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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

Renegades Fest This Weekend – Suite Deal and More Below

Greetings from Heritage Financial Park! Can you believe Renegades Baseball is 19 days away, we can’t wait for April 7th!  Spring is in the air, the snow is melted and the countdown is underway for FUN at Heritage Financial Park.  As we prepare for the season and get Heritage Financial Park fired back up we […]
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Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle to Host Inaugural Youth of the Year Awards Breakfast on March 23

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., March 19, 2026 – The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle will host its first-ever Youth of the Year Awards Breakfast on Monday, March 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Davenport Mansion, bringing together community leaders, supporters and advocates to celebrate the leadership, resilience and academic excellence of the […]
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Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle to Host Free Community Wellness Expo on Saturday, March 21

Presented by the Westchester County & Greater Hudson Valley Chapters of The Links, Inc. WHAT: This free, fun and engaging Community Wellness Expo is a partnership between the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle and the Westchester County and Greater Hudson Valley chapters of The Links, Inc. The event aims to connect lower Westchester County […]
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Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Honored by Jack and Jill of America, Inc.’s Westchester County Chapter for Comprehensive Community Impact and Youth Services

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., March 10, 2026 – The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle was honored on February 21 by the Westchester County Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. at its gala in recognition of the Club’s longstanding commitment to supporting and expanding opportunities for young people and families in the community. The […]
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Burke Rehabilitation Hosts Annual Brain Bee

Burke Rehabilitation hosted the annual Brain Bee competition at its White Plains campus, welcoming high school students with a passion for neuroscience. Participating students faced a series of challenging questions that tested their knowledge of the brain and nervous system. Seven high schools were represented including Clarkstown South High School, Hendrick Hudson High School, John […]
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In the News

March 26, 2026

Westchester Innovation Network Spotlight: Right Route Modernizes School Bus Safety at NYAPT Conference

Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) participant Right Route recently achieved a new milestone at the New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) conference in Albany. Following a successful local pilot program, the Ossining-based startup led by founder and CEO Sergio Alfonso participated for the first time as a vendor in the conference’s trade show. Previously involved […]
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March 26, 2026

BCW Capped Off Its First AI Intensive with Support from Google.org Program

The Business Council of Westchester (The BCW), with support from Google.org, convened its inaugural AI Intensive program this week, bringing together a dynamic group of local small business leaders committed to understanding and integrating artificial intelligence into their operations. The session marked an important milestone as Cohort 1 officially comes to a close, capping off […]
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March 26, 2026

State’s Findings Confirm BCW’s Clean Energy Action Coalition Initiative as Critical to Survival of County’s Economy

The Business Council of Westchester (The BCW), the county’s largest business membership organization focusing on economic development and advocacy, supports the laudable goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). However, the BCW believes that we need to prioritize initiatives that immediately reduce energy costs while making a more systematic transition to a […]
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March 26, 2026

AI Alliance 360 Impact Summit: Executives Urge Reinvention Through Adoption

Business leaders from across the county gathered on Monday for the Business Council of Westchester’s (BCW) AI Alliance 360 Impact Summit to discuss the rapidly shifting landscape of artificial intelligence. Led by John Ravitz, Executive Vice President and COO of the BCW, a panel of experts from IBM, local law firms, and regional enterprises warned […]
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March 24, 2026

The Business Council of Westchester’s Statement on Governor’s Climate Proposal

Westchester County, NY — The Business Council of Westchester (The BCW), the county’s largest business membership organization focusing on economic development and advocacy, supports the laudable goals of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). However, the BCW believes that we need to prioritize initiatives that immediately reduce energy costs while making a more […]
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