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.
By choosing the membership level that aligns with their goals, members customize their participation to create a powerful business-building strategy.
Not sure which one is right for you? Contact us at (914) 948-2110.
$450
An introductory membership to familiarize businesses with the opportunities, resources and benefits available through the BCW. Recommended for sole proprietors, businesses with 5-7 employees or less and Not-For-Profit organizations.
PROMOTE:
- On-line company listing and short business description
- Social media links (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) included
- Category and alphabetical listing in Membership Directory-1 listing
- WVOX “Westchester Means Business” radio interview with Executive Vice President and COO John Ravitz
- Access to posting company news and information on BCW Website “Member News”
- Business listing in “New Member Digital E-Blast” reaching over 4500 business professionals-1 listing
- New member listing on BCW homepage-2 months
LEARN:
- Receive special member BCW bulletins (weekly Monday Memo, Friday Newsletter)
- Receive continual COVID-19 E-blast updates
- Member Breakfast with President & CEO Dr. Marsha Gordon- 1 ticket
- Participation in BCW Facebook and LinkedIn groups
- Access to six councils: Human Resources, Gov’t Action, Not-For-Profit, Small Business, Solopreneur and Women in Business (as appropriate)
ADVOCATE:
- Representation on Legislative issues
- Legislative agenda report
- Legislative email alerts
- Invitation and transportation to annual Albany Lobby Day-1 ticket
GROW:
- Member discount to all BCW events (85+ per year)
- Introduction to Small Business Development Advisor (SBDC)
- Information about “Just Add One” and “StarPower” Programs-Priority registration
- Eligible for “early bird” pricing for exhibitor booth at yearly Westchester Business EXPO
CONNECT: Introductory meeting with Director of Member Engagement
MENTORSHIP:
- Introduction and connection to BCW Ambassador
- Yearly member check-in meeting:
- Update goals
- Discuss targeted introductions
- Curate membership plan
- Guidance for upcoming programming and events
SUBSCRIPTIONS:
- Business Inc.-1 copy/6 issues per year
- Membership Directory
- 914 Inc. subscription-4 issues per year
- Yearly subscription to Westchester County Business Journal
$700
A membership offering more visibility to fellow members and preferential access to Business Council staff and experts.
PROMOTE:
- On-line company listing and short business description
- Social media links (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) included
- Category and alphabetical listing in Membership Directory-2 categories
- WVOX “Westchester Means Business” radio interview with Vice President and COO John Ravitz
- Access to posting company news and information on BCW Website “Member News”
- Business listing in “New Member Digital E-Blast” reaching over 4500 business professionals-2 listings
- New member listing on BCW homepage-2 months
- Complimentary set of printed mailing labels
CONNECT:
- Introductory meeting with COO and Executive Vice President and Director of Member Engagement
- Complimentary “Event Bundle Set of Tickets”-Virtual or in-person
- 4 tickets (one each) Evening Networking Reception
- 1 ticket to yearly Westchester Business Expo
- 1 ticket to two Tompkins Mahopac Bank Power Breakfasts
- 1 ticket KeyBank Speaker Series
- 1 ticket People’s United Bank Leadership Conversation Series
LEARN:
- Receive special member BCW bulletins (weekly Monday Memo, Friday Newsletter)
- Receive continual COVID-19 e-blast updates
- Member Breakfast with President and CEO Dr. Marsha Gordon-2 tickets
- Participation in BCW Facebook and LinkedIn groups
- Access to six councils: Human Resources, Gov’t Action, Not-For-Profit, Small Business, Solopreneur and Women in Business (as appropriate)
ADVOCATE:
- Representation on Legislative issues
- Legislative agenda report
- Legislative email alerts
- Invitation and transportation to annual Albany Lobby Day-2 tickets
GROW:
- Member discount to all BCW events (85+ per year)
- Introduction to Small Business Development Advisor (SBDC)
- Information about “Just Add One” and “StarPower” Programs-Priority registration
- Eligible for “early bird” pricing for exhibitor booth at yearly Westchester Business EXPO
MENTORSHIP:
- Introduction and connection to BCW Ambassador
- Yearly member check-in meeting:
- Update goals
- Discuss targeted introductions
- Curate membership plan
- Guidance for upcoming programming and events
SUBSCRIPTIONS:
- Business Inc.-1 copy/6 issues per year
- Membership Directory-2 copies
- 914 Inc. subscription-4 issues per year
- Subscription to Westchester County Business Journal
$1000
Businesses reach higher levels of success with enhanced referral sessions, participation in advocacy efforts and priority consideration for sponsorships. Members customize their participation to create a powerful business-building strategy.
