Just two days after being elected County Executive, Ken Jenkins received some very good news Wednesday with the announcement that Westchester County continues to demonstrate its strong fiscal management and economic stability, earning a AAA bond rating from S&P Global Ratings. According to S&P, the significant upgrade reflects “the County’s increased reserve position, supported by […]
BCW Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) participant ShelterZoom recently announced a partnership with the United Nations International Computing Centre (UNICC) to develop a customized secure-document tracking solution for the global organization. ShelterZoom’s groundbreaking Document GPS technology will become part of the UN’s major digital upgrade, bringing tokenization technology to one of the largest and most complex […]
BCW Member Monroe University, with campuses in New York and Saint Lucia, and the University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi” in Shkoder, Albania, have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to facilitate academic and cultural exchange opportunities for students at both institutions. The partnership was made possible with the support of the Business Council of […]
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). […]