The BCW is laser-focused on helping small businesses thrive in the county, which aligns our organization with U.S. Congressman George Latimer’s (D-Westchester) proposed legislation to sustain two government programs that are essential drivers of commercialization for small businesses across New York. The SBIR Administrative Funding Act seeks to secure the long-term viability of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, known collectively as “America’s Seed Fund.” The SBIR and STTR programs require federal agencies to allocate a portion of their research and development budgets to small businesses. However, the statutory authority for these programs […]

In a landmark move for the region’s growing tech sector, SEEQC, Inc., a prominent member of the Business Council of Westchester, has announced a definitive merger agreement with Allegro Merger Corp. The transaction, which values the Elmsford-based quantum computing pioneer at approximately $1 billion, signals a major step in the commercialization of “quantum on a chip” technology. Under the terms of the agreement, SEEQC will form a wholly owned subsidiary to merge with Allegro, which will survive as a subsidiary of the parent company. Upon completion, expected in the second quarter of 2026, Allegro’s common stock will be exchanged for […]

On Tuesday, Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her FY 2027 $260 billion state budget proposal. It contained many of the recommendations that were presented in the Blueprint for New York that was released late last year and which the BCW worked collaboratively on along with the Business Council of New York State, the New York State Economic Development Council, more than 40 associations, and over 500 business leaders from across the state. This includes efforts to cut regulations, no new taxes and no one shots or gimmicks. As part of the Governor’s “Let Them Build” agenda, she is proposing a series of landmark […]

On Wednesday, the BCW Tompkins Community Bank Power Breakfast brought together a dynamic panel of communications professionals for an expert-led session on crafting messages that resonate and inspire action. “From Story to Strategy—Branding, Marketing & Social Media Mastery” explored how organizations can build powerful brands and compelling narratives in an increasingly digital marketplace. The five panelists were Lauren Alperin, Partnerships Sales Manager, New York Family Media; Daniel Sieger, Chief Storyteller, Stories for Good; Matt Sullivan, Executive Director, LMC Media; Kevin Bruckner, Owner & Creative Director, BRUCK STUDIOS; Jennefer Witter, CEO & Founder, The Boreland Group Inc. The panel touched on […]

On January 20, The Journal News published an editorial about energy reliability by BCW Executive Vice President and COO John Ravitz. The editorial argued that New York’s needs an all-of-the-above approach to grid reliability. That approach includes using biofuels, a diesel replacement made from sources like used cooking oil, recycled restaurant grease, animal fats and other waste streams that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 86%. One of the BCW’s Clean Energy Action Coalition (CEAC) main objectives is to utilize using bio-fuels as a reliable and affordable renewable energy system. Read more…

This week the Business Council of Westchester announced the winners of its prestigious Business Hall of Fame Awards, which recognize Westchester’s top business leaders. The winners will be honored at the 25th Annual Business Hall of Fame Awards Dinner on April 28 at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. The winners are: Corporate Citizenship: Yonkers Contracting Company, Yonkers Entrepreneurial Success: The Mines Press, Cortlandt Manor Family Business Success:New Crystal Restoration, Port Chester Minority Business Success:Corine Lurry-Mabin, Andrus, Yonkers Small Business Success:Inspiria Outdoor Advertising, White Plains  Women in Business Success: Beata Mastalerz, President, Phelps Hospital/Northwell Health, Sleepy Hollow Chairman’s Recognition Award: Accredited Limousine […]