VAE’s caffeinated energy spray is now available at 20 local Chestnut Market locations as part of a product test organized by the Business Council of Westchester’s Westchester Innovation Network program (BCW WIN). WIN matched the Canada-based VAE with Chestnut Market, a regional convenience store chain in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Part of BCW WIN’s mission is to help innovators acquire feedback in order to refine and improve their market concepts. “We are focused on attracting innovators to collaborate with our members—local companies of all sizes. Our goal is to persuade innovators to grow and stay here in Westchester,” […]

The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) will convene thought leaders, policy makers and innovators at its annual energy conference on January 18. Powershift: Today’s Changing Energy Landscape is a half-day exploration of the evolving energy sector and its profound impact on businesses. The morning event will be held at the Sonesta White Plains. “The global landscape is in the midst of a transformative shift towards sustainable and efficient energy solutions,” said John Ravitz, the BCW’s Executive Vice President and COO. “The BCW recognizes the critical importance of fostering dialogue and collaboration. This conference is designed to address the challenges and […]

Richmond Community Services (RCS), a leading organization with locations throughout Westchester County providing support to individuals with developmental disabilities, has announced the grand opening of RCS Workforce Media Training Studio in Mount Kisco. RCS Workforce Media Training Studio is a cutting-edge facility designed to revolutionize digital communications and elevate in-person meetings for businesses and organizations. It is an extension of Richmond’s commitment to empowering individuals and businesses through effective communication strategies. The RCS Workforce Media Training Studio is a fully renovated space with a professional stage, adjustable lighting, ample seating, and industry-standard sound production equipment. Nestled within Richmond Community Services, […]

Rep. Mike Lawler recently met with BCW board members to discuss his legislative agenda and hear directly from business leaders about their priorities. The first-term Republican, whose 17th Congressional District includes most of central and northern Westchester, outlined his policy agenda. At the December 18th meeting, Lawler addressed topics of importance to the BCW, including the state’s economy, education, energy and the nation’s foreign policy. On New York’s economic future, Lawler said that the combination of a housing shortage for people of all income levels, the rising cost of energy for industry and high taxation have created an environment unfriendly […]

Seated, BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon with Matthew D. Rudikoff, Economic Development Specialist for the City of Peekskill. The Westchester Innovation Network’s (WIN) CityLabs initiative and students at Iona University unveiled new ideas on how Peekskill can leverage its public art to promote economic development and tourism. During their December 12 report to Peekskill’s economic development specialist Matthew D. Rudikoff, the students recommended that Peekskill partner with students at the Westchester Community College Center for the Arts to bring augmented reality and gaming capabilities to the Discover Peekskill app. Augmented reality is a smartphone-based interactive experience that enhances the […]

From left, DNK Events’ CEO Dwayne Brown and EverFoam Founder Traci Jones Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) participant EverFoam Products successfully completed its first test of reusable party balloons on December 8. WIN matched Yonkers-based EverFoam with DNK Events for a Montefiore holiday party at an event space in Mount Vernon where EverFoam hung its models of reusable balloon stars among single use balloons. EverFoam’s balloons are filled with a soft foam that does not deflate, allowing event planners to repeatedly reuse the decorations. EverFoam’s Founder Traci Jones received valuable feedback from DNK Events’ CEO Dwayne Brown after the test of […]