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Message from the president...
A Message from
as a number of our
economy.
And speaking of timely programs....
With the 2016 Presidential campaign heating up, the BCW is presenting an enlightening panel discussion on the “The Business of Politics”. The break- fast program, which is part of the BCW’s ongoing Political Leadership Series, will be held May 5 from 8:00 – 9:30 at Pace University in Pleasantville.
We have assembled an impressive
panel of political pundits and practi-
tioners who will provide an insider’s
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TAMI is also growing in Westchester
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pleased to be partnering with
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numbers keep growing. The demand
for TAMI industry jobs is also booming
with annual salariesoanvetrhaegiGngovmeronreor’s than $125,000. Regional Council,
with young companies such as IAC
Applications (formerly Mindspark) as
Westchester is ready, willing for Westchester just
well as more established tech giants
ion in 2013: to make announced. And our
like IBM. Recognizing this important e t place to livemaenrdgiwngortkre. nd in oDurr. Gecoordnomn ys,eTrvhes
Manhattanville College on an exciting
new program called TAMI Talks which
eds of mid size and small new Tappan Zee
debuts June 20 at Manhattanville
members, serve
directing economic
benefits to our area
including 23 projects
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embers will find within the ndor networks needed to cludes many of the world’s
estchester home and hund usinesses sparking innovati
get things done. Members will learn and stay current
betterment of all the people of Westchester.
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n and creating well- Bridge, the largest
College from 5:00- 7:00 pm.
Marsha Gordon The inaugural program will feature an
looSktaetpphoelniticJ.sJforonmesa business perspec- Chairman of the Board
compensated jobs in this local economy. public works project
tive. Our panel includes Evan Stavisky
interview with Don Cwaellahreanli,kHeleyatdoosfee Membership is expected to grow in 2013 cGreloatbianlgOperations and Technology at
The Business Council of Westchester
President and CEO
The Business Council of Westchester in our lifetime in this
of The Parkside Group; Bill O’Reilly of
a greater intellectual ferment and ability foCriytioGurotoup. He is the Executive Chair
The November Team and former U.S.
One of the fastest growing sectors of cil, which sets global standards for all
tors are BCW Executive Vice President
through BCW programs as they participate in our vibrant
of the Chief Information Officer Coun-
Congressman Tim Bishop. Co-modera-
the NY Metro area economy is some- technology throughout Citi, and leads and COO John Ravitz and Laurence
councils. They will connect directly to government at the So please do make your list of personal and business
thing many people have never heard the Digital Governance Office, which Gottlieb, President and CEO of Hud-
highest level and have a legislative advocate in the BCW. goals for the coming year. Organize now to play a role
about. It’s called TAMI, which stands drives digital transformation across son Valley Economic Development
for Technology, Advertising Media and Citi’s businesses. He is also responsible Corporation (HVEDC). This program is
Our members heard directly from U.S. Senators Schumer
that you are contributing and gaining the full value of
Information. for developing and implementing Citi’s presented in partnership with HVEDC.
and Gillibrand, Members of Congress and New York’s globalinformationsyeocurimtyesmtrabtegrsyh.ipinWestchester’sleadingbusiness
eleActcecdorodffiincgiatols.thOeuNr PerwesYiodreknCt iMtyaErcsoh-a Gordon, as well
organization. Let’s all haFvoer ma goreaint fyoeramra! tion about these and
nomic Development Corp., the TAMI industry currently employs over 330,000 people in New York City alone and the
This is sure to be a fascinating and timely program on a topic that impacts all sectors of our information-based
other upcoming BCW programs, please visit us at thebcw.org
County. We are plugged in and contributing for the
in the Business Council of Westchester and to make sure
he Business Council of Westchester is pleased to Tung, a partner in the multidisciplinary land-planning BTCW Takes Legislative Agenda to Albany
planning, regulatory processing and project management for institutional, corporate and developer clients. He is
a registered landscape architect, lawyer, and a LEED- accredited professional.
Woznitski is a senior director of leasing and development for BioMed Realty Trust, the owner of the Landmark Eastview complex. Prior to taking her current position
in 2011, she had completed 1.2 million square feet of development projects, 2.5 million square feet of Class-A office improvements, and participated in more than $1 billion of commercial real estate capital transactions.
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
In what has become an annual tradi-
Ralph Martinelli, Andrew Tung and Laura Woznitski.
tion, members of the Business Council of Westchester’s Government Action
Marsillo is a partner with the Armonk-based law firm Boies,
Council led by BCW President and CEO
Schiller & Flexner LLP. He has represented clients in federal
Marsha Gordon and BCW Executive
and state courts in a variety of matters involving business
Vice President and COO John Ravitz
torts, contract disputes, RICO, securities fraud and other
traveled to Albany on February 24 for
fraud allegations, criminal investigations, intellectual
the BCW’s Lobby Day.
property, and partnership disputes.
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a few. They also presented copies of the BCW’s 2016 Legislative Agenda to lawmakers and state officials.
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From left, BCW Chairman Anthony Justic; Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul and BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon.
Business Council of Westchester Elects New Board Members