Biz Wrap: Muscle Maker Grill, DMV Changes, Yogurt Shop Opens

In a tough economy, local businesses are doing what they have to do to survive. 

As always, we posted some jobs available locally. Here's a look at some of the top business stories from the past week:

Muscle Maker Grill Coming to East Meadow

Muscle Maker Grill is coming to East Meadow. The new restaurant is expected to open in two to three weeks and will replace Sarku at 2565 Hempstead Turnpike, which closed in July. Click here for more.

Massapequa DMV Adds New Features

Sen. Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., R-Merrick and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Commissioner Barbara Fiala recently toured the Massapequa DMV office. Click here for more.

Yogurt Shop to Open at Mall

CUPS Frozen Yogurt, one of the new restaurants at Walt Whitman Shops, will have its grand opening Tuesday. It will open to the public at 4 p.m. and offer free yogurt from 4-7 p.m. During grand opening week, customers will receive a scratch-off card for prizes such as blankets, pens, iPhone covers and other items. The top prize is free frozen yogurt for a year. Click here for more.

Mangano Urges Residents to Shop Locally

With the holiday season approaching, County Executive Edward Mangano along with many Nassau County Chambers of Commerce urged residents to shop locally. Click here for more.

Warren Kilmenson Nominated for Small Businessperson of the Year

Long time East Meadow resident Warren Kalmenson has been nominated for "Small Businessperson of the Year." The Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce recognizes local business owners every year at a breakfast held in their honor. Click here for more.

Chocolate Duck Hosts Gingerbread House Contest

The Chocolate Duck Candy Headquarters, which is located at 310 Main St. in Farmingdale, is hosting a Gingerbread house contest on Nov. 16. The deadline to register is Nov. 1. Click here for more.

Farmingdale State to Host Job Fair

Farmingdale State College is hosting a job fair next week that boats some 55 companies looking for future employees. The event is slated for Roosevelt Hall on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Click here for more.