Five hundred business leaders were on hand Tuesday evening to celebrate the BCW’s 2025 Rising Stars, a diverse and talented group of young men and women who represent a wide array of professions. The reception was held at Million Air’s luxurious facility at Westchester County Airport. “These exemplary leaders have distinguished themselves through their talent, determination, leadership and commitment to the Westchester business community. As we celebrate their initiative and innovation, we continue to look to our Rising Stars to ensure that Westchester County continues to be the leading business community,” said Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of The Business Council […]

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 360 series. The panelists, including legal and educational experts from both the private and public sectors, grappled with the challenge of a rapidly evolving technology that is outpacing the guidelines intended to promote its responsible use. BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon moderated the conversation. […]

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 learning. The university retirement community is now offering seniors who need additional support a community that promotes social connection and continued personal growth.  “The High Point Center for Care offers varying levels of care, including Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care, allowing our […]

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 awarded $1.2 billion in funding to 151 communities across every region of the state. “The dedicated work of the Regional Economic Development Councils, focused on encouraging public-private partnerships, has had a transformational impact across New York State,” Governor Hochul said. “The regionally designed plans will support the […]

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 preempt the Scaffold Law for federally funded projects and promote the development of critical infrastructure such as housing, roads, bridges, tunnels and schools that support jobs and New York’s economy. “As the largest business membership organization in Westchester County, the Business Council of Westchester (BCW), […]