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BCW Member Soulful Synergy, in partnership with the City of New Rochelle and New Rochelle Forward, launched its 2025 workforce development programming at an open house and networking event this week. The program is designed to build the capacity of individuals to effectively compete for the opportunities created by the unprecedented development boom in the […]
Congratulations to BCW Member Stacey Ross Cohen on the publication of her new book, Brand Up 2.0: Propel Your Early Career Success (Publisher: Post Hill Press/Distributor: Simon & Schuster), a guide for young professionals who face the daunting task of distinguishing themselves in today’s highly competitive job market amid fierce competition and advanced AI resume […]
BCW Member Pace University is expanding its STEM offerings with the launch of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Engineering in fall 2026. Offered through the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, this program will be the University’s and Westchester County’s first four-year engineering degree, equipping students with essential skills in hardware/software […]
Prominent clean energy leaders from Westchester County and across New York State gathered Monday at the Clean Energy Action Conference, hosted by the Business Council of Westchester (BCW) and the Clean Energy Action Coalition (CEAC). The half-day event at the Crotonville Conference Center in Ossining provided a platform for crucial discussions on how the region […]
The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) is seeking dynamic and innovative entrepreneurs to join its prestigious Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) initiative. The BCW WIN initiative offers a unique opportunity for startups and emerging businesses to leverage the unparalleled support of Westchester County’s thriving business ecosystem by connecting entrepreneurs with a powerful network of industry leaders, […]
Best Company Podcast Series & Best General Podcast Series Awards Presented by the Experience Marketing Association The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) and Sharc Creative were honored to receive two top awards for the BCW Podcast Network by the Experience Marketing Association (EMA). Sharc and the BCW were recognized as the Best Company Podcast Series […]
The Business Council of Westchester hosted the first Power Breakfast of 2025 where marketing professionals explored strategies for building a strong business identity. Sponsored by Tompkins Community Bank, Brand Builders: Crafting and Growing a Powerful Business Identity welcomed nine professionals to two expert panels that delved into brand building and growth, highlighting how a distinct […]
State County and Village officials met recently to celebrate the completion of 62 Main, a $54 million development that transformed the former YMCA of Tarrytown into 108 affordable and energy-efficient apartments. The project, which is developed by BCW Member Wilder Balter Partners, is fully-electric, transit-oriented sand geared Toward seniors. In the past five years, New […]
By John Ravitz New York faces a workforce crisis with 500,000 open jobs in critical industries. The Ready to Work Initiative proposes a $100 million investment in job training and support services. This initiative aims to connect underutilized workers with employers struggling to fill vacancies. The Business Council of Westchester and other organizations support the […]
Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced that Poughkeepsie will receive $10 million in funding as the Mid-Hudson winner of the eighth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), and the Villages of Nyack and Dobbs Ferry will each receive $4.5 million as the Mid-Hudson winners of the third round of NY Forward. For Round 8 […]
The Business Council of Westchester began a new year of the State of the Economy series presented by PSCB Bank with a panel discussion on how developers are successfully delivering affordable housing to Westchester County. The panel included Joe Apicella, Executive Vice President of MacQuesten Development, LLC; Adam Bosch, President of Hudson Valley Pattern for […]