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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

Burke Rehabilitation Hosts Annual Heels & Wheels 5K and Kids Fun Run

Burke Rehabilitation® welcomed a record number of runners, walkers, and adaptive athletes at its 2026 Heels & Wheels 5K and Kids Fun Run on Sunday, April 12. Hosted on the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital campus in White Plains, the event brought together participants of all abilities in a supportive, inclusive environment. Athletes ages 2 – 86 took part in the 5K and Kids […]
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Jawonio 38th Annual Golf Outing

On Monday, June 1, the Jawonio Foundation proudly hosts its 38th Annual Golf Outing at the beautiful Paramount Country Club in New City, NY bringing together business leaders, community partners, and supporters for a day of purpose and connection. This signature event is more than a round of golf. It’s an opportunity for your organization […]
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Americans Respond to Financial Pressures With Smarter Spending and Increased Saving, New KeyBank Pulse Poll Finds

Economic uncertainty hasn’t slowed Americans down – it’s spurred them into action. KeyBank’s 2026 Financial Mobility Survey Pulse Poll, a follow-up to KeyBank’s Financial Mobility Survey conducted in July 2025, reveals that, though concern about the economy has increased (rising from 26% in 2025 to 28% today across all income levels), Americans are responding to […]
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“The Stories That Shaped Us” – Live Event #3

🎤 Live Event Invitation: Stories That Shaped Us Join us on May 21 (12–1pm ET) for Leadership Story Talks LIVE!—a fast-paced, deeply human storytelling experience. Hear three powerful six-minute stories from Jen Mueller, Kelly Skwarcan, and Christy Pretzinger, then reflect with us in real time. This isn’t a webinar—it’s a space to connect, listen, and […]
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Local Solar Energy Foundation Launched

Happy to announce the launching of the Local Solar Energy Foundation (solarpower101.org). The Local Solar Energy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to a single, critical purpose: providing commercial building owners in the Hudson Valley and Metro New York with the independent, data-driven financial analysis needed to transition from utility dependency to energy ownership. […]
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In the News

April 16, 2026

Westchester Business Community Continues Momentum with the 2026 AI Intensive with Support from Google.org Cohort II and the 2026 AI Intensive Workforce Training

RYE BROOK, NY – With strong momentum and growing enthusiasm across the region, the Business Council of Westchester (BCW) is excited to continue its 2026 AI Intensive with Support from Google.org Cohort II. This next phase reflects the BCW’s deepening commitment to equipping local businesses and nonprofits with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive […]
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April 16, 2026

Clean Energy Action Coalition Convenes Regional Leaders to Accelerate New York’s Energy Future

On Tuesday, the Business Council of Westchester (BCW) hosted its 2nd Annual Clean Energy Action Conference, bringing together over 150 industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators for a dynamic day of collaboration and forward-thinking dialogue on the future of Westchester’s changing energy landscape. Held at Windrose on Hudson in Ossining, the conference underscored The BCW’s Clean […]
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April 16, 2026

City, County and State Officials Celebrate First Phase of $35 Million Electric Conversion at Palisades Towers

A $35 million project to convert the Palisades Towers apartment complex in Yonkers to electric service began this week with the arrival of hundreds of new induction stoves that are being installed in apartments at the 415-unit complex. State, county, and city officials gathered on Tuesday to mark the milestone, which is the first step […]
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April 8, 2026

New Rochelle Workforce Initiative Secures State Support, Expanding Opportunities for Local Residents

BCW member Soulful Synergy announced that they had received new state funding aimed at expanding job training opportunities in the region. Soulful Synergy, led by co-founders Alejandro Alvarez and Dwayne Norris, both BCW Rising Star Alumni, will use the funding to further its mission of preparing residents for careers in construction, clean energy, and other […]
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April 8, 2026

Westchester Innovation Network Pairs High-Tech With Heavy Machinery To Test Safety Sensors

The Westchester Innovation Network (WIN), an initiative of the Business Council of Westchester (BCW), has successfully facilitated a cutting-edge collaboration between technology startup Astrabeam and Tompkins Excavating. The pairing brought advanced sensor fusion technology directly to the field to enhance safety in the construction sector. Astrabeam recently visited the Tompkins Excavating facility to conduct a […]
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