Rye Brook, N.Y. (May 15, 2026) — Students from Iona University’s Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation recently recommended branding concepts to help the Village of Sleepy Hollow become a year-round destination as part of the Business Council of Westchester’s (BCW) Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) City Labs initiative. The May 7 presentation, held before Mayor Marjorie Hsu, was the culmination of a semester-long Design Thinking project. Students from the Hynes Institute conducted extensive primary and secondary research to help the village bridge the gap between its world-famous seasonal identity and its potential as a year-round destination. “This collaboration with the Business […]

This week, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York State Canal Authority hosted the “Supplier Diversity Expo” in Westchester County. The event focused on the future of infrastructure, procurement, and economic opportunity across New York State. The standing-room-only event drew more than 1,100 attendees, including approximately 70 vendors, with nearly half of participants traveling from outside Westchester County, a strong reflection of the rapidly growing interest surrounding New York’s expanding clean energy economy and infrastructure marketplace. The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) President and CEO Marsha Gordon, gave welcoming remarks on behalf of the Westchester business community and […]

The Business Council of Westchester hosted its latest installment of the State of the Economy Series sponsored by Beacon Bank. It was a powerful reminder that Westchester’s strength lies not only in its economic diversity, but also in its deep sense of community and shared purpose. Across sectors, one theme resonated clearly: progress happens when we show up for one another. Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester, kicked off the program by posing the question: “How’s it going out there? What are you seeing on your industry horizons? What are your challenges? What are your opportunities? […]

The Child Care Council of Westchester, a member of The Business Council of Westchester (BCW), has secured a $100,000 grant from Empire State Development through the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council initiative, marking a major step forward in strengthening the region’s childcare infrastructure. The Child Care Council of Westchester is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Empire State Development through the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. This funding will contribute to the development of a Child Care Workforce Training Center serving the Mid-Hudson Region. “This investment strengthens the industry immediately while setting off a […]

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins delivered his 2026 State of the County Address this week in the Board of Legislators Chamber, outlining key priorities and initiatives focused on economic development, public safety, housing, infrastructure, and sustainability across Westchester County. Representing The Business Council of Westchester at the address were the BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon and Executive Vice President and COO John Ravitz, who joined business, government, and community leaders from across the county for the annual address. County Executive Jenkins opened his address by highlighting the County’s fiscal stability. He stated: “First – our finances are strong. Westchester County […]

The Westchester County Board of Legislators has announced the creation of a new Affordability and Economic Development Task Force aimed at confronting rising cost pressures impacting residents, workers, and the business community across the county. The initiative comes as leaders cite growing economic strain tied to housing, energy, transportation, food costs, and broader affordability challenges affecting quality of life and regional competitiveness. The Task Force will examine key drivers of affordability and economic stability, including job creation, small business growth, housing availability, transportation systems, and energy pricing. Over the coming months, it will bring together stakeholders and subject matter experts to […]