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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 Baseball is BACK – Gerrit Cole Scheduled Rehab TODAY!

Hello Friends! The Renegades return to Heritage Financial Park today for 12 games in 13 days – and boy do we have a great way to kick it off!  Gerrit Cole is scheduled to pitch TONIGHT for our 6:05pm game – will you help us spread the word and pack the park for this memorable night (we’ve attached […]
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Key Private Bank named a winner for ‘Regional Private Bank’ at the 2026 Family Wealth Report Awards

Key Private Bank, the high-net worth and ultra-high-net-worth wealth management segment of KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY), has been selected as a winner for ‘Regional Private Bank’ at the Thirteenth Annual Family Wealth Report Awards, marking the third time the firm has received this distinction. Key Private Bank was selected for this award for delivering exceptional results […]
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Operation Cookie Drop – Help our active-duty military and veterans through Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson

Started in 2002, Operation Cookie Drop is Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson’s (GSHH) council-wide volunteer-led effort to send donated cookies to our troops overseas, in hospitals, and in veterans’ homes. GSHH comprises 22,000 Girl Scouts with over 11,000 in Westchester County. This year, 70,000 boxes were donated and delivered to soldiers around the world […]
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From Clicks To Clients – Paid Ad Secrets That Everyone Should Know

Does Any of This Sound Familiar? You’re running ads…but not getting consistent leads You’re getting clicks…but they’re not turning into real opportunities Leads come in…but they don’t convert into customers You’re spending more..but results aren’t improving Or maybe: You’re wondering if bots or low-quality traffic are skewing your results You’re not sure if the issue […]
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Hudson River Museum Presents “Black Cowboys in America: Photographs by Ron Tarver” and “Robert Peterson: Journeys”

Hudson River Museum Presents Black Cowboys in America: Photographs by Ron Tarver and Robert Peterson: Journeys The Hudson River Museum is proud to present two groundbreaking exhibitions that celebrate the often overlooked aspects of Black life and culture. YONKERS, NY, April 27, 2026—The Hudson River Museum is proud to present two groundbreaking exhibitions opening to […]
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In the News

May 7, 2026

The Business Council of Westchester’s State of the Economy Series Presented by Beacon Bank Highlights the Power of Community, Collaboration, and the Arts

The Business Council of Westchester hosted its latest installment of the State of the Economy Series sponsored by Beacon Bank. It was a powerful reminder that Westchester’s strength lies not only in its economic diversity, but also in its deep sense of community and shared purpose. Across sectors, one theme resonated clearly: progress happens when […]
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May 7, 2026

BCW Member the Child Care Council of Westchester Secures $100K Grant to Launch Workforce Training Center

The Child Care Council of Westchester, a member of The Business Council of Westchester (BCW), has secured a $100,000 grant from Empire State Development through the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council initiative, marking a major step forward in strengthening the region’s childcare infrastructure. The Child Care Council of Westchester is pleased to announce that it […]
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May 7, 2026

County Executive Ken Jenkins Delivers 2026 State of the County Address

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins delivered his 2026 State of the County Address this week in the Board of Legislators Chamber, outlining key priorities and initiatives focused on economic development, public safety, housing, infrastructure, and sustainability across Westchester County. Representing The Business Council of Westchester at the address were the BCW President and CEO Marsha […]
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April 30, 2026

Westchester County Launches Affordability and Economic Development Task Force to Tackle Pressure on Residents and Businesses

The Westchester County Board of Legislators has announced the creation of a new Affordability and Economic Development Task Force aimed at confronting rising cost pressures impacting residents, workers, and the business community across the county. The initiative comes as leaders cite growing economic strain tied to housing, energy, transportation, food costs, and broader affordability challenges […]
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April 30, 2026

BCW Member Spotlight: Regeneron Achieves Groundbreaking FDA Approval in Gene Therapy

The Business Council of Westchester is proud to spotlight one of our members, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, on a truly historic milestone in medical innovation. On April 23, 2026, Regeneron announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval for Otarmeni™ (lunsotogene parvec-cwha) — the first and only gene therapy approved for a […]
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