Tom Ford in Washington, DC

The CEO of Petore Construction in Wall Township, New Jersey, Ted Vitale spearheads contract construction projects throughout the greater New York metropolitan area and beyond. A good example of a major Petore project under Ted Vitale’s direction is a Tom Ford location in Washington, DC.

The luxury retail brand Tom Ford, the company of former Gucci Group designer Tom Ford, opened its first store in New York City in 2007. Its DC location began on an existing retail property that contractors had to demolish in order to build a brand new structure from the ground up. They reframed the entire space to encompass a total of 3,500 square feet.

As part of the construction process, they installed an up-to-date electrical system as well as mechanical systems that included a network of VAV (variable air volume) boxes with linear diffusers. The final retail space was sleek and modern, with an abundance of precisely targeted overhead lighting.

Wreaths Across America Radio

An accomplished New York metropolitan area construction executive, Ted Vitale has served as CEO of Petore Construction in Wall, New Jersey, since 2010. Over the years, Ted Vitale has fostered charitable partnerships with many nonprofits, including Wreaths Across America.

Since laying its first honorary wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery graves in 1992, Wreaths Across America has mounted a range of initiatives to further its founding mission to “remember, honor, and teach.” One of these initiatives is Wreaths Across America Radio.

Dedicated to celebrating volunteerism in support of the US military and honoring those who serve directly, Wreaths Across America Radio streams content 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Programming on this internet radio channel ranges from inspiring stories about active and retired armed forces service members as well as the family and volunteers who support them. It also plays a variety of emotional patriotic music. In April of 2021, iHeartRadio announced that it would begin to distribute the Wreaths Across America Radio channel.

Cold Stone Launched a Program

A Wall, New Jersey-based construction executive with significant experience in the industry, Ted Vitale oversees commercial construction projects through his position as the CEO of Petore Construction and has worked with numerous clients from various cities, including New York. Outside of his profession Ted Vitale has also made charitable donations to several non-profits including Best Buddies International.

Through fundraising promotions that will benefit Best Buddies, Cold Stone Creamery® is partnering with Best Buddies® to support their objective of eradicating the physical, social, and economic isolation of the 200 million individuals living with IDD. Cold Stone has been the largest seller of high-quality ice cream, cakes, smoothies, and shakes to consumers across the United States for more than 30 years.

A special Gift Back eGift card campaign has also been established by Cold Stone Creamery in this endeavor. Cold Stone will give 10 percent of the price of each limited edition Give Back eGift card sold online to Best Buddies.

Two participants of the Best Buddies program created Better Together CreationTM in celebration of the fundraising. Mint ice cream, M&Ms®, brownies, and whipped topping are sold at Better Together Creation. Customers who donate a minimum of $1 will get double My Cold Stone Club® Rewards points on their whole purchase. Customers who are eligible for double points will redeem the points by entering a mobile number at checkout in-store or by logging into their rewards account when purchasing online.

What Is a Food Pantry?

As the CEO of a New Jersey-based construction management service company Petore Construction, Ted Vitale has worked with clients in different restaurant and department stores in New York and North Carolina. Outside of his professional pursuits, Ted Vitale has worked as a volunteer for the CORA food pantry.

A neighborhood food pantry is a service that helps people who are in need. It is managed by a non-profit, such as a religious group. Food is received, purchased, stored, and distributed at these facilities.

Another community organization, such as a food bank, can provide low-income individuals and families with access to a food pantry. A food bank is a hunger relief organization that distributes food to food pantries. Before accepting any food contributions, they must become an agency member of a food bank. The pantry must have enough freezers, refrigerators, and shelves to keep food. The food storage area used by the pantries must be clean and hygienic. Food pantries are dependent on donations from businesses, individuals, schools, and religious organizations.