The Business Council of Westchester’s (BCW) President and CEO Marsha Gordon attended the groundbreaking of Opal 115, a transformative transit-oriented development in Mount Vernon that underscores the urgent need for affordable housing in our region. Gordon hailed the project as a critical step in addressing Westchester County’s housing challenges while fostering economic growth. “Transit-oriented developments […]
Iona University students recently delivered recommendations for the activation of Port Chester’s waterfront after a six-week study organized by the Westchester Innovation Network’s City Labs initiative. Students from Iona’s Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation recommended public space enhancements; commercial and recreational features; interactive technology; new lighting; greenery; and cultural features like public art or […]
In the final BCW Valley Bank Leadership Conversations series of the year, Deputy Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins was the featured speaker this week at a standing-room-only crowd of business, government, and non-profit leaders. BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon led a stimulating one-hour conversation at Kanopi restaurant in downtown White Plains. “The BCW has […]
Congratulations to BCW President & CEO Marsha Gordon who was among the New Yorkers selected for City & State’s inaugural Trailblazers in Economic Development. The recognition puts a spotlight on 100 New Yorkers who are on the front lines, creating jobs and spurring economic growth at the local, state and national level. In naming Gordon […]
Inspira Technologies, a groundbreaking life support technology company, recently entered into a strategic collaboration with Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York. Westchester Medical Center, the flagship hospital in the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, will evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared INSPIRA ART100 systems in […]
BCW President & CEO Dr. Marsha Gordon and BCW Executive Vice President & COO John Ravitz recently visited new BCW member, REELEX, at its 55,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Paterson, NY. REELEX, the world-renowned manufacturer of wire and cable coiling technology, provided an exclusive company briefing and plant tour. The day offered a glimpse […]
A new partnership allows Yonkers housing officials to better monitor and evaluate extreme weather and industrial hazards. BCW Member Municipal Housing Authority for the City of Yonkers (MHACY) and AreaHub, with offices in Mount Kisco and Stamford, launched a pilot program that offers MHACY officials access to extensive climate data and environmental information for key […]
In a letter sent to Gov. Kathy Hochul this week, the Business Council of Westchester joined with more than 40 other organizations representing the full spectrum of New York’s economy, business, labor, industry and municipalities in support of a long-term, adequately funded NYSDOT capital program that ensures the safety and efficiency of roads, bridges, and […]
The iconic phrase “lights, camera, action” is often associated with films shot in Hollywood studios or perhaps with actors featured against a backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. But Westchester County is starting to get its fair share of film production thanks to efforts from County Executive George Latimer and Westchester County Tourism & Film (WCTF). […]
BCW Westchester Innovation Network participant Laronix was a panelist at an overview of Westchester’s life science community on Tuesday. Laronix’s COO, Mousa Ahmadi, discussed how his company’s MIRA Voice device is using artificial intelligence to help people with spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy and other conditions regain the ability to speak clearly. Laronix is currently […]
BCW Member Feeding Westchester and the Business Council of Westchester partnered on November 14 to host State Senate and State Assembly Westchester elected officials for a tour of Feeding Westchester’s expanded space in Elmsford and to discuss the upcoming state budget. Feeding Westchester CEO Karen Erren, partners and colleagues in the room highlighted the increased […]
The Business Council of Westchester honored the accomplishments of Hudson Scenic founder Neil Mazzella and outgoing Westchester County Executive and Congressman-elect George Latimer at its annual dinner. The November 14th event at the VIP Country Club in New Rochelle drew about 500 attendees who celebrated the BCW’s accomplishments, including a year of artificial intelligence-related programming; […]