffer, Tony Ceci and E.J. Nedder.

based in other states, perhaps based overseas. The complexities of McGladrey’s services — tax, assurance and consulting — are self-evident. “All of our service offerings are very integrated,” said Ernest J. Nedder, tax leader for the Northeast for McGladrey. Nedder, a CPA with 18 years at McGladrey, also addressed the perception of the pre-April 15 weeks in his industry as ones of sleeplessness and stress. “We differ from most,” he said. “For most firms, it’s about heads down and compliance. For us there’s a lot of forward thinking and work about the coming year.” Ceci, who goes by Tony, is 62. Nedder, 43, is called E.J. They, along with 54-year-old Peter A.S. Pfeiffer, McGladrey regional business leader, sat recently in the company office on Canal Street in Stamford to field questions about tax season — under control, by all accounts — and company culture. Ceci had recently attended a conference for McGladrey’s Delaware-to-Boston Northeast region that drew 1,500 employees. “The most important thing that came out of that meeting was that in the local

market it is vital to mentor and educate and spend time with our people,” he said. “We really care about our people; they’re our biggest asset.” Ceci, Nedder and Pfeiffer in turn highlighted the fluidity and availability of McGladrey’s expertise. “We’re completely integrated globally, yet we’re heavily invested in the community, too,” Pfeiffer said. “Our employees are mentored locally but we can pull resources in from Singapore.” He called the mix of local touch and global entity “a game-changer within the market.” For all its obvious scale and scope, McGladrey is at its core a local company. Pfeiffer lives near the site of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre and he spoke of McGladrey’s contributions toward the healing. All three men stressed local roots, none deeper than Ceci. Ceci was a principal in regional tax-and-accounting firm Messina, Ceci, Archer & Co. The firm was already big — 75 employees — and sought-after by other outfits when it merged into McGladrey in 2001. Yet, said Ceci, “We considered ourselves McGladrey the first day we

merged.” Negotiations leading to the merger lasted some two years. “A lot of thought went into it,” Ceci said. “The end result, what mattered most, was how McGladrey cared about their people and how they served their midmarket clients. We did not lose one employee or client with the merge. It was a perfect fit.” Nedder, whose tenure at McGladrey predates Ceci’s arrival, concurred, saying, “The merger has been tremendous for McGladrey.” Both Nedder and Ceci have served on McGladrey’s national board of directors and served on national committees. Nedder remains on the company’s national Tax Leadership Team. Pfeiffer said the company is heavily invested in technology: both assessing needs and working with vendors. “A lot of what we do and one of our fastestgrowing areas is consulting,” he said. “Our technical services enable a company to get to the next level. That ability to grow, to leave a lasting legacy in the marketplace — that’s what’s magical about McGladrey. We are trusted advisers.”

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ccounting, tax and business consulting firm BlumShapiro, with a 70-person Shelton office, has opened registration for the BlumShapiro 5K for Camp Courant at the Travelers Championship. Hartford’s Camp Courant — billed as the largest free day camp in the nation, serving 1,100 children — is the run-walk event beneficiary. The 2014 race, plus Kids Fun Run and other family activities, is Saturday, May 3, at TPC River Highlands on Golf Club Road in Cromwell. Registration is online at travelerschampionship.com. Registration fees vary. In its sixth year, the BlumShapiro 5K signals the kickoff to the Travelers Championship golf series. The event welcomes hundreds of runners and walkers of all ability levels along the roads

that line the fairways, greens and practice facility at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell. “Once again, it is our privilege to host an event that brings families and people of all ages together to benefit the community,” said Carl Johnson, managing partner of BlumShapiro. The Kids Fun Run begins at 8 a.m. and the 5K race-walk starts at 8:30 a.m., May 3. Kids activities include face painting, games, clowns, jugglers, balloon artists and caricaturists. Food, beverages and live music are on tap. All activities will start at 7 a.m. and end at approximately 11a.m. All race participants will be given one ticket valid for any one day admission to the 2014 Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands course, 1 Golf Club Rd., Cromwell, June 19-22. — Bill Fallon

NEWS IN BRIEF

UB TO HOST ENGINEER FORUM

The University of Bridgeport will host the American Society for Engineering Education Zone 1 Conference April 3-5. It will showcase research by more than 1,000 industry experts, faculty and students. Panel topics will cover biomedical nanotechnology to automated technologies (and much in between) with workshops and tutorials. Dr. Atam Dhawan, from New Jersey Institute of Technology, will deliver the keynote speech, “Biotechnology & Bioengineering,” 10:15 a.m. April 4. Other expert speakers will include: • Dr. Damir Novosel, QuantaTechnology L.L.C., on “Energy and Sustainability”; • Dr. Katsushi Ikeuchi, the University of Tokyo, on “Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics”; and • Dr. David McLaughlin, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, on “Collaborative Adaptive Sensing of the Atmosphere.” Research will feature developments in engineering design, performance and optimization, nanotechnology, chemical engineering, environmental engineering and energy, civil engineering, biotechnology, bioengineering software engineering, computing, technology management, robotics, mechatronics, modeling, simulation, mechanical design, new materials, electrical engineering and electronics and aerospace engineering. Awards will be presented for professional papers, outstanding teaching, and student posters and papers. The address is 221 University Ave., Bridgeport. For more information and deadline submissions for papers and posters, the website is asee2014.org.

SKANSKA BUILDS ON HOSPITAL PROJECT

Skanska USA, with an office in New Haven, recently received a $149 million contract to build a new 197,000 square-foot medical specialty building for Stamford Hospital. The building will be constructed on Stamford Hospital’s existing campus. Construction is underway and expected for completion in spring 2016. Skanska is also building the new Stamford Hospital at a cost of $450 million, with completion expected in 2016. Skanska began construction on the renovation and expansion project for Stamford Hospital in 2012. The new medical specialty building will be constructed on the existing Stamford Hospital Campus. Headquartered in New York City, Skanska USA has more than 9,600 employees.

“We’re bringing in BDO. The partner’s already on it.” People who know, know BDO.SM

BDO provides assurance, tax, financial advisory and consulting services to a wide range of publicly traded and privately held companies. We offer a sophisticated array of services and the global capabilities of the world’s fifth largest accounting and consulting network, combined with the personal attention of experienced professionals. Joseph Capparelli, Managing Partner BDO Stamford 1055 Washington Blvd., 5th Floor Stamford, CT 06901 203-905-6265 / jcapparelli@bdo.com Accountants and Consultants www.bdo.com © 2014 BDO USA, LLP. All rights reserved.

— Bill Fallon

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Point, click, file

New electronic tax filing requirements in 2014 By Sandy Weinberg and Michele Galakoutis

n the future, perhaps all tax returns will be required to be filed electronically. Effective this month, the state of Connecticut took a step in that direction. For tax periods beginning on and after Jan. 1, the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) will require

everyone registered for any of the following seven taxes to not only file returns electronically, but also to pay the associated taxes that way: · sales and use tax; · business use tax; · room occupancy tax; · admissions and dues tax; · income tax withholding;

· corporation business tax; and · composite income tax. There are no opt-out provisions. What if a taxpayer fails to file and pay electronically and still sends in a paper return and a check? The DRS has made it clear that the taxpayer will be subject to a 10 percent “Failure to Comply” penalty. The penalty will be imposed even

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if the paper check payment is received on time. Taxpayers who are now required to file any of the seven taxes will need to create an account through the Connecticut Taxpayer Service Center (TSC). Those who use a payroll company or tax service have the burden of confirming that their service provider is properly filing and paying electronically. Examples of the start dates for the requirement to file and pay electronically are as follows: · For those taxpayers who file their tax returns on a monthly basis: your first required electronically filed return for the period ending Jan. 31, 2014 was due Feb. 28. · For those taxpayers who file their tax returns on a quarterly basis: your first required electronically filed return for the period ending March 31, 2014 is due by April 30. · For those taxpayers who file their tax returns on an annual basis: your first required electronically filed return for the period ending Dec. 31, 2014 is due by Jan. 31, 2015. · For those taxpayers who must remit their income tax withholding on a monthly payment frequency: the due date for the January remittance was Feb. 15, 2014 (which was extended to Feb. 17). The new Connecticut requirements are in addition to others previously announced. Tax practitioners that prepare 50 or more prior year Connecticut income tax returns are required to file electronically. So, why is the DRS imposing the new electronic filing and paying requirement? In its 2014 Electronic Filing Requirements Notice, the DRS said it is “an effort to streamline the way DRS conducts business and becomes more environmentally ‘green’ by eliminating paper.” There are likely cost savings, as well. In any event, taxpayers should ensure they are prepared to file and pay electronically. In addition, they should speak to their payroll service providers on the issue, as well. Sandy Weinberg is a principal and Michele Galakoutis is a tax supervisor at O’Connor Davies’ Stamford office. Among its other offices, the firm also operates from Harrison, N.Y. For more information on the topics addressed here, contact: sweinberg@odpkf.com.

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BUSINESS JOURNAL ATTAChMeNTSFiLed Johnson, Jackson S., Bridgeport. $12,000 in favor of First Niagra Bank, New Haven. Property: 234-236 Sheridan St., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 18.

BuiLdiNG PeRMiTS

COmmERCIaL 720 Branchville Road L.L.C., Ridgefield, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations and replace roof on an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 720 Branchville Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $250,000. Filed Feb. 19. 80 Sandy Pit Road L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for self. Frame canopy with metal side panel at 80 Sandpit Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $6,500. Filed Feb. 19. delhis Woodworks L.L.C., Ridgefield, contractor for PRP Inc. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 53 Knollwood Drive, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Feb. 16. dupuis, Joseph daniel contractor for Lasalandra Grace M. Family Ltd, et al. Install 13 fire sprinklers in an existing commercial space at 229 Hope St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Feb. 20. e. W. Batista Family Ltd., Danbury, contractor for self. Change use of business license from building permit to convenience store at 10 Main St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $0. Filed Feb. 20. G. Allen Group L.L.C., contractor for Onofre Joao De Souza. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 135 Main St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $500. Filed Feb. 11. Gera danbury L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 100 Reserve Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed Feb. 12.

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Grenier, Paul A., contractor for Sonja C. Zandri. Repair front of building at an existing commercial building, 134 Franklin St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $800. Filed Feb. 12. hall, dale h., contractor for Rich-Taubman Associates. Fire sprinkler fit-out in an existing commercial space at 100 Greyrock Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $17,775. Filed Feb. 21. hoey, Brian P., contractor for 1010 Washington SLG Owner L.L.C. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 1010 Washington Blvd. Stamford. Estimated cost: $9,800. Filed Feb. 20. in Signs inc., contractor for International Investors. Perform alterations on existing storage containers for pickup grocery service at 1160 Kings Highway Cutoff, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Feb. 12. King, Michael e., contractor for Mark J. Barrere. Install replacement water heater at 2437 Unit 21-1 Stamford. Estimated cost: $934. Filed Feb. 19. Lacava, david M., contractor for GHP Buxton L.L.C. Install one lavatory sink and toilet at 30 Buxton Farm Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $8,700. Filed Feb. 20. Martinez, hiram L., contractor for 69-77 Bedford Street - Stamford L.L.C. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 69 Bedford St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed Feb. 19. Mulvaney, George, contractor for Black Iron Stamford L.L.C. Install a fire-water-system pump and electrical controls to replace existing water tower at 50 Barry Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $189,000. Filed Feb. 20. Murace, Patsy, contractor for Rich-Taubman Associates. Supply plumbing for new bathroom and pantry at 100 Greyrock Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Feb. 21. Murace, Patsy, contractor for Three Stamford Plaza Owner L.L.C. Install plumbing for new pantry in an existing single family residence at 301 Tresser Blvd. Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Feb. 21. onofrej, Marko, contractor for Stampar Associates L.L.C. Perform gas-line installations as per plans at 2046 W. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: Not available. Filed Feb. 19. onofrej, Marko, contractor for Stampar Associates L.L.C. Perform plumbing installations as per plans at 2046 W. Main St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $0. Filed Feb. 19. Ponger Jr., Joseph R., contractor for CCMCR Harbor Square L.L.C. Rough-in and finish plumbing for one kitchen sink and hot water heater at 700 Canal St., Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,500. Filed Feb. 18. Prime Burger inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Addessi Center II L.L.C. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 449 Main St., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Feb. 14.

