Westchester Business Community Continues Momentum with the 2026 AI Intensive with Support from Google.org Cohort II and the 2026 AI Intensive Workforce Training

RYE BROOK, NY – With strong momentum and growing enthusiasm across the region, the Business Council of Westchester (BCW) is excited to continue its 2026 AI Intensive with Support from Google.org Cohort II. This next phase reflects the BCW’s deepening commitment to equipping local businesses and nonprofits with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in an increasingly AI-driven economy.

Following the success of the inaugural cohort, Cohort II welcomes a new group of forward-thinking organizations eager to harness artificial intelligence to drive efficiency, enhance productivity, and unlock new opportunities for growth. The program continues to focus on hands-on, practical learning, ensuring participants walk away with real strategies they can immediately implement within their operations.

The BCW is proud to recognize the organizations participating in the 2026 AI Intensive with Support from Google.org Cohort II:

Aging Solutions Management; BrightGarden Strategies DBA FCBB Westchester North; Choose Your Mindset; ClearCaptions; Collado Engineering; Cuddy & Feder LLP; DACK Consulting; FiBrick; First Choice Business Brokers – Westchester; Green Lane Partners; Leros Transportation Group; Let It Be Written; Lightspark Leadership; Maid Brigade; Mason & Rice LLC; Murphy Brothers Contracting; Nourish & Gather; OTH Strategies; Proforma K Print Solutions; Sapience Therapeutics; Scott Income Tax & Advisory Services; Senergy AI; Signs Ink; Tarsam Public Affairs; The Big Picture Plan; The Boreland Group; Willett Public Affairs; Yonkers Partners in Education.

Cohort II is once again led by industry experts Kathy D’Agostino of Win at Business.AI and Nikhil Jagga of CMIT Solutions of White Plains. Through their leadership, participants will engage in structured virtual sessions that simplify complex AI concepts and translate them into actionable, business-ready solutions.

Guided by experienced facilitators, the program emphasizes implementation over theory, empowering organizations to confidently adopt AI tools that streamline workflows, strengthen decision-making, and position them for long-term success.

“The excitement and engagement we saw in our first cohort confirmed that Westchester’s business community is ready to embrace innovation,” said BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon. “With the launch of Cohort II, we’re proud to continue providing meaningful resources that help organizations grow stronger and more resilient in today’s evolving digital landscape.”

Building on this momentum, the BCW is also thrilled to expand its commitment to AI education through the continuation of its 2026 AI Intensive Workforce Training. This next phase will further support businesses in upskilling their teams, fostering innovation from within, and ensuring long-term growth across industries. You can register for the BCW’s 2026 AI Intensive Workforce Training here.