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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

Thrive Together 2026 – A Professional Development Event

Please Join us for a day of powerful keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking focused on helping you advance in your career and reach your goals. Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Synchrony Financial, 777 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06902 To join us for this event, purchase tickets […]
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This Small Business Month, KeyBank Highlights Advice Driven Business Banking Through Certified Cash Flow Advisor Program

In recognition of Small Business Month, KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) is highlighting how its Certified Cash Flow Advisor Program is changing the way it serves small to midsize businesses—by putting real conversations and practical advice at the center of the relationship. In 2024, KeyBank made a significant investment in expanding this expertise across the organization by […]
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White Plains Executive Coach Launches Ebook Benefiting Westchester’s Paws Crossed Animal Rescue

Dawid Wiącek, ICF PCC- and Hogan-certified executive leadership coach, mental fitness coach, and founder of The Career Fixer LLC in White Plains, has released “Everything My Dog Taught Me About Resumes, Networking & Navigating Career Change,” a unique yet practical guide for professionals navigating career transitions. Drawing on 16+ years of learning and development (L&D), […]
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The Arc Westchester Foundation Raises Nearly $575,000 at 19th Annual “A Matter of Taste” Celebrating inclusion, community, partnership, and great food to benefit people with developmental disabilities

The Arc Westchester Foundation, dedicated to enriching the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families, hosted its flagship fundraiser, “A Matter of Taste,” on April 29th at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. Now in its 19th year, this popular annual event brought together over 20 of the area’s top restaurants and […]
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RBT CPAs presents at GVScon in Tarrytown

RBT CPAs Veterinary Accounting team, including Partner Carolyn Bell, CPA, Partner Susan Howell, CPA, and In-Charge Accountant Leah Haines, attended the third annual GVScon, which took place May 2nd and 3rd at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, NY. Partner Carolyn Bell presented on the topic, “From Numbers to Knowledge: Understanding Financial Statements for Practice Growth,” […]
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In the News

May 14, 2026

Governor Hochul Announces Opening of New Hudson Valley Shakespeare Campus

$15.5 Million in Combined State Investments Support Funding for the $33 Million Project   Expansive Renovation Includes First Public LEED Platinum Theater in U.S. and 98 Acres of Land Restoration     Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of the Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center — the new home of Hudson Valley Shakespeare — […]
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May 14, 2026

Sleepy Hollow Collaborates with BCW’s Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) City Labs and Iona University to Reimagine Visitor Experience

Rye Brook, N.Y. (May 15, 2026) — Students from Iona University’s Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation recently recommended branding concepts to help the Village of Sleepy Hollow become a year-round destination as part of the Business Council of Westchester’s (BCW) Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) City Labs initiative. The May 7 presentation, held before Mayor […]
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May 14, 2026

NYPA & Canal Corporation Showcase Expanding Opportunities Across New York’s Evolving Economy

This week, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York State Canal Authority hosted the “Supplier Diversity Expo” in Westchester County. The event focused on the future of infrastructure, procurement, and economic opportunity across New York State. The standing-room-only event drew more than 1,100 attendees, including approximately 70 vendors, with nearly half of […]
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May 7, 2026

The Business Council of Westchester’s State of the Economy Series Presented by Beacon Bank Highlights the Power of Community, Collaboration, and the Arts

The Business Council of Westchester hosted its latest installment of the State of the Economy Series sponsored by Beacon Bank. It was a powerful reminder that Westchester’s strength lies not only in its economic diversity, but also in its deep sense of community and shared purpose. Across sectors, one theme resonated clearly: progress happens when […]
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May 7, 2026

BCW Member the Child Care Council of Westchester Secures $100K Grant to Launch Workforce Training Center

The Child Care Council of Westchester, a member of The Business Council of Westchester (BCW), has secured a $100,000 grant from Empire State Development through the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council initiative, marking a major step forward in strengthening the region’s childcare infrastructure. The Child Care Council of Westchester is pleased to announce that it […]
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