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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

Bridging the Divide – Let’s Talk… Even When It’s Uncomfortable

Given how polarized things feel right now — politically, socially, and around personal values — tense moments are showing up more often in everyday conversations. Join Bill Doherty (co-founder of Braver Angels) and Terry Szuplat (Author and Former Speechwriter to President Obama) for an honest discussion on navigating those moments with more calm and curiosity, […]
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WEDC’s Upcoming Programs

Don’t miss WEDC’s valuable upcoming programs! View the flyer here for an overview, and visit https://wedcbiz.org/events/ for more information.   
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Westchester Parks Foundation Announces New Camp Director for Camp Morty

MT. KISCO, NY (February 2026) – Westchester Parks Foundation, the only organization dedicated exclusively to promoting and supporting Westchester County Parks, is pleased to announce Devon Mincey as its new Camp Director for Camp Morty. Devon brings extensive experience in youth development, workforce programming, and camp leadership, along with a strong commitment to inclusion and […]
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“THE STORIES THAT SHAPED US” -Leadership Story Talks LIVE!

🌱 Join Us Next: March 19 — Leadership Story Talks LIVE! What if leadership development didn’t begin with strategy or metrics — but with story? On March 19, we’re hosting Leadership Story Talks LIVE!, a 45-minute storytelling experience where leaders and change makers share the real moments that shaped how they lead today. This isn’t […]
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Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle Welcomes Knicks “30 Rock” Artwork Donated by Knicks and NBCUniversal After Being on Display in NYC to Promote Renewed NBA-NBC Partnership

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2026 – The Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle now sports a one-of-a-kind eye-catching “30 Rock” art creation celebrating the Knicks and the NBA’s return to game broadcasts on NBC Sports. The Boys & Girls Club was specially selected by NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47 to receive […]
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In the News

February 4, 2026

BCW WIN Participant Triumphs in 2025 National Institute on Aging Start-Up Challenge

CatchU, a standout participant in the Business Council of Westchester’s Westchester Innovation Network (WIN), has been named a winner of the prestigious 2025 National Institute on Aging (NIA) Start-Up Challenge. Developed by JET Worldwide Enterprises Inc. (JET), the innovative smartphone health app was selected as one of only seven winners from a competitive pool of […]
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February 4, 2026

Lights, Camera, Data: Westchester Launches Annual Film Survey to Fuel $2 Billion Industry

The media industry in Westchester County is a full-scale economic engine powering growth from the Hudson River to the Long Island Sound. To measure this industry’s footprint, Westchester County Tourism & Film (WCTF) has launched its annual Film Production Survey, which calls on local businesses to help quantify the silver screen’s impact on the county’s […]
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February 4, 2026

New Board Members Bring Wealth of Experience Across Many Sectors 

The Business Council of Westchester is pleased to announce the election of four members to its Board of Directors. The new board members bring a wealth of experience across finance, law, corporate affairs, and the nonprofit sector, reinforcing the BCW’s mission to drive economic growth and advocacy in Westchester County. The incoming board members are […]
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January 29, 2026

Action Requested: Emergency Response for New York’s Grid to Manage Extreme Weather Conditions

This week, the U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to strengthen New York’s electric grid in response to severe winter weather. We’ve been fortunate to avoid widespread outages, but extreme cold weather persists. The order underscores how strained our grid has become during peak demand and how vulnerable it remains to fuel shortages […]
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January 28, 2026

Infrastructure at a Crossroads: New Report Sounds Alarm for New York Drivers

The Business Council of Westchester consistently advocates for greater investment in the region’s infrastructure, so a new study by a national transportation research nonprofit should give all business leaders cause for concern. The Road Information Program (TRIP) report, “New York Transportation by the Numbers: Providing a Modern, Sustainable Transportation System in the Empire State,” reveals […]
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