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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

Historic 125th Racing Season Continues at Iconic Yonkers Raceway as Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts Hosts 2024 Borgata Pacing Series Finale

Monday, April 22, 2024, at 7 p.m. Present Day Yonkers Raceway at Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts & Empire Terrace Trackside Restaurant  Photo Credit: Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts Mark Your Calendar for this Exclusive Race Night Dining Experience Available at the Trackside Restaurant, Empire Terrace, For Borgata Pacing Series Finale and Several […]
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PCSB Bank Launches Mt. Vernon branch

The PCSB Bank Mt. Vernon, New York office hosted clients and board members at its official grand opening Tuesday evening, April 16. The office moved to its new location at 119 Gramatan Avenue in Mt. Vernon on February 12, 2024. Pictured left to right: Kimberly DeMilia, Executive Vice President, Division Head, Commercial Lending; Dominick Petramale, […]
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Forbes’ 2024 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors.

https://www.weinerwealthmanagement.com/
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2024 Albert Palancia Memorial Golf Outing

This will be our 28th year running this event supporting two great organizations, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and the New Milford Hospital Center. Please join us in supporting these great non-profits. Please click the link below to participate, sponsor or donate! https://palancia-memorial-golf.perfectgolfevent.com/ Albert Palancia Memorial Registration Page: https://palancia-memorial-golf.perfectgolfevent.com/registration
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Tompkins Community Bank Welcomes Roberto Lupi, Mortgage Loan Officer

Expanding its mortgage lending team, Tompkins Community Bank has appointed Roberto Lupi as mortgage loan officer. He will assist customers on their journey toward homeownership, sharing his expertise in mortgage lending and home equity. “Roberto’s decades of experience in the mortgage industry will be a major asset to our Hudson Valley team,” said Vicki Ide, […]
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In the News

April 17, 2024

BCW Hall of Fame Celebrates Leaders Who Are Transforming Their Industries

More than 450 from business, not-for-profits and government were on hand Tuesday evening for the Business Council of Westchester’s Annual Hall of Fame Awards Dinner. This year’s program, which was held at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle, honored business leaders and organizations who have transformed their industries and added to the economic […]
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April 16, 2024

Real Estate, Tech Share Intel on Leveraging AI at Fordham/BCW Forum

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is impacting virtually every industry, offering opportunities to transform business as usual. Understanding the technology and how best to leverage its potential in real estate was the topic of a recent in-depth forum hosted by Fordham University’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies and The Business Council of Westchester. “Revolutionizing Real […]
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April 11, 2024

Ridge Hill Ownership Breaks Ground on Phase I of Redevelopment

In a big boost for the City of Yonkers, the owners of Ridge Hill held a groundbreaking this week for the launch of a major redevelopment plan. “It’s good to see a company like North American Properties that has the ability to run shopping centers with the success they’ve had in this changing retail market,” […]
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April 10, 2024

More Than 400 Non-Profit Leaders Attend United Way’s Annual Summit

More than 400 of the Hudson Valley’s Non-Profit Leaders met at the United Way of Westchester and Putnam’s 22nd Annual NonProfit Leadership Summit to learn from national experts on how to fashion their organizations into nonprofits for the future. Making the most of opportunities and being prepared to capitalize on them is one of the […]
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April 10, 2024

BCW Podcast Network Is New Audio Destination for Business Professionals

The Business Council of Westchester is expanding their communications platform by launching the BCW Podcast Network, a new audio destination for business professionals. The BCW Podcast Network debuted this week with inaugural episodes of six empowering shows, covering a wide range of topics and genres that are trending in the business community. Starting in May, additional […]
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