White Plains High School is preparing the next generation of entrepreneurs with help from the BCW’s Westchester Innovation Network (WIN). The school’s program—INCubatoredu—is a rigorous, full-year elective course offering an authentic entrepreneurship experience as 20 students develop their own products or services. Four BCW members serve as volunteer coaches and mentors collaborating with the classroom teacher in guiding student teams through the process of creating their startup. BCW member Gene Christian Baca, co-owner of Walter’s Hot Dogs, is mentoring a team of student athletes who are developing a sports-gear bag with a built-in deodorizer. Baca said he is impressed by […]

Congratulations to Iona University alumni Maggie Timoney, CEO of BCW Member Heineken USA, on her selection as Grand Marshal of the 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade to be held tomorrow in New York City. She will become just the sixth woman to lead the historic parade in its 263-year history.  “Maggie was a leader during her time at Iona and she continues to pave the way not only for the Irish community, but for all who aspire to achieve success in both business and in life,” said Iona President Seamus Carey, Ph.D. “It is always an honor for the Iona […]

BCW Member Pace University’s Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems is launching a new artificial intelligence (AI) lab at its New York City campus. The lab will be housed in the brand new, cutting-edge building at 15 Beekman, the dedicated home for Seidenberg. It aims to serve as the central hub of AI for the Pace community, offering training and opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate for students, faculty, and staff. In addition, the AI lab will extend its training initiatives to local businesses and community members, leveraging Pace’s extensive expertise in AI research and development, which spans […]

The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) convened a panel of experts at the Tompkins Community Bank Power Breakfast on Thursday to delve into the profound impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on professional services. The panel discussion, part of BCW’s AI Alliance 360° initiative, aimed to shed light on how AI is revolutionizing traditional practices, driving productivity, and enhancing client experiences across various industries. Panel moderator Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of the BCW, highlighted the transformative potential of AI in professional services. “The conversion to artificial intelligence has ushered in a new era of innovation, efficiency, and integration across various […]

In what was great news for Westchester’s arts organizations, Westchester County Executive George Latimer and the Westchester County Board of Legislators joined with ArtsWestchester on Tuesday to announce that 85 Westchester arts organizations are the recipients of matching funds from the Art$WChallenge grant program. In what has been a record-breaking year, participating arts organizations raised $819,759, the greatest amount raised in a single year, in new private funds from 1,234 donors through the program which ended Dec. 31, 2023. These private funds were matched with $463,325 in Westchester County support, providing in total $1.28 Million in financial support for the […]

New York State’s changing energy landscape and challenges of meeting clean power goals was the topic of an insightful and timely Energy Conference recently held by the Business Council Westchester. Dubbed “Powershift: Today’s Changing Energy Landscape,” the conference hosted speakers who discussed the state’s network of new power infrastructure completed or under construction, sustainable energy options for consumers and businesses, and the work that remains to be done as society increasingly electrifies housing and transportation. All the participating businesses and organizations in the conference are BCW members. “If we are going to recruit businesses to come to Westchester County and […]