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TUESDAY MAY 3, 2011 "DEVELOPMENT DAY"

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Breakfast: New Business Awards Presentation

Time: 7:30am - 9:30am
Location: Regency Extended Care Center, 65 Ashburton Ave, Yonkers
Introduction: Jeanne Martinelli - Director of Marketing, Yonkers Chamber of Commerce
Master of Ceremonies Brian Conybeare - News 12 Westchester Anchor
Keynote Speaker: Honorable Phil Amicone - Mayor, City of Yonkers
Moderator: Honorable Angelo Martinelli - Chairman, Yonkers Chamber of Commerce
Cost: $15.00 Chamber Member
$20.00 Guest of Chamber Member
$25.00 Non-member
 

Join Mayor Phil Amicone together with the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce as we host an Awards Presentation to celebrate and honor some of Yonkers new businesses.



Forum: Ridge Hill: A Brand New City

Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Location: Riverfront Library, Yonkers Room, 4th Floor, One Larkin Center, Yonkers
*Valet Parking Available
Introduction: William T. Regan - Deputy Mayor, City of Yonkers
Welcome: Honorable Phil Amicone - Mayor, City of Yonkers
Moderator: Lou Kirven – Commissioner, Department of Planning and Development, City of Yonkers
Speakers: John Fontillas - AIA, LEED AP, Partner, H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture (Forest City Ratner Companies Design Architect)
Scott G. Stutman - Senior Vice President of Construction and Design Development (Forest City Ratner Companies)
J. Michael Divney - P.E., AICP, LEED AP, Partner, Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP (Forest City Ratner Companies Planner and Engineer)
William J. Carey, Jr., Senior Associate, Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP
Lisa L. Baker, AICP, ASLA, Associate, Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP
Cost: Free
  Meet the development team of Ridge Hill that is adding to the Yonkers retail and development renaissance. You will hear from the professional team that has been involved with the most significant development project in the history of the City of Yonkers as they disclose the plans for opening day!


Showcase: Development Projects Showcase &Networking

Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: Riverfront Library, Atrium, One Larkin Center, Yonkers
*Valet Parking Available
Cost: Free


Luncheon: "Y" Awards Ceremony

Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Location: Riverfront Library, One Larkin Center, Community Room, 2nd Floor Yonkers *Valet Parking Available
Introduction: William T. Regan - Deputy Mayor, City of Yonkers
Awards Presenter: Honorable Phil Amicone - Mayor, City of Yonkers
Cost: $25.00
  The "Y" Award will be given to an organization that has produced exceptional work and results on the most significant Yonkers projects in the last ten years within the following categories: Development, Architecture, Planning, Engineering, Landscape Architecture and Construction.
Winners will be announced at the luncheon.

View this year's list of nominees


Networking: Reception

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Cross County Shopping Center
8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers, NY (near The Gap and Victoria's Secret)
Cost: Free
  Come and visit Cross County Shopping Center's Fashions in Bloom exhibit that will showcase a fashion-themed topiary display that is blooming with floral art and gardens! For more information on the Fashion in Bloom exhibit please visit, www.crosscountycenter.com.