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2019 Westchester County Economic Development Guide
A Publication of The Business Council of Westchester
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A New Vision CONTENTS
4WELCOME LETTER
6BUSINESS PROFILESYonkers 6White Plains 8New Rochelle 10Peekskill 12Mount Vernon 14Port Chester 16
Fortune 500 Round Up 18Accessibility 20Technology 22Rising Stars 24Lifestyle 26Business Amenities 30Financial Services 32Professional Services 34Education 36Food & Beverage 38Healthcare 40Non-Profits 42Green Initiatives 43Consumer Products 44Real Estate 45Film 46Biotech 47
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A New Vision WELCOME
Dear Business Leader:Whether you call Westchester County home, work here or are a
frequent visitor – Westchester County is the perfect place for your
business. From our scenic beauty, to our strategic location just north
of New York City, to our nearly one million residents, Westchester
provides a thriving economic climate for hard-working small
businesses, fast growing mid-sized companies and large corporations.
From our towns and villages with a “small town” feel, to our urban
centers, Westchester County truly has it all.
What I am most proud of is our County’s population, brimming with
successful, committed people of diverse backgrounds, experiences
and talents.
Our plans to explore a new biotech frontier with the 99-year lease of
the North 60 Project, our thriving healthcare sector, booming food and
beverage industry, and goals to advance renewable energy and green
business are just some of the reasons to bring your business here.
We are in the midst of an opportunity to grow – and grow fast. The
County’s real estate market is booming, including repurposing existing
corporate space, construction of mixed-use residential developments
and biotech expansion.
The Westchester County Office of Economic Development, along
with the Industrial Development Agency and Local Development
Corporation, offers business resources and a wide range of incentives
to help attract and retain businesses and talent to Westchester.
Let this guide show you exactly how Westchester businesses
thrive here. We hope this serves as a valuable resource for you
and your business, as you continue to look at all the opportunities
Westchester offers.
Sincerely,
George LatimerWestchester County Executive
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7WESTCHESTER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
CITY PROFILES: YONKERS
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A New Vision BUSINESS PROFILES: YONKERS
Here, Yonkers Commissioner of
Planning Wilson Kimball discusses
Yonkers’ ongoing transformation
into a thriving economic and
cultural center.
Why is Yonkers great for business?
There are several reasons. First, its
proximity to New York City. Second,
an educated and diverse workforce. If
your business is anything from manu-
facturing to high tech, we have a tal-
ented, diverse and motivated work-
force. Third, incentives. Whether it’s
incentives offered by the New York
State Governor’s Film Office or the
Federal Qualified Opportunity Zone
program, Yonkers is ready, willing and
able to help you maximize your incen-
tives package.
What makes Yonkers attractive to
businesses?
Besides the benefits mentioned above
(NYS Film Office and Federal QOZ)
the Yonkers Industrial Development
Agency also can offer businesses a
mortgage recording tax exemption,
sales tax exemption and Payments in
Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs).
What types of businesses are best
suited to the area?
We believe we’re uniquely suited for a
wide range of businesses. High tech
firms like IAC Applications and Con-
trafect have made their homes at iPark
and can draw staff from multiple mar-
kets because of our accessibility. We
also think co-working space makes
sense in our active downtown. Post-
production movie businesses are well
suited to Yonkers. We also see the rise
of breweries and liquor interests like
Yonkers Brewing Company, Chicken
Island Brewing and Nahmias et Fils.
Also, artists and small businesses that
do everything from stained glass win-
dow repair to piano refurbishment
continue to find a home in the former
Alexander Smith Carpet Mills.
What would be most surprising to
someone considering doing busi-
ness in the area?
Not only the changing face of the
downtown with its 3,000 new resi-
dences, but also its physical beauty as
a city. Yonkers is a city of amazingly
diverse and accomplished people and
beautiful, natural open-space.
‘The Sixth Borough’
Opposite: Drone aerial image of YonkersAbove: The Yonkers Metro North train station, Yonkers BreweryRight: The Sunset Jazz Festival on The Hudson River
“In the last seven years under Mayor Mike Spano, Yonkers has become the best place to live, work and play.”
YONKERS AT-A-GLANCE
Located on the banks of the Hudson River, Yonkers cov-ers 18 square miles, making it the largest city in the county and the fourth largest in New York State. With a diverse population approaching 200,000 residents, Yonkers boasts a growing downtown waterfront, with
hundreds of new luxury high-rise apartments, as well as gourmet restaurants, shops, and parks. All of this is just a 28-minute train ride to midtown Manhattan.
