The Business Council of Westchester’s June 11 Evening Networking Reception attracted a dynamic crowd of approximately 125 guests to the spectacular HudCo in Dobbs Ferry. HudCo features a unique blend of sophisticated workspace and stunning event venue, creating an electric atmosphere for connection and collaboration. BCW members rekindled old acquaintances and explored exciting possibilities amidst […]
The Westchester Innovation Network (WIN), an initiative of the Business Council of Westchester (BCW), recently facilitated a successful match between Ossining-based Right Route and County Coach in Rye Brook. This collaboration allowed Right Route to conduct a crucial product test of its innovative digital display screen on a school bus, a development that could significantly […]
Louis Cappelli, a veteran developer with decades of experience reshaping Westchester County, has recently embraced the moniker “the Mall Knocker-Downer,” a testament to his current ambitious projects focused on revitalizing urban centers. As the founder of BCW Member Cappelli Organization, his extensive work in New Rochelle and White Plains, including landmark developments like New Roc […]
More than 125 BCW members and guests enjoyed a delightful and relaxing day of golf, tennis, recharging and refreshing at the BCW’s Day of Wellness held May 19 at the Scarsdale Golf Club. The Presenting Sponsor for the all-day event was HSS. The day’s activities included a Health Fair, Brunch, Golf Tournament, Spa Services, Yoga, […]
BCW Member Balancing Life’s Issues (BLI), a national leader in corporate wellness and work-life integration training, has announced its successful recertification as a Certified B Corporation, proving once again that doing business ethically, sustainably, and with heart is not just possible — it’s essential. The B Corp recertification process demands rigorous transparency, data tracking, and proof […]
The Business Council of Westchester is among a coalition of 20 business organizations representing tens of thousands of businesses of all sectors and sizes across New York, which is requesting rejection of proposed legislation that would dramatically increase short-term disability benefits. According to a letter from the coalition to House Speaker Carl Heastie and the […]
The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) hosted its annual Westchester County Board of Legislators Reception on Tuesday, bringing together county lawmakers and the business community for a dialogue on the most pressing issues facing our region. The event, held at the Cambria Hotel in White Plains, provided a valuable platform for legislators to articulate the […]
On Thursday, lohud.com published an editorial by BCW Executive Vice President and COO John Ravitz, who argues that a proposed bill requiring prevailing wages on private construction projects in New York will severely hinder Westchester’s development, exacerbate the housing crisis, and lead to significant job and economic losses. Click here to read the editorial.
In what is an unprecedented Westchester County public-private partnership, BCW Member MacQuesten Development broke ground on Crescent Manor, a new construction project of 73 affordable senior housing which includes one live-in Superintendent’s unit. The building has been designed for seniors to age in place. It will be a low-rise elevator building, with 79 on-site parking […]
The City of Yonkers is launching a multi-platform advertising campaign aimed at positioning Yonkers as “Hollywood on Hudson,” the largest film and TV production hub in the Northeast. The ad campaign, which debuted Wednesday, includes TV commercials, bus exteriors, billboards, MTA car cards on trains, paid social and organic social. The goal is to position […]
The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) is taking a strong stance against the proposed “Fostering Affordability and Integrity through Reasonable (FAIR) Business Practices Act.” We recently joined almost 40 organizations from a statewide coalition in a letter to Majority Leader Andrea Stewart Cousins, Speaker Carl Heastie, and members of the New York Legislature, urging them […]
The Business Council of Westchester mourns the loss of Rosemarie “Rose” Noonan, a pioneering leader and steadfast advocate for affordable housing in our region. As the longtime Executive Director of the Housing Action Council, Rose dedicated her life to ensuring that low- and moderate-income families had access to safe, quality housing throughout Westchester and the […]