Ram Construction L.L.C., Stamford, contractor for Apizza Center of Fairfield. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 92 Post Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $64,000. Filed Feb. 10. Rooster River Plaza L.L.C., Fairfield, contractor for self. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 501 Kings Highway, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed Feb. 12. Sywak, Piotr Z., contractor for 35 Warshaw Place L.L.C. Run flexible gas line for fireplace in an existing commercial space at 35 Warsaw Place, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,100. Filed Feb. 20. TJ & Sons, Danbury, contractor for Bone (DE) QRS 15-12 Inc. Perform interior alterations to existing lab and office area at 36 Apple Ridge, Danbury. Estimated cost: $218,606. Filed Feb. 11. Tri-North Solutions inc., Danbury, contractor for Danbury Mall L.L.C. Perform interior alterations to an existing commercial space for a new tenant at 7 Backus Ave. Main, Danbury. Estimated cost: $309,626. Filed Feb. 18.

RESIdEnTIaL AA Building & Wrecking, contractor for David L. Quatrella. Demolish an existing residential dwelling at 256 Spruce St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,500. Filed Feb. 18. Andrews Custom Building L.L.C., contractor for Dorothy A. Albrecht. Perform interior structural repairs in an existing single-family residence at 166 Glengary Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Feb. 11. Beach Walk homes L.L.C., contractor for Walter R. Shicko, et al. Pour foundation only for future single-family residence at 81 Fox St., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed Feb. 11. Better Built Basements L.L.C., contractor for Srinicasamurthy Chillara. Finish basement with recreation room and half bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 6 Tobins Court, Danbury. Estimated cost: $28,000. Filed Feb. 24. Blum, Jeremy R., contractor for Kelly K. Russel. Construct an in-ground fiberglass pool with a vinyl liner at 35 Eunice Ave., Fairfield. Estimated cost: $18,000. Filed Feb. 19. Brooks, Ken, Danbury, contractor for self. Finish basement with family room and theatre in an existing single-family residence at 106 Rose Hill Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $12,000. Filed Feb. 20. Carbone Jr., eugene T., contractor for Joseph Lombardi, et al. Install an indoor gas line from propane tank to kitchen stove at 10 Fairway Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $850. Filed Feb. 19. Carty, Joseph T., Danbury, contractor for Carol S. Royce. Gut and redo bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 8 Green Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $10,500. Filed Feb. 12.

Christensen, Kerry and douglas Christensen, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Convert a three-season room to an all-season room. Perform interior renovations of the kitchen and dining area at 254 Old Stagecoach Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Feb. 21. Compass Builders L.L.C., contractor for Laura Trensky and Michael L. Trensky. Remodel kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 256 Daybreak Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $44,253. Filed Feb. 11. Concavage Marine Construction, contractor for William R. Petitte. Rebuild and modify an existing fixed pier, stairway, piles, ladder and float at 235 Old Dam Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $48,000. Filed Feb. 11. d., ilinca and Keith Creveling, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform additions to an existing single-family residence at 18 Trails End Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $169,000. Filed Feb. 7. david hayden Construction L.L.C., contractor for Harry’s Corner L.L.C. Strip and reroof an existing single-family residence at 2088 Post Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Feb. 10. dC Builds L.L.C., Ridgefield, contractor for Lorrance Moley and Lorraine Morley. Enlarge an existing garage and add a small storage area at 114 Great Hill Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $8,000. Filed Feb. 14. deQuattro, Paul, contractor for Giustinvil Colas. Construct icemaker connection and frost-free hose outlet at 67 Quintard Terrace, Stamford. Estimated cost: $7,000. Filed Feb. 18. deQuattro, Paul, contractor for Giustinvil Colas. Install gas line for hot-water heater, furnace and kitchen stove at 67 Quintard Terrace, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Feb. 18. design Builders and Remodeling inc., Ridgefield, contractor for Debbie Atkins. Perform miscellaneous remodeling to an existing single-family residence at 11 New St., Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $90,000. Filed Feb. 11. desmond, Gregory, contractor for Phelan Colleen. Remodel great room and dining room installing French doors and three windows at 100 Jennie Lane, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $30,000. Filed Feb. 12. dobey, Ronald, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform additions to basement in an existing single-family residence at 298 Cannon Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $13,000. Filed Feb. 19. Faros design Build Remodel, contractor for Cathy Koehler and Deponte Koehler. Repair bathroom and hallway due to water damage at 660 Penfield Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Feb. 10. Franzoso Contracting, contractor for Shepard Hill Condominium Association. Replace siding at side of a condominium at 166 Old Brookfield Road, Building 7, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Feb. 20. Franzoso Contracting, contractor for Shepard Hill Condominium Association. Replace siding at side of a condominium at 166 Old Brookfield Road, Building 19, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Feb. 20.

Franzoso Contracting, contractor for Shepard Hill Condominium Association. Replace siding at side of a condominium at 166 Old Brookfield Road, Building 20, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Feb. 20. Franzoso Contracting, contractor for Shepard Hill Condominium Association. Replace siding at side of a condominium at 166 Old Brookfield Road, Building 22, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Feb. 20. Franzoso Contracting, contractor for Shepard Hill Condominium Association. Replace siding at side of a condominium at 166 Old Brookfield Road, Building 23, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Feb. 20. Franzoso Contracting, contractor for Shepard Hill Condominium Association. Replace siding at side of a condominium at 166 Old Brookfield Road, Building 25, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Feb. 20. Franzoso Contracting, contractor for Shepard Hill Condominium Association. Replace siding at side of a condominium at 166 Old Brookfield Road, Building 28, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Feb. 20. Franzoso Contracting, contractor for Shepard Hill Condominium Association. Replace siding at side of a condominium at 166 Old Brookfield Road, Building 30, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,000. Filed Feb. 20. Gouveia, Steven, contractor for Fairfield University. Switch cell equipment on the roof at 1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Feb. 14.

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horsa, eric, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Enclose the existing screened porch to create a family room at 25 Donnelly Drive, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Feb. 15. Kaesmann Builders L.L.C., contractor for John Paul Casale and Andrea Casale. Remodel first-floor bedroom and bathroom in an existing single-family residence at 74 Westford Drive, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $14,000. Filed Feb. 12. King, Michael e., contractor for Hira Advani, et al. Replace electric water heater in an existing single-family residence at 93 Hunting Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,344. Filed Feb. 19.

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Give me an “A”: stem to steam if you haven’t heard of stem – federal programs that target science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to support innovation and economic growth – you likely haven’t heard of the steam movement which suggests that the government add an “a” to stem to include art and design. the rhode island school of Design (risD) is playing a key role in the campaign to get House resolution 51 passed so that stem officially becomes steam. on its website, stemtosteam.org, risD states, “artists and designers humanize technology, making it understandable and capable of bringing about societal change.” the House resolution states that the innovative practices of art and design play an essential role in improving stem education and advancing stem research and that art and design provide real solutions for our everyday lives. the resolution also emphasizes that artists and designers effectively communicate complex data and scientific information to broad audiences and that the tools and methods of design offer new models for creative problem-solving and interdisciplinary partnerships in a changing world. it goes on to make the case that artists and designers are playing an integral role in the development of modern technology and manufacturing. the americans for the arts action fund and risD’s steam initiative are both calling for congressional representatives to sign on to the bipartisan congressional steam caucus which aims to “change the vocabulary of education to recognize the benefits of both the arts and sciences and their intersections to our country’s future generations. caucus members will work to increase awareness of the importance of steam education and explore new strategies to advocate for steam programs.” connecticut u.s. rep. Jim Himes has signed on to the steam caucus. as the leader of a regional service organization for artists, arts and cultural organizations and creative businesses, i know the impact creative minds can have. the arts are not a subject that can be left out of the equation for a brighter future.

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CONDUCTOR-FINALIST LEADS GBS AND GUEST PIANIST JOEL FAN the greater Bridgeport symphony (gBs) welcomes its fourth conductor-finalist, lawrence loh, for the fourth of the five concerts in this historic conductor search season. this conductor search was begun after the retirement of the eminent maestro gustav meier after 41 years as music director and principal conductor of the gBs. the concert will be at Bridgeport’s Klein memorial auditorium on saturday, march 15, beginning 7:30 p.m. for this concert, a long-time favorite of gBs audiences and extraordinary pianist Joel fan will join maestro loh in performing the Beethoven “Piano concerto No. 4 in g-major, opus 58.” maestro lon will lead the orchestra in performing Johannes Brahms’ tragic overture, opus 81 and Peter ilich tchaikovsky’s “symphony No. 5 in e-minor, opus 64.” fan, in collaboration with cellist Yo-Yo ma, as a member of the silk road ensemble, has appeared in numerous venues such as carnegie Hall, washington’s John f. Kennedy center and the concertgebouw in amsterdam. concert tickets are available on line at www.gbs.org, or by phone at (203) 576-0263. tickets are available from $26 to $56, with student rush tickets at $10. gBs audiences are also being given the opportunity to meet each conductor personally at “meet and greet” events. the reception for maestro loh will take place on tuesday, march 11, 6:30 p.m. at the Bellarmine museum on the fairfield university campus. light refreshments will be served and admission is $25.

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Ryan Odinak executive Director, cultural alliance of fairﬁeld county The mission of the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is to support cultural organizations, artists and creative businesses by providing promotion, services and advocacy. For more information, visit CulturalAllianceFC.org or email infoCulturalAllianceFC.org or call 256-2329. For events lists, visit FCBuzz.org.

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the silvermine art center presents etHel, one of the most acclaimed string quarters in the contemporary classical ﬁeld, for a return performance friday, march 14. with an eye on tradition and an ear to the future, etHel is a leading force in concert music’s reengagement with musical vernaculars, fusing diverse traditions into a vibrant

sound. as cultural and musical “pollinators,” the quartet brings its collaborative discoveries to audiences through multi-dimensional musical repertoire and community engagement. ethel performs adventurous music by celebrated contemporary composers such as Philip glass, Julia wolfe, John Zorn and steve reich. the quartet performs regularly at the Brooklyn academy of music, the metropolitan music of art and other prestigious venues. Back by popular demand, the program for the evening is “grace,” a journey to redemption through music. for more information, visit silvermineart.org or call (203) 966-9700. the mission of silvermine arts center in New canaan is to cultivate, promote and encourage growth through the arts; to showcase and serve artists; and to foster arts education and appreciation opportunities for the greater community.

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on the record King, Michael E., contractor for Pravin Rana, et al. Replace electric water heater in an existing single-family residence at 50 Woodway Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $859. Filed Feb. 19. LCP Construction Management, contractor for Diane M. Kennedy and Venech Kennedy. Finish basement for accessory apartment and remodel first-floor bathroom at 131 Colonese Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Feb. 19. M & L Construction Inc., contractor for Alessandro Marini. Pour foundation only for future single-family residence at 79 Lloyd Place, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $200,000. Filed Feb. 19. Marek and Heather Reuther Mroz, Wilton, contractor for self. Perform additions to an existing single-family residence at 110 Pheasant Run, Wilton. Estimated cost: $35,000. Filed Feb. 6. McDonald, John M., contractor for 150 Doolittle Road L.L.C. Run gas piping from point of entry to stove, fireplaces and two heating units. Rough and finish plumbing as per plan at 150 Doolittle Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $22,500. Filed Feb. 18. McLevy Builders Inc., contractor for Peter Quinn. Pour foundation only for future single-family residence at 700 Rowland Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $350,000. Filed Feb. 20. Melia, Phillip, contractor for Phillip E. Kucera, et al. Renovate master bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 43 Harbor Drive, Unit 105, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Feb. 18. Mr. Bath, New Fairfield, contractor for Charles Silbert and Nancy Silbert. Remove existing kitchen cabinets and appliances and install new cabinets and appliances in the same layout at 26 Ashbee Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $11,000. Filed Feb. 11. Murace, Patsy, contractor for Crofts Lane L.L.C. Connect plumbing connections in an existing single-family residence at 38 Crofts Lane, Stamford. Estimated cost: $6,000. Filed Feb. 19. Nouza, Robert E., Wilton, contractor for Edith C. and Peter Feick. Perform interior alterations to an existing single-family residence at 20 Arrowhead Road, Wilton. Estimated cost: $25,000. Filed Feb. 19. Philpott, Juliette, contractor for self. Remodel kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 266 Shoreham Village, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Feb. 19. Potter, Alan N., Danbury, contractor for self. Pour foundation only for future singlefamily residence at 13 Cedar St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Feb. 11. Power Home Remodeling Group Inc., Cheshire, Pa., contractor for Diomary C. and Abreu. Remove and replace six windows in an existing single-family residence at 1 Whitlock St., Danbury. Estimated cost: $4,896. Filed Feb. 12. Power Home Remodeling Group, Danbury, contractor for Lisa Ann Mills. Replace 13 windows in an existing single-family residence at 12 Mountain Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $8,169. Filed Feb. 25. Power Home Remodeling Group, Cheshire, Pa., contractor for Danny Roman. Replace 13 windows in an existing singlefamily residence at 194 Marlborough Terrace, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,184. Filed Feb. 19.

