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NEW BUSINESS WITH PHILANTHROPIC EDGE LAUNCHES IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY
(Armonk, NY - Monday, 02/22/10) Today, a unique, local business with a philanthropic edge opens it’s doors... or website rather! Conceived and managed by Westchester County residents Glen Sider and Elizabeth Goldman-Sider, WestchesterPride.com is an online marketplace for products that allow customers to show their pride in their Westchester town. With offerings to include clothing, water bottles, hats and the like, a portion of every sale is given back to the community by way of a donation to that town’s Chamber of Commerce and/or Parent Teacher Association.
The inaugural product is an oval decal bearing the three letter abbreviation of any one of the 20 Westchester towns chosen for this first run. These 4” x 3.5” traditional black and white oval decals are weatherproof and use an adhesive that will not damage vehicle finishes. Much like the decals purchased at famous vacation destinations (LBI, OBX) these decals put your town on the map and show your pride in your community. When asked why he chose this product to launch the business, Sider explained that, “decals offer a low cost, high visibility way to show your pride in your community. Magnets are too easily lost or stolen and decals can be applied in a wider range of places.... cars, skis, snowboards, roof rack cases, laptops, camp trunks or anywhere else people choose.”
When asked what the inspiration was behind this business, Sider explained that, “there have been a handful of times in the recent past where world events have caused communities to come together, however we quickly get pulled back into our everyday lives and forget the benefits of that feeling. Why not make every day an opportunity to show your pride and foster a sense of community? My wife and I have had challenges in our lives and in every case, our community came together to help us. We would like to be able bring that feeling to others. At the end of the day, it’s about getting people to come together and feel better as group ... in this case a town. We live in a very special county, with very special people....why not celebrate that?”
As for the business side, Sider points out that, “our products will always be reasonably priced and the charitable donations will always be a hallmark of the business.” Town decals cost $5 and include shipping via US Mail. Volume orders (for organizations, fundraisers, party loot bags, etc.) as well as retail inquiries are all welcome.
Visit their site to shop, or for more information... www.WestchesterPride.com.
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PRESS RELEASE
February 22, 2010
WestchesterPride.com PO Box 774 Armonk, NY 1054 |
