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BCW MEMBERSHIP COUNCILS
THE BCW offers six Council programs. The meetings are held regularly both virtually and in the BCW office. Councils are a complimentary benefit of membership. These are additional opportunities to engage and connect
with fellow business professionals in related industry sectors. Meetings include: Presentations given by top business leaders in the County, roundtable dialogues, and panel discussions. Networking is offered both before and after the programs. For more information, or if you would like to join a Council, contact Linda Tyler, Director of Membership, at: LTyler@theBCW.org. You are welcome to join more than one council.
GOVERNMENT ACTION COUNCIL
SMALL-BUSINESS COUNCIL
John Ravitz
Executive Vice President, BCW
HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL
Allison Madison Owner, Madison Approach Staffing
NOT-FOR-PROFIT COUNCIL
Wiley Harrison
Regularly scheduled meetings held to educate and inform members about relevant county, state and federal policy issues, as well as hear from elected officials at all levels of government.
Co-chair
George Lence
President,
Nicholas & Lence Communications
Stay up-to-date on the latest legislation, technology, and best and newest practices in the HR field. Connect with fellow HR professionals.
Grant Schneider Owner, Performance Development Strategies
Get to know fellow NFPs leaders, executives,
and professionals in the County and beyond. Learn about the latest issues, legislation, and
Learn strategies and plans of action to grow and enhance your business. Share best practices
with other business owners and managers and develop strong relationships through referrals and networking.
Owner, Business of Your Business
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topics that impact this community. This Council gives you the opportunity to develop relationships and partnerships with fellow NFPs while highlighting the worthwhile and
critical resources and services available at different organizations.
Susan Fox, PhD
President & CEO
Westchester Institute for Human Development
Owner, Jill Singer Graphics
WOMEN IN BUSINESS COUNCIL
Connect with fellow Westchester women business professionals
and entrepreneurs. Hear the latest strategies and techniques for enhancing professional development opportunities and learn from industry experts on the latest business information and trends.
SOLOPRENEUR COUNCIL
Jill Singer
Connect, meet, and share ideas with solopreneur business owners. Learn about timely and relevant topics and best practices that impact this professional group.
Taryn Duffy
Vice President, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Empire City Casino
Jamie O’Connell Wealth Director BNY Mellon Wealth Management