Pyramid Custom Home Corporation of Connecticut, Ridgefield, contractor for David Bryson and Kristin Bryson. Perform interior alterations to alter flood damage in an existing single-family residence at 150 Rippowan Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $1 million. Filed Feb. 20. R.M. Hamil Enterprises Inc., Ridgefield, contractor for 34 Caudatowa Drive L.L.C. Perform alterations to storage shed to ensure it is up to permit requirements at 34 Caudatowa Drive, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $2,760. Filed Feb. 13. Radzwillas Builders L.L.C., contractor for Allen Kamin and Susan Kamin. Remodel kitchen in an existing single-family residence at 530 Rock Ridge Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $10,000. Filed Feb. 12. Riefberg, Lawrence M., et al., Danbury, contractor for self. Gut and redo two bathrooms in an existing single-family residence at 6 Ervie Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $15,000. Filed Feb. 20. Romaniello, James J., contractor for Club Road Partners L.L.C., Run water and waste line to three and a half bathrooms, washing machines and kitchen sinks at 64 Ashton Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $16,000. Filed Feb. 18. Rosemary DiVitto and Alfredo DiVitto, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Perform alterations to storage shed to ensure it is up to permit requirements at 12 Seth Low Mountain Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $5,304. Filed Feb. 20. Schede, Louis C., contractor for Turhan Tirana, et al. Replace kitchen, sink and dish washer. Hook up gas line for kitchen stove at 483 Westover Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed Feb. 19. Schieferstein, George J., contractor for Janine C. Musumeci. Run gas line from existing tank to new generator at 99 Black Rock Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $500. Filed Feb. 19. Sears Home Improvement, Rocky Hill, contractor for Tina M. Davis and Richard Davis. Replace front entry door on an existing single-family residence at 148 Great Plains Road, Danbury. Estimated cost: $5,395. Filed Feb. 25. Servidio, Patrick F., contractor for Stephen M. Gladstone. Add gas line to generator in an existing single-family residence at 154 Overbrook Drive, Stamford. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Feb. 21. Sharad, Sukhani, et al., Stamford, contractor for self. Replace three water spigots and water closet at 1334 Long Ridge Road, Stamford. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Feb. 20. Sinor, Cynthia Z and Zubin D., Wilton, contractor for self. Construct shed at an existing single-family residence at 20 Oak Ledge Lane, Wilton. Estimated cost: $1,000. Filed Feb. 19. Six Springside Ave., L.L.C., Danbury, contractor for self. Perform renovations to an existing single-family residence at 6-8 Springside Ave., Danbury. Estimated cost: $20,000. Filed Feb. 20. Stofa, Peter, Trumbull, contractor for Russell Cooper. Construct two sheds on existing property at 5 Maplewood Lane, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $7,500. Filed Feb. 11.

Thomas Kane Building & Remodeling, contractor for Paul Rossetti and Elizabeth Rossetti. Construct second-floor dormer for existing room, walk-in closet and full bathroom at 165 Judson Road, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $28,000. Filed Feb. 19. TJK Builders L.L.C. Fairfield, contractor for self. Demolish an existing residential dwelling at 67 Craig Court, Fairfield. Estimated cost: $1,500. Filed Feb. 19. Toro, Alejandro, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Replace kitchen cabinets and countertops, relocate laundry and bathroom at 119 Rising Ridge Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $60,000. Filed Feb. 15. Toy, Sam, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Finish basement with playroom and laundry room in an existing single-family residence at 253 Florida Hill Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $42,000. Filed Feb. 15. Toy, Sam, Ridgefield, contractor for self. Perform alterations to storage shed to ensure it is up to permit at 253 Florida Hill Road, Ridgefield. Estimated cost: $1,360. Filed Feb. 15. Trac, Sharon and Jeffrey Brameier, Wilton, contractor for self. Convert garage at an existing single-family residence at 37 Tanners Drive, Wilton. Estimated cost: $38,000. Filed Feb. 7. Winnerman, Barbara R. and Norman Winnerman, Danbury, contractor for self. Remove wall and combine kitchen and dining room in an existing single-family residence at 28 Nancy Drive, Danbury. Estimated cost: $2,000. Filed Feb. 20.

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Bridgeport District Court Geico General Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Yvan Wright, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Offices of Raymony G. Heche, Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this motor vehicle suit against the defendant alleging that she collided with an underinsured motorist and suffered injury. The insurance policy carried by the underinsured motorist is inadequate to fully compensate for the damages. The plaintiff alleges that her injuries are the legal responsibilities of her insurance company, the defendant. The plaintiff claims and monetary damages in excess of $15,000 exclusive of interests and costs. Filed Feb. 13. Case No. 6041020. Ingersoll-Rand Co., et al., Piscataway, N.J. Filed by Larry Purcell, Warwick, R.I. Plaintiff’s attorney: Embry and Neusner, Groton. Action: The plaintiff has brought this product-liability suit against the defendants alleging that he was forced to be exposed to asbestos fibers and materials manufactured by the defendants during the course of his work. The defendants failed to advise the plaintiff of the dangerous characteristics of asbestos and failed to provide a safe working environment for the plaintiff. The plaintiff seeks monetary damages in excess of $15,000, punitive and exemplary charges and such other relief as this court may deem proper. Filed Feb. 14. Case No. 6041050.

Jrod L.L.C. and VIP Wash and Lube L.L.C., Fairfield. Filed by Maria Costa, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler P.C., Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal-injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on a wet surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This slippery condition was allegedly allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendant and its employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 within the jurisdiction of the court. Filed Feb. 18. Case No. 6041055. Nistico’s Red Barn Inc., Westport. Filed by Artic Glacier U.S.A., Mamaroneck, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Harlow, Adams & Friedman P.C., New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that it has not paid for goods provided to the defendant. The plaintiff has made a demand for the unpaid balance of $12,268 and claims monetary damages, costs, post judgment interest and such other and further relief as deemed appropriate by the court. Filed Feb. 10. Case No. 6040965. SLS Shoe Corp., Wilton. Filed by Wolverine World Wide Inc., Rockford, Mich. Plaintiff’s attorney: Drapp & Jaumann L.L.C., Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that it has not paid for goods provided to the defendant. The plaintiff has made a demand for the unpaid balance of $7,597 and claims monetary damages, costs, interest and such other and further relief as deemed appropriate by the court. Filed Feb. 11. Case No. 6041001. Stratford Hotel Partners L.L.C., Hamden. Filed by Devoria Gathers, Bridgeport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Nicholas R. Nesi, East Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal-injury suit against the defendant alleging that she slipped on an icy surface owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This icy condition was allegedly allowed to exist due the negligence of the defendant and its employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 within the jurisdiction of the court. Filed Feb. 7. Case No. 6040935. Travelers Home and Marine Insurance Co., Hartford. Filed by Theodore Cox, Ansonia. Plaintiff’s attorney: Miller, Rosnick, D’Amico, August & Butler P.C., Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendant alleging that he had purchased insurance for his property for loss by theft. The plaintiff has incurred a loss due to theft from his automobile and has not received payment from his claim. Plaintiff claims compensatory damages, exemplary damages, cost of litigation and such other and further relief as in equity or law appertains. Filed Feb. 13. Case No. 6041025. Unger Enterprises Inc., Bridgeport. Filed by Kathleen Kellett, Trumbull. Plaintiff’s attorney: Lucas Bagnell Varga L.L.C., Southport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this discrimination suit against the defendant alleging that she was fired due to her age. She alleges that the plaintiff told her that her position was being eliminated while her workload was being transferred to a younger worker. The plaintiff claims compensatory damages, punitive damages, back and front pay, reasonable attorneys’ fees, prejudgment interest, costs of this action and any additional and further relief which the court may deem just and proper. Filed Feb. 10. Case No. 6040949.

Danbury District Court Danbury Hospital, Danbury. Filed by Manuel G. Teixeira, Middlebury. Plaintiff’s attorney: Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder P.C., Bridgeport. Action: The plaintiff has brought this medical malpractice suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant caused the wrongful death of the plaintiff’s father. Plaintiff alleges that the defendant failed to exercise proper care in medicating plaintiff’s father and improperly and prematurely discharged him. Plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 within the jurisdiction of the court. Filed Feb. 11. Case No. 6014622. Italia Mia Pizza Resturant Inc., New Milford. Filed by American Express Bank FSB, Salt Lake City, Utah. Plaintiff’s attorney: Benjamin P. Mann, Zwicker & Associates, Enfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach of contract suit against the defendant alleging that it has failed to make timely payments to the plaintiff for a credit account. The plaintiff has declared the entire outstanding principal balance due, has made a demand for it and has not received payment. The plaintiff claims money damages of $1,547 exclusive of interests and costs. Filed Feb. 18. Case No. 6014646. Round Top RV L.L.C., Gettysburg, Pa. Filed by Leap Frog Fund I L.L.C., Lewes, Del. Plaintiff’s attorney: Christopher G. Winans, Danbury. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant failed to pay for Internet services provided by the plaintiff and failed to return equipment to the plaintiff. Plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, pre-judgment interest, post-judgment interest, punitive damages, treble damages, attorney’s fees and such other relief as may pertain in equity. Filed Feb. 13. Case No. 6014626. U.S. Bank N.A., Beaverton, Ore. Filed by Westwood Village Condominium Association Inc., Georgetown. Plaintiff’s attorney: Dylan M. Kozaczka, Cohen and Wolf P.C., Orange. Action: The plaintiff has brought this property foreclosure suit against the defendant claiming demands of common charges and assessments on property owned by the plaintiff. Plaintiff claims a strict foreclosure of its lien, immediate possession of the liened premises, attorney’s fees, a deficiency judgment, costs and such other and further relief as the court may deem just and equitable. Filed Feb. 11. Case No. 6014617.

Stamford District Court Chabad Lubavitch of Western & Southern New England Inc., Stamford. Filed by Utica Mutual Insurance Co., Utica, N.Y. Plaintiff’s attorney: Robert F. Ludgin, Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this breach-of-contract suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant failed to pay for insurance. Plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $3,043, legal interest and court costs. Filed Feb. 13. Case No. 6021258. Crescent Park Road Association Inc., Middlebury. Filed by Deborah Cohen, Westport. Plaintiff’s attorney: Paul J. Ganim, Fairfield. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal-injury suit against the defendant alleging that she tripped on a defective speed bump owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This defective speed bump was allegedly allowed to exist due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000 exclusive of interest and costs and such other relief as in law and equity may appertain. Filed Feb. 11. Case No. 6021228.

The Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., Hartford. Filed by Chun Fang Calzone, Stamford. Plaintiff’s attorney: Law Office of Eric L. Reinken, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this personal-injury suit against the defendant alleging that she was hit in the back by a stray shopping cart in a parking lot owned by the defendant and sustained injury. This unattended shopping cart was allegedly allowed to be in a dangerous position due to the negligence of the defendant and its employees. The plaintiff claims monetary damages in excess of $15,000, costs and such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Filed Feb. 14. Case No. 6021263. Orchard Lakes Condominium Association Inc., Stamford. Filed by Great Northern Insurance Company, Chesapeak, Va. Plaintiff’s attorney: Joseph A. Maker, Stamford. Action: The plaintiff has brought this insurance suit against the defendant alleging that the defendant purchased property insurance from them. The defendant was allegedly negligent in failing to maintain protection of the windows, which led to water incursion onto the plaintiff’s insured unit. Plaintiff was required to pay a deductible due to the defendant’s negligence and claims damages in excess of $15,000, interests, costs, post-judgment interest and such other and further relief that in law or equity may appertain. Filed Feb. 11. Case No. 6021240.

