Glenn Pacchiana, President & CEO, Thalle Industries; Edward Cooke, Vice President, Westchester Putnam Building Trades and Business Agent Carpenters Local 279: Assembly Member MaryJane Shimsky; Assembly Member Chris Burdick; John Cooney Jr., Executive Director, Construction Industry Council of Westchester and Hudson Valley Inc.; Louis Picani, President Teamsters Local 456, and Jim Sasso, President, Operating Engineers Local 137. Improving the state’s transportation infrastructure continues to be one of the BCW’s top legislative priorities. The BCW is part of a statewide coalition urging the governor and legislature to include the funding in this year’s Executive Budget. On Wednesday, a coalition led by […]

More than 150 BCW members and guests were on hand Monday for a very special evening networking reception held at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester Everyone enjoyed the evening’s fantastic food and drink provided by Garcia’s and event partner NY Hospitality Group & Caperberry Events as well as music by DJ Jon Strange. The event was sponsored by Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts, Progressive Computing and Webster Bank. It was the first time the BCW hosted an evening networking reception at the historic Capitol Theatre which in its heyday featured performances by rock legends such as […]

By Ashley Ranslow New York State continues to lose small businesses, the institutions that every community relies on for its tax base, jobs, charitable giving and bustling Main Streets. There are a host of challenges facing small, independent businesses, some more difficult to solve than others. But one glaring issue that epitomizes everything that is wrong with doing business in New York continues to go unaddressed: a 100-year-old weekly pay law now used as a hammer by plaintiffs’ attorneys to extort millions out of hardworking small business owners, particularly on Long Island and in New York City. The 100-year-old law […]

Congratulations to BCW Member Iona University’s LaPenta School of Business (LSB) on the announcement this week that it has received a six-year extension of its prestigious AACSB accreditation. Awarded by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) – the premier global accrediting body for business schools. This distinction reaffirms Iona’s commitment to academic excellence, faculty scholarship and student success. Fewer than 6 percent of the world’s business schools earn AACSB accreditation. “AACSB has long been considered the gold standard in business education accreditation. This achievement underscores the transformative experience Iona students receive at the LaPenta School of Business, […]

The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) Podcast Network expanded its programming this week with the launch of “Non-Profit Voices of Impact,” a compelling new series dedicated to highlighting the transformative work of non-profits across Westchester County. “Non-Profit Voices of Impact” explores the mission-driven initiatives, success stories, and innovative strategies that power the non-profit sector. Through engaging interviews and real-life narratives, the podcast serves as both a source of inspiration and a resource for those working to create lasting change. Whether listeners are non-profit professionals, volunteers, or advocates, they will find valuable insights and motivation in each episode. Hosted by BCW […]

The BCW is beginning the inaugural year of the Clean Energy Action Coalition (CEAC) with a transformative initiative designed to accelerate the adoption of clean energy technologies across Westchester County. CEAC’s mission is to reduce carbon emissions, enhance energy affordability and reliability, and drive the transition to clean energy solutions in three critical segments: electricity, thermal energy, and transportation. “CEAC represents a bold step forward in moving all of Westchester County’s communities down the road to greener and cleaner energy technologies,” said John Ravitz, BCW Executive Vice President and COO. “By fostering collaboration among stakeholders and advocating for climate-positive legislation, […]