Thirty-six members of the Business Council of Westchester (BCW) traveled to the state capital on Tuesday for their annual Albany Lobby Day, providing a valuable opportunity for local business leaders to engage directly with state government. The day offered BCW members firsthand insight into the inner workings of state operations through meetings with elected officials, members of Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration, policy experts, and a representative from the Albany press corps. This year’s Albany Lobby Day held particular significance as BCW members had the opportunity to express their gratitude to state legislators for the inclusion of crucial funding for the […]

The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) hosted its latest KeyBank Speaker Series event on Monday, featuring a timely discussion with two of the region’s Congressional representatives, George Latimer (D-16) and Mike Lawler (R-17). The KeyBank Speaker Series provided a valuable platform for Westchester business leaders to hear directly from their Congressional representatives. The congressmen engaged in a thoughtful dialogue moderated by John Ravitz, Executive Vice President of the BCW, focusing on critical issues impacting the local and national business landscape: the economy, energy policy, and effective leadership. Congressman Lawler, in his opening remarks, highlighted the current dynamics in Washington D.C., […]

Lights, Camera, Action! The business of TV and film production is booming in Westchester County. According to a new annual economic impact report released by County Executive Ken Jenkins, the county’s film and television sector contributed $924.2 million to the local economy in 2024. Total jobs supported by the County’s film and television industry last year rose by 51%, climbing from 2,053 to 3,103. Of those jobs, 1,339 were tied directly to production. Altogether, the industry generated $261.6 million in total wages, including $130.2 million in direct earnings. Production activity spanned 1,372 days across the County, signaling renewed and robust […]

The Business Council of Westchester is among 42 business organizations statewide that vehemently oppose the Twenty First Century Anti-Trust bill,(S335/A2015) In a letter to the Governor and Legislature, the coalition urges rejection of the legislation which is both anti-business and anti-consumer and would destroy the state’s economy. “This legislation comes out of a national movement that intends to use New York as the stalking horse for federal antitrust reform. Advocates don’t seem to care what price New York State would pay if this bill were enacted, including fewer jobs, less tax revenue and reduced vital services for New Yorkers, less […]

Congratulations to BCW Member White Plains Hospital on the groundbreaking ceremony held Monday for its largest-ever campus transformation project: a 10-story, approximately 500,000-square-foot expansion that will nearly double the size of the hospital when it opens in 2028. Leaders from the hospital were joined by Montefiore Medicine President and CEO Dr. Philip Ozuah, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and White Plains Mayor Tom Roach, along with more than 100 community members, supporters and employees to celebrate this milestone in the Hospital’s transformation. Also attending the ceremony was BCW President & CEO Marsha Gordon. “Today is a very exciting day in […]

The Business Council of Westchester is pleased to present a timely and important KeyBank Speaker Series program featuring an engaging conversation with New York’s foremost leaders: Congressman George Latimer (NY-16) and Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17). The program will be held Monday, May 12 from 8:30-10 am at Tappan Hill in Tarrytown. Pre-registration is required for this event. Walk-in registration will not be available. To register click here “As the county’s largest business membership organization focusing on advocacy and economic development, we have a strong working relationship with both Congressmen. and are pleased that they will appear together to meet with our […]