The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) hosted a dynamic panel discussion on Monday at Pace University, bringing together a diverse group of experts to explore the critical issue of establishing ethical standards and regulations for artificial intelligence. “Governing the Future: The Ethical Frontier of AI Regulations and Policy” was part of the BCW’s AI Alliance […]
In a rapidly changing professional landscape, businesses must adapt to stay competitive and attract the best talent. The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) addressed these challenges head-on at a lunchtime seminar featuring Valerie M. Grubb, the founder of the Oxygen Channel and an expert on modern workplace dynamics. Grubb’s presentation, The Workforce of the Future: […]
Bringing its exceptional brand of care to assisted living and memory care, BCW Member Broadview at Purchase College held a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday for its High Point Center for Care. More than 200 people attended the reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new center, which incorporates Broadview’s signature concept of intergenerational and lifelong […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that $200 million in funding is available through the State’s two signature downtown revitalization and economic development programs—$100 million each for Round 9 of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and Round 4 of the NY Forward program, which focuses on revitalizing smaller and rural downtowns. Together, the two programs have […]
The Business Council of Westchester has joined with nearly 50 business and civic organizations to announce the formation of the Build More New York coalition to support jobs, construction and development across the state by reforming the outdated Scaffold Law. Build More New York is rallying around Rep. Nick Langworthy’s Infrastructure Expansion Act, which will […]
Texas offers New York valuable lessons on strengthening its energy grid with solar and battery storage, a key goal of the Business Council of Westchester’s Clean Energy Action Coalition. Despite record-breaking heat and increasing demand, these renewable resources are proving to be reliable and affordable solutions for the Lone Star State. Read more…
Awarding Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts a full-scale commercial license has been a top legislative priority of the Business Council of Westchester (BCW) for the last several years. New York State will award the 3 remaining commercial casino licenses by December 31st, and the field is highly competitive. What was once seen as a […]
BCW Member Iona University proudly celebrated its newly renovated dining hall and student union with a ribbon cutting ceremony held Wednesday, marking a major milestone in its ongoing commitment to elevating the student experience. The 20,000-square-foot, two-story transformation of the LaPenta Student Union reflects a vibrant vision of campus life, one that fosters connection, curiosity […]
Congratulations to BCW Member Lightbridge Academy child-care center franchise that recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest location at 26 Legion Drive in Valhalla. The center is the newest of the more than 160 that the company operates or are in development. The franchisees are Vivian and Mark Mathias, who already own a Scarsdale […]
BCW Member Pace University announced this week the appointment of Ajay Khorana, Ph.D., as Dean of the Lubin School of Business and professor of finance, effective September 1, 2025. Pace President Marvin Krislov praised Khorana’s impressive background in global finance, commitment to student and institutional success, and ability to bridge industry and academia. “Ajay Khorana is a […]
In what is encouraging news for developing renewable energy, three new battery energy systems have come online in Westchester County. Calibrant, the company which owns and operates battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Hawthorne, Yorktown, and Ossining, said the systems are connected with Con Edison’s electric grid and are already producing economic benefits under New […]
As Westchester County’s largest business membership organization that focuses on economic development and advocacy, the BCW has been a long-time advocate of obtaining a full gaming license for Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts. BCW Executive Vice President and COO John Ravitz provided testimony supporting the full gaming license at a meeting held Monday in […]