The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) is proud to celebrate the successful completion of both Cohort I and Cohort II of the 2026 AI Intensive with Support from Google.org, marking an important milestone in the organization’s growing commitment to helping businesses and nonprofits embrace the future of artificial intelligence. As organizations across industries continue to explore AI’s potential, Westchester’s business community has increasingly come together around one shared understanding: artificial intelligence is transforming the future of work, and preparing for that future starts now. Through both cohorts, participating organizations engaged in hands-on, practical virtual learning experiences designed to help businesses move […]

$15.5 Million in Combined State Investments Support Funding for the $33 Million Project   Expansive Renovation Includes First Public LEED Platinum Theater in U.S. and 98 Acres of Land Restoration     Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of the Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center — the new home of Hudson Valley Shakespeare — in Garrison, Putnam County. The $33 million project, which includes a LEED certified theater and ecological land restoration, is supported by a combined $15.25 million investment from the New York State Council on the Arts, Empire State Development, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation […]

Rye Brook, N.Y. (May 15, 2026) — Students from Iona University’s Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation recently recommended branding concepts to help the Village of Sleepy Hollow become a year-round destination as part of the Business Council of Westchester’s (BCW) Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) City Labs initiative. The May 7 presentation, held before Mayor Marjorie Hsu, was the culmination of a semester-long Design Thinking project. Students from the Hynes Institute conducted extensive primary and secondary research to help the village bridge the gap between its world-famous seasonal identity and its potential as a year-round destination. “This collaboration with the Business […]

This week, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York State Canal Authority hosted the “Supplier Diversity Expo” in Westchester County. The event focused on the future of infrastructure, procurement, and economic opportunity across New York State. The standing-room-only event drew more than 1,100 attendees, including approximately 70 vendors, with nearly half of participants traveling from outside Westchester County, a strong reflection of the rapidly growing interest surrounding New York’s expanding clean energy economy and infrastructure marketplace. The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) President and CEO Marsha Gordon, gave welcoming remarks on behalf of the Westchester business community and […]

The Business Council of Westchester hosted its latest installment of the State of the Economy Series sponsored by Beacon Bank. It was a powerful reminder that Westchester’s strength lies not only in its economic diversity, but also in its deep sense of community and shared purpose. Across sectors, one theme resonated clearly: progress happens when we show up for one another. Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester, kicked off the program by posing the question: “How’s it going out there? What are you seeing on your industry horizons? What are your challenges? What are your opportunities? […]

The Child Care Council of Westchester, a member of The Business Council of Westchester (BCW), has secured a $100,000 grant from Empire State Development through the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council initiative, marking a major step forward in strengthening the region’s childcare infrastructure. The Child Care Council of Westchester is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Empire State Development through the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. This funding will contribute to the development of a Child Care Workforce Training Center serving the Mid-Hudson Region. “This investment strengthens the industry immediately while setting off a […]