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The Business Council of Westchester is dedicated to the success of our members, helping them create meaningful business relationships, providing current information, education and thought leadership, all leading to business growth and profitability.
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BCW Data Exchange

The Business Council of Westchester Data Exchange provides the latest demographic research to help guide smart business decisions.
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LEAP Program

A one-of-a-kind initiative, gives members direct access to lobbying efforts at the county, state and national levels on issues that directly affect their businesses.
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Build, Connect and Win with The Business Council of Westchester.

The Business Council of Westchester is the county’s largest and most prestigious business membership organization representing more than 1,000 members, including multinational corporations, hospitals, universities, biotech pioneers, not-for-profits, entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes. As the most influential economic development and advocacy organization in Westchester, The Business Council of Westchester’s members enjoy unparalleled access to today’s top thought leaders, diverse business development opportunities and lawmakers at all levels of government. We are dedicated to smart growth, job development, community partnerships, and economic advocacy, creating an environment which leads to prosperity and economic opportunity for all.

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Join the county’s largest and most influential business organization today.

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The county’s largest and most influential business membership organization, The Business Council of Westchester is committed to helping businesses market, learn, advocate, and grow. Over 80 events and programs are offered every year, giving our members ample opportunity to connect and meet with businesses representatives in the Westchester community and beyond. Are you ready to grow your business, participate in advocacy efforts, and get “plugged in” to Westchester’s business community?

BCW Initiative Programs

Westchester Innovation Network (WIN)

WIN is a proven, multifaceted program from the Business Council of Westchester designed to create an environment within Westchester County, NY that pairs innovative products and services with local organizations to test and learn about emerging technologies in a variety of industries.
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Get Inspired by our Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) Initiative

The WIN initiative aligns with the BCW’s advocacy, including universal access to broadband internet, energy reliability, and the creative overhaul of obsolete land uses.

Strengthen the Innovator’s Ecosystem

The first phase of the initiative includes the pairing of Westchester based and outside innovators with local organizations to create short term innovation teams. This partnership allows the innovator to test commercially viable innovations in real-world settings and allows Westchester organizations to see first-hand the types of innovation emerging in their industries.

Practical Innovation

This phase identifies a model municipality and pairs it with a group of innovation experts to outline a 10-part practical innovation implementation plan. The goal is to help the municipality pinpoint day-to-day changes that are needed and provide an easily implemented action plan that will deliver economic activity, cost savings, and improvement to the lives of its residents.

Planning Futurist and Implementation Guide

This phase is focused on developing a plan for what is needed to attract and retain innovators over the next five, 15 and 25 years. This will include practical, hit-the-ground-running actions needed in zoning, financing, planning, and infrastructure.

Westchester Clean Energy Action Coalition (CEAC)

The Clean Energy Action Coalition includes representatives from clean energy providers (solar, HVAC, geothermal, battery storage, EVs, efficiency), real estate developers, land use attorneys, professional planners, engineers and landscape architects, financiers, government agencies and authorities, heating fuel providers, and nonprofits.
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Accelerate Clean Energy Adoption Across Westchester County

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Enhance Energy Affordability & Reliability

Drive the Transition to Clean Energy Solutions

Member News

Business of Cannabis Luncheon

Join 914INC. for the Business of Cannabis panel discussion, featuring top experts in Westchester County. This fast-growing industry is thriving in our community—discover its impact at our exclusive luncheon and panel event. Business of Cannabis Luncheon
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Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley Continues Decade Long Partnership with Synexis

Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (RMHGHV) recently surpassed a decade of partnering with Synexis, an industry leader in touchless and continuous microbial reduction of occupied spaces. RMHGHV took the initiative back in 2017 to ensure a healthy indoor environment for their 12 bedroom House which is just steps away from the Maria […]
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New Member Live Music This Sunday 3/30!

Hi! New member here. When I’m not shooting food and drinks, I moonlight as rock drummer! My new band has a brunch gig this Sunday 12-5pm at a great new foodie and musician-friendly venue called Music & Industry in South Norwalk, CT. Please join and say hello if you can make it! https://www.facebook.com/share/156X8V3mne
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Struggling to keep up with FSMA & FDA rules?

Calling all food safety managers, quality assurance teams, and compliance officers! If you’re responsible for food safety in facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or store human food — or your company needs to meet GFSI standards for HACCP training — this is for you! Join us for a 3-day, in-person training course designed to help […]
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Roadmap for Business Success

Join MTEC for an exclusive, hands-on workshop designed to help businesses build a winning roadmap, streamline operations, and drive growth! If you’re a… ✅ Startup Founder or Entrepreneur looking to sharpen your business vision and turn ideas into action.✅ Small Business Owner seeking knowledge on how to strengthen your business model and drive sustainable growth.✅ […]
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In the News

March 27, 2025

2025 Clean Energy Action Conference: Powering Change Together

CLICK HERE to watch 2025 Clean Energy Action Conference: Powering Change Together.
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March 27, 2025

New Rochelle, in Partnership with Soulful Synergy, Launches Workforce Development Program

BCW Member Soulful Synergy, in partnership with the City of New Rochelle and New Rochelle Forward, launched its 2025 workforce development programming at an open house and networking event this week. The program is designed to build the capacity of individuals to effectively compete for the opportunities created by the unprecedented development boom in the […]
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March 26, 2025

Marketing Expert Publishes New Book to Help Young Professionals Stand Out in Career Development

Congratulations to BCW Member Stacey Ross Cohen on the publication of her new book, Brand Up 2.0: Propel Your Early Career Success (Publisher: Post Hill Press/Distributor: Simon & Schuster), a guide for young professionals who face the daunting task of distinguishing themselves in today’s highly competitive job market amid fierce competition and advanced AI resume […]
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March 25, 2025

Pace to Launch Computer Engineering Degree in Fall 2026

BCW Member Pace University is expanding its STEM offerings with the launch of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Engineering in fall 2026. Offered through the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, this program will be the University’s and Westchester County’s first four-year engineering degree, equipping students with essential skills in hardware/software […]
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March 25, 2025

Clean Energy Leaders Gather to Chart County’s Green Energy Goals

Prominent clean energy leaders from Westchester County and across New York State gathered Monday at the Clean Energy Action Conference, hosted by the Business Council of Westchester (BCW) and the Clean Energy Action Coalition (CEAC). The half-day event at the Crotonville Conference Center in Ossining provided a platform for crucial discussions on how the region […]
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