The Business Council of Westchester’s Political Leadership Series welcomed Rep. Mike Lawler, R-17th, on Tuesday to discuss the political scene in Washington and his legislative priorities. John Ravitz, the BCW’s Executive Vice President and COO, moderated the webinar, whose discussion ranged from a possible government shutdown to domestic energy, immigration, the opioid epidemic and business regulations. Lawler is a member of the 61-member, bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus that seeks a path to passing the bills needed to keep the government funded and open. Lawler said his objective is to avoid any shutdown and he chastised a small group of Republicans […]

Con Edison is providing a grant of $1 million to help educational institutions and community partners recruit and train the next generation of clean energy talent. Colleges, nonprofit organizations, trade schools and other nontraditional clean-energy training programs are invited to apply for funding. Applicants will be required to demonstrate a history of successful recruitment and career preparation of students in disadvantaged communities. “Con Edison’s vision is for every New Yorker to be able to share in the benefits of the clean energy transition,” said Jen Hensley, senior vice president, Con Edison Corporate Affairs. “We are proud to support workforce development […]

The Westchester Institute for Human Development, a longtime BCW member, will debut a mobile medical truck next month. The Mobile Medical Clinic will provide primary care, podiatry, occupational therapy, laboratory testing, and vaccinations to people with disabilities living in group residential programs throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley. The vehicle is the size of a large food truck, and it will be wheelchair accessible. In a statement, the WIHD stated that people with disabilities living in group residential programs often miss appointments at health care centers because of inadequate transportation and limited driver staffing. The mobile clinic is expected to […]

Tompkins Community Bank’ Power Breakfast on Tuesday welcomed experts from the local service sector to discuss how they elevate their customers’ experience and increase their expectations. Panelists included Gene Christian Baca, co-owner of Walters Hot Dogs; Colleen Borrelli, vice president of patient experience at Burke Rehabilitation; Terry McAneney, general manager at the Westchester Marriott; Carmelo Milio, partner at The Taco Project; Kristen O’Keeffe, AVP, Community Banking Officer at Tompkins Community Bank; and David Zeman, chief strategy officer at ENT and Allergy Associates, LLP. BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon hosted the webinar, and she noted that the consumer experience is […]

On Wednesday, the Business Council of Westchester’s members and guests gathered at Million Air’s hanger at the Westchester County Airport to honor 40 young leaders who help make our county a vibrant and engaging business community. Our Rising Stars event celebrates individuals under the age of 40 who set lofty standards for success in their professions. The tribute is modeled after the national business recognition program “Forty under Forty,” and our Rising Stars program is unique in that our winners represent all that’s great in Westchester—and they come from diverse backgrounds and fields. I offer my most enthusiastic congratulations to […]

BCW member, the New York Medical College (NYMC), broke ground Tuesday on an expansion of a Simulation and Educational Facility at its Center for Disaster Medicine. The expansion will allow the center to strengthen its position as the optimal resource for providing essential disaster medicine training and education statewide. The enlarged facility will also help NYMC address climate change and empower resilient communities. “The Center of Disaster Medicine is continuing to develop programs so that if unfortunately, some of the predictions about global warming turn out to be true…we are prepared to deal with them,” said Alan Kadish, M.D., president […]