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Services: “Our shop is a diverse mix of Florist Boutique and Outdoor Garden Center,” states Beth.  “Fresh flowers and plants are the largest sectors of our business but it’s a great place to come for unusual gifts too.”  Florally, Whispering Pines can accommodate any type of corporate or private event as well as offer holiday designs and everyday decorations for home and garden enhancement.

Greatest Strengths: “Creativity would probably be the first answer for any florist, and there are a lot of really creative designers out there.  But using that creativity effectively to meet the needs of every customer is a little harder to come by; and that’s what we strive for.”

Special Plans:  When spring comes around, the store will be very busy with outdoor planting for businesses and private homes. Beth also plans to utilize the shop’s ample outdoor space to display a beautiful array of
annuals and perennials.

For more information, please 
visit our website, whisperingpinesofchappaqua.com

Whispering Pines of Chappaqua
PROPRIETOR: Beth Hundgen
In business since: 2003

SERVICES:  Bonnie Golub is a respected and recognized name in the Westchester real estate scene. She is a sought after agent who offers first class service by bringing buyers and sellers together in all phases of real estate–condos, single family, multi-family, rentals, commercial properties, and land.

GREATEST STRENGTHS: Golub’s decades of experience and multiple awards as a “Top Producer” regionally has provided her with the knowledge and insight into how to close on deals with optimal results for either buyers or sellers. “Marketing a home for sale, or finding the right home for my client is only part of the transaction,” she explains. “Defining and negotiating the terms of sale are equally important, and I believe that I am exceptionally patient and diligent in this regard. Typically, at the close of a transaction, my clients turn to me and say, “We were so happy to have you on our team!”

Bonnie Golub, William Raveis
A Licensed Real Estate Broker Since 1974
Celebrating a Second Anniversary at William Raveis in December 2012

Services: Funeral and cremation services and preplanning of funerals.

Background: Bill Flooks, a New York State Licensed Funeral Director for over 30 Years, is also a second generation funeral director following in his father’s footsteps. He attended the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service where he received a degree in Mortuary Science, and purchased the Beecher Funeral Home in February of 2004.

Greatest Strengths: “My ability to comfort and guide people through the funeral process during one of the most difficult times of their lives,” says Mr. Flooks. “Compassion and a true feeling for the people is essential during these times,” he states. “We have helped so many people through a very difficult time, and for that, they are very grateful.”

Beecher Flooks Funeral Home, Inc.
PROPRIETOR: Bill Flooks, Jr.
IN BUSINESS SINCE: 1928
www.beecherflooksfh.com

Products & Services: Six years ago, Julie came from Ohio to New York to attend The French Culinary School. After graduating, she worked for the famous chocolatier Jacques Torres. “Next, I browsed ads for my own bakery, found Beascakes, and realized I would not be returning to Ohio anytime soon!”

The bakery prepares custom cakes, cupcakes, and cookies for any occasion; morning pastries, coffee cakes, fresh doughnuts every morning,  daily soups, bagels, cookies, espresso, smoothies and frozen yogurt.

Greatest Strengths:  Fearlessness in the face of challenge! “We make many custom one-of-a-kind cakes and cookies. Nothing pleases us more than to see your ideas come to life.” Assorted treats–chocolate chip cookies, scones, coffee cakes and pies–are available daily in the shop’s “Take & Bake” freezer.

Beascakes Bakery
PROPRIETOR: Julie Dickens
IN BUSINESS SINCE: 2004
www.beascakes.com

SERVICES: For more than 30 years, Jodi’s Gym has provided hundreds of thousands of children with an early foundation in movement education through nurturing and fun classes, parties, and camps for children 9 months to 12 years of age. Through age appropriate and a developmentally sound curriculum, children develop strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, focus, and discipline.

GREATEST STRENGTHS: Jodi’s Gym hires and trains “the absolute best people, far surpassing industry standards,”states Jodi, who holds a Masters degree in psychology. She began her gymnastics training in the sixth grade and went on to compete at the collegiate and national level.

“We deliver the love, the patience, the enthusiasm, the passion, the knowledge and expertise needed to maintain and deliver the ultimate in children’s programming.”

SPECIAL PLANS:  New offerings at Jodi’s will include: Jodi’s Jumpstart, a morning preschool alternative; Motion Evolution, a comprehensive Health and Fitness program for kids 1st grade and up; GymSocial, where social skills’  help and gymnastics come together; and expansion of Jodi’s To Go which brings fitness and gymnastics to day care programs, schools, camps and to underserved populations.

Jodi’s Gym
OWNER/DIRECTOR: Jodi Rosenwasser Levine
IN BUSINESS SINCE: 1982
www.jodisgym.com