PROMOTE:
- On-line company listing and short business description
- Social media links (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) included
- Category and alphabetical listing in Membership Directory-3 listings
- WVOX “Westchester Means Business” radio interview with Executive Vice President & COO John Ravitz
- Access to posting company news on BCW Website “Member News”
- Business listing in “New Member Digital E-Blast” reaching over 4500 business professionals-3 listings
- New member listing on BCW homepage-2 months
- Complimentary set of printed mailing labels
LEARN:
- Receive special member BCW bulletins (weekly Monday Memo, Friday Newsletter)
- Receive continual COVID-19 e-blast updates
- Member Breakfast with President & CEO Dr. Marsha Gordon-2 tickets
- Participation in BCW Facebook and LinkedIn groups
- Access to six councils: Human Resources, Gov’t Action, Not-For-Profit, Small Business, Solopreneur and Women in Business (as appropriate)
CONNECT:
- Introductory meeting with President & CEO and Director of Member Engagement
- Complimentary “Event Bundle Set of Tickets”-Virtual or in-person
- 4 tickets (one each) Evening Networking Reception
- 1 ticket to yearly Westchester Business Expo
- 1 ticket to two Tompkins Mahopac Bank Power Breakfasts
- 1 ticket KeyBank Speaker Series
- 1 ticket People’s United Bank Leadership Conversation Series
ADVOCATE:
- Representation on Legislative issues
- Legislative agenda report
- Legislative email alerts
- Invitation and transportation to annual Albany Lobby Day-2 tickets
GROW:
- Member discount to all BCW events (85+ per year)
- Introduction to Small Business Development Advisor (SBDC)
- Information about “Just Add One” and “StarPower” Programs-Priority registration
- Eligible for “early bird” pricing for exhibitor booth at yearly Westchester Business EXPO
- Invitation to Fall and Spring VIP Member Receptions-2 tickets each
MENTORSHIP:
- Introduction and connection to BCW Ambassador
- Yearly member check-in meeting:
- Update goals
- Discuss targeted introductions
- Curate membership plan
- Guidance for upcoming programming and events
SUBSCRIPTIONS:
- Business Inc.-1 copy/6 issues per year
- Membership Directory
- 914 Inc. subscription-4 issues per year
- Yearly subscription to Westchester County Business Journal
$2000
PROMOTE:
- On-line company listing and short business description
- Social media links (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) included
- Category and alphabetical listing in Membership Directory-3 listings
- WVOX “Westchester Means Business” radio interview with Executive Vice President & COO John Ravitz
- One Member Spotlight sent to BCW membership community (4500+ emails). Includes business description, company logo and contact information
- Access to posting company news on BCW Website “Member News”
- Business listing in “New Member Digital E-Blast” reaching over 4500 business professionals-3 listings
- New member listing on BCW homepage-2 months
- Complimentary set of printed mailing labels
LEARN:
- Receive special member BCW bulletins (weekly Monday Memo, Friday Newsletter)
- Receive continual COVID-19 e-blast updates
- Member Breakfast with President & CEO Dr. Marsha Gordon-2 tickets
- Participation in BCW Facebook and LinkedIn groups
- Access to six councils: Human Resources, Gov’t Action, Not-For-Profit, Small Business, Solopreneur and Women in Business (as appropriate)
CONNECT:
- Introductory meeting with President & CEO, Executive Vice President and COO and Director of Member Engagement
- Complimentary “Event Bundle”-Virtual or in-person
- 4 tickets (one each) Evening Networking Reception
- 1 ticket to yearly Westchester Business Expo
- 1 ticket to two Tompkins Mahopac Bank Power Breakfasts
- 1 ticket KeyBank Speaker Series
- 1 ticket People’s United Bank Leadership Conversation Series
- 1 Ticket to either BCW Annual Dinner or Hall of Fame Awards Dinner
ADVOCATE:
- Representation on Legislative issues
- Legislative agenda report
- Legislative email alerts
- Invitation and transportation to annual Albany Lobby Day-2 tickets
GROW:
- Member discount to all BCW events (85+ per year)
- Introduction to Small Business Development Advisor (SBDC)
- Information about “Just Add One” and “StarPower” Programs-Priority registration
- Eligible for “early bird” pricing for exhibitor booth at yearly Westchester Business EXPO
- Invitation to Fall and Spring VIP Member Receptions-2 tickets each
MENTORSHIP:
- Introduction and connection to BCW Ambassador
- Yearly member check-in meeting:
- Update goals
- Discuss targeted introductions
- Curate membership plan
- Guidance for upcoming programming and events
SUBSCRIPTIONS:
- Business Inc.-1 copy/6 issues per year
- Membership Directory
- 914 Inc. subscription-4 issues per year
- Yearly subscription to Westchester County Business Journal
$5000
The Concierge membership is a customized package which is put together based on your company’s needs. As part of this customized membership, you will have quarterly strategic planning meetings with the Business Council’s senior executive team where we will build a roadmap to achieve your goals. In addition, to personalized introductions to stakeholders, decision makers and power partners a member of our executive team will be available to attend specific strategy meetings with you and your team. You will also receive invitations to the BCW’s annual VIP events to network and form strategic alliances with executives from other industries as well as our Board of Directors.
This package also includes the following:
- An invitation to our VIP Member Holiday Reception
- 2 tickets to our Key Bank Speaker Series
- 2 tickets to our People’s United Bank Leadership Conversation Series
- 2 tickets to our Evening Networking Reception Series
- 2 tickets to our New Year Blast
- 2 tickets to our Summer Soiree