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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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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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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

KeyBank, Lower Hudson Valley SBDC and U.S. Small Business Administration celebrate successful completion of Key4Entrepreneurs℠ Business Accelerator

KeyBank, Lower Hudson Valley SBDC and U.S. Small Business Administration celebrate successful completion of Key4Entrepreneurs℠ Business Accelerator KeyBank, the Lower Hudson Valley Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) celebrated the successful completion of the inaugural Key4Entrepreneurs℠ Business Accelerator Program, a 10-week initiative that provided 53 small business owners with […]
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Bridging the GAAP – The Emerging Sector of Nonprofit Investment Vehicles

Join EisnerAmper for an insightful webinar designed to demystify the world of nonprofit investment vehicles. Whether you’re a nonprofit leader, investment officer, or board member, this session will equip you with practical strategies to maximize charitable impact while avoiding missteps that could jeopardize tax-exempt status. Learn how these structures generate the capital to execute on […]
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What Business Owners Need to Know About the Shift from SEO to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)

Are the traditional Google “blue links” dead? Over the past 20 years, businesses relied on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to get found. Today, customers are asking questions directly to AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity. If your business isn’t optimizing for AI, you are going to become invisible. In this exclusive interview, […]
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5-Day JazzFest White Plains Festival Returns to Downtown this September 23-27, 2026

Five-day festival features 19 live performances, including five GRAMMY-winning and nominated headliners. JazzFest White Plains returns this September, celebrating 15 years of bringing world-class music to Westchester County with 19 live performances by legendary artists, contemporary innovators, and emerging voices. The festival runs from September 23 to 27, showcasing five GRAMMY Award winners and nominees. […]
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HelpOne Software Releases New Volunteer Management Demo Video

  HelpOne Software, the Westchester-based all-in-one nonprofit workforce platform, has released a new demo video of its Volunteer Management module. The video shows how nonprofits can let volunteers self-register, set availability, claim shifts, and check in via QR code, while hours automatically feed into grants, board reports, and IRS Form 990 data. The module also […]
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In the News

August 6, 2026

Smart Path Connect Bolsters New York’s Clean Energy Future and Grid Reliability

The Business Council of Westchester’s Clean Energy Action Coalition (CEAC) has long championed the investments needed to modernize New York’s energy infrastructure. The Smart Path Connect marks another significant milestone in that effort, a transformative transmission project that will strengthen the state’s electric grid, unlock greater capacity and reliability, and deliver an estimated $438 million […]
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August 6, 2026

Westchester County Legislature Approves $156.8 Million Budget for SUNY Westchester Community College

The Westchester County Board of Legislators has approved a $156.8 million budget for BCW member SUNY Westchester Community College (WCC) for the 2026–2027 academic year, reaffirming the County’s commitment to expanding access to higher education, workforce development, and economic opportunity throughout the region. The approved budget includes $132.7 million in operating funding and $24.1 million […]
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July 30, 2026

Westchester Parks Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Camp Morty

Milestone Anniversary Honors Legacy of Free Summer Camp That Has Changed the Lives of More Than 8,000 Westchester Children NORTH SALEM, N.Y. (July 30, 2026) – BCW member The Westchester Parks Foundation, joined by Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, County officials, former camp directors, past and present staff, alumni, current campers, and longtime supporters, celebrated […]
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July 30, 2026

Former Visa CEO Elected Chair of Iona University’s Board of Trustees

Alfred F. Kelly Jr. to Help Guide Next Chapter of Mission-Driven Growth, Innovation and National Distinction July 1, 2026 NEW ROCHELLE & BRONXVILLE, N.Y. — BCW member Iona University is pleased to announce that Alfred F. Kelly Jr. ’80, ’81MBA, ’19H, retired executive chairman and chief executive officer of Visa, has been elected chair of the […]
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July 29, 2026

ArtsWestchester Receives Historic $5 Million State Allocation

Westchester’s NYS Assembly and Senate Delegation Secures Landmark Investment, recognizing ArtsWestchester’s role as a regional cultural leader and driver of the creative economy in the state. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (July 23, 2026) As downtown White Plains undergoes a massive residential transformation, ArtsWestchester is preparing for its own major evolution backed by a $5 million New […]
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