914INC. March-April 2026

The story of Blossom Flower Shops started in 1925 with a Greek former boxer living in an Irish neighborhood, determined to start a business. Now the current owner is part of the ongoing fairy tale.

Westchester’s six cities, 19 towns, and 23 villages each offer unique communities and business environments.

Now CEO Emeritus, Michael Dowling reflects on his early years in poverty, adjusting to life the U.S., and beating the odds with hard work and perseverance.

For as long as people have had jobs, there have likely been supervisors driving them nuts—maybe just a little, but possibly a lot.

Complex regulations, crushing tax bills, and limited banking options are just a few of the many hard realities legal cannabis business owners must face. Here in Westchester and around the state, day-to-day life as an entrepreneur in this space is not for the faint of heart. Learn the latest about a budding industry struggling to blossom.

From a production complex in Yonkers to a kid-friendly spot in New Rochelle, learn the 411 on what’s happening with Westchester businesses.

This dynamic CEO shows that passion, purpose, and resilience pave the path to success.

Turning consumers into loyal customers is both art and science. The internet and especially social media have rewritten the rules of doing so. Time to ask experts to break it all down.

Following the quiet quitting phenomenon, employees are now facing a new trend that can cause performance to suffer.

Hiring fractional executives—seasoned business leaders with proven track records that don’t work all day every day—is a rising trend. Managed well, it can be a win for all involved.