BCW members and guests attending Thursday’s Valley Bank panel discussion with five Westchester city mayors were treated to a fast-moving, informative and stimulating discussion capably led by BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon. The event was held at Kanopi, the restaurant on the 42nd floor atop the Opus Hotel in downtown White Plains. The mayors — Mount Vernon’s Shawyn Patterson-Howard, New Rochelle’s Noam Bramson, Peekskill’s Vivian McKenzie, Yonkers’ Mike Spano; and White Plains’ Tom Roach — were each in top form as they discussed a range of topics including economic development, housing, major new projects , challenges they face, and […]

Verizon has awarded $50,000 to the Business Council of Westchester (BCW) to support a range of programs in 2023-2024. Verizon’s grant will underwrite important BCW initiatives, including the Westchester Innovation Network (WIN), the Political Leadership Series, the Small Business Council and the Westchester Business Showcase including the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Platform Workshop. “Verizon is committed to small business growth and development. Their Small Business Digital Ready platform is an outstanding resource that offers education, coaching, community networking and a marketplace of specially curated tools, products, and services to help businesses achieve their goals,” said BCW President and CEO […]

A new report released this week by The New York State Economic Development Council details the tremendous positive impact that Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) have on New York State’s economy. According to the report, in 2021, IDAs helped create and retain 1.3 million jobs representing $141 billion in annual wages. Those wages helped generate $12.4 billion in annual New York State Tax revenue. For every dollar of taxes abated, IDA projects generated $6.57 in new tax revenue for NYS. In addition, for every one dollar of exemptions issued, $74.89 in employee earnings was generated in the state and $237.46 in […]

BCW’s Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) has launched its fourth City Labs project with the City of Peekskill and Iona University to study how public art can propel economic development. Students in Iona’s Introduction to Ideation and Design Thinking class will spend several weeks meeting with stakeholders in Peekskill’s arts community and neighborhoods to learn about residents’ vision for developing the city as an arts destination. The Iona students are expected to deliver their final report the second week of December. “Our students are paired with a local municipality to supply ideation design thinking skills to solve a real community problem,” […]

More than 200 members and future members were on hand Monday for another hugely successful Circles of Influence event held at the Sonesta Hotel in White Plains. The evening event drew professionals from a wide range of businesses including, energy, commercial cleaning, construction, property management, business & management consultants, health/wellness, not for profits, attorneys/law firms, security, protective & investigative services, marketing/advertising, staffing, transportation, executive coaching and banking. Thank you to Event Sponsors: Robison Oil. Inspiria Outdoor Advertising, Empire City Casino at MGM Grand Resorts and Tompkins Excavating. Event Partners included Buzz Potential, Jill Singer Graphics, Ben & Jerry’s – Mt […]

Congratulations to BCW Member Million Air which was ranked among the world’s best Fixed Base Operator (FBO) by Simply Flying, the world’s biggest online outlet for aviation news. The Million Air terminal in White Plains provides a luxury experience to the private jet crew and passengers. Travelers can clear customs in a convenient area within the terminal. The facility also features a complementary barista offering customized beverages. Within the terminal, both the business individuals and flight crew have access to appropriate rooms and services to fulfill their needs. From the business center with internet access to the pilot’s lounge and […]