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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.

Talent Attraction/Cultivation

Access the Talent Pipeline

You deserve to work for a great company…and our companies are legendary, so thank you for taking this next step with the BCW and welcome to Westchester County!

Westchester Wants You

From accounting to the trades – and every industry in between – Westchester firms are seeking skilled people like YOU!
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Member News

Paraco Gas Showcases Power of Propane on Fox & Friends and Fox Weather 

BCW Member Paraco Gas, one of the nation’s leading propane suppliers, partnered with the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) to highlight the benefits of propane during a special National Propane Day feature on Fox & Friends and Fox Weather. The segments, which aired on Tuesday, showcased propane’s reliability, efficiency, and environmental benefits, including propane’s […]
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Tompkins Financial Corporation Promotes Erin Freije to Marketing Director

Demonstrating its commitment to fostering internal growth and professional development, Tompkins Financial Corporation (Tompkins) has promoted Erin Freije to director of marketing. Freije will oversee day-to-day operations across Tompkins’ marketing communications, internal communications, product management and customer experience. “Erin has been an integral member of our team since 2018,” Charles Guarino, SVP and chief banking […]
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The Osborn Holds Alzheimer’s Walk

The Osborn in Rye held a special on-campus Alzheimer’s Walk on October 1, raising $9,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association®. The Walk has a special significance at the senior living community, where so many people and their loved ones are impacted by this devastating disease. The Osborn brought the Walk to its campus with a specially […]
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Impact News

The Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services are hosting the Westchester County Impact Awards on Monday, October 21, 2024, from 11:30 am – 3:00 pm at the Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown, NY. Join in celebrating 50 years of dedicated service to the senior community under the leadership of Westchester County Department of Senior Programs […]
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LeChase promotes Dan Ratto to chief estimator

Armonk, N.Y., Oct. 7, 2024 – LeChase Construction Services, LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of Dan Ratto to chief estimator, based in the NY Metro region. In this role, Ratto is responsible for managing preconstruction efforts for projects in the NY Metro region, as well as developing estimates and budgets for both hard-bid […]
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In the News

October 10, 2024

State of Economy Panel Focuses on Impactful Projects in Mount Vernon, Port Chester

The BCW’s latest edition of the State of the Economy series welcomed developers who are building transformative mixed-use projects in Mount Vernon and Port Chester. BCW Executive Vice President and COO John Ravitz moderated the Thursday morning panel—the third State of the Economy this year that addresses Westchester’s transformational projects. Panelists included Jonathan Gertman, Senior […]
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October 10, 2024

Kawasaki Rail Car Holds Major Milestone Event Celebrating 5,000th Railcar In U.S. Market

Kawasaki Rail Car in Yonkers celebrated a major milestone on Wednesday with the rollout of its 5,000th railcar in the United States market. A U.S. subsidiary of the Japan-based railcar manufacturing company Kawasaki Heavy Industries, company officials hosted a party for elected officials and representatives of one of its highest-profile customers, the Metropolitan Transit Authority. […]
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October 10, 2024

WIN City Labs Initiative Launches Port Chester Project with Iona Students

The Westchester Innovation Network’s (WIN) City Labs initiative and students from Iona University kicked off a new project on Wednesday with the goal of helping the Village of Port Chester brainstorm new ideas for transforming its downtown waterfront into a destination. A group of students from Iona’s Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation will spend […]
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October 2, 2024

BCW Joins with Business Groups Statewide Urging Veto of “Climate Superfund” Bill

The Business Council of Westchester is among 35 business organizations statewide urging Gov. Hochul to veto legislation passed by the Senate and Assembly known as the “climate superfund” because it would result in unintended consequences and increased costs for households and businesses. The business groups contend that the bill discriminates by targeting only the largest […]
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October 2, 2024

GDC Opens Luxury Residences in Yonkers

The transformation of southwest Yonkers took another step forward on Tuesday when BCW member Ginsburg Development Companies (GDC) celebrated the grand opening of 70 Pier Street, a boutique building featuring 36 luxury rental apartments. Located adjacent to the Ludlow Train Station and across from a completely renovated Abe Cohen Park & Plaza, 70 Pier Street […]
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