Panel to focus on business strategies in new economy

Six business leaders will participate in a panel discussion, “What Businesses Are Doing to Reinvent Themselves in the New Economy,” at the Westchester County Association”™s Lunch & Learn program, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 16, at Sam”™s of Gedney Way, 52 Gedney Way, White Plains.

The panel will be moderated by Andi Gray, president of Strategy Leaders Inc. and author of the “Ask Andi” column in the Westchester County Business Journal.

Scheduled panelists are David Hoffman, founder and president of Search Smart Marketing; Bob Friedland, founder and chairman of Friedland Realty, Westrock Development; Caryn McBride, executive editor, Westchester County Business Journal, the Fairfield County Business Journal and HV Biz (Hudson Valley Business); Susan Villamena, principal and co-founder, Westerly Enright L.L.C.; Jim Ryan, senior associate, John Meyer Consulting; and Dr. Michael Werner, medical director of Maze Laboratories.

The cost is $40 for WCA members and $50 for non-members. To reserve, visit www.westchester.org.