BCW Hosts Grand Opening of New Offices at 800 Westchester Ave.

The Business Council of Westchester last night officially opened its new location at one of Westchester’s premier office buildings.

More than 250 members of the business community turned out for the grand opening at 800 Westchester Ave. in Rye Brook. As members and local dignitaries mingled, The Business Council also unveiled its new logo, branding and strategic initiatives aimed at helping members and growing the county’s economy.

“At The Business Council of Westchester, we are committed to helping our members build their businesses and connect with likeminded leaders – all with an eye for growing the regional economy,” said Marsha Gordon, president and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester, in a statement. “Our new look and new location, coupled with enhanced programming and impressive speakers does just that. We’re incredibly pleased to be moving ahead on so many exciting fronts.”

The Business Council recently moved from Corporate Park Drive in White Plains to 800 Westchester Avenue in Rye Brook where it is leasing approximately 4,400 square feet of office space with access to an elegant cafeteria with executive dining room, conference center, board room, terrace and indoor parking.

In addition to the new space, The BCW unveiled its new logo, messaging and branding as well as augmented programming that will include some of the region’s most innovative and provocative thought-leaders and decision makers.

The new look Business Council was developed in response to a detailed survey completed by its membership in early 2015. As a result, The BCW will continue to serve members in its traditionally successful ways through its signature events such as networking, Hall of Fame, Rising Stars and the Annual Dinner, yet expand with a laser-like focus in areas that members identified as integral to businesses, including business and corporate leadership; government and advocacy; and creating a sustainable and economically strong future in Westchester County.

To help support these efforts, The Business Council will be rolling out its new website, www.thebcw.org, in the coming months.

“We’re building on the success of our popular Conversations and Speakers Series, and expanding into the areas of technology, advertising, media and information,” Gordon added. “When coupled with our already impressive lineup of leaders and programming, this growth will ensure that we serve members in an ever-changing business environment.”

At the grand opening, County Executive Rob Astorino praised The BCW and encouraged leaders to get involved with Westchester’s largest business membership organization.

“Westchester County is working hard to attract new businesses to the county, and The Business Council of Westchester is a great partner,” said Astorino. “The Business Council is an invaluable resource, and the new office is a testament to the strength of the organization and the dynamism of Westchester.”

Photo: From left, John Ravitz, executive vice president and COO of The Business Council; Tony Justic, chairman of The BCW Board of Directors; Marsha Gordon, president and CEO of The Business Council, County Executive Robert P. Astorino; Robert Weisz, president of RPW Group; and Chris O’Callaghan, managing director at Jones Lang LaSalle. Photo credit: Contributed

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