SUPERIOR COURT Shawn Barylski. Filed by Anne Sterns. Plaintiff’s attorney: John R. Williams, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights suit against the defendant, a police officer, who prepared, signed and swore an arrest warrant on charge of a false statement. The defendant allegedly claims he slid documents under a door whereas said papers were slid back out. Filed Feb. 18. Case no. 14cv00194. Danbury Hospital. Filed by Louis Aster Doyle, Verbank, N.Y. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights suit against the defendant related to job discrimination. Filed Feb. 20. Case no. 14cv00205. Town of Fallsburg, NY. Filed by Norwood Chatman Sr., Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights/job discrimination suit against the defendant for alleged racial discrimination, underpayment, workplace harassment and failure to promote. Filed Feb. 21. Case no. 14cv00210. Kyle Fasold, represented by Olgetree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak + Stewart P.C., Stamford. Filed by Smith’s Medical ASD. Plaintiff’s attorney: Howd and Ludorf L.L.C., Hartford - David S. Monstersky. Action: The plaintiff has brought a breach-of-contract suit against the defendant, a former employee, related to a signed noncompete or disclose confidential and/or proprietary information agreement. The defendant allegedly left plaintiff’s employment to work for a direct competitor in the same sales territory. Filed Feb. 18. Case no. 14cv00198. Foley, et al. Filed by Pedro Rivera. Plaintiff’s attorney: The Pattis Law Firm, Bethany - Norman Pattis. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights suit against the defendants, police officers. In response to a report of a serious motor vehicle accident the plaintiff, a photographer who has sent video feed to the television where he works, operated a remote-controlled model aircraft (“drone”) to hover and record the accident. By requiring plaintiff to leave the scene, defendants were impeding the plaintiff’s First Amendment rights. Filed Feb. 18. Case no. 14cv00196.

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NEWSMAKERS plus awards and events GOLDEN IVORIES IN STAMFORD Stamford-based ALLEGRO PIANOS has been named “Outstanding Bösendorfer Dealer of the Year” by YAMAHA CORP. of America, which bills itself as the world’s largest musical instrument manufacturer. The award was presented at the 2014 NAMM music products show held in California. Yamaha recognized Allegro Pianos for its outstanding sales and marketing success with Bösendorfer pianos. Bösendorfer is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yamaha Corp. and one of the world’s oldest piano manufacturers. Accepting the award from Yamaha Keyboard division top management was Allegro Pianos owner and founder ORI BUKAI. Pictured from left are BOB HELLER, national sales director, Yamaha Keyboard Division; TOM SUMNER, Yamaha senior vice president; ORI BUKAI and REBECCA BUKAI, Allegro Pianos; PAUL CALVIN, general manager and vice president, Yamaha Keyboard Division, and CHRIS GILBERT, Yamaha district manager.

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STARK EXPANDS IN GREENWICH

NEW ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR BUSINESS SCHOOL AT UB

CANET JOINS BANKWELL

STARK OFFICE SUITES of Greenwich now occupies approximately 15,000 square-feet of premium office space in Building 2 at The GREENWICH OFFICE PARK. The space is outfitted with signature Stark features found within the company’s seven other locations throughout New York City and Westchester County, N.Y., and Fairfield County. So far, the office houses “a healthy mix of clientele,” including private equity, real estate consulting, fi nancial services, insurance, property management and law fi rms, as well as a number of clients that have set up virtual office services.

ARTHUR C. MCADAMS has been named associate dean of the UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT ERNEST C. TREFZ SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, eﬀective immediately. McAdams joined the faculty at the University of Bridgeport as a senior lecturer in 2007, and began serving as director of graduate studies in 2012. His executive work experience includes stints at PEOPLE’S BANK and PITNEY BOWES. He has also taught as an adjunct professor and director of professional studies at FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS. “As associate dean, Art will serve as the leader related to academic aﬀairs in the Ernest C. Trefz School of Business,” said DEAN LLOYD GIBSON. “He will also continue to teach classes in the graduate program.”

DAVID CANET has joined county-based BANKWELL, with six branches, as vice president for commercial and industrial lending. Bank President HEIDI S. DEWYNGAERT made the announcement. Canet is charged with expanding Bankwell’s commercial and industrial loan portfolio in Fairﬁeld and the surrounding counties in Connecticut and New York. He is based at Bankwell’s Bedford Street oﬃces in Stamford. A resident of Stamford, Canet earned his MBA in 1993 from the Columbia Business School and his undergraduate degree in 1989 from Tufts University. He is a member of the CT Small Business Advisory Board.

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THE WINNER IS … From left in a photo provided by HOULIHAN LAWRENCE are DAVID H. HAFFENREFFER, brokerage manager of the Houlihan Lawrence Greenwich oﬃce; JILL MILLER and LINDSAY SHEEHY, Houlihan Lawrence licensed real estate salespersons; and CHRIS MEYERS, managing principal of Houlihan Lawrence. The March 2 event at JHouse in Riverside was titled “An Evening with Oscar” and kicked-oﬀ the countdown to the inaugural Greenwich International Film Festival slated for June 2015.

dATeS MARCH 19

The Business Council of Fairfield County will host Connecticut’s legislative leadership Wednesday, March 19, at the Sheraton Stamford Hotel. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. and the breakfast program runs 8-9:30 a.m. The breakfast will feature state Senate President Pro Tempore Don Williams, D- Brooklyn/ Canterbury; Speaker of the House of Representatives J. Brendan Sharkey, DHamden; House Minority Leader Larry Cafero, R-Norwalk; and Senate Minority Leader Pro Tempore John McKinney, R-Fairfield. They are expected to share their priorities and predictions for the current legislative session. Joe McGee, the Business Council’s vice president for public policy, will moderate a panel that offers no speeches and time for Q & A. Reservations for Business Council members are $35 per person, or $350 for a table of 10. The non-member rate is $45 per person. For reservations and more information call (203) 359-3220.

MARCH 26

The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce sponsors a “Women Who Matter” luncheon Wednesday, March 26, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Barcelona Restaurant, 18 W. Putnam Ave. The event celebrates “businesswomen who make a diﬀerence and have a real impact on the Greenwich community.” The guest speaker is Kendra Farn, TV news reporter, anchor and Emmy Award winner. Register online at greenwichchamber.com, call 869-3500. The public is welcome. The cost is $50.

NAIOP RECOGNIZES ALL THINGS REAL ESTATE Stamford-based NAIOP Connecticut & Suburban New York, a chapter of NAIOP, the commercial real estate development association, honored the region’s most prominent real estate projects, companies and leading professionals at its annual Night of the Stars Awards Gala March 6. The former mayor of Stamford, MICHAEL PAVIA, hosted of the event at l’Escale restaurant in Greenwich. Two special awards were presented JEFFREY H. NEWMAN, senior vice president, Empire State Realty Trust was honored with the Leadership Award for his longstanding dedication and contributions to the real estate community and to NAIOP. Also, a Special Recognition Award was presented to MILL RIVER PARK in Stamford for its positive impact on the community and economic development. Finalists for the real estate categories in leasing included: HOMESERVE USA in Norwalk; SAVE THE CHILDREN in Westport; and CANNONDALE SPORTS in Wilton. For Connecticut project, the finalists were Shippan Landing and Sound Development Group, both in Stamford; and Norden Park in Norwalk. Developing leader finalists included JUSTIN SHAW, JCS CAPITAL L.L.C. in Stamford; CLARK BRIFFEL, RECKSON, a division of SL GREEN based in White Plains, NY; and ROB SCINTO, R.D. SCINTO INC. in Shelton.

A PLACE TO CALL HOME Bridgeport-based People’s UNITED COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, the philanthropic arm of People’s United Bank, awarded a $2,500 grant to Housatonic Habitat for Humanity in Danbury. Pictured from left are VINCENT SANTILLI, executive director, People’s United Community Foundation; FRAN NORMANN, executive director, Housatonic Habitat for Humanity; CAROLINA PREUDHOMME, Habitat homeowner; and JOSH REILLY, Danbury senior market manager, People’s United Bank. “People’s United Community Foundation is pleased to continue its support of Housatonic Habitat for Humanity’s work of providing aﬀordable housing, which is a key element in helping families build a secure future,” said Santilli.

HOSPITAL RECEIVES STROKE RECOGNITION

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STAMFORD HOSPITAL again received designation as a PRIMARY STROKE CENTER by the Joint Commission. The twoyear designation confirms the hospital’s compliance with consensus-based national standards and effective use of established clinical practice guidelines. “The collective contributions of our entire stroke team are essential to our overall success and we are particularly thankful for all their hard work and dedication in continuing to provide our patients high-quality

care,” said DR. LOUISE RESOR, director of neurology and medical director of the stroke program at Stamford Hospital. “The renewal of this designation verifies that, from our Emergency Department to our specialized facilities, patients receive swift diagnosis and treatment to minimize the likelihood of loss of brain function.” Stroke is a leading cause of disability and the No. 4 cause of death in the United States, killing more than 129,000 people each year.

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on the record Health Pro Management Services L.L.C., et al. Filed by Shuli Graham. Plaintiff’s attorney: Ruth Daniella Weissman, West Hartford. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights/Americans with Disabilities - Employment suit against the defendant based on wrongful termination related to the failure to accommodate and failure to pay overtime. Plaintiff, a speech therapist, had allegedly been required to utilize web-based documentations, but this had not been mentioned during the hiring process. Plaintiff claims punitive damages of $300,000, plus reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. Filed Feb. 20. Case no. 14cv00204. Ironhorse Auto L.L.C, d.b.a. Central Hyundai. Filed by James Peppin. Plaintiff’s attorney: Consumer Law Group, Rocky Hill, Daniel S. Blinn and Hailey Gallant Rice. Action: The plaintiff has brought a consumer credit, truth-in-lending suit against the defendant, an automobile dealership, related to the difference between manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) and the price paid in cash by the plaintiff, an excess of $5,000. Filed Feb. 18. Case no. 14cv00197. McFarland, et al. Filed by Jeffrey Gallagher. Plaintiff’s attorney: John R. Williams, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights suit based on the deprivation of rights. Allegedly defendants, police officers, conducted a warrantless search of plaintiff’s automobile, arrested him and charged him with possession of narcotic substances with probable cause. Charged were later dismissed. Filed Feb. 18. Case no. 14cv00195. M/V “Lady Adstein” O.N. 923496. Filed by Essex Boat Works. Plaintiff’s attorney: Essex Law Group Offices, Essex - John L. Senning. Action: The plaintiff has brought a contract suit against the defendant for nonpayment of marine-related services, seeking $92,000. Filed Feb. 21. Case no. 14cv00207. New Haven, et al. Filed by Harold McClintock II. Plaintiff’s attorney: Umeugo and Associates, West Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights suit against the defendant, seeking $250,000 for violating the plaintiff’s rights when he was detained, arrested, searched and handcuffed. Filed Feb. 19. Case no. 14cv00203. New Haven, et al. Filed by LaTonya Whitley. Plaintiff’s attorney: Umeugo and Associates, West Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights suit against the defendant, seeking $250,000, for violating the plaintiff’s rights when she was served with eviction papers. Filed Feb. 19. Case no. 14cv00202. Southern New England Telephone Company, et al. Filed by Cablevision Lightpath, corporate affiliates of Cablevision. Plaintiff’s attorney: Pullman + Comlet, Bridgeport - James T. Shearin. Action: The plaintiff has brought an “other statutory” suit against the defendant for the failure to collect payment for telecommunication services that plaintiff provided. Current charges are not disputed. At issue are past charges of $4,698,152, $374,073 and $1,2 million the defendant allegedly claims are overcharges. Plaintiff states it havs sought to resolve past claims but has been unable to do so. Filed Feb. 20. Case no. 14cv00206. City of Stamford. Filed by Irena Augusta Kogut as administratrix of the estate of Eryk Kogut. Plaintiff’s attorney: John R. Williams, New Haven. Action: The plaintiff has brought a civil rights suit against the defendant for a policy prohibiting a missing-persons search within the first 72 hours of report even when there had been talk of suicide. One day following an arrest on May 23, 2011, Eryk Kogut had been reported missing; his decomposed body was found on June 4, 2011. Filed Feb. 19. Case no. 14cv00199.

Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., et al. Filed by McCabe et al. Plaintiff’s attorney: Cantor Colburn L.L.P., Hartford - Michele C. Perino and William J. Cass. Action: The plaintiff has brought a copyright infringement suit against the defendant, book publishers of Lark Books and Lark Crafts that manufactured, distributed, offered for sale and/or sold publications containing copies of plaintiff’s designs, which had been copyrighted by plaintiff, designer of jewelry designs and owner of Just Let Me Bead. Filed Feb. 19. Case no. 14cv00200. Structured Settlement Quotes, et al. Filed by Woodbridge Structured Funding L.L.C. Plaintiff’s attorney: Halloran + Sage L.L.P., Hartford - Joseph G. Fortner Jr. and Michael S. Wrona. Action: The plaintiff has brought a trademark infringement suit against the defendant concerning allegedly false and misleading representations of fact purporting neutrality and making false and misleading statements in connection to defendant’s services. Seeking compensatory damages, amount to be determined. Filed Feb. 21. Case no. 14cv00214.

Clearview Realty L.L.C., Danbury. Seller: Carlos Sousa and Victor Sousa, Danbury. Property: Sand Pit Road, Danbury. Amount: $180,000. Filed Feb. 12.

649 Merwins Lane L.L.C., Fairfield. Grantor: Walter G. Schendel III and Sharon M. Schendel, Fairfield. Property: 649 Merwins Lane, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 11.

ERGS Konover/Outlook Holdings L.L.C., West Hartford. Seller: Avalonbay Communities Inc., Arlington, Va. Property: Sand Pit Road, Danbury. Amount: $53 million. Filed Feb. 11.

93 Clifford L.L.C., Westport. Grantor: Maria Patrizia Zucaro, Westport. Property: 93 Clifford St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 18.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Seller: Jaime Otis, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Property: 108 Glenwood Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 19.

Abasi, Mohamad, Bridgeport. Grantor: Mohamad Abasi, Bridgeport. Property: 606 Brewster St., Apt. 4, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 19.

Hurlingham L.L.C., Wilmington, Dela. Seller: Bard College, Annanondale-on-Hudson, N.Y. Property: Lot 46 and Lot 47, Map 5970, Greenwich. Amount: $11.8 million. Filed Feb. 21.

Almonte, Pascuala E. Morel, Bridgeport. Grantor: Severanio Dine Delarosa, Hampden, Mass. Property: 1217 Iranistan Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $70,000. Filed Feb. 19.

Doyle, Christine, Stamford. Grantor: Phyllis L. Boscamp, Stamford. Property: 10 Indian Rock Road, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 21. Eldumiati, Manal, Greenwich. Grantor: Michael J. Keating and Manal Eldumiati, Greenwich. Property: Husted Lane, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 11. ES Ventures One L.L.C., Southport. Grantor: Lawrence I. Edoff and Autum O. Mathisen-Edoff, Weston. Property: 30 Laurel Lake West, Weston. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 11. ES Ventures One L.L.C., Southport. Grantor: Guy E. Cools and Karin Daemen, Weston. Property: 9 Laurel Lake West, Weston. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 11.

R & S Realty & Development L.L.C., Norwalk. Seller: Diana L. Cortese, Ariz. Property: 198 Cold Spring Road, Stamford. Amount: $255,000. Filed Feb. 21.

Aly, Elizabeth, trustee, Greenwich. Grantor: Joan J. Murphy, Greenwich. Property: Unit 2 of Eastwood II Condominium, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 21.

RJR Builders L.L.C., Danbury. Seller: Stephen J. Zemo Residential Properties L.L.C., Ridgefield. Property: 27 Sunset Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $375,000. Filed Feb. 19.

Amicus Properties L.L.C., Redding. Grantor: Brenda Leahy, Stamford. Property: 30 DeBera Lane, Unit 7, Stamford. For an unknown amount. Filed Feb. 21.

Farley, John U., Bethel. Grantor: The 12 Irving Place L.L.C., Bethel. Property: 12 Irving Place, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 11.

RJR Builders L.L.C., Danbury. Seller: Stephen J. Zemo Residential Properties L.L.C., Ridgefield. Property: 25 Sunset Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $375,000. Filed Feb. 19.

Bahn, Hai X., Danbury. Grantor: Kathy Banh, Danbury. Property: 12 Flintlock Drive, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 18.

Farley, John U., Bethel. Grantor: The 14 Irving Place L.L.C., Bethel. Property: 14 Irving Place, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 11.

RJR Builders L.L.C., Danbury. Seller: Stephen J. Zemo Residential Properties L.L.C., Ridgefield. Property: 19 Sunset Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $375,000. Filed Feb. 19.

Blackman, Lori E., Fairfield. Grantor: Robert M. Blackman and Carol M. Blackman, Fairfield. Property: 22 Barry Scott Drive, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 18.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: Unit B-1 of Forest Grove Condominium, Stamford. For an unknown amount. Filed Feb. 19.

COMMERCIAL

RLB Holdings Time Square L.L.C., Greenwich. Seller: Saw Mill River Road Co. L.L.C. Property: Lot 1, Map 1184, Greenwich. Amount: $5.3 million. Filed Feb. 10.

Bloom, Ingrid, Fairfield. Grantor: Jack H. Bloom, Fairfield. Property: 271 Sasapequan Road, Fairfield. For an unknown amount. Filed Feb. 12.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Buffalo, N.Y. Property: 24 Forest Ave., Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 10.

1849 Main Street L.L.C., Bridgeport. Seller: Richard Kantrow, Hamden. Property: 1849-1857 Main St., and 48 Hurd Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $125,000. Filed Feb. 20.

Roosevelt Condos L.L.C., Brooklyn, N.Y. Seller: Ramiro Pereira and Cecilia Pereira, Monroe. Property: 30 Stevens St., Apt. 206, Bridgeport. Amount: $23,500. Filed Feb. 19.

Brown, Camille Ann, North Haven. Grantor: Camille Ann Brown, North Haven. Property: Sawmill Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 18.

1849 Main Street L.L.C., Bridgeport. Seller: Martin Weiner, Shelton. Property: 1849-1857 Main St., Bridgeport. Amount: $375,000. Filed Feb. 20.

Spaz Properties L.L.C., Bridgeport. Seller: U.S. Bank N.A., trustee. Property: 890 Noble Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $95,310. Filed Feb. 19.

Butler, Megan, Stamford. Grantor: Megan Butler, Stamford. Property: Lot No. 17, Map No. 8129, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 21.

236 Milbank L.L.C., Greenwich. Seller: Michael Tierney, Sean Tierney and Kim Tierney, Greenwich. Property: 236 Milbank Ave., Greenwich. Amount: $1.4 million. Filed Feb. 18.

Spaz Properties L.L.C., Bridgeport. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Co., McLean, Va. Property: 1610 Fairfield Ave., Unit 203, Bridgeport. Amount: $25,000. Filed Feb. 19.

Thompson Creek Metals Company Inc., et al. Filed by Aronstein et al. Plaintiff’s attorney: David Aronstein, Stamford; and Lesley Stroll, Stamford. Action: The plaintiffs, private investors, have brought a fraud and truth-in-lending suit against the defendant’s directors and executives at the publicly traded company, TCM, for creating and releasing reports and press releases alleged to be false and misleading, where adverse facts related to the acquisition of the mining property Mount Milligan were available to them but not to the public, seeking recovery in excess of $75,000 in damages. Filed Feb. 19. Case no. 14cv00201.

DEEDS

38 Dairy Road L.L.C., Greenwich. Seller: Sanjey Nayar and Falguni Nayar, Greenwich. Property: Lot 6, Map 3354, Greenwich. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed Feb. 14. 46 Leonard L.L.C., Bridgeport. Seller: Janet Kusick, Bridgeport. Property: 46 Leonard Drive, Bridgeport. Amount: $190,000. Filed Feb. 18. 515 Commerce Drive L.L.C., Oxford. Seller: Metal Specialties Realty Inc., Quebec, Canada. Property: Vol. 179, Page 139, Map 6697, Fairfield. Amount: $2.2 million. Filed Feb. 19. 65 Bruce Park Ave. L.L.C., Greenwich. Seller: Brian K. McFadden, Greenwich. Property: Lot 57, Map 482, Greenwich. Amount: $585,000. Filed Feb. 19. 850 East Developers Inc., New York City. Seller: Stamford Fairfield Holdings L.L.C., Norwalk. Property: 859 E. Main St., Unit C-1, Stamford. Amount: $2.8 million. Filed Feb. 19.

Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc., Wilton. Seller: Douglas Jones and Melissa Jones, Wilton. Property: Parcel B, Map 3821, Wilton. Amount: $1.2 million. Filed Feb. 10.

QUIT CLAIM 133 Wordin Ave. L.L.C., Bridgeport. Grantor: Thomas O’Brien, Allston, Mass. Property: 133-135 Wordin Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 20. 210-212 Pearl Street L.L.C., Shelton. Grantor: Edilberto R. Maestre Jr., Bridgeport. Property: 210-212 Pearl St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 20. 41 Ashton Street Inc., Bridgeport. Grantor: Joseph Ianelli, Bridgeport. Property: 2105 Madison Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 18. 59 Fawn L.L.C., Stamford. Grantor: Bernd G. Pfrommer and Claudia Veihl, Stamford. Property: 71 Denise Drive, Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 20.

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Christina Trust, et al., Santa Ana, Calif. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Santa Ana, Calif. Property: Unit 5, Map No. 13581, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 19. Clements, Beatrice Leclerc and John Clements, Fairfield. Grantor: Beatrice Leclerc Clements, Fairfield. Property: 976 Pequot Ave., Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 11. Cockfield, Richard A., Fairfield. Grantor: Carolyn O. Cockfield, Fairfield. Property: 64 Brookdale Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 20. Costello, Katie, Fairfield. Grantor: Katie Costello, Fairfield. Property: 107 Harvester Road, Fairfield. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 14. Davis, Lori G., Wilton. Grantor: Ralph E. Davis, Wilton. Property: 193 Branch Road, Wilton. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 12. Doherty, Frances, East Hampton. Grantor: Patricia A. Beem and Kathleen M. Jaccarino, Brockport N.Y. Property: 28-A Enid St., Unit 18, Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 18.

Fairfield Investor Associates L.L.C., New York, N.Y. Grantor: ACM Mustangs Fund IV B L.L.C., Southport. Property: Kings Highway and Jennings Road, Fairfield. Amount: $2.1 million. Filed Feb. 14.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 195 Seeley St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 19. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: PHH Mortgage Corporation, Mount Laurel, N.J. Property: 583 Knapps Highway, Fairfield. For an unknown amount. Filed Feb. 20. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., McLean, Va. Grantor: Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 184 Alvin St., Fairfield. For an unknown amount. Filed Feb. 20. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 61 Abbot Ave., Danbury. For an unknown amount. Filed Feb. 10. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 27 Sunrise Road, Danbury. For an unknown amount. Filed Feb. 19. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: Citimortgage Inc., O’Fallon, Mo. Property: 66 Continental Drive, Ridgefield. For an unknown amount. Filed Feb. 20. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 68 Baldwin St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 18.

Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: OneWest Bank F.S.B., Pasadena, Calif. Property: 181 Hazelwood Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 18. Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas. Grantor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 251-255 Eagle St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 18. Felix, Anna Leora and Paul Felix, Stamford. Grantor: Paul Felix and Anna Leora Felix, Stamford. Property: 26 Chester St., Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 18. Grandolfo, Concetta and James F. Grandolfo, Naples, Fla. Grantor: Rose M. Franco and Richard F. Kriskey Sr., Greenwich. Property: 1 Putnam Hill, Unit 4-F, Greenwich. Amount: $267,500. Filed Feb. 20. Grieco, Melissa Mary, Rye, N.Y. Grantor: Melissa Mary Grieco Rye, N.Y. Property: Sawmill Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 18. Hawley, Carmen and Laura Hawley, Danbury. Grantor: Carmen Hawley, Danbury. Property: 55 Cross St., Unit E8, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 20. Hedlund, Mary Elizabeth, Weston. Grantor: Carl L. Hedlund III and Mary Elizabeth Hedlund, Weston. Property: 65 Old Hyde Road, Weston. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 3. Holeyfield, Helen, Bridgeport. Grantor: Gina Holeyfield-Gaynor, Bridgeport. Property: 67-69 Priscilla St., Bridgeport. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 18. Hyson, Mary T., Greenwich. Grantor: Sharon M. Steedman, Greenwich. Property: 3 Putnam Hill, Unit 1D, Greenwich. Amount: $305,000. Filed Feb. 19. i.Park Norwalk Hunt TIC L.L.C., Wilton. Grantor: i.Park Norwalk L.L.C., Wilton. Property: 761 Main Ave. and 1 Cannondale Way, Wilton. For an unknown amount. Filed Feb. 21. Isacsson, Gabrielle and Sean P. Isacsson, Stamford. Grantor: Sean P. Isacsson, Stamford. Property: Lot 1, Map No. 13781, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 18. Johnson, Deborah A. and Eric C. Johnson, Fairfield. Grantor: Joseph W. Rocco Jr., Fairfield. Property: Lot 6, Map 304, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 20. Karin, Daemen and Guy E. Cools, Weston. Grantor: Lawrence I. Edoff and Autum O. Mathisen-Edoff, Weston. Property: 30 Laurel Lake West, Weston. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 11. Kashtan Properties L.L.C., Stamford. Grantor: Alex Eydelman and May Eydelman, Stamford. Property: 27 Northill St., Unit 1C, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 18. Kashtan Properties L.L.C., Stamford. Grantor: Alex Eydelman and May Eydelman, Stamford. Property: Unit 28A of Spring Brook Terrace, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 18. Klebanow, Susan and Jack Klebanow, Danbury. Grantor: Marcia M. Klebanow, Danbury. Property: Alan Ave., Map 1500, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 20.

on the record Kubat, Teresa D., Stamford. Grantor: Jan Kubat, Stamford. Property: 26 Ledge Lane Stamford. For an unknown amount. Filed Feb. 18.

Overton, Deborah, Fairfield. Grantor: Deborah Congreves, Fairfield. Property: 10 Rodgers Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 20.

Zarra, Elia and Carmine Zarra, Greenwich. Grantor: Carmine Zarra and Elia Zarra, Greenwich. Property: Lot 385, Map 3, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 10.

Labant, Laura J. and Robert J. Labant Wilton. Grantor: Robert J. Labant and Laura Labant, Wilton. Property: 31 Crosswicks Ridge Road, Wilton. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 20.

Property Links L.L.C., Monroe. Grantor: Andrew Levy, Camden, N.J. Property: Lot 5, Map C, Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 18.

Zeisler, Yvonne, Fairfield. Grantor: Stephen Zeisler, Fairfield. Property: Lot 8, Lakeshore Park, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 12.

Lagas, Nancy F., Danbury. Grantor: Paul J. Lagas, Danbury. Property: 7 Greenview Road, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 18. Lee, Libby S., Greenwich. Grantor: Libby Lee, Greenwich. Property: 50 Benjamin St., Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 14. Loglisci, Linda, John Loglisci and Raymond A. Loglisci, Stamford. Grantor: Lillian Vincoli, Stamford. Property: Lot 10, Map No. 499, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 19.

Rainer, Nancy Ann, Fairfield. Grantor: Michael T. Rainer IV, Fairfield. Property: 7779 Crestwood Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 10. Remlap V L.L.C., Fairfield. Grantor: Peter Edward Palmer, et al., Fairfield. Property: 15 Unquowa Road, Fairfield. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 21. Reyes, Saul, Port Chester, N.Y. Grantor: Ondina E. Carcamo, Bridgeport. Property: 64 Prince St., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 20.

Zuluaga, Angela, Danbury. Grantor: Francisco Zuluaga, Danbury. Property: 1 Skyline Drive, Danbury. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 12.

RESIDENTIAL Almonte, Annamarie V. and Jose D. Almonte, Danbury. Seller: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. Property: 24 Forest Ave., Danbury. Amount: $130,000. Filed Feb. 11.

Ritchie, Mildred S., Stamford. Grantor: Mildred S. Ritchie, trustee, Stamford. Property: Lot 1, Map No. 1130, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 19.

Anderson, Marilyn R. and Euriel G. Murray Sr., Bronx, N.Y. Seller: Reuben Giddiens, Bridgeport. Property: 623 N. Ridgefield Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $66,500. Filed Feb. 19.

Satanovskaya, Inna, Stamford. Grantor: Sam Vayner, Bridgeport. Property: Parcel A, Property of Ralph J. Lattanzi, Bridgeport. Amount: $30,000. Filed Feb. 19.

Bailey, Lori, Stamford. Seller: Scott Bailey, Stamford. Property: 62 Woodbine Way, Stamford. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 18.

Seixas, Joyce Barbara, Ridgefield. Grantor: Joyce Barbara Seixas, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 3, Map 1727, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 10.

Barberie, Jill Edelman and Michael Barberie, Redding. Seller: Beatrice Ratte, Albany, N.Y. Property: 30 Olcott Way, Ridgefield. Amount: $280,000. Filed Feb. 20.

Marlborough Fairfield L.L.C., Long Island City, N.Y. Grantor: Breyten Meisner, Fairfield. Property: 73 Marlborough Terrace, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 18.

Steedman, Sharon, Greenwich. Grantor: Shanna Forlano and Steven Matthew Forlano, New York City and Norwalk respectively. Property: 1 Putnam Hill, Unit 4-K, Greenwich. Amount: $295,000. Filed Feb. 19.

Beisheim, George, South Salem, N.Y. Seller: Rosanna Velluzzi, Ridgefield. Property: 84 Lawson Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $180,000. Filed Feb. 18.

Mathisen-Edoff, Autum O. and Lawrence I. Edoff., Weston. Grantor: ES Ventures One L.L.C., Southport. Property: 30 Laurel Lake West, Weston. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 11.

Taylor, Juliet Antoinette, Bridgeport. Grantor: Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 526-528 Norman St., Bridgeport. Amount: $113,500. Filed Feb. 20.

Mazur, Abby, Weston. Grantor: Abby L. Mazur, Weston. Property: 280 Newtown Turnpike, Weston. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 18.

Tomas, Teresa C., Wilton. Grantor: Carmelo J. Tomas, Wilton. Property: 67 Old Boston Road, Wilton. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 14.

Magalhaes, Santusa V., Danbury. Grantor: Antonio M.B. Magalhaes, Danbury. Property: Berkshire Road, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 19. Mancini, Lisa, Fairfield. Grantor: Joseph Mancini, Fairfield. Property: 120 High Point Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 14. Manor Management L.L.C., Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. Grantor: William W. Driver Jr., Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. Property: 968 Reef Road, Fairfield. For an unknown amount. Filed Feb. 14.

McNulty, Lynn V., Fairfield. Grantor: Lynn Veronica McNulty, Fairfield. Property: 93 Mayweed Road, Fairfield. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 21. Migliaccio, Cathy and Thomas R. Migliaccio, Ridgefield. Grantor: Thomas R. Migliaccio, Ridgefield. Property: 66 Mimosa Court, Ridgefield. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 20. Moore, Gregory D., Stamford. Grantor: Gregory D. Moore and Randall W. Moore, Stamford. Property: Lot 22, Map No. 630, Stamford. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 18. Moore, Gregory D., Stamford. Grantor: Gregory D. Moore and Randall W. Moore, Stamford. Property: Lot 21, Map No. 630, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 18. Moumene, Denise D., Stamford. Grantor: Mohamed Amine Moumene and Denise D. Gajadhar, Stamford. Property: 71 Strawberry Hill Ave., Apt. 1107, Stamford. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 20. Murphy, Antoinette, Bridgeport. Grantor: Antoinette Murphy, Bridgeport. Property: 491 Woodlawn Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 20.

Ullom, Nancy J. and James R. Ullom, Ridgefield. Grantor: James R. Ullom, Ridgefield. Property: 251 Florida Road, Ridgefield. In consideration of a trust agreement. Filed Feb. 14. Wang, Jing and Chutain Shu, Danbury. Grantor: Christian Shu, Danbury. Property: 1103 Sienna Drive, Danbury. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 10. Welch, Martha G., Jane T. Welch and Thomas H. Welch, Greenwich. Grantor: Jane T. Welch, Greenwich. Property: 235 Cognewaugh Road, Greenwich. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 21. Wilbur, Kathleen M. and Michael R. Wilbur, Wilton. Grantor: Kathleen M. Wilbur and Michael R. Wilbur, Wilton. Property: 17 Collins Road, Wilton. For no consideration paid. Filed Feb. 18. Young, Jennifer R. and Ronald A. Young Jr., Greenwich. Grantor: Ronald Young Jr., Greenwich. Property: Lot 2 and Lot 3, Map 1189, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 11. Zarra, Elia and Carmine Zarra, Greenwich. Grantor: Carmine Zarra and Elia Zarra, Greenwich. Property: 124-126 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich. Amount: $1. Filed Feb. 10.

Benenson, Joshua M. and Lauren H. Benenson, Greenwich. Seller: Network Development Company L.L.C., Manchester. Property: Lot 28, Map 3353, Greenwich. Amount: $1.8 million. Filed Feb. 14. Blakeney, Brit and DiMitri Anghelakis, Long Island City, N.Y. Seller: Lachman D. Mendiratta and Kamlesh Mendiratta, Bronx, N.Y. Property: 85 Lords Highway East, Weston. Amount: $1.5 million. Filed Feb. 18. Boehm, Peter N., Fairfield. Seller: Elaine P. Gabriel, Fairfield. Property: 55 Woodcrest Road, Fairfield. Amount: $340,000. Filed Feb. 14. Breitbart, Taylor J. and Kerry Breitbart, Stamford. Seller: Lawrence H. Reilly Jr., Fairfield. Property: Unit 9 of Maple Wood Condominium, Fairfield. Amount: $296,000. Filed Feb. 10. Byrne, Julia A. and Christopher McDaniel, New York City. Seller: Christiana Trust, Santa Ana, Calif. Property: 935 Shippan Ave., Stamford. Amount: $350,000. Filed Feb. 19. Cabrera, Ricardo, Bridgeport. Seller: Select Portfolio Servicing Inc., Bridgeport. Property: 198 Berkshire Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $19,000. Filed Feb. 20. Caiazzo, Patricia and Aniello F. Caiazzo, Rowayton. Seller: Daniel L. Probert, Danbury. Property: 81-93 Park Ave., Unit 1804, Danbury. Amount: $160,000. Filed Feb. 18. Candela, Linda and Anthony Candela, Danbury. Seller: Toll CT III L.P., Newtown. Property: 10 Country View Road, Danbury. Amount: $570,889. Filed Feb. 10.

Carillo, Deanna and Michael Carillo, Bayside N.Y. Seller: Jared Crafton and Michelle Crafton, Newtown, Mass. Property: Lot 35, Map No. 6274, Stamford. Amount: $600,000. Filed Feb. 19.

Kuhlor, Francine M., Stamford. Seller: Mariusz Marciejewski and Luiza K. Marciejewski, Stamford. Property: 30 Glenbrook Road, Unit 5G, Stamford. Amount: $136,000. Filed Feb. 20.

Salem, Elizabeth Faulkner and Matthew Aaron Salem, Weston. Seller: Jeffrey J. Bernstein and Lisa A. Marrocchino, Weston. Property: 2 Steep Hill Road, Weston. Amount: $2.9 million. Filed Feb. 4.

Chang, Betty, Cindy Chang and Sam Chang, Stamford. Seller: Southern Connecticut Financial Services, Milford. Property: 287 Hamilton Ave., Unit 4B, Stamford. Amount: $147,500. Filed Feb. 19.

Kusek, Anna and Marek Kusek, Lindenhurst, N.Y. Seller: Melvyn A. Williams, Weston. Property: 367 Georgetown Road, Weston. Amount: $793,300. Filed Feb. 20.

Sanchez, Carmita, Danbury. Seller: 17 Griffing Ave. L.L.C., Danbury. Property: 55 Lake Ave., Danbury. Amount: $225,000. Filed Feb. 18.

Leahy, Brendan, Stamford. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association. Property: 30 DeBera Lane, Unit 7, Stamford. Amount: $234,000. Filed Feb. 21.

Sandoval-Fajardo, Carmen M. and Tito Fajardo-Chacon, Danbury. Seller: Betty Z. Keenan, Danbury. Property: 65 Westville Ave., Danbury. Amount: $180,000. Filed Feb. 18.

