Forget corner offices and 9-to-9 grinds; the workforce of the future prioritizes a purpose-driven, flexible culture, according to a panel of young professionals at the Business Council of Westchester’s (BCW) recent Tompkins Community Bank Power Breakfast. Perspectives That Power Progress—The Workforce of the Future: Leading, Learning & Leveling Up brought together Gen Z employees and seasoned executives on September 30 for candid conversations on managing, retaining, and engaging a multi-generational workforce. The second in a series of public discussions about the workforce of the future, the morning featured two panel discussions at the Westchester Marriott that revealed how people born […]

Congratulations to BCW Member Miller Proctor Nickolas, Inc. (MPN), a recognized employee-owned company and leading heating solutions and service provider in the New York City Metro Area, on their winning the $1 Million Empire Technology Prize in a one of a kind competition for the future of heating in New York. They won for their water source heat pump steam & hydronic generating system featuring Oilon ChillHeat units. MPN, which is based in Sleepy Hollow, was selected as the winner against six competitors including five other heat pump providers. The competition focused on solution’s ability to decarbonize tall buildings in […]

In response to a rapidly evolving employment landscape, The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) has launched a major new initiative to help business leaders attract the best talent. Upcoming events include Workforce of the Future: Leading, Learning and Leveling Up, a Tompkins Community Bank Power Breakfast on Tuesday September 30; a podcast featuring workplace dynamics expert Valerie Grubb; and online materials offering a deep dive into a workplace dominated by Millennials and Gen Z. The initiative kicked off on September 10 with two in-person seminars by Grubb. She described how the shift to Gen Z and Millennial workers requires a […]

BCW President & CEO Marsha Gordon has been named the recipient of the 2025 Corning Award for Excellence by The Business Council of New York State. The award was presented during the awards dinner at The Business Council of New York State’s Annual Meeting on September 18th at The Sagamore Resort, Bolton Landing. “On behalf of The Business Council of New York State, an organization that values and embraces the relationship we share with Dr. Marsha Gordon, it is my great honor to present her the prestigious Corning Award for Excellence”, said Heather Mulligan, President & CEO, The Business Council […]

The Public Policy Institute of New York State, an affiliate of the Business Council of New York State, released a report last week that calls for immediate action to rescue our state’s business environment. The report, New York State Must Take Action Immediately to Fix Its Business Climate or Risk Additional Economic Issues, not only validates BCW’s long-standing advocacy efforts but also provides clear recommendations for achieving a more competitive and prosperous New York. As an original partner with the Business Council of New York State regarding this project, The BCW played an important role in formulating this blueprint by […]