As the Business Council of Westchester prepares for its 2026 Annual Dinner: Celebrating Leadership & Legacy, we are proud to recognize the outstanding organizations whose support helps make this signature celebration possible. Our Annual Dinner is an opportunity to bring together Westchester’s business community to celebrate the leaders, organizations and partnerships that continue to shape our region. BCW extends its sincere gratitude to our Chairman Sponsors for their commitment to our organization and to the communities we collectively serve. Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc. With a legacy spanning more than seven decades, Yonkers Contracting Company, Inc. has helped build and strengthen critical […]

BCW Members Marist University and IBM today announced a new Innovation Incubator that will prepare students across fields of study to lead in a rapidly evolving digital economy. The incubator, the latest milestone in IBM and Marist’s more than 50-year partnership, includes an IBM z17 mainframe to provide enormous AI computing power on campus for a variety of research projects involving students and faculty. The Innovation Incubator is pursuing the following initial projects: AI in Marketing and Business – The Schools of Computer Science and Mathematics and Management are planning to run controlled, synthetic marketing campaigns operated by autonomous AI agent […]

Members of the Business Council of Westchester’s Clean Energy Action Coalition (CEAC) joined Morgan Stanley’s The Future of Energy: Practical Solutions for Key Stakeholders forum on September 17, helping building owners, nonprofits, and real estate leaders navigate a rapidly changing energy landscape. The event at Morgan Stanley’s Purchase auditorium brought together decision-makers from multifamily, commercial, and community-serving facilities to translate big-picture drivers of load growth into actionable strategies—spanning efficiency upgrades, electrification planning, resiliency, and on-site clean energy solutions. CEAC Director Ron Kamen, Chief Executive Officer of EarthKind Energy Consulting, led the event’s Energy Resiliency Panel, which focused on how organizations can […]

The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) celebrated 40 of the region’s most accomplished young professionals at its 2026 Rising Stars: 40 Under 40 Awards, held Tuesday, September 22, at Million Air at Westchester County Airport. One of the BCW’s annual signature events, Rising Stars recognizes individuals under the age of 40 who are already making a meaningful impact through their careers, leadership and commitment to the Westchester community. Representing a diverse range of industries and professions, this year’s honorees exemplify the talent, innovation and dedication that continue to move the region forward. The Rising Stars Awards are about more than professional […]

As the Business Council of Westchester prepares for its 2026 Annual Dinner: Celebrating Leadership & Legacy, we are proud to recognize the outstanding organizations whose generous support helps make this signature celebration possible. BCW extends its sincere gratitude to our Chairman Sponsors, whose leadership, partnership and commitment continue to strengthen our business community. Resorts World New York City As New York City’s only casino, Resorts World New York City offers a dynamic destination for gaming, dining and entertainment, complemented by the Hyatt Regency JFK Airport. BCW is proud to recognize Resorts World New York City for its continued support and commitment […]

The Business Council of Westchester showcased how social benefit is becoming a business imperative at the Tompkins Bank & Trust Power Breakfast, where leaders from fashion, food, law, and technology argued that companies can “do well by doing good.” The September 15 seminar, “The Power of Purpose,” sponsored by Tompkins Bank & Trust, featured Amy Hall, Sustainability Strategic Advisor at the Eileen Fisher Foundation; Jeremy Kaye, Co-Founder of Spare Food Co.; Carolyn Sklar, VP of Communications at Danone USA; Doug Singer, Partner at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman; and Jessica Rich, Co-CEO of The Walker Group. Moderated by Dr. Heidi Davidson, Co-Founder […]