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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

Welcome Center Open House

We are thrilled to introduce you to Jennifer Martire Baukol, a senior real estate specialist. She can detail the steps in selling your home and givev aluable tips and ideas to get your house ready to sell. Stop by the Benchmark Welcome Center 617 Columbus Ave.
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Yonkers PAL 2024 Cocktail

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It’s time to start planning your holiday party!

With the holiday’s quickly approaching, we would love to help plan and execute a memorable holiday party, allowing your staff to enjoy! Please see attached flyer. Email us today to start planning ce.eventproductions@gmail.com or visit our website to learn more about us: C&E Website 
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Join Farida Studio in Breast Cancer Fight

Since our inception in 2020, Farida Studio has aligned with the White Plains Hospital Cancer Foundation to raise funds during breast cancer awareness month. We have raised more than $25,000 for the White Plains Hospital Cancer Foundation over the past three years.  This is part of our commitment to being a “small company with a […]
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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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In the News

October 17, 2024

Political Leaders Discuss Possible November Election Outcomes

The BCW held its quadrennial Road to the White House event on Wednesday at Pace University in White Plains with presentations from political leaders and pundits on how the national election will determine the nation’s balance of power. The invited speakers gave in-depth analysis of the presidential candidate’s prospects, how their policies may impact business […]
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October 17, 2024

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Theater

It was “All’s Well That Ends Well” for the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival which recently celebrated a groundbreaking for the new Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center in Garrison. The 14,850-square-foot facility will be the first purpose-built Leed Platinum Theater in the nation. The groundbreaking held September 25 was attended by Gov Kathy Hochul who recently […]
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October 17, 2024

BCW’s Gordon and Ravitz Named to Hudson Valley Power 100 List

The BCW is very proud to announce that Marsha Gordon and John Ravitz were named to City & State’s inaugural Hudson Valley Power 100 list identifying the region’s most influential figures. Marsha and John were both ranked #13 on the list. Others named to the prestigious list were New York State Senate Majority Leaders Andrea-Stewart-Cousins(#1), […]
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October 17, 2024

BCW Joins with Coalition Urging Veto of Latest Version of Wrongful Death Lawsuits Legislation

The BCW has joined with 34 other business organization statewide in a collation urging Gov. Hochul to veto S.8485B/A.9232B, the Legislature’s latest version of the bill to radically expand the types of damages awarded in wrongful death lawsuits. “Although the Legislature amended the bill, the current proposal fails to address the issues laid out in […]
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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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