The Business Council of Westchester was among 15 business organizations in New York and California requesting support of H.R.3745 — The Unemployment Trust Fund Accountability Act introduced by Congressman Brandon Williams of New York and Congressman Darrell Issa of California. This federal legislation would hold New York and California accountable for their large outstanding balances to the Unemployment Trust Fund, the burden of which is being shouldered by every business in those states. The letter, which was sent to House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith and House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard Neal, noted that for […]

In another successful collaboration facilitated by the Westchester Innovation Network (WIN), Undercare, a manufacturer of adaptive underwear for people with limited mobility, will test its products with Meadowview at Wartburg, an assisted-living facility in New York City’s suburbs. Undercare undergarments feature an easy-on, easy-off design with hidden Velcro brand closures at the waist and sides. Undercare will provide men’s and women’s undergarments to be worn by Wartburg’s residents or patients who have agreed to participate in the test. Undercare’s founder Susanne Leary Shoemaker said her goal is to receive feedback from users about the products’ ease of use and fit. […]

The Business Council of Westchester was among six business organizations statewide that joined with the Business Council of New York State for a two-day visit on June 22 to Washington D.C. In addition to the BCW, business organizations attending the event included the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, Bronx Chamber of Commerce, Capital Region Chamber, Greater Rochester Chamber and Staten Island Chamber of Commerce. Representing the BCW at the two-day event were BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon, BCW Executive Vice President and COO John Ravitz, BCW Board Members Taryn Duffy of MGM Resorts Empire City Casino, Cynthia Delfino of YMCA of […]

The BCW is currently seeking to hire an Administrative Assistant to provide diversified clerical duties related to the operational needs of the office and departments. The role demands the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, the ability to balance multiple tasks, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong administrative and organization skills. This role will provide administrative support to various departments that include but not limited to Membership, Events and Operations. The position will report to the Director of Operations. Responsibilities Include: Planning and execution of President, Vice President, staff and organization calendar of meetings Responsible […]

Congratulations to veteran visionary association executive Lynda Fernandez who this week was named the new Chief Executive Officer of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR). Fernandez, who is currently the CEO of the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors, culminates an extensive and comprehensive nine-month national search by BCW Member HGAR. Fernandez is scheduled to take her new position at HGAR on or about Sept. 1, 2023. She has more than 20 years of experience in association management, government affairs, communications and international business development. She is a Certified Association Executive (CAE), Realtor Association Certified Executive (RCE), and a Certified […]

BCW Member Million Air White Plains marked a major milestone this week by offering a new custom clearance service at its terminal facility in the Westchester County Airport. They are now able to have U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents conveniently clear customers on the Million Air ramp as opposed to going through an alternate FBO. To mark this significant milestone, Million Air’s CEO, Roger Woolsey, and Chuck Suma, COO, arrived in White Plains as the very first international travelers clearing US Customs at Million Air White Plains. “This new advancement in service will create a much more seamless and […]