The Business Council of Westchester

Meet the Newest Business Council of Westchester Members - Part 2 Sponsored by Orange Bank & Trust Company KRADLEKARE LLC Karen Surgeon Consultants – Health Care Mt. Vernon, NY [email protected] kradlekare.com ? LaMagna McKenna PLLC Michael LaMagna, Esq. Daniel McKenna, Esq.? Attorneys & Legal Services White Plains, NY [email protected] [email protected] lamcklaw.com ? LMC Media Matt Sullivan Audio/Video Productions & Services Mamaroneck, NY [email protected] lmcmedia.org Manufacturing & Technology Enterprise Center David Carter Business Solutions Newburgh, NY [email protected] www.mfgtec.org ? MVP Health Care Ekaterina Waage Health Care Fishkill, NY [email protected] mvphealthcare.com Nelson Services Systems Inc Nelson Gisbert, Jr Janitorial & Cleaning Services Yonkers, NY [email protected] usernelson.com ? Optum MEDICAL CARE Maria Hale, PsyD, MBA Health Care Chappaqua, NY [email protected] east.optum.com ? POP-A-LICIOUS LLC, DBA BRI MARIE GOURMET POPCORN Kerri Cunney Food Products Blauvelt, NY [email protected] brimariepopcorn.com ? Purple Frog Graphics Charles Buonincontri Promotional Products Danbury, CT [email protected] purplefroggraphics.com ? SAINT-GOBAIN-CertainTeed Paul Woolweaver Manufacturers & Distributors

Meet the Newest Business Council of Westchester Members - Part 1 Sponsored by Orange Bank & Trust Company The Business Council of Westchester welcomed a record breaking 142 new members for 2024 so far, thanks to you, our members, who continue to spread the word about the value we add for your organizations. We encourage all new members to attend our exciting calendar of events this fall, including our Westchester Business Showcase on November 4 and our Annual Dinner on November 14. If you have not done so already, please check out our in demand and powerful BCW Podcast Network.?We have informative and compelling shows that are updated monthly and are a valuable resource to what is happening in our vibrant business landscape in Westchester. Please refer to the BCW weekly Monday Memo for all updates on programming and events. We look forward to seeing you in person this fall! Dr. Marsha Gordon President & CEO Business Council of Westchester AEROLASE Art Efremkin Healthcare Equipment & Training Tarrytown, NY [email protected] aerolase.com ? ALVITA CARE Glenn Lane Home Health Care New York, NY [email protected] alvitacare.com ? AREAHUB Alison Gregory Real Estate - Commercial Mount Kisco, NY [email protected] areahub.com ? BENCHMARK AT MOUNT PLEASANT Sara Humphreys Senior Living Thornwood, NY [email protected] https://lnkd.in/eNge45US ? C&E EVENT PRODUCTIONS Carley Tryon, CMP/Erica D'Alesandro, CMP Wedding & Event Planning Ossining, NY [email protected] ce-eventproductions.com ? CARING TRANSITIONS, LLC Alan Hirsh Aging Issues & Services Bedford, NY [email protected] https://lnkd.in/e33CYjvP CHEROKEE COMMUNICATIONS. INC Kent Murphy Advertising New City, NY [email protected] millercherokee.com ? CIMI CONSULTING Angela Ciminello Consultants Scarsdale, NY [email protected] cimiconsulting.com ? COACHING WITH CLAIREMARIE Clairemarie Motta, CPA, MBA Coaching – Personal & Executive Pleasantville, NY [email protected] clairemariemotta.com ? CROTONVILLE CONFERENCE CENTER Sherri Hoy Event Venue Ossining, NY [email protected] https://lnkd.in/e-ZHj799 ? CR PROPERTIES GROUP, LLC Thomas Cervone Real Estate Poughkeepsie, NY [email protected] crproperties.com ? DANCING CAMERA Nic Petry Audio/Video Productions & Services Dobbs Ferry, NY [email protected] dancingcamera.com ? ELITE COACHING SERVICES, LLC Amy T.,?Psy.D, Ph.D. Executive & Business Coaching Services New York, NY [email protected] amytrachter.com ? FUELCO/FOODSMART Darrell O. Gas Stations/Convenience Stores South Salem, NY [email protected] Fuelco.com ? J. CAROL MARKETING Jenise C. R. Marketing Mount Vernon, NY [email protected] jcarolmarketing.com ? JENN MAHER-SOULFUL PROSPERITY COACH Jennifer Maher Coaching- Business Mahopac, NY [email protected] https://lnkd.in/ebKHUxBt KINGFIELD COOKIES Rachel Begun, MS, RDN Bakeries Rye Brook, NY [email protected]