Gaulin, Rachel J., New York City. Seller: 8 Druid Lane L.L.C., Greenwich. Property: 8 Druid Lane, Greenwich. Amount: $3.9 million. Filed Feb. 20. Gonzales, Valeria Martinez and Francisco J. Casas, Fairfield. Seller: Karen E. Sussman, Fairfield. Property: 1178 Burr St., Fairfield. Amount: $785,000. Filed Feb. 18. Guaragno, William L., Brookfield. Seller: Lubin, Wayne C., Brookfield. Property: 22 Newtown Road, Danbury. Amount: $350,000. Filed Feb. 19. Heller, Ashley S. and David L. Reiner, Geneva, N.Y. Seller: Patricia P. McManus, Ridgefield. Property: 15 Fairfield Ave., Ridgefield. Amount: $420,000. Filed Feb. 19. Herrera, Ivy and Guillermo Herrera, Bridgeport. Seller: The Bank of New York Mellon, trustee. Property: 30 Stevens St., Apt. 207, Bridgeport. Amount: $35,255. Filed Feb. 18. Howard, Christopher, Ridgefield. Seller: George Pietraszko and Patricia A. GalaPietraszko, Ridgefield. Property: 1 Lemon Lane, Ridgefield. Amount: $278,500. Filed Feb. 14. Ianazzo, Pamela and James Ianazzo, Fairfield. Seller: Special Properties XII L.L.C., New Canaan. Property: Lot 17, Map 7552, Fairfield. Amount: $695,000. Filed Feb. 21. Jakubcin, Zuzana and Dusan Jakubcin, Stamford. Seller: Alfieri Enterprise L.L.C., Darien. Property: 59 Munko Drive, Stamford. Amount: $570,000. Filed Feb. 21. Jensen, Mira, Teaneck, N.J. Seller: David F. Gioffre and Jennifer D. Gioffre, Ridgefield. Property: 59 Marshall Road, Ridgefield. Amount: $657,500. Filed Feb. 19. Kapaji, Jonida, Stamford. Seller: Susan L. Kaye, Stamford. Property: Unit 122-IB of Woodside Green Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $164,857. Filed Feb. 20. Kauth, Donna, New Milford. Seller: Dalma Tonge, Danbury. Property: Unit 8 of Southfield Condominium, Danbury. Amount: $238,500. Filed Feb. 18. Kelly-Dynega, Noreen A. and Christopher James Dynega, Wilton. Seller: Noreen A. Kelly-Dynega, Wilton. Property: 10 Wilton Acres, Wilton. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 11. Kerpchar, Kathryn M. and Michael G. Kerpchar, Thornwood, N.Y. Seller: Toll CT III L.P., Danbury. Property: 16 Country View Road, Danbury. Amount: $640,529. Filed Feb. 12. Keshvarzian, Sarah Nia and Al R. Keshvarzian, Greenwich. Seller: John E. Niblo and Laurette M. Niblo, Greenwich. Property: 7 Middle Way, Greenwich. Amount: $3 million. Filed Feb. 12.

Lee-Rubino, Patricia M., Brewster, N.Y. Seller: Kathleen Madden, Danbury. Property: 1203 Larson Drive, Danbury. Amount: $295,000. Filed Feb. 18. Lemus, Jose Carlos and Jose J. Lemus, Bridgeport. Seller: Raquel Toro, Bridgeport. Property: 114-116 Magnolia St., Bridgeport. Amount: $169,500. Filed Feb. 19. Lindo-Thompson, Venice, Bridgeport. Seller: Andrew J. Alarcon, Bridgeport. Property: 390 Ezra St., Bridgeport. Amount: $147,000. Filed Feb. 18. Lindsay, Marie T., Danbury. Seller: Toll CT III L.P., Newtown. Property: 216 Center Meadow Lane, Danbury. Amount: $278,577. Filed Feb. 10. Lofaro, Lillian E. and Aaron J. Lofaro, Stamford. Seller: Matthew J. Fogarty and Meghan W. Fogarty, Stamford. Property: 38 Penzance Road, Stamford. Amount: $450,000. Filed Feb. 20. Pietrycha, Laura and David Pietrycha, Stamford. Seller: Bishop Design & Development L.L.C., Weston. Property: 276 Pemburn Road, Fairfield. Amount: $990,000. Filed Feb. 20. Rajan, Mody S. and Sibu Rajan, Reseda, Calif. Seller: Diane Gernert, Danbury. Property: 10 Fairview Drive, Unit 3, Danbury. Amount: $92,000. Filed Feb. 11. Rebello, Monita, Bridgeport. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association. Property: 298 Carroll St., Bridgeport. Amount: $40,000. Filed Feb. 20. Remache, Alba E. and Juan B. Remache, Danbury. Seller: 8 Glen Road L.L.C., Danbury. Property: 1 Patricia Lane, Danbury. Amount: $267,500. Filed Feb. 10. Rizzo, Sabrina A. and Joseph A. Rizzo, Ridgefield. Seller: Whitney Williams, Ridgefield. Property: Lot 19, Map 2879, Ridgefield. Amount: $530,000. Filed Feb. 18. Rodriguez, Jhofre Enrique and Felix Rene Rodriguez, Bridgeport. Seller: Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Property: 28 Bassick Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $45,000. Filed Feb. 18. Rodriguez, Randy E., New York City. Seller: Chad E. Cohen and Kirsten Cohen, Ridgefield. Property: 32 and 34 Catoonah St., Ridgefield. Amount: $470,000. Filed Feb. 21. Rodriguez, Teresa and Jose Rodriguez, Danbury. Seller: Federal National Mortgage Association. Property: 2 Long Ridge Road, Danbury. Amount: $153,000. Filed Feb. 19. Runestad, Kyle H. and Deborah S. Runestad, Norwalk. Seller: Noah Weiss and Selmin Cicek, Wilton. Property: 116 Deer Run Road, Wilton. Amount: $705,000. Filed Feb. 21.

Sarubbi, Donald J., Oak Ridge, N.C. Seller: Toll CT III L.P., Newtown. Property: 224 Center Meadow Lane, Danbury. Amount: $271,863. Filed Feb. 19. Schober, Carolyn S. and Stephen J. Schober, Shelton. Seller: Janet C. Noy, Cheryl Bisset and Rebecca Ann Csech, Shelton. Property: 107 Lamplighter Lane, Fairfield. Amount: $545,000. Filed Feb. 21. Scinto, Ronald L. and Timothy K. Finley, New York, N.Y. Seller: Scott A. Macbeth, Bridgeport. Property: Lot 3 on Baldwin Terrace, Bridgeport. Amount: $500,000. Filed Feb. 19. Shepard, Jill and William Shepard, Greenwich. Seller: Theodore P. Botts and Kathleen M. Botts, Greenwich. Property: Lot 300, Map 6519, Greenwich. Amount: $10. Filed Feb. 11. Skelly, Lauren and Brian M. Skelly, Fairfield. Seller: William J. Roman Jr., Fairfield. Property: Lot 89, Map 115, Fairfield. Amount: $530,000. Filed Feb. 10. Smith, Seth Grahame, trustee, Los Angeles, Calif. Seller: Michael Lawrence Reid, Bethel. Property: 1001 Lexington Blvd., Unit 1901, Bethel. Amount: $273,000. Filed Feb. 11. Som, Sandara and Ryan W. Anderson, Bethel. Seller: Property Edge L.L.C., Wethersfield. Property: Lot 37, Map 3138, Danbury. Amount: $310,000. Filed Feb. 10. Song, Wendang, Fairfield. Seller: Ocwen Loan Servicing L.L.C. Property: 55 Melville Drive, Fairfield. Amount: $270,000. Filed Feb. 11. Steinhauer, Brian, Fairfield. Seller: Helen T. Dobyan, Fairfield. Property: 735 Stillson Road, Fairfield. Amount: $315,000. Filed Feb. 20. Stoney-Disston, Jeanne, Weston. Seller: Stonybrook Falls 1 L.L.C., Darien. Property: Parcel A, Map 3775, Weston. Amount: $200,000. Filed Feb. 7. Tahan, Cheryl, Greenwich. Seller: Todd Vitale and Cathie Vitale, Greenwich. Property: 46 Chapel St., Greenwich. Amount: $560,000. Filed Feb. 11. Tavares, Sharon L. and Raphael C. Tavares, Danbury. Seller: Charles E. Miller, Danbury. Property: 42 Benson Drive, Danbury. Amount: $260,000. Filed Feb. 19. Tharay, Basmatir and Sookrajh Mahadeo, Bronx, N.Y. Seller: 1335 Sylvan Avenue L.L.C., Bridgeport. Property: 1335 Sylvan Ave., Bridgeport. Amount: $364,286. Filed Feb. 19. Yanes, Brian, Stamford. Seller: Primestar Fund I TRS, Inc., Odessa, Fla. Property: 349 Bunnell St., Bridgeport. Amount: $75,000. Filed Feb. 19.

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on the record Zhang, Xinwei and Carlo Pizzoferrato, Fairfield. Seller: Lucille L.L.C., Fairfield. Property: 85 Lucille St., Fairfield. Amount: $995,000. Filed Feb. 21.

Harel, Itzik, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Houston, Texas. Property: 205 Southern Blvd., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 19.

Tomasetti Jr., Neal A., et al. Creditor: Etrade Bank, Coral Gables, Fla. Property: 1 Abigail Road, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 18.

Zhu, Jiangxiao, Stamford. Seller: Rachael M. Stroud and David M. Boyer, Stamford. Property: Unit 6A of 70 Strawberry Hill Condominium, Stamford. Amount: $309,000. Filed Feb. 20.

Holmgren Sr., John J., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 51 Newell Place, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 20.

Treffs, Andrew D., et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 84 Merrimac St., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 19.

Jacques, Pascal H. Jean, et al. Creditor: PHH Mortgage Corp., Mount Laurel, N.J. Property: 583 Knapps Highway, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 20.

Vanghele, Constantine Dino, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Jacksonville, Fla. Property: 75 Haddon St., Apt. 3, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 18.

Lantigua, Elias, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: Lots 208 and 209, Map 969, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 10.

Wirth, Kenneth, et al. Creditor: Customers Bank. Property: 44A Orchard Court, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 20.

FORECLOSURES Ammirato, Vincent, et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., Calabasas, Calif. Property: 66 Continental Drive, Ridgefield. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 20. Barrios, Zenon, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon, Tempe, Ariz. Property: 1634 North Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 18. Bember, Eugene, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank N.A., Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 76 Cowles St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 18. Bolling, George M., et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust, San Diego, Calif. Property: 879-881 Connecticut Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 18. Brown, Isline, et al. Creditor: The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Co., West Palm Beach, Fla. Property: 159 Linwood Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 18. Chasen, Maura M., et al. Creditor: Sutton Funding L.L.C. Property: 2321 Mill Plain Road, Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 14. Cuevas, Maria, et al. Creditor: Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, Rocky Hill. Property: 117 Dean Place, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 20. DeCarlo, Adrian, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 47 Kohanza St., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 19. Depietro, Anthony, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Acquisition Corp., Fort Worth, Texas. Property: 89 Lower Cross Road, Greenwich. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 19. Edgar, Sherri, Creditor: Savings Bank of Danbury, Danbury. Property: 213 Middle River Road, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 12. Falzolgher, Dante, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Houston, Texas. Property: 22 Olive St., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 19. Fisher, Sonia J., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank N.A., Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 749 Boston St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 18. Foglietta III, Alexander J., et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 61 Abbott Ave., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 10. Godfrey, Colin G., et al. Creditor: Green Tree Servicing L.L.C., Tempe, Fla. Property: 65 Glenbrook Road, Unit 10H, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 19. Goodwin, Rashida, et al. Creditor: Deutsche Bank National Trust Co., Fort Mill, S.C. Property: 944 Iranistan Ave., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 18.

