Comedy for a Cause and the Acceleration Project Named Outstanding Advocate for Small Business

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices will host Comedy for a Cause, bringing comics from the Comic Strip in NYC to Westchester for a show to benefit the Sunshine Kids (kids with cancer) on September 22. Tickets are $65 per person and include the show and dinner at Mulino's at Lake Isle.

We asked Mark Nadler of Berkshire Hathaway a few questions about the upcoming event and here is what he shared:

"I have always been supportive of cancer charities, having lost both of my parents at young ages to cancer. The difference with the sunshine kids foundation versus other cancer charities is that it provides children with cancer a community of other children also with cancer to do activities, take trips and have life experiences with. They build life long relationships and friendships through these ongoing activities.

This is the primary charity that Berkshire Hathaway HomServices supports, raising millions of dollars per year.

The idea for the event has been used by other Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England/Westchester offices and in fact, one of the comediennes is a relative of one of the agents in the company. Warren Buffet, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway is one of the most generous donors of charities in the world, having pledged to give 98% of his assets away during his lifetime.

We felt that by bringing an event to Westchester that is not found usually outside of Manhattan would allow people a chance to come out and have a good time laughing at something funny which seems sorely needed. At the same time, it supports this good cause. The event is open to the public and tickets are still available online or by contacting our office. There will be dinner by Mulinos restaurant at Lake Isle, silent auction items and a 50/50 raffle. To purchase your tickets, please click here:

TAP to be Awarded for Advocating for Small Businesses

The Acceleration Project (TAP) is set to receive the award, Outstanding Advocate for Small Business, at Westchester Magazine, 914 I​nc.'s fourth annual Small Business Awards, on September 22, 2016.  The magazine's fall issue celebrates the success of local small businesses, the entrepreneurial spirit of their owners, and the individuals and entities who support them.

Managing Editor, Amy Partridge, introduced the magazine's announcement - "We honor 14 organizations that embody the spirit and grit of successful entrepreneurship...among them two organizations whose mission is to serve and support Westchester's under-50-employee businesses and nonprofits", especially noting the challenge to select just a handful of organizations from the large pile of submissions they receive.

"We are so honored to receive this award. I am proud of the hard work and dedication our consultants provide to our clients. We look forward to growing as an organization and increasing our impact to keep main street vital in Westchester." - Jane Veron, CEO, TAP

The Acceleration Project is actively recruiting consultants and internal staff.  Their mission is to:

1. Support the vitality of local economies by providing strategic advice to accelerate small business growth.
2. Empower professionals to make a meaningful impact in the community while continuing their career development.

To learn more about TAP, visit www.theaccelerationprojectorg.​