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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

HudCo Presents: Armo Afrobeat Concert

Hello, BCW Community! When I’m not photographing food, I moonlight as a concert producer. Please join us on Sat 8/2 at HudCo in Dobbs Ferry for a very special concert with Armo featuring members of the Grammy-nominated afrobeat legends Antibalas! Armo’s intimate and energetic sound focuses on classic and contemporary Afrobeat.Founded by longtime Antibalas bandmates, […]
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2025 NYREJ – One’s To Watch – Robert Withers

https://nyrej.com/2025-otw-il-robert-withers-m1-capital-corp
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Join the JCK Foundation’s 15th Annual Legends Day!

In July of 2011, a mere 4 months after the passing of our foundation’s namesake John Cleaver Kelly, our founder John Tessitore and a group of dear friends organized the first ever Legends Day Tournament in their hometown of Dobbs Ferry, New York. Through their efforts they were able to not only raise over $24,000 […]
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Yankwitt LLP Welcomes Nathaniel Putnam, Fifth Former Assistant U.S. Attorney to Join Firm

White Plains, NY (June 18, 2025) — Yankwitt LLP, Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation, has announced that Nathaniel Putnam has joined the firm as counsel. A former Assistant U.S. Attorney with extensive experience in both public service and high-profile private practice, Putnam becomes the fifth former AUSA in Yankwitt LLP’s growing […]
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conXpo: The Next Generation

Small business resource fair. If you are a business looking for resources, offering resources or wanting to learn about how to do business with the County; this event is for you. Registration is open and attendance is FREE for both attendees and exhibitors Check out this and other events offered by the Westchester County Office […]
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In the News

June 18, 2025

Extell Joins with Mayor Spano for Grand Opening of Hudson Piers

BCW Member Extell Development Company joined with Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and other city, county and state officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Hudson Piers on Wednesday, signifying the official grand opening of the new luxury, multi-phase development. Additionally, Hudson Piers signifies the final and largest piece of the Downtown Waterfront Revitalization in Yonkers which […]
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June 18, 2025

BCW’s State of the Economy Series Takes Deep Dive into Healthcare

Westchester County’s healthcare landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, according to panelists at the Business Council of Westchester’s State of the Economy series held this week. The insightful panel discussion on Tuesday delved into several key trends reshaping medical care in the region. The distinguished panelists included Dan Blum, Chief Executive Officer, ENT & Allergy; […]
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June 18, 2025

Critical Need for Affordable Child Care Focus of BCW Survey

As Westchester County’s largest business membership organization focused on economic development and advocacy, the BCW has been a consistent proponent of ensuring that childcare is a priority on all levels of government. BCW has also hosted numerous business roundtable discussions to address this critical issue. According to the NYS Department of Labor’s Child Care Report, […]
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June 12, 2025

Westchester’s Business Professionals Ignited the Night at HudCo

The Business Council of Westchester’s June 11 Evening Networking Reception attracted a dynamic crowd of approximately 125 guests to the spectacular HudCo in Dobbs Ferry. HudCo features a unique blend of sophisticated workspace and stunning event venue, creating an electric atmosphere for connection and collaboration. BCW members rekindled old acquaintances and explored exciting possibilities amidst […]
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June 12, 2025

Westchester Innovation Network Connects Local Innovator with Transportation Company for School Bus Safety Solution

The Westchester Innovation Network (WIN), an initiative of the Business Council of Westchester (BCW), recently facilitated a successful match between Ossining-based Right Route and County Coach in Rye Brook. This collaboration allowed Right Route to conduct a crucial product test of its innovative digital display screen on a school bus, a development that could significantly […]
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