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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

MGM Resorts CEO & President Bill Hornbuckle Visits Empire City Casino to Honor Property Peace Officer and Reinforce Company’s Commitment to New York

Click here for high resolution Image. Yonkers, NY – MGM Resorts International CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle visited Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts as the company pursues a commercial gaming license for Empire City. Hornbuckle attended an employee recognition event, engaging with many of Empire City’s more than 800 team members along with visitors throughout the gaming […]
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Yankwitt LLP Named Fourth Best Small Company to Work for in New York

Yankwitt LLP, Westchester County’s go-to law firm for high-stakes, bet-the-company litigation, has been ranked the fourth Best Small Company to Work for in New York by the Best Companies Group, announced on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at an awards ceremony in Albany, NY. This is the fourth consecutive year the firm has ranked in the […]
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Business Council of Westchester Board Member April Horton To Be Honored At the BronxWorks 2024 Lifting Lives Gala On May 9, 2024

BronxWorks is excited to announce April Horton, a Business Council of Westchester board member, will be honored at our upcoming 2024 Lifting Lives Gala on May 9, 2024! April is the Regional Director for Government and External Affairs at Verizon, a critical partner to BronxWorks over the years. Collectively, BronxWorks and Verizon have strived to […]
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MorDance Spring Season Performances

Get ready to be captivated by MorDance’s Spring Season Performances from May 2nd-4th! We are thrilled to bring the magic of professional ballet to Westchester in our very own home of Yonkers. Our studio has been transformed into an intimate black box theatre, providing the perfect setting for an unforgettable experience. Led by visionary choreographer […]
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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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In the News

April 25, 2024

Playland and Empire City Casino Focus of BCW State of the Economy Program

Two of Westchester’s significant transformational projects — Standard Amusements Playland and Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts — were the focus of a highly informative Business Council of Westchester State of Economy forum held April 11. Featured speakers were Evonne Keeler, CEO of Standard Amusements Playland and Taryn Duffy, Vice President of Public Affairs at […]
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April 25, 2024

Rising Stars Help to Promote Digital Literacy

The Rising Stars Leadership Council and the Rising Stars Alumni partnered with Neighbors Link to increase awareness about their mission. Each year, the BCW’s Rising Stars Alumni Not-For-Profit Partnership focuses their support on not-for-profits that have Rising Stars Winners. For the 2023-2024 Partnership, in addition to Neighbors Link, other not-for-profit partners include Feeding Westchester; the […]
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April 25, 2024

Education Leaders Discuss AI’s Implications in Historic Gathering

Tuesday’s KeyBank Speaker Series—FutureEd: Harnessing the Power of AI in Academic Innovation—was a historic gathering of Westchester County’s college and university leaders, who gathered for the first time to discuss artificial intelligence’s implications for higher education. As part of the BCW’s yearlong AI Alliance 360° program, the leaders described how their institutions are innovating and […]
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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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