Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced the launch of Round XIII of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. Round XIII includes core capital grant and tax-credit funding combined with a wide range of programs from 10 State agencies, including $150 million in grant funds from Empire State Development, available to projects on a continuous basis. The Councils are encouraged to support projects that advance or address strategic State priorities – including green buildings and sustainable development, child care, distressed communities, and innovative public-private partnerships; those projects, will be eligible for additional award funding. New this year, two new micro programs will award capital grants to support New York […]

BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon represented the Business Council of Westchester during President Joe Biden’s historic visit to Westchester Community College on Wednesday to warn about the dangers of a U.S. default on its debts if Congress is unable to raise the nation’s debt limit. The event was invitation only to a limited number of guests. A highlight of the program was President Biden being introduced by 7th grade science teacher Brian Sullivan of Highlands Middle School in White Plains. Sullivan is a WCC graduate. Gordon and other Westchester dignitaries sat in the Hankin Academic Arts Building’s theater for […]

The BCW hosted the third State of Westchester’s Economy series on Thursday, with a focus on entertainment and hospitality. Entitled “How Westchester Plays,” the virtual panel’s speakers were Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson, Festival Organizer of Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival; Jeff Davis, General Manager, Playland; Taryn Duffy, Vice President of Public Affairs Northeast Group, Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts; Brian Schultz, CEO and Founder of LOOK Dine-In Cinemas; Waddell Stillman, President of Historic Hudson Valley. “The entertainment business plays a significant role in enhancing our county’s quality of life, which makes us an attractive environment to do business. It also […]

When it comes to college and career success, today’s young adults face hurdles that no previous generation ever has. Teens struggle to stand out in an environment where competition is razor-sharp, and a decade-old Facebook photo can haunt you. BCW Member Stacey Cohen’s new book, Brand Up: The Ultimate Playbook for College & Career Success in the Digital World, is an essential guide for navigating these challenges. “From pandemics to social injustice, it’s not easy growing up today. All the more reason to stay true to yourself and pursue your passions and goals with zest. I wrote this book to help teens […]

BCW Member NewYork-Presbyterian has announced the launch of its Community Fund Program designed to provide funding to community-based organizations in New York City and Westchester County addressing social determinants of health. With the announcement of this opportunity, NewYork-Presbyterian is launching a significant grant program to invest in the communities it serves. NewYork-Presbyterian aims to support both targeted, scaled programs that address New Yorkers’ immediate and longer-term needs, as well as work that seeks to change the underlying conditions shaping health disparities. In 2022, NewYork-Presbyterian completed its triennial Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) to gain an updated understanding of the needs, […]

In a major announcement, BCW Member Pace University’s board of trustees has voted to launch the Sands College of Performing Arts this fall. The college, which will commence with the 2023–2024 academic year, is named in recognition of a $25 million gift from Pamela and Rob Sands, J.D. ’84, and becomes the seventh school and college within Pace University. The Sands College of Performing Arts will build on the global reputation of one of Pace University’s flagship programs, which includes undergraduate and graduate degrees in acting, directing, musical theater, commercial dance, production and design for stage and screen, and stage […]