The Inside Press

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 Funeral Home, Inc.
PROPRIETOR:
Bill Flooks, Jr.
in BUSINESS SINCE: 1928

Services:  MARCH Boutique offers a well-edited collection of clothing and accessories generally not found outside of major cities like NY and LA. Lynn brings together the most interesting pieces from over 60 designers including industry leaders Milly, Trina Turk, Tory Burch as well as a myriad of trendsetting emerging designers. The store’s tag-line is aptly titled: “a bit of SOHO in Westchester.”

Background:  The MARCH concept is the result of years of fashion exploration, constant trend analysis and daily experiences both in-store and online. Lynn’s advertising background at a major cosmetics company successfully enticed “downtown” designers into Westchester and their continual desire to be featured make MARCH the go-to destination in Westchester. MARCH has received several Best of Westchester awards including two “Best Boutique” awards from the editors of Westchester Magazine.

Greatest Strengths:  MARCH is known for incredible fashion taste, friendly staff, and the unique ability to make everyone who walks in the shop look absolutely stunning.  The personalized shopping experience is an education on style. “While our racks are fully stocked with new and exciting merchandise,” states Puro,“ we purposely limit the number of each item from each designer’s collection so our customers can be confident of their distinctive look.”

Customer Service Story: “More than once, we have been visited by frantic women minutes before an event or party looking for something to wear. This is truly our specialty, dressing a customer from head to toe, so they look fabulous for their special night out!”

Special Plans: The website, which receives savvy visitors with an eye for great fashion from around the world, features individual designer looks and coordinated outfits that mix and match designers and price points. “We showcase new collections each week and provide styling ideas to pull together complete looks on the site and in our email blasts and blog.”

March Boutique
PROPRIETOR:
Lynn Puro
IN BUSINESS SINCE:  2006
www.marchboutique.com

Services: Millwood Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary practice serving Millwood, New Castle, Ossining, Mount Kisco, Chappaqua, Yorktown Heights, and Westchester County New York. The hospital offers veterinary preventative wellness care, surgery, veterinary dental services, boarding, and medical care for cats, dogs and some pocket pets; all within a friendly and welcoming small-town atmosphere.

Greatest Strengths: “Client communication,” states Dr. Tubbs. “When that is inconsistent, routine wellness visits as well as pet-specific care recommendations can be easily overlooked. We are constantly calling and checking on our patients.” At Millwood Animal Hospital you will always get a call from a doctor explaining in detail blood results, procedures and recommendations. The two veterinarians have also instituted many different methods to communicate with clients–including phone calls, emails, texts, and personalized post cards. Their goal? To nurture the bond you share with your pet while providing him or her with the best chance at a long and healthy life.

Millwood Animal Hospital
PROPRIETORS:
Dr. Daniela Goldman and Dr. Jeremy Tubbs
IN BUSINESS:
Since the 1970’s; new ownership since July 2011

SERVICES: For almost 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:  Coming soon is Motion Evolution, a
comprehensive health and fitness program for kids in the first grade and up.”Jodi’s to Go” also brings fitness and gymnastics into day cares, schools, camps, and  to
underserved populations.  All Jodi’s Gym members
get to enjoy free, unlimited open play time.

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

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES: The Perennial Chef offers a wide range of fine prepared foods as well as full service catering. At the cozy Café and Patisserie in Bedford Hills, NY, you’ll find organic and Fair Trade coffees and teas, French pastries, fantastic lunch and dinner selections and decadent desserts; all house made. Indulge in their original organic hibiscus iced tea, browse the imported French cheese or choose from unique gift items like Provence ceramics and scents and elegant French glassware and cutlery. Sample from the gourmet take-out menu or take advantage of full service catering and unbelievable food and exceptional staff. Call for their comprehensive holiday menus.

BACKGROUND: Chef Michael Williams, a graduate of Kenyon College and the French Culinary Institute in New York City, trained for many years in some of Manhattan’s finest restaurants. Using his experience Michael branched out on his own to better express his creativity and found there was a need and opportunity to provide fine, prepared food in Westchester. The Perennial Chef,Michael Williams, has received the Westchester Magazine award for Best Prepared Foods as well as designation as one of the Top Caterers in the county.

GREATEST STRENGTHS: The Perennial Chef is dedicated to providing the best quality food for customers. Following a strong belief that natural foods are beneficial to the health of customers and provide for the best tasting results, they use antibiotic and hormone-free beef and chicken and insist upon in-house prepared stocks and sauces made without the use of artificial enhancers and bases.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: The Perennial Chef takes pride in their outstanding catering staff which provides seamless and professional service for their clients.

SPECIAL PLANS: The Perennial Chef will soon be opening a new location on Main Street in Mount Kisco, NY! They are currently breaking ground and should be open for business by September, 2012. With on-site preparation, The Perennial Chef will further expand its decadent culinary offerings. Expanding upon their philosophy of providing the best quality food for their customers, The Perennial Chef will also be making local homegrown vegetables available in its stores on a seasonal basis. Please call or visit their website for further details!

The Perennial Chef
PROPRIETORS:
Leslie Williams, Michael
Williams, Françoise Jarry
IN BUSINESS SINCE:  2006
www.theperennialchef.com