By Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso On the WCBS Small Business Spotlight, sponsored by Dime Community Bank, Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso talk to Stacey Ross-Cohen, the president and CEO of Westchester-based Co-Communications, Inc. and the author of “Brand Up: The The Ultimate Playbook for College & Career Success in the Digital World.”... Read more

By Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso chat with Event VIP Co-Founder Jason Berger on the WCBS Small Business Spotlight, sponsored by Dime Community Bank. Read more

By Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso On this WCBS Small Business Spotlight, sponsored by Dime Community Bank, Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso talk to Gowzon of Connecticut founder Andrea Caldwell about their new location-based app that displays local events and establishments. Read more

By Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (WCBS 880) — When the COVID-19 pandemic hit three years ago, local manufacturing became a critical need in the national emergency. But, there are few companies manufacturing all of their products in the United States. Ball Chain Manufacturing Co., Inc. is the only U.S. supplier of ball... Read more

CEOs are beginning to recognize the importance of advancing mental wellness at work, especially as talent remains a top concern. Here are the things a CEO must do to advance mental wellness according to a top sports psychologist. By Ana Reed, Founder & CEO of Newmanity, Inc Produced and edited by Neil A. Carousso, Founder, President &... Read more

By Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso BROOKLYN (WCBS 880) — Events and production company Wizard Studios has cashed in since events have returned with a vengeance since the COVID-19 pandemic eased. “We experienced such incredible growth in ’22 over 2021,” said founder and CEO Matthew Saravay. “We were up over 115 percent, like well beyond... Read more

By Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — It appears small and midsize business owners are optimistic about their growth prospects for the rest of this year despite recession fears on Wall Street. “They see more opportunities for growth, for bringing in revenue,” said Cory Schouten, editor-in-chief of Crain’s New York Business... Read more

By Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — There are few women in construction, electricity and renewable energy. But, Ellen Aschendorf has broken down barriers in each of these industries. Aschendorf started a construction-related business more than 30 years ago. Today, she’s on the leading edge again with her company Egg Electric, Inc.,... Read more

By Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — New York City office occupancy recently surpassed 50 percent for the first time since COVID-19 hit in 2020. That’s positive news for corporate executives, but it does not tell the full story of what’s happening in the city’s economy. Kathryn Wylde leads the influential... Read more