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Message from the president...
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Membership is expected to grow in 2013 creating
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500 technology giants to start-up companies in digital marketing, TAMI is a driving force in the regional economy. We are also delighted to have Manhattanville College as the host for this new program which debuts on June 1. Stay tuned for more details.
As we begin a new year, I would
like to thank BCW Chairman Tony
Justic for his continued support and
outstanding leadership throughout
Majority Leader William Flanagan. chester is reTahdey,sewrilelisncgonclufdoer dWiensNtcohveesmtebr ejur st
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called The Road toontthheeWMhaitses THroanuseit W the professional and
which featured a TpasnkeFl orfcteofpopr tohlietical . Our membership
commentators and pollsters.
ing brands who call construction of the
President and CEO We are pleased to welcome People’s
a greater intellectual ferment and ability for you to County. We are plugged in and contributing for the
Regional Council,
political leaders including William
directing economic
Mulrow, Secretary to Gov. Cuomo;
benefits to our area
Lt. Gov. Kathleen Hochul and Senate
including 23 projects
As you can see from the Upcoming
Events listed on the cover of this issue
onomy. public works project
thank BCW Executive Vice President
of Business Inc., 2016 is shaping up
we are likely to see
The Business Council of Westchester
as another banner year for the BCW.
and COO John Ravitz for his leadership on advocacy issues and
The Business Council of Westchester United Bank as our new sponsor of spearheading our successful Political
get things done. Members will learn and stay current
betterment of all the people of Westchester.
through BCW programs as they participate in our vibrant
the Leadership Conversations Series. Leadership Series. A special thank
Looking back on 2015, I am proud of This program has featured some of you to our dedicated BCW Team: Sara
councils. They will connect directly to government at the So please do make your list of personal and business
how much the Business Council of the region’s most important leaders James, Vice President Membership &
highest level and have a legislative advocate in the BCW. goals for the coming year. Organize now to play a role
Westchester has accomplished in the in the fields of biotech, real estate Programs; Amanda DePalma, Director
in the Business Council of Westchester and to make sure
past year. Our signature programs – and healthcare. We look forward to of Special Events; and Ebony White,
Our members heard directly from U.S. Senators Schumer
that you are contributing and gaining the full value of
Westchester Business EXPO, Business another stellar lineup in 2016. Workforce Development Coordinator.
and Gillibrand, Members of Congress and New York’s
your membership in Westchester’s leading business
Hall of Fame, Rising Stars 40-Under And finally, a hearty round of
elected officials. Our President Marsha Gordon, as well
organization. Let’s all have a great year!
40 Awards, KeyBank Speakers Series, Conversations Leadership Series and Annual Dinner – were hugely successful and drew record
We are also very pleased to announce another new and exciting program called TAMI Talks. TAMI – which stands for Technology Advertising
applause for all our members and sponsors who make the Business Council of Westchester THE premier business organization in Westchester
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Business Council of Westchester Elects New Board Members
attendance. Media and Information – is one of the County!
The Business Council of Westchester is pleased to Tung, a partner in the multidisciplinary land-planning
BCW Elects Six New Board Members
announce the election of four prominent business firm Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP based in White Plains,
leaders to its Board of Directors – William Marsillo, has more than 30 years of experience in environmental
Ralph Martinelli, Andrew Tung and Laura Woznitski. planning, regulatory processing and project management
The BCW is pleased to announce the ing companies of all sizes tell their actions and leasing.
Marsillo is a partner with the Armonk-based law firm Boies,
• Taryn Duffy is the Director of Public division of Simone Development torts, contract disputes, RICO, securities fraud and other Woznitski is a senior director of leasing and development
for institutional, corporate and developer clients. He is
election of six new members to its stories. She is the co-founder of • Patricia Simone is President of
Schiller & Flexner LLP. He has represented clients in federal
a registered landscape architect, lawyer, and a LEED-
Board of Directors. Galvanize Worldwide. Simone Management Group, a
and state courts in a variety of matters involving business
accredited professional.
• Kevin Bovet is Vice President Affairs at Empire City Casino at Companies, a full service real estate fraud allegations, criminal investigations, intellectual for BioMed Realty Trust, the owner of the Landmark
of Sales and Business Operations, Yonkers Raceway where she oversees investment and development
property, and partnership disputes. Eastview complex. Prior to taking her current position
Westchester Knicks (NBA Develop- lobbying and political activities, and company.
Martinelli, Vice President of Today Media Inc., is publisher
development projects, 2.5 million square feet of Class-A
of WHesetcihsersetespr oMnasgibalzeinfeoranledad91in4gInthc.eHe is also thmeunity relations. DelBello Donnellan Weingarten office improvements, and participated in more than $1
publdisahye-rto-fdHauydospoenrVatailolenyoMfathgeazWines,tWcheesstc-hes•teEroHnomNeic, hols is a Partner in the Real Wise & Wiederkehr, LLP, a highly billion of commercial real estate capital transactions.
and WteresKtcnhiecsktsera/nHdudpsaorntnVearillnegy Wwietdhdtihnegs. He serEvesstaoten/Tthraensactional department at boarrdesopfedcitrievcetodrisvoisfioAnrtaslWleasdtcehrsehsitpe.r and HudsoCnuVdadlyleaynd Feder LLP, where his
successful law firm. He is a member of the firm’s Executive Commit-
tee and the Land Use and Zoning and Government Relations practice groups.
Eco•nHoemidiciDeavveildospomneinstaCmoraprkoeratitniogna.nd communications executive with more than 20 years of experience help-
practice includes both commercial and residential real estate, real estate financing, commercial lending trans-
in 2011, she had completed 1.2 million square feet of
ment League, NY Knicks affiliate). manages civic engagement and com- • Mark Weingarten is a partner at
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