In America Westchester
PepsiCo launches $40M scholarship program for Black and Hispanic community college students
Westchester Community College is one of the four schools participating in the program.
Suite Talk: Margaret Nunziato, executive director of Westchester Independent Living Center
"We have multiple programs that assist people with work readiness," Nunziato said.
Report: Half of employees likely to continue working remotely post-Covid
“The assumption was that older workers would like (working from home) less -- but it actually works better for them," says...
PepsiCo debuts marketing push to support Black-owned restaurants
A debut commercial aired on NFL Network Media and NFL.com.
Suite Talk: Karen Erren, president and CEO of Feeding Westchester
Erren praised the business community for its continued support during the pandemic.
Westfair Businesspersons of the Year: Regeneron’s Leonard Schleifer and George Yancopoulos
The Tarrytown-based company has gone from being a tiny 1988 startup to a $50 billion market-cap business.
New survey finds 6 in 10 seniors concerned about covering health costs
One in seven shopped around at pharmacies or with apps to save on prescription costs.
Citi joins Mastercard’s True Name program for transgender and nonbinary consumers
Cardholders can use their chosen name on the cards.
PepsiCo seeks to expand Black ownership of franchise restaurants
Only 8% of restaurants are owned by African Americans.
Suite Talk: Angela F. Williams, president and CEO of Easterseals
"I hate the word 'new-normal,'" said Williams.
PepsiCo’s LifeWtr brand opens Black Art Rising digital exhibition
The company’s Black Art Rising Fund is inviting artists to share their creations.
IBM sued by former employee over alleged age discrimination
IBM terminated more than 20,000 U.S. employees ages 40 and over between 2013 and 2018.
The Next Big Thing?: Financial services site Crediverso taps an overlooked Hispanic community
"The content is really important here," said founder Carlos Hernandez.
Survey: Consumers support brands that speak out against racism
65% of respondents stated that consumer brands should take a public stand against racism.
ICE rescinds rule requiring classroom studies for international students
New York Attorney General James called the decision "welcome news for more than 100,000 international students in New York."
