The Business Council of Westchester was among six business organizations statewide that joined with the Business Council of New York State for a two-day visit on June 22 to Washington D.C. In addition to the BCW, business organizations attending the event included the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, Bronx Chamber of Commerce, Capital Region Chamber, Greater Rochester Chamber and Staten Island Chamber of Commerce. Representing the BCW at the two-day event were BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon, BCW Executive Vice President and COO John Ravitz, BCW Board Members Taryn Duffy of MGM Resorts Empire City Casino, Cynthia Delfino of YMCA of […]

The BCW is currently seeking to hire an Administrative Assistant to provide diversified clerical duties related to the operational needs of the office and departments. The role demands the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, the ability to balance multiple tasks, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong administrative and organization skills. This role will provide administrative support to various departments that include but not limited to Membership, Events and Operations. The position will report to the Director of Operations. Responsibilities Include: Planning and execution of President, Vice President, staff and organization calendar of meetings Responsible […]

Congratulations to veteran visionary association executive Lynda Fernandez who this week was named the new Chief Executive Officer of the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors (HGAR). Fernandez, who is currently the CEO of the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors, culminates an extensive and comprehensive nine-month national search by BCW Member HGAR. Fernandez is scheduled to take her new position at HGAR on or about Sept. 1, 2023. She has more than 20 years of experience in association management, government affairs, communications and international business development. She is a Certified Association Executive (CAE), Realtor Association Certified Executive (RCE), and a Certified […]

BCW Member Million Air White Plains marked a major milestone this week by offering a new custom clearance service at its terminal facility in the Westchester County Airport. They are now able to have U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents conveniently clear customers on the Million Air ramp as opposed to going through an alternate FBO. To mark this significant milestone, Million Air’s CEO, Roger Woolsey, and Chuck Suma, COO, arrived in White Plains as the very first international travelers clearing US Customs at Million Air White Plains. “This new advancement in service will create a much more seamless and […]

In a retail test facilitated by the BCW’s Westchester Innovation Network (WIN), Chestnut Market will carry VAE’s caffeinated energy spray in 20 of its stores for the product’s retail launch. Chestnut Market, a regional convenience store chain in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, will test the product with customers in Westchester County, New York. The VAE spray, enriched with caffeine and amino acids, delivers 20 mg of caffeine per spray. For reference, three sprays provide the same amount of caffeine as a 5 oz cup of coffee. “People rely on us when they are on the go, and we […]

The Business Council of Westchester concluded its Talent Tuesday series on June 20 with a fifth session on the challenges employers face when working within a remote/hybrid-leaning environment. The webinar’s panelists included Jenifer Bologna, Principal, Jackson Lewis P.C.; Heidi Davidson, Co-founder and CEO, Galvanize Worldwide; Sarah Jones-Maturo, President, RM Friedland; and Russell Yankwitt, Founding Partner, Yankwitt LLP. “This debate is reshaping our economic future by taking what was a temporary response to the Covid pandemic and evolving it into a permanent, preferred lifestyle and workstyle,” said BCW President & CEO Marsha Gordon, who moderated the webinar. “The impact of this […]