Friday, October 25 AAMW - 2024 Brotherhood Breakfast The African American Men of Westchester, Inc. & The Business Council of Westchester invites you to the 2023 Brotherhood Breakfast. https://lnkd.in/e3ZuFnUN African American Men of Westchester (AAMW) 2024 Brotherhood Breakfast Join us for this in-person event held at the Sonesta White Plains Downtown, located on Hale Avenue in White Plains, NY, USA. Topic: Access to Capital for the Business Community of Westchester Did you know that last year, Westchester funneled over $1M to small to mid-size businesses? Join us as Westchester influencers have been hand-picked by AAMW to discuss the money moves and financial resources available to MWBEs, Small & Medium-sized size Businesses in Westchester. Honoree: This year we will be honoring Mrs. Onolder ‘OJ’ Yizar with the Harold Fitzpatrick Community Service Award. Moderator: David Boykin, Mortgage Consultant at M&T Bank Panelists: Gary Solomon, VP - Small Business Lending Manager, Tompkins Community Bank J R Dorsainvil, Business Lending Officer , Community Capital New York, Inc Kecia Palmer-Cousins, MBA, CEO and Owner, Aerobasoul, Inc About the AAMW Brotherhood Breakfast: 31 Years Strong! The Brotherhood Breakfast is held annually with corporate and community sponsors to share information critical to community economic development. Over the past 31 years, the Brotherhood Breakfast has been attended by almost 3,000 representatives from business, government, education, religious institutions, and community organizations. The breakfasts honors distinguished individuals from all walks of life and celebrate the diversity that makes Westchester the State’s “Golden Apple”. The Brotherhood Breakfast is designed to bring together people who may not normally interact, to share information about their missions and discuss strategies that are mutually beneficial. These are the people who help to shape economic, government, and social policy, and your role in this is crucial. It is AAMW’s goal to continue fostering your interaction.

Congratulations to Dr. Marsha Gordon and John Ravitz of The Business Council of Westchester on being named #13 in the City and State NY's 2024 Hudson Valley Power 100. From the article When Westchester businesses are seeking guidance or experts in the policy sphere, they rely on Marsha Gordon and John Ravitz. The influential duo shapes the priorities of the Business Council of Westchester. This year, that has included convening industry leaders to talk about artificial intelligence’s impact on business and launching its Clean Energy Action Coalition to represent businesses’ interests as the state’s energy landscape evolves. Gordon has headed the council for 23 years; Ravitz previously served in the Assembly for 12 years. https://lnkd.in/e2gy3-Dp Photo by Cathy Pinsky #westchesterbiz #cityandstateny #businessadvocacy #economicdevelopment #innovation #AI #renewableenergy #leadership

BCW Podcast Network What’s Trending:?Episode 5 with Hosts Dr. Marsha Gordon & Amanda DePalma featuring Adam Bosch Be sure to tune into this month’s episode of “What’s Trending”! Hosts Marsha Gordon and Amanda DePalma sit down with Adam Bosch, President and CEO of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, to explore housing challenges in the Hudson Valley, economic development trends, downtown revitalization, and the important research Pattern is conducting. Listen Here - https://lnkd.in/ege-EiYr Sponsored by Thompson & Bender ? Produced by?Sharc Creative Inc Executive Producer Amanda DePalma of The Business Council of Westchester #westchesterbiz #bcwpodcast #bcwpodcastnetwork #economicdevelopment #hudsonvalley

