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Evening Networking Reception – October 19, 2026

ArtsWestchester (31 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601)
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Representing more than 1,100 members–from multi-national corporations to solopreneurs–The Business Council of Westchester is the largest and most influential business advocate in America’s most iconic suburb. Our partners span every sector of Westchester’s dynamic economy: colleges and universities, hospitals and medical centers, biotech and computing pioneers, entertainment and dining venues, not-for-profits, real estate developers, construction firms, professional and financial service-providers, tradespeople and manufacturers, energy producers, artists and content creators, and government at every level. Through member services, thought leadership, and relationship-building, we enable Westchester’s business community to connect, learn, collaborate and thrive. And by mobilizing the business sector to speak with a powerful shared voice, we promote economic growth and opportunity, while shaping public policy from Washington to Albany, from the County to city and village halls. Build, Connect, and Win with The Business Council of Westchester.

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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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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

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Member News

NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS (NYSCA) AND NEW YORK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS (NYFA) AWARD MORDANCE $30,000 GRANT TO ESTABLISH A RESERVE FUND

59 Organizations Across New York State Recognized with Grants Totaling $1,760,000 in Second Year of NYSCA Reserve Fund Grants Program DOBBS FERRY, NY – MorDance is one of 59 organizations across New York State to be recognized with a NYSCA Reserve Fund Grant from New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and New York […]
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Iona University Announces the A. M. Hynes Performing Arts Center; Generous support from James P. Hynes ’69, ’01H and Anne Marie Hynes will transform the Sommer Center into a vibrant new home for the arts in Bronxville

Iona University Announces the A. M. Hynes Performing Arts Center; Generous support from James P. Hynes ’69, ’01H and Anne Marie Hynes will transform the Sommer Center into a vibrant new home for the arts in Bronxville BRONXVILLE, N.Y. — Iona University is pleased to announce plans for the A. M. Hynes Performing Arts Center, […]
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Trunk or Treat – Calling All Local Businesses

Dear Local Business Partners, We are excited to invite your business to participate in our upcoming Trunk or Treat community event in Yonkers on October 28th! We are bringing our community together for a fun, family-friendly Halloween celebration and are looking for local businesses to join us by decorating a vehicle, setting up a trunk, […]
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Charting Your Course: Preparing for Transition to Assisted Living

Join us on October 21st at 5 pm at Willow Towers Assisted Living at United Hebrew for an informative panel discussion designed to help individuals and families navigate the decisions that come with aging and planning for the future. Explore the topics of financial preparedness, legal and estate considerations, care options, and the important conversations […]
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Now booking…Holiday Parties!

It’s time to start thinking about your holiday parties! Slip Studio is now booking… 👉 Holiday parties and corporate events from November to January. For a unique and hands-on creative experience your team will surely enjoy, come into the studio for your next corporate event! Connect and create while making something together- clay-making or painting […]
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BCW News

October 21, 2026

BCW Celebrates Its 2026 Annual Dinner Friend Sponsors

The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) extends its sincere appreciation to the generous Friend Sponsors who helped make the 2026 Annual Dinner: Celebrating Leadership & Legacy a memorable success. This year’s Annual Dinner brought together leaders from across Westchester’s business community for an evening dedicated to recognizing outstanding leadership, celebrating lasting legacies, and honoring the […]
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October 21, 2026

BCW and AI Alliance 360 Bring Business Leaders Together for an Evening of Networking and Innovation at ArtsWestchester

The Business Council of Westchester (BCW), in collaboration with its AI Alliance 360 initiative, hosted a special Evening Networking Reception at ArtsWestchester in White Plains on Monday, October 19, bringing together members of Westchester’s business community for an evening of connection, creativity and innovation. Held at ArtsWestchester’s headquarters on Mamaroneck Avenue, the reception offered BCW […]
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October 21, 2026

BCW Member Pace University Announces Robert “Bobby” Ahdieh as Ninth President

The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) is proud to recognize member Pace University on the announcement of Robert “Bobby” Ahdieh as its ninth president, effective January 1, 2027. A distinguished legal scholar and transformational leader in higher education, Ahdieh will bring extensive experience in academic innovation, institutional growth and workforce development to one of Westchester’s […]
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October 21, 2026

More Than 200 Leaders Gather for Westchester Battery Energy Storage Systems Conference

The Business Council of Westchester (BCW), in partnership with Westchester County and regional energy and industry organizations, successfully hosted the Westchester Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Conference on Monday, October 19, at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. The free, half-day conference brought together more than 200 municipal leaders, elected officials, public safety professionals, […]
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October 14, 2026

BCW Extends a Special Thank You to Our 2026 Annual Dinner Friend Sponsors

The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) is proud to recognize and extend our sincere appreciation to the Friend Sponsors of our 2026 Annual Dinner: Celebrating Leadership & Legacy. This signature event brings together Westchester’s business and community leaders for an evening dedicated to celebrating the individuals, organizations and partnerships that continue to shape our region’s […]
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