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The Business Council of Westchester is dedicated to the success of our members, helping them create meaningful business relationships, providing current information, education and thought leadership, all leading to business growth and profitability.
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BCW Data Exchange

The Business Council of Westchester Data Exchange provides the latest demographic research to help guide smart business decisions.
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LEAP Program

A one-of-a-kind initiative, gives members direct access to lobbying efforts at the county, state and national levels on issues that directly affect their businesses.
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Build, Connect and Win with The Business Council of Westchester.

The Business Council of Westchester is the county’s largest and most prestigious business membership organization representing more than 1,000 members, including multinational corporations, hospitals, universities, biotech pioneers, not-for-profits, entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes. As the most influential economic development and advocacy organization in Westchester, The Business Council of Westchester’s members enjoy unparalleled access to today’s top thought leaders, diverse business development opportunities and lawmakers at all levels of government. We are dedicated to smart growth, job development, community partnerships, and economic advocacy, creating an environment which leads to prosperity and economic opportunity for all.

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Join the county’s largest and most influential business organization today.

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The county’s largest and most influential business membership organization, The Business Council of Westchester is committed to helping businesses market, learn, advocate, and grow. Over 80 events and programs are offered every year, giving our members ample opportunity to connect and meet with businesses representatives in the Westchester community and beyond. Are you ready to grow your business, participate in advocacy efforts, and get “plugged in” to Westchester’s business community?

BCW Initiative Programs

Westchester Innovation Network (WIN)

WIN is a proven, multifaceted program from the Business Council of Westchester designed to create an environment within Westchester County, NY that pairs innovative products and services with local organizations to test and learn about emerging technologies in a variety of industries.
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Get Inspired by our Westchester Innovation Network (WIN) Initiative

The WIN initiative aligns with the BCW’s advocacy, including universal access to broadband internet, energy reliability, and the creative overhaul of obsolete land uses.

Strengthen the Innovator’s Ecosystem

The first phase of the initiative includes the pairing of Westchester based and outside innovators with local organizations to create short term innovation teams. This partnership allows the innovator to test commercially viable innovations in real-world settings and allows Westchester organizations to see first-hand the types of innovation emerging in their industries.

Practical Innovation

This phase identifies a model municipality and pairs it with a group of innovation experts to outline a 10-part practical innovation implementation plan. The goal is to help the municipality pinpoint day-to-day changes that are needed and provide an easily implemented action plan that will deliver economic activity, cost savings, and improvement to the lives of its residents.

Planning Futurist and Implementation Guide

This phase is focused on developing a plan for what is needed to attract and retain innovators over the next five, 15 and 25 years. This will include practical, hit-the-ground-running actions needed in zoning, financing, planning, and infrastructure.

Westchester Clean Energy Action Coalition (CEAC)

The Clean Energy Action Coalition includes representatives from clean energy providers (solar, HVAC, geothermal, battery storage, EVs, efficiency), real estate developers, land use attorneys, professional planners, engineers and landscape architects, financiers, government agencies and authorities, heating fuel providers, and nonprofits.
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Accelerate Clean Energy Adoption Across Westchester County

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Enhance Energy Affordability & Reliability

Drive the Transition to Clean Energy Solutions

Member News

Women’s Enterprise Development Center’s Upcoming Events

You won’t want to miss the Women’s Enterprise Development Center’s upcoming networking events! Please see details and registration information in the below flyers. Please see additional details here
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OPTERRA Energy announced as finalist for NAESCO

OPTERRA Energy Services Excited to share that OPTERRA was announced as a Finalist for NAESCO – National Association of Energy Service Companies’ Project of the Year for our work with Broward County Government! We’re looking forward to joining the NAESCO R3 (Renovate, Retrofit, and Reduce) Conference & Innovation Expo next month to join fellow finalists […]
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Burke Rehabilitation Named Among Region’s Top Places to Work

BURKE REHABILITATION NAMED AMONG REGION’S TOP PLACES TO WORKThe organization’s ongoing dedication to a supportive and inclusive workplace garnered statewide recognition for exceptional employee culture White Plains, NY (October 27, 2025): Burke Rehabilitation®, a member of the Montefiore Health System, today announced it earned two prestigious workplace recognitions. Earlier this month, Burke was named one […]
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Tompkins Financial Corporation Reports Improved Third Quarter Financial Results

Tompkins Financial Corporation (“Tompkins” or the “Company”) reported diluted earnings per share of $1.65 for the third quarter of 2025, up 10.0% from the immediate prior quarter, and up 26.9% from the diluted earnings per share of $1.30 reported for the third quarter of 2024. Net income for the third quarter of 2025 was $23.7 […]
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Pace University to Launch Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Fall 2026

First school in Westchester County to offer a dedicated undergraduate AI degree NEW YORK & PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y., October 23, 2025 –– Pace University is expanding its growing portfolio of tech-focused programs with the launch of a new bachelor of science in artificial intelligence (AI), set to begin in fall 2026. The degree will be offered […]
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In the News

October 29, 2025

Marsha Gordon Appears on New Podcast

What does it take to lead with purpose, grace, and energy — for decades — without burning out? In this inspiring conversation, BCW Member and Balancing Life’s Issues host Wendy Wollner sits down with Dr. Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester. A trailblazing leader who transformed a struggling local chamber […]
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October 29, 2025

Iona U. Students Tackle Greenburgh Food Scrap Recycling and Small Business Social Media in New City Labs Project

A new collaboration between the Business Council of Westchester (BCW) and Iona University is deploying the innovative power of design thinking to address two community challenges in the Town of Greenburgh. Iona business students will lead the latest City Labs project—a key component of the BCW’s Westchester Innovation Network (WIN). The students will focus on […]
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October 29, 2025

Business Council Annual Dinner Honors Healthcare Leaders

In what was the Business Event of the Year in Westchester County, The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) held its Annual Dinner on October 27 at the VIP Country Club in New Rochelle, celebrating the region’s healthcare excellence with the theme, “Honoring the Legacy of Healthcare in the Hudson Valley.” More than 500 attendees were […]
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October 22, 2025

BCW’s Circles of Influence Welcomes 24 New Members at Fall Event, Capping Off a Banner Year with 198 Total New Members

The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) proudly hosted its highly anticipated Circles of Influence event on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the Sonesta White Plains Downtown. The award-winning, semi-annual networking experience once again brought Westchester’s top business professionals for an evening of meaningful connections and impactful opportunities. BCW Member Inspira Outdoor served as the sponsor […]
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October 22, 2025

Purchase College Awarded $50 Million for Geothermal Energy Infrastructure

BCW Member Purchase College will receive $50 million in funding for a major geothermal energy initiative as part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s $1 billion Sustainable Future Program—the largest climate investment in New York State history. This strategic investment will support the design and initial construction of a campus-wide thermal energy network, which utilizes underground piping […]
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