Congratulations to BCW Member Miller Proctor Nickolas, Inc. (MPN), a recognized employee-owned company and leading heating solutions and service provider in the New York City Metro Area, on their winning the $1 Million Empire Technology Prize in a one of a kind competition for the future of heating in New York. They won for their […]
In response to a rapidly evolving employment landscape, The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) has launched a major new initiative to help business leaders attract the best talent. Upcoming events include Workforce of the Future: Leading, Learning and Leveling Up, a Tompkins Community Bank Power Breakfast on Tuesday September 30; a podcast featuring workplace dynamics […]
BCW President & CEO Marsha Gordon has been named the recipient of the 2025 Corning Award for Excellence by The Business Council of New York State. The award was presented during the awards dinner at The Business Council of New York State’s Annual Meeting on September 18th at The Sagamore Resort, Bolton Landing. “On behalf […]
The Public Policy Institute of New York State, an affiliate of the Business Council of New York State, released a report last week that calls for immediate action to rescue our state’s business environment. The report, New York State Must Take Action Immediately to Fix Its Business Climate or Risk Additional Economic Issues, not only […]
In a major announcement for the region’s healthcare community, BCW Member Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) and Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) announced Thursday that they have amicably agreed to end their joint venture partnership involving Bon Secours Charity Health System (BSCHS), with WMCHealth assuming full ownership and operational control of the three BSCHS […]
With rising cost-of-living, higher grocery prices, and federal funding cuts, the mission of BCW Member Feeding Westchester and the critical role its corporate partners play in fighting hunger in our community have never been more important. More than one in three households in Westchester County are at risk of facing hunger, as local food pantries […]
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli are urging residents to check if they have lost money owed to them. Westchester County residents, businesses, nonprofits, religious institutions and others have about $453 million waiting to be claimed. Every day the State Comptroller returns more than $2 million to New […]
Five hundred business leaders were on hand Tuesday evening to celebrate the BCW’s 2025 Rising Stars, a diverse and talented group of young men and women who represent a wide array of professions. The reception was held at Million Air’s luxurious facility at Westchester County Airport. “These exemplary leaders have distinguished themselves through their talent, determination, […]
The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) hosted a dynamic panel discussion on Monday at Pace University, bringing together a diverse group of experts to explore the critical issue of establishing ethical standards and regulations for artificial intelligence. “Governing the Future: The Ethical Frontier of AI Regulations and Policy” was part of the BCW’s AI Alliance […]
Bringing its exceptional brand of care to assisted living and memory care, BCW Member Broadview at Purchase College held a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday for its High Point Center for Care. More than 200 people attended the reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new center, which incorporates Broadview’s signature concept of intergenerational and lifelong […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that $200 million in funding is available through the State’s two signature downtown revitalization and economic development programs—$100 million each for Round 9 of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and Round 4 of the NY Forward program, which focuses on revitalizing smaller and rural downtowns. Together, the two programs have […]
The Business Council of Westchester has joined with nearly 50 business and civic organizations to announce the formation of the Build More New York coalition to support jobs, construction and development across the state by reforming the outdated Scaffold Law. Build More New York is rallying around Rep. Nick Langworthy’s Infrastructure Expansion Act, which will […]