Leblanc, Ronald, et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 27 Sunrise Road, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 19. Lima, Rosilda, et al. Creditor: Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Columbus, Ohio. Property: 7 Padanaram Road, Unit 9, Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 19. Lohommedieu, Jessica, et al. Creditor: Bank of America N.A., Plano, Texas. Property: 46 Forest Ave., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 18. Lua, Luis F., et al. Creditor: Chase Home Finance L.L.C. Property: 95-97 Vine St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 18. Meena, Robert G., et al. Creditor: Nationstar Mortgage L.L.C., Lewisville, Texas. Property: 184 Alvin St., Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 20. Patel, Shash V., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Jacksonville Fla. Property: 405 Glendale Ave., Unit A-4, Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 18. Pecora, Christopher D., et al. Creditor: HSBC Bank USA N.A., Mount Laurel, N.J. Property: 87 Black Rock Ave., Fairfield. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 21. Plumer, Lisa M., et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank N.A., Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 20 Jefferson Ave., Danbury. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 19. Ponce, Victor, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Jacksonville Fla. Property: 195 Seely St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 19. Reese, Francis A., et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Cheektowago, N.Y. Property: 68 Baldwin St., Bridgeport. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 18. Ripley, Chad J., et al. Creditor: Citimortgage Inc., Calabasas, Calif. Property: 28 Crest Road, Ridgefield. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 12. Rivera, Zulma, et al. Creditor: U.S. Bank N.A., Miamisburg, Ohio. Property: 81 Culloden Road, Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 19. Serrichio, Robert F., et al. Creditor: Retained Realty Inc., New York City. Property: 520 Hope St., Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 19. Sundire, Rumbidzai, et al. Creditor: JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Cheektowago, N.Y. Property: 86 Grove St., Stamford. Mortgage default. Filed Feb. 19.

JUDGMENTS Acello, Frank, Stamford. $1,297 in favor of Stamford Radiological Association P.C., Stamford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey L.L.P., Waterbury. Property: 158 Davenport Drive, Stamford. Filed Feb. 19. Azarian, Gary A., Fairfield. $4,390 in favor of Cavalry SPV I L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 192 Hawthorne Drive, Fairfield. Filed Feb. 20. Baboolall, Shreekant and Rookmanie Appadu, Stamford. $2,108 in favor of Stamford Radiological Association P.C., Stamford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey L.L.P., Waterbury. Property: 46 Adams Ave., Stamford. Filed Feb. 19. Biagi, David, Stamford. $4,768 in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 192 Hamilton Ave., Stamford. Filed Feb. 21. Caba, Jose, Danbury. $661 in favor of Danbury O.P.S. P.C., Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 1 Olive St., Danbury. Filed Feb. 11. Capossela, Barbara, Fairfield. $6,502 in favor of Cavalry SPV I L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 318 Putting Green Road, Fairfield. Filed Feb. 20.

Jowdy, Jeffery, Danbury. $949 in favor of Danbury Orthopedic Associates of Danbury, Danbury, by Nathanson, Cipriano and Gambardella P.C., Hamden. Property: 14 Flintlock Road, Danbury. Filed Feb. 10. Keenan, Michelle Stavros, Danbury. $615 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 42A S. King St., Danbury. Filed Feb. 11. Keenan, Michelle Stavros, Danbury. $1,639 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 42A S. King St., Danbury. Filed Feb. 11. Knowles, Stephen, Fairfield. $17,293 in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 1660 Bronson St., Fairfield. Filed Feb. 20. Lamb III, Robert, et al., Weston. $10,123 in favor of Kaufman Fuel Co., Bridgeport, by William G. Reveley, Vernon. Property: 9 Cedar Hills, Weston. Filed Feb. 10. McKoy, Jennifer Allen and Daniel Allen, Bridgeport. $1,574 in favor of Gaylord Sleep Center, Wallingford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey L.L.P., Waterbury. Property: 544 Lincoln Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 18. Nunez, Vanessa and Jairon Nunez, Danbury. $2,154 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 51 Highland Ave., Danbury. Filed Feb. 19. Obih, Anthonia C., Bridgeport. $4,746 in favor of Wanda Miranda, Bridgeport, by Pullman & Comley L.L.C., Hartford. Property: 50 and 58 Balsam Ave., Bridgeport. Filed Feb. 19. Padilla, Eva, Stamford. $933 in favor of Stamford Radiological Association P.C., Stamford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey L.L.P., Waterbury. Property: 56 Maher Road, Stamford. Filed Feb. 19. Peat, Robert L., Greenwich. $4,737 in favor of Performance Physical Therapy, Greenwich, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 91 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich. Filed Feb. 12.

Catalan, Vilma and Roberto Catalan, Stamford. $1,283 in favor of Stamford Radiological Association P.C., Stamford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey LLP, Waterbury. Property: 240 Culloden Road, Stamford. Filed Feb. 19.

Pimienta, Clara, Stamford. $2,731 in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 95 Lafayette St., Unit 12, Stamford. Filed Feb. 21.

Cirincione, Anthony, Danbury. $1,577 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 15 Mountain Road, Danbury. Filed Feb. 19.

Vartuli, Denise J., Stamford. $4,885 in favor of Asset Acceptance L.L.C., Warren, Mich., by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 11 Pell Place, Stamford. Filed Feb. 21.

Cullinan, Patrick, Fairfield. $6,819 in favor of America Express Bank, F.S.B., New York City by Tobin & Melien, New Haven. Property: 17 Ermine St., Fairfield. Filed Feb. 20.

Vieira, Angela, Danbury. $9,697 in favor of Danbury Hospital, Danbury, by Flanagan & Peat, Danbury. Property: 72 Merrimac St., Danbury. Filed Feb. 11.

Fabrica, Eugenia, Stamford. $5,027 in favor of Stamford Radiological Association P.C., Stamford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey L.L.P., Waterbury. Property: 36 Rutz St., Stamford. Filed Feb. 19.

LEASES

Falcon, Lourdes, Stamford. $855 in favor of Stamford Radiological Association P.C., Stamford, by Hertzmark Crean & Lahey L.L.P., Waterbury. Property: 1 Southfield Ave., Unit 319, Stamford. Filed Feb. 19. Glasser, Melissa A., Weston. $2,687 in favor of Cavalry SPV I L.L.C., Valhalla, N.Y., by Shechtman Halperin Savage LLP, Pawtucket, R.I. Property: 34 Tubbs Spring Drive, Weston. Filed Feb. 3.

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St. Vincent’s Health Services Corp., by Regina M. Flaherty, attorney. Landlord: United Investments L.L.C. Property: 2978 Main St., Bridgeport. Term: 5 years, commencing Jan. 1, 2014. Filed Feb. 18.

LIENS FEDERAL TAX LIENS-FILED 1392 East Putnam Avenue L.L.C., 1392 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. $78,508, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 20. Abstoss, Renate and Klaus Abstoss, 47 N. Stanwich Road, Greenwich. $59,417, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 20. Backos, Theone and Antonios Backos, 311 Riverside Road, Greenwich. $42,002, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 11. Barkas Landscaping and Tree Inc., 83 Wardwell St., Stamford. $47,950, failure to file correct information returns and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 18. Better Home Building Associates Inc., 99 Hamilton Ave., Greenwich. $32,214, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 10. Bolton, Kay, 990 Montgomery St., Apt. 3D, Brooklyn, N.Y. $47,665, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 19. Cappiali, Beth S. and John Cappiali, 38 Saint Roch Ave., Greenwich. $50,244, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 18. Danbury Sports L.L.C., 17 Starr Road, Unit 17, Danbury. $19,773, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 19. Demarsico, Richard, 9203 Avalon Valley Drive, Danbury. $1,477, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 10. Demarsico, Richard, 9203 Avalon Valley Drive, Danbury. $186,591, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 10. Demore, P. A. and Michael L. Michaud, 125 Casmir Drive, Fairfield. $32,163, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 19. Fenton, Elizabeth J. and Thomas J. Fenton, 42 Arapaho Road, Brookfield. $44,857, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 19. Fenton, Thomas, 42 Arapaho Road, Brookfield. $67,849, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 19. Fisher, Jill H., 45 W. North St., Stamford. $8,210, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 19. Geary-Brust, Elizabeth, 37 Park Ave., Greenwich. $79,210, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 11. Hat City Maintenance Inc., P.O. Box 4651, Danbury. $14,036, quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 18. Hill Farm Preschool, 160 Hill Farm Road, Fairfield. $10,978, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 19.

Jezierski, Jefim, 88 Noble Ave., Greenwich. $80,158, payroll taxes and quarterly payroll taxes. Filed Feb. 20. Jocelyn, Daniel N., 741 Riversville Road, Greenwich. $202,938, tax debt on income earned. Filed Feb. 11.

PATENTS The following patents were issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in Washington, D.C. Adverse event data capture software, systems and methodologies. Patent no. 8,666,764 issued to Mietek Ciszkowski, Milford; Larry Egan, Brookfield; Sayee Natarajan, Norwalk; Larry Pickett, Mahwah, N.J.; and Jake Stahl, Milford. Assigned to Purdue Pharma L.P., Stamford. Automated submission of folded print job. Patent no. 8,667,392 issued to Drew D. Saur, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Automatic personalization of two- dimensional codes in one-toone marketing campaigns using target user information. Patent no. 8,666,817 issued to Matthew H. DeRoller, Webster, N.Y.; and Stephen Crandall, Macedon, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Identifying edges of web media using textural contrast between web media and backer roll. Patent no. 8,666,188 issued to Stuart Schweid, Pittsford, N.Y.; and Howard A. Mizes, Pittsford, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Isolated hole detection and growth. Patent no. 8,665,499 issued to Amal Malik, Pittsford, N.Y.; Zhenhuan Wen, Pittsford, N.Y.; and Xing Li, Webster, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Laser printing process using light controlled wettability. Patent no. 8,665,489 issued to Elton T. Ray, Lakeville, N.Y.; and Thomas Robson, Rochester, N.Y. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Method and system for gray content detection in output documents for billing determinations. Patent no. 8,666,155 issued to James B. Campbell, Beaverton, Ore. Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. System and method of on-demand document processing for a medical office. Patent no. 8,666,935 issued to Evanitsky; Eugene Stephen (Pittsford, NY). Assigned to Xerox Corp., Norwalk. Systems and methods for customizing direct-marketing mail pieces. Patent no. 8,666,806 issued to John W. Rojas, Norwalk; and George M. MacDonald, New Canaan. Assigned to Pitney Bowes Inc., Stamford. Video-based system and method for detecting exclusion zone infractions. Patent no. 8,666,117 issued to Orhan Bulan, Greece, N.Y.; Yao Rong Wang, Webster, N.Y.; Robert P. Loce, Webster, N.Y.; Edgar A. Bernal, Webster, N.Y.; Zhigang Fan, Webster, N.Y.; Graham S. Pennington, Webster, N.Y.; and David P. Cummins, D.C. Assignedto Xerox Corp., Norwalk

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS ISSUES & POLICIES

Employee Retirement Plan Mandate Surfaces

ny business in Connecticut not currently offering employees access to a 401(k), IRA, or pension plan will have to help their workers participate in a state-run retirement plan under a bill in the Labor Committee (unless they expressly opt out). Advocates of SB 249 falsely believe the reason many people aren’t saving enough for retirement is not because they choose not to, but because they’re not being offered access to a retirement plan. Numerous retirement savings plans are readily available to anyone who walks through the doors of a local bank, however, and that’s just scratching the surface of products in the marketplace. Yet SB 249 creates a public retirement plan that would compete—by government mandate—with privatesector products in Connecticut. Employers will incur the cost of facilitating their employees’ participation in the state plan through payroll deduction, be required to host open enrollment periods, and be responsible for remitting employee contributions to the state plan. The state plan is supposed to offer participants a guaranteed rate of return on their contributions—

but how that would hold up if the plan fails to meet investment expectations is unknown. The proposal calls for the state to purchase an insurance product to make up the difference if returns do not meet expectations, but no such insurance product exists. Taxpayers could end up footing the bill. While other states have recently looked at establishing a mandatory public plan like the one in SB 249, only California has passed similar legislation. That bill won’t be implemented, if ever, until 2016 or later as California is in the middle of an extensive, multiyear feasibility study. California feared the potential for billions of dollars in unfunded liabilities, and will require a revote on the proposal once they have an understanding of it potential costs. If Connecticut wants to compete with other states for business, we should avoid being the first to impose this burden on employers. Furthermore, why would the state want to create a program to compete with businesses that are already

here? The Connecticut marketplace is filled with low-cost retirement planning products, and more than 100,000 Connecticut employees make their livelihoods working for businesses that provide those financial services products. Connecticut’s reputation for being unfriendly to business won’t improve if state government puts itself directly in competition with the private sector.  Read more at gov.cbia.com

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