The Business Council of Westchester is proud to spotlight one of our members, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, on a truly historic milestone in medical innovation. On April 23, 2026, Regeneron announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval for Otarmeni™ (lunsotogene parvec-cwha) — the first and only gene therapy approved for a form of genetic hearing loss caused by mutations in the OTOF gene. This breakthrough represents a major leap forward in the treatment of severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss. In clinical trials, the one-time therapy demonstrated remarkable results: 80% of participants experienced significant hearing improvement within 24 weeks […]

The Business Council of Westchester is pleased to present this year’s Westchester County Economic Development Guide, published in partnership with Westchester County Department of Economic Development and Today Media.  The Guide showcases all that is extraordinary about doing business in Westchester and includes highlights of business sectors such as real estate, healthcare, transportation, quantum life science, AI, energy, film production, workforce development, MWBE success stories, culture and quality of life. The Guide serves to entice businesses to launch, relocate, and expand into Westchester, showcasing the region’s movers and shakers, business and government leaders, and professionals evaluating and choosing Westchester as their […]

The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) proudly hosted its 25th Annual Hall of Fame Awards Silver Jubilee on Tuesday, April 28th, marking a milestone celebration honoring exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact across Westchester County’s dynamic business community. The evening served as both a celebration of achievement and a reflection on 25 years of recognizing the individuals and organizations that help drive the region’s economic vitality. This year’s ceremony carried a particularly meaningful tone, as leaders from across industries gathered to honor excellence while reaffirming the importance of collaboration between business, government, and community. Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of the Business […]

Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and Westchester County Director of Operations Emily Saltzman laid out an optimistic and clear-eyed economic outlook for the county on Wednesday at the Business Council of Westchester’s KeyBank Speaker Series. Moderated by BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon, her questions ranged from keeping the county competitive, adaptability and employment growth sectors to transportation, housing affordability and attracting new talent. Speaking to a room full of business, nonprofit, education, and civic leaders, Jenkins framed Westchester as a state leader thanks to its partnership with the BCW on economic development, energy, housing and other issues. “We say Westchester […]

The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) hosted its annual Albany Day, bringing together a strong and engaged delegation of business leaders to advocate for the region’s economic priorities. The goal of the Albany Day is to give BCW members the opportunity to meet and discuss key issues that impact their business sector with members of Westchester’s state legislative delegation, members of the governor’s administration and other key state policy makers. The day began with a visit to the New York State Assembly Chamber, which was holding their daily legislative session. The BCW Members were introduced and welcomed to the chamber by […]

Wednesday morning marked a major milestone for economic development in Westchester County as state and local leaders joined business partners and community stakeholders in Port Chester to celebrate the groundbreaking of Westchester Crossing, a dynamic mixed-use development poised to reshape the village’s future. The project, led by BCW member Rose Associates, will transform the long-underutilized former United Hospital site into a vibrant residential community featuring 957 new housing units, including 105 affordable homes, as well as retail space and significant infrastructure upgrades. Once completed, Westchester Crossing will expand housing opportunities, support job creation, enhance walkability, and strengthen the local economy. “If […]