BCW‘s Gordon Attends Biden’s Historic Visit at WCC
BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon represented the Business Council of Westchester during President Joe Biden’s historic visit to Westchester Community College on Wednesday to warn about the dangers of a U.S. default on its debts if Congress is unable to raise the nation’s debt limit.
The event was invitation only to a limited number of guests. A highlight of the program was President Biden being introduced by 7th grade science teacher Brian Sullivan of Highlands Middle School in White Plains. Sullivan is a WCC graduate.
Gordon and other Westchester dignitaries sat in the Hankin Academic Arts Building’s theater for the event, whose theme was “Investing In America.” “We shouldn’t even be talking about this situation,” said Biden, according to lohud.com.
The President went on to describe the incredulity of other world leaders at the country’s looming predicament. “If we default on our debt, the whole world is in trouble. This is a manufactured crisis,” he said.
Biden’s visit comes three weeks before the nation is due to become unable to pay its debts unless Congress lifts the current limit of $31 trillion. Biden has insisted on raising that level without conditions, putting him at an impasse with Republicans who won a narrow majority in the House in November’s elections.
Other speakers included Gov. Kathy Hochul, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, and Rep. Jamaal Bowman.
Similar News Items
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 […]
The BCW is laser-focused on helping small businesses thrive in the county, which aligns our organization with U.S. Congressman George Latimer’s (D-Westchester) proposed legislation to sustain two government programs that are essential drivers of commercialization for small businesses across New York. The SBIR Administrative Funding Act seeks to secure the long-term viability of the Small […]
In a landmark move for the region’s growing tech sector, SEEQC, Inc., a prominent member of the Business Council of Westchester, has announced a definitive merger agreement with Allegro Merger Corp. The transaction, which values the Elmsford-based quantum computing pioneer at approximately $1 billion, signals a major step in the commercialization of “quantum on a […]
Become A Member
Join the county’s largest and most influential business organization today.
JOIN NOW!
Leave a Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment.