Friday, January 5, 2007

Companies expanding in westchester

Westchester County

Bayer HealthCare announced plans to transfer 50 support positions from Connecticut, to a company site in Greenburgh, in the next 12 to 18 months. The jobs coming to Westchester will include positions in the legal, information technology and human resources department.

HSBC plan to open a new office in downtown White Plains, catering to more affluent customers than those typically drawn to its branches. This office will offer enhanced service such as higher interest rates on money market accounts and discounts on some loan products and will also offer the services of a relationship manager. No job numbers were announced.

The Westchester, the upscale mall on the outskirts of White Plains has recently added the following retailers to its list of tenants. Barney's, MAC Cosmetics, Armani Exchange, Crewcuts, Lucky Kid, Juicy Couture, Michael Kors and Stuart Weitzman.

Acorda Therapeudics, a biotech company based in Hawthorne will more than double its existing sales workforce. The company employs 32 people and has been the top performing local stock this year. Acorda specializes in developing treatments for spinal injuries and related neurological conditions.

Citibank celebrated the grand opening of its newest branch in Yonkers on October 17, 2006. No job numbers were available.

Empire City at the Yonkers Raceway underwent a $225 million dollar renovation and expansion. The new facility officially opened on October 11, 2006 and it features 5,500 video lottery terminals (electronic version of traditional casino slot machines), restaurants and live entertainment, in addition to harness racing. The opening of the Yonkers Raceway created hundreds of jobs at all different levels and in all different areas; including casino management, finance, property operations, environmental services and food and beverage.

Trademark Cinemas, a discount theater operator based in Florida, plans to reopen a movie theater at the Jefferson Valley Mall in the fall. No job numbers were announced.

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