2024 Road to the White House Wednesday, October 16, 2024 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University 78 North Broadway White Plains, NY https://lnkd.in/ebYjRKkB Hon. David Paterson Former New York State Governor Hon. Jay Jacobs Chairman, New York State Democratic Committee Hon. Ed Cox (invited to speak) Chairman, New York Republican State Committee Ashlee Rich Stephenson Senior Political Strategist, Public Affairs and Issues Advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Bradley Honan CEO and President Honan Strategy Group Dr. Laura Tamman Clinical Assistant Professor of Political Science at Pace University Sponsors Burke Rehabilitation Empire City Casino Levitt-Fuirst Insurance Marks DiPalermo Wilson PLLC Nicholas & Lence Communications Thalle Industries Inc. Verizon White Plains Hospital #westchesterbiz #businessadvocacy

Paraco Gas Showcases Power of Propane on Fox & Friends and Fox Weather BCW Member Paraco Gas, one of the nation’s leading propane suppliers, partnered with the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) to highlight the benefits of propane during a special National Propane Day feature on Fox & Friends and FOX Weather. The segments, which aired on Tuesday, showcased propane’s reliability, efficiency, and environmental benefits, including propane’s role as a clean, versatile energy source for homes and businesses. The broadcast featured HGTV host and PERC spokesperson, Matt Blashaw, who demonstrated how propane-powered appliances—such as water heaters, ranges, fireplaces, and generators—can enhance home living while ensuring safety and resilience during emergencies. Read the entire article on our website - https://lnkd.in/eRtwWYDZ #westchesterbiz #propane

BCW New Circles of Influence Members RELAX & FIT2 Hyra Kameraj Personal Care Services- Spas, Massage & Skin Care Hartsdale, NY [email protected] www.relaxandfit2.com WALKAWAY GROUP Jay Blumenfield Real Estate-Developers Poughkeepsie, NY [email protected] WATSON JEAN BAPTISTE NP FAMILY HEALTH PLLC Watson Jean-Baptiste Senior Services New Rochelle, NY [email protected] May 2024 Sponsors Inspiria Outdoor Advertising Robison Oil Tompkins Excavating Event Partners Ben & Jerry's Mount Kisco BuzzPotential Delta Air Lines Jill Singer Graphics LOOK Cinemas Peapack-Gladstone Bank | Private Banking since 1921 PC Richard & Son The next Circles of Influence event Mon, Oct 28, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sonesta Hotels White Plains Downtown 66 Hale Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 https://lnkd.in/eXfZDG_R

2024 Road to the White House Wednesday, October 16, 2024 8:30 AM - 12:00 Noon Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University 78 North Broadway White Plains, NY https://lnkd.in/ebYjRKkB Hon. David Paterson Former New York State Governor Hon. Jay Jacobs Chairman, New York State Democratic Committee Hon. Ed Cox (invited to speak) Chairman, New York Republican State Committee Ashlee Rich Stephenson Senior Political Strategist, Public Affairs and Issues Advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Bradley Honan CEO and President Honan Strategy Group Dr. Laura Tamman Clinical Assistant Professor of Political Science at Pace University Sponsors Burke Rehabilitation Empire City Casino Levitt-Fuirst Insurance Marks DiPalermo Wilson PLLC Nicholas & Lence Communications Thalle Industries Inc. Verizon White Plains Hospital #westchesterbiz #businessadvocacy #roadtothewhitehouse

Kawasaki Rail Car Holds Major Milestone Event Celebrating 5,000th Railcar In U.S. Market Kawasaki Rail Car in Yonkers celebrated a major milestone on Wednesday with the rollout of its 5,000th?railcar in the United States market. A U.S. subsidiary of the Japan-based railcar manufacturing company Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., company officials hosted a party for elected officials and representatives of one of its highest-profile customers, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Read the entire article on our website - https://lnkd.in/embkYj9t City of Yonkers #westchesterbiz #economicdevelopment #yonkers #manufacturing