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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!
Westchester Wants You!

Member News

Jan. 16 Event: Mid-Hudson Launch of New FREE Resource for Employers & HR Professionals

The Mid-Hudson Launch of the Business Navigator Toolkit: Unlock Workforce Potential with Child Care Solutions What: Small and medium-sized business owners and human resource professionals for companies of all sizes face the ongoing challenge of recruiting and retaining a talented, dedicated workforce. Child care solutions can play a pivotal role in supporting employees and increasing productivity. […]
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BURKE REHABILITATION SECURES $1 MILLION IN STATE CAPITAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT NEW CT SCANNER SUITE

Burke Rehabilitation, a member of the Montefiore Health System, today announced that it has been granted $1 million in state capital funding to build a CT scanner suite at Burke’s 150-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in White Plains. The CT scanner will save time in diagnosing and treating patients’ illnesses and injuries, improving outcomes and creating […]
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Yankwitt LLP Once Again Named a Best Place to Work in Westchester

White Plains, NY — (January 7, 2025)– For the third time, Yankwitt LLP, Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation, has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Westchester by The Best Companies Group. The list, published in the January/February issue of 914 Inc., Westchester’s premier business magazine, highlights Yankwitt LLP’s […]
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Help Balancing Life’s Issues Receive Podcast of the Year Award

🚨 Exciting News for the BCW Community! 🚨 We’re thrilled to share that Resilience Gone Wild produced by Balancing Life’s Issues has been nominated for the prestigious Discover Pods Awards in TWO categories: Podcast of the Year and Best Science Podcast! 🌟🎙️ This recognition celebrates the incredible stories of resilience, nature, and connection that our […]
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LeChase renovating Westchester County offices in White Plains, N.Y

LeChase Construction Services has begun renovating Westchester County government offices at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in downtown White Plains, N.Y. Crews are renovating some 40 rooms – including offices, conference rooms and bathrooms – in 22,000 square feet of a low-rise section of the county’s headquarters. The project also includes upgrading the […]
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In the News

January 15, 2025

KeyBank Announces Newest Retail Branch in Port Chester

BCW Member KeyBank has announced its newest branch, located at 1 North Main Street, Port Chester in the Port & Main building. The new 3,975 square-foot full-service branch will provide clients with a full range of financial products and services, including personal and business banking, investment solutions, and mortgage lending. The facility will include state-of-the-art […]
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January 15, 2025

Jack Martinelli Awarded Ambassador of the Year Award

Jack A. Martinelli has been awarded the BCW’s prestigious Ambassador of the Year Award. The award was presented at the BCW’s Annual New Year Blast held on January 9 at the Surf Club in New Rochelle. Martinelli is the Director of Business Development for 914 INC Magazine. Also known as The Business Magazine of Westchester, 914 INC […]
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January 15, 2025

New Real Estate Report Reveals Dramatic Growth In Westchester

A new real estate report authored by RM Friedland reveals the explosive growth of housing in Westchester County since 2021, with about 12,500 new residential units delivered and another 15,000 units under construction. Representatives from RM Friedland delivered their findings on Tuesday in White Plains at the Business Council of Westchester’s and the Fordham Real […]
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January 8, 2025

Westchester County Receives AAA Rating from S&P Global

Just two days after the Westchester County Board of Legislators voted unanimously to appoint Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins as County Executive, he received some very good news Wednesday with the announcement that Westchester County continues to demonstrate its strong fiscal management and economic stability, earning a AAA bond rating from S&P Global Ratings. According […]
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January 8, 2025

WIN Participant ShelterZoom Announces Deal with UN

BCW Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) participant ShelterZoom recently announced a partnership with the United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) to develop a customized secure-document tracking solution for the global organization. ShelterZoom’s groundbreaking Document GPS technology will become part of the UN’s major digital upgrade, bringing tokenization technology to one of the largest and most complex […]
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