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Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. (September 22, 2026) — Thompson & Bender (T&B) has been named Westchester County’s top public relations agency, receiving 914INC. magazine’s Best of Business PR award for the eighth consecutive year.

Partner Dean Bender accepted the honor on September 17 during a celebration of the region’s premier service providers at the CV Rich Mansion in White Plains.

“Every day, our team strives to deliver excellent, trustworthy public relations that drive real results for our clients,” said Bender. “Being recognized for eight straight years reflects the strong relationships we’ve built, and we are deeply grateful to our long-term clients and new supporters whose votes made this honor possible.”

The award comes as Thompson & Bender celebrates its 40th anniversary. Founded in 1986 as a two-man operation in a small White Plains office, T&B has grown into a regional powerhouse while staying true to its founding mission: delivering the most creative, strategic, and effective communications in the region.

Today, T&B leads the market in integrated communications—combining strategic PR, advertising, social media, event marketing, and messaging with innovative digital campaigns, SEO, and analytics to maximize ROI. Named a 2024 Best Place to Work in Westchester and inducted into the Business Hall of Fame, the agency serves a prestigious portfolio spanning Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, higher education, real estate, government, and non-profits.

Photo caption: Left to right, Thompson & Bender’s Vicky Hochman, Manager of PR & Strategic Planning; Dean Bender, Partner; and Ernie Garcia, Senior Media and Communications Specialist. Photo courtesy of T&B.

Contact: Dean Bender, Thompson & Bender, 914-762-1900 or dean@thompson-bender.com