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What we do: We are a NYS WBE-certified, full-service architecture firm, specializing in commercial and custom residential design throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley.  How it started: Fifteen years ago, after working for a number of years as an architect in the commercial and industrial sectors, my daughter was born. I decided I wanted to spend as much time with her as possible. I had always done small projects aside my full-time job, so the transition wasn’t that hard. Using my contacts of contractors and past clients from my years in the business, I hung out my shingle.  ​ About the clientele: I am a sole proprietor, which allows me to design a huge range of projects, rather than getting stuck in one sector. Overall though, my primary clientele are private business owners and custom home clients, and sometimes they are the same people!   Why it's unique:  A client gets to work soley with me throughout the entire design proc...

Owner Brenda De Leon What I do:  I own a landscaping & garden care company. We service Dutchess, Putnam, & Westchester Counties.  How it began:  I spent 10 years managing a high-end construction firm and learned everything from building a home to landscaping. At the same time, I freelanced as a consultant and helped small contractors start their own enterprises. Many flourished and are still in business today. I also became fascinated with the numerous health benefits that a well-designed landscape can bring to a homeowner. I love spending time in nature. It’s soothing, therapeutic and healthy, and with proper planning, anyone can have the same environment in their own backyard.  Always having an entrepreneurial spirit, and my love for the outdoors, in 2007 I felt it was time. I started a company with a vision to focus on its employees because I strongly believe that happy employees are more productive on the field and ...