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The Business Council of Westchester is dedicated to the success of our members, helping them create meaningful business relationships, providing current information, education and thought leadership, all leading to business growth and profitability.
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BCW Data Exchange

The Business Council of Westchester Data Exchange provides the latest demographic research to help guide smart business decisions.
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LEAP Program

A one-of-a-kind initiative, gives members direct access to lobbying efforts at the county, state and national levels on issues that directly affect their businesses.
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Build, Connect and Win with The Business Council of Westchester.

The Business Council of Westchester is the county’s largest and most prestigious business membership organization representing more than 1,000 members, including multinational corporations, hospitals, universities, biotech pioneers, not-for-profits, entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes. As the most influential economic development and advocacy organization in Westchester, The Business Council of Westchester’s members enjoy unparalleled access to today’s top thought leaders, diverse business development opportunities and lawmakers at all levels of government. We are dedicated to smart growth, job development, community partnerships, and economic advocacy, creating an environment which leads to prosperity and economic opportunity for all.

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Join the county’s largest and most influential business organization today.

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The county’s largest and most influential business membership organization, The Business Council of Westchester is committed to helping businesses market, learn, advocate, and grow. Over 80 events and programs are offered every year, giving our members ample opportunity to connect and meet with businesses representatives in the Westchester community and beyond. Are you ready to grow your business, participate in advocacy efforts, and get “plugged in” to Westchester’s business community?

BCW Initiative Programs

Westchester Innovation Network (WIN)

WIN is a proven, multifaceted program from the Business Council of Westchester designed to create an environment within Westchester County, NY that pairs innovative products and services with local organizations to test and learn about emerging technologies in a variety of industries.
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Get Inspired by our Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) Initiative

The WIN initiative aligns with the BCW’s advocacy, including universal access to broadband internet, energy reliability, and the creative overhaul of obsolete land uses.

Strengthen the Innovator’s Ecosystem

The first phase of the initiative includes the pairing of Westchester based and outside innovators with local organizations to create short term innovation teams. This partnership allows the innovator to test commercially viable innovations in real-world settings and allows Westchester organizations to see first-hand the types of innovation emerging in their industries.

Practical Innovation

This phase identifies a model municipality and pairs it with a group of innovation experts to outline a 10-part practical innovation implementation plan. The goal is to help the municipality pinpoint day-to-day changes that are needed and provide an easily implemented action plan that will deliver economic activity, cost savings, and improvement to the lives of its residents.

Planning Futurist and Implementation Guide

This phase is focused on developing a plan for what is needed to attract and retain innovators over the next five, 15 and 25 years. This will include practical, hit-the-ground-running actions needed in zoning, financing, planning, and infrastructure.

Westchester Clean Energy Action Coalition (CEAC)

The Clean Energy Action Coalition includes representatives from clean energy providers (solar, HVAC, geothermal, battery storage, EVs, efficiency), real estate developers, land use attorneys, professional planners, engineers and landscape architects, financiers, government agencies and authorities, heating fuel providers, and nonprofits.
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Accelerate Clean Energy Adoption Across Westchester County

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Enhance Energy Affordability & Reliability

Drive the Transition to Clean Energy Solutions

Member News

Harris Beach Murtha Launches Artificial Intelligence Industry Team

Harris Beach Murtha has launched an Artificial Intelligence Industry Team to assist clients with navigating the legal, ethical, regulatory and business challenges raised by the rapidly developing technology. As AI becomes more prevalent, the risks associated with it present challenges. Whether developing AI products, using off the shelf customer-facing AI tools or using AI internally, […]
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Iona University Launches New M.S. in Healthcare Leadership & Innovation Program

Iona University’s M.S. in Healthcare Leadership & Innovation Program prepares students to thrive in today’s dynamic healthcare environment. The program blends leadership, design thinking, and technology with ethical innovation. A capstone project allows students to apply knowledge and creativity to design solutions for real-world healthcare challenges. To learn more, click here.
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Two C-Suite Leaders Join Iona University as Executives-in-Residence, Strengthening New Master’s Degree in Healthcare Leadership & Innovation

Two C-Suite Leaders Join Iona University as Executives-in-Residence, Strengthening New Master’s Degree in Healthcare Leadership & Innovation Tom Halloran ’87, CPA and Tom Wiffler ’92 will serve as mentors and host in-person residency weekends for new online degree program geared toward working professionals New Rochelle & Bronxville, N.Y. – Iona University is proud to announce […]
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Discover The Planner Diaries — Your New Favorite Wedding + Event Podcast

We’re excited to spotlight our podcast, The Planner Diaries, where we take you behind the scenes of weddings, events, and the world of professional planning. Whether you’re newly engaged, a fellow vendor, or just love a good insider story, this podcast was made for you. Each episode is packed with:✨ Actionable planning tips✨ Honest conversations […]
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Tompkins Community Bank Delivers Over $1,500 in Donations for Local Food Pantries

For the second consecutive year, Tompkins Community Bank’s (Tompkins) Acorn Community Alliance, the bank’s team of community volunteers, supported local food pantries with more than $1,500 in donated non-perishable food items, household essentials and personal hygiene products through its “Fill the Vault” donation challenge. As families across the Hudson Valley continue to face food insecurity, […]
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In the News

December 3, 2025

Blythedale Names Dr. Nathaniel Beers as New President and CEO

Congratulations to BCW Member Blythedale Children’s Hospital which recently named Nathaniel Beers, MD, MPA, FAAP has their new President and Chief Executive Officer, becoming only the third individual to lead the Hospital in the past 66 years. Dr. Beers succeeds Larry Levine, who concludes a distinguished 26-year tenure as President and CEO.   Dr. Beers brings […]
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December 3, 2025

Westchester Executives Weigh in on Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Costs, and Economic Outlook

As a volatile year concludes, the Business Council of Westchester (BCW) gathered regional leaders on Tuesday to forecast the upcoming financial landscape. The KeyBank Speaker Series event, The Next Economic Chapter: From 2025 Realities to 2026 Opportunities, offered a blend of high-level economic data and ground-level operational realities. The breakfast featured a presentation by Brian […]
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December 3, 2025

Westchester Innovation Network Participant Connects Students with Employers

Less than two months after opening his platform to the public, Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) participant Michael Berlingo is seeing his vision for a student-centric workforce materialize rapidly. His company, Starteryou, began as a pilot program last year with White Plains High School arranged by WIN. The employment platform has now expanded into a growing […]
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December 3, 2025

BCW Joins Coalition Urging Veto of Flawed NY Health Information Privacy Act

The Business Council of Westchester recently joined a broad coalition of organizations across New York’s economic sectors urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to veto the New York Health Information Privacy Act (NY HIPA). “While we fully support the goal of safeguarding sensitive reproductive and gender-affirming care data, this legislation has expanded dangerously beyond its original purpose. […]
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November 20, 2025

BCW and Feeding Westchester Hold Timely Discussion with State Legislators on Community Hunger and Budget Priorities

The BCW and BCW Member Feeding Westchester recently held an important and timely community hunger and budget discussion with Westchester’s State Delegation.     The senior team at Feeding Westchester provided the delegation members with an update on the work they did to provide services during the recent government shutdown. With nearly 3 million New […]
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