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An Important Message About BCW Leadership

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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

Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Welcomes Huguenot Academy to its Remington Clubhouse, Returning Education to New Rochelle’s Lincoln Zone for the First Time Since the 1960s

Club Partnership with City School District of New Rochelle Creates Hub  for Academic Success Including Access to Afterschool and Career Development Programs NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (June 24, 2026) – The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle’s Remington Clubhouse will be the home of New Rochelle High School’s Huguenot Academy beginning July 1, 2026, returning […]
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KDD Marketing’s Keri Jadrovski Joins Ulster Chamber Foundation Board

Deepening its leadership impact in the community, KDD Marketing announced that Vice President Keri Jadrovski has joined the Ulster Chamber Foundation Board of Directors as a full board member for a three-year term, effective this month. In this role, Jadrovski will leverage her marketing background to help expand the Foundation’s reach while strengthening and driving […]
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KVL Audio Visual Services Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Excellence in Event Technology

KVL Audio Visual Services proudly announces the celebration of its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of leadership, innovation, and unwavering commitment to excellence in the audio-visual and event technology industry. Founded in 1976, KVL pioneered the concept of providing dedicated, in-house event services to hotels and meeting venues — a model that would go on […]
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Local Students Represent YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester at National Changemakers Summit

White Plains High School Students Propose Anonymous Drug Drop-Off & Overdose Prevention Station Project in Charlotte, NC Westchester County, NY (June 24, 2026) — The YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester proudly welcomes back White Plains High School students Mario N. and Michelle A., who recently participated in the 2026 YMCA Changemakers Summit, held June […]
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Celebrating 40 Years of Service — and Our Partnership with the Business Council of Westchester

Hudson Valley Office Furniture is proud to celebrate two exciting milestones: our 40th anniversary of serving businesses throughout the Hudson Valley and our continued membership in the Business Council of Westchester. For over four decades, our family-owned and operated company has helped corporations, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, municipalities, nonprofits, and small businesses create productive, inspiring […]
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In the News

June 25, 2026

Laura Rizzo Joins the BCW’s Board of Directors

Laura Rizzo, Con Edison’s Director of Westchester Regional & Community Affairs, has joined the BCW’s Board of Directors. Rizzo, a New Rochelle resident, has an extensive understanding of Westchester County’s energy infrastructure. She is the relationship manager and contact for the county’s municipalities, collaborating with elected officials to address, resolve, and escalate operational issues related […]
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June 25, 2026

Where The Arts Grow, Community Thrives: The Rye Arts Center Awarded $422,000 New York State Grant To Build New, State-Of-The-Art Arts Campus In Rye

New Arts Center Will Create World-Class Performing Arts and Gallery Spaces, Meet Local Demand for Arts, STEAM, and Cultural Education, and Create Two Acres of New Public Green Space in the Heart of Rye BCW member, The Rye Arts Center (RAC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $422,000 Capital Projects Grant […]
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June 25, 2026

WMCHealth and MVP Health Care Launch Collaborative Care Partnership

BCW members, Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and MVP Health Care have announced a new partnership designed to enhance care coordination and improve health outcomes for patients throughout the Hudson Valley. The collaboration brings MVP Health Care’s clinical care managers directly into the care environment at Westchester Medical Center, where they will work alongside […]
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June 25, 2026

BCW Explores Leadership Development at “Leading Forward: Developing Leadership From Within and Beyond” Power Breakfast

Business leaders from across the region gathered at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown on June 16 for the Business Council of Westchester’s Tompkins Community Bank Power Breakfast program, Leading Forward: Developing Leadership From Within and Beyond. As organizations continue to navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving business landscape, the discussion focused on a critical […]
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June 25, 2026

Cutting Red Tape: Governor Hochul Unveils First Wave Of Regulatory Reforms In Her ‘Express NY’ Initiative

This past year, The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) was proud to work alongside the Business Council of New York State, the New York State Economic Development Council, and other statewide organizations to commission a report titled Blueprint for New York. As part of this important coalition, the BCW hosted the first business roundtable for […]
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