The Business Council of Westchester is among 20 business groups statewide that oppose adoption of the proposed HEAT Act. “While we support efforts to respond to climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including increased efficiency and expanded renewable generation, among others, the undersigned organizations are focused on assuring that the state’s transition to a lower emission economy is workable and affordable. It is essential that New York avoids imposing significant adverse impacts on the state’s economy, individual businesses, and residents,” read the letter. The coalition noted that the proposed legislation would amend the Public Service Law to include achievement of […]

The BCW recently hosted a conference on cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative role in fortifying cybersecurity measures at Pace University. As part of the BCW’s yearlong AI Alliance 360° program, the May 23 conference was the fifth in the series and it examined advances in artificial intelligence and how it is impacting the world of cybersecurity in business and academia within the context of Westchester County. The panel consisted of business leaders, cybersecurity experts, and faculty from the Seidenberg School of CSIS, including: Vipul Nagrath, senior vice president of product development for ADP; Robert Cioffi, CTO and […]

By John Ravitz, Executive Vice President & COO, Business Council of Westchester The following guest article appeared in the May 12th issue of Mid-Hudson News Climate change is real, and New York should continue to invest in energy efficiency, renewable electric power, and other greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies. These actions can have direct benefits and produce immediate cost-savings. But we also need a clear understanding of the limitations of state action, and the impact that state-level actions will have on businesses and consumers. One of the Business Council of Westchester’s (BCW) top priorities is to address Westchester County’s changing energy […]

The Business Council of Westchester and News12 co-hosted a debate on Monday for one of the nation’s highest-profile congressional races. Rep. Jamaal Bowman and County Executive George Latimer appealed for voters’ support in the race for New York’s hotly contested 16th Congressional District. The one-hour debate in White Plains addressed many issues, including the Middle East, immigration, public safety, and infrastructure. “The BCW was pleased and proud to have partnered with News12 to bring this important debate to the public,” said BCW president and CEO Marsha Gordon. “This was the latest political event organized by the BCW so that the business […]

The Business Council of Westchester’s Westchester Innovation Network is helping Richmond Community Services find employees by matching it with an artificial intelligence-powered platform that streamlines foreign worker visa applications. The BCW WIN matched Richmond Community Services with the software platform Immigr8 to speed up the hiring process through the federal H-1B visa program for specialty occupations. The Mount Kisco-based Richmond Community Services supports children and adults with developmental disabilities. The BCW WIN is an initiative that invites companies from around the world to embed their products with BCW members to drive innovation and economic development in the county. In recent years, […]