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BUSINESS PROFILES: WHITE PLAINS
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A New Vision BUSINESS PROFILES: WHITE PLAINS
Here, Mayor Thomas Roach talks
about White Plains’ unique appeal to
businesses looking to establish, relo-
cate or expand in the County.
In a nutshell, why choose White
Plains for your business?
We’re a diverse community with
great schools, low crime and we’re
just a quick trip to Manhattan.
These things make us very attractive
to millennials and also makes it easi-
er for local companies to recruit top
talent. We can support many types of
businesses, but our infrastructure is
especially well-suited to professional
services companies.
What’s the typical experience for
professionals living and working in
the city?
Employees at local businesses, like
Danone North America for exam-
ple, can enjoy lots of great lunch
options. They can live close to work,
shop during their lunch hour and
meet friends for dinner and drinks
after work.
What makes White Plains such a
unique place to live?
Our location can’t be beat. You can
still be close to nature, but we also
have the vitality of a dense, urban
core. My kids swim in a pond a mile
and half from a 43-story building.
Which demographics are being
drawn to White Plains?
A lot of young people come to us
from Park Slope. We’re attracting a lot
of empty nesters and millennials. With
transit-oriented development and the
evolution of our downtown, you have
everything you need nearby. People
no longer want to use a gallon of gas
to buy a gallon of milk.
A Thriving Urban Center
Opposite: Downtown White Plains Top Left: the Continuum luxury rental development at 55 Bank Street Top Right: Jazz Fest White Plains 2018 Above: The White Plains Performing Arts Center
“We’re proud of our city and we’re ready to do business.”
—Mayor Thomas Roach
WHITE PLAINS AT-A-GLANCE
Covering 10 square-miles, White Plains is the County seat and commercial hub of Westchester. Diverse and affluent, the City has a growing population of just over 59,000 people. Each weekday, this population triples as workers, shoppers, and visitors arrive by car, rail, bus and
plane. Centrally located and close to major highways, the City has two train stations and an approximate 60/40 ratio of professionals commuting to Manhattan, versus those commuting into the City. As part of its Go Green initiative, White Plains currently has 4.1 miles of designated bike lanes.
TOP WHITE PLAINS EMPLOYERS1. White Plains Hospital
Center: 2,8002. New York Presbyterian
Hospital: 1,2003. County of Westchester: 1,1074. White Plains City School
District: 1,1055. City of White Plains: 8406. Burke Rehabilitation
Hospital: 6017. Danone Company: 6008. Allied Barton Security
Services: 5009. Nordstrom: 42510. YWCA: 384
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CITY PROFILES: NEW ROCHELLE
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A New Vision BUSINESS PROFILES: NEW ROCHELLE
MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN
An ambitious new zoning initiative
has paved the way for a major eco-
nomic rebirth in New Rochelle’s his-
toric downtown that will add up to
12 million square feet of new develop-
ment, including 2.4 million square feet
of prime office space, 1 million square
feet of retail, 6,370 housing units and
1,200 hotel rooms.
Boosting job creation, property
values and private investment while
enhancing sustainability through
green and energy-efficient design,
New Rochelle’s Master Development
plan sets forth a comprehensive
vision for a thriving city where all
residents and visitors – whatever their
means and tastes – can find a place to
live, work and grow.
DOWNTOWN
REVITALIZATION GRANT
In the fall of 2018, New Rochelle and
Westchester County celebrated the
announcement of a $10 million Mid-
Hudson REDC Downtown Revitaliza-
tion Initiative (DRI) grant designated
for investment in the City’s Lincoln
Avenue neighborhood.
A HUB OR THE
INNOVATION ECONOMY
Affordability, accessibility, and a cre-
ative and talented workforce make
New Rochelle an ideal alternative to
New York City, especially for start-
ups and tech companies. Already
wired for tomorrow’s business infra-
structure, New Rochelle is strategi-
cally positioned as a powerful and
bustling crossroads for the fast-
emerging “innovation economy” –
and stands years ahead of other
regional cities in accommodating the
needs of growing companies.
A THRIVING ARTS & CULTURE SCENE
A new generation of artists and inno-
vators is being drawn into a re-ener-
gized arts scene, benefitting from per-
formance space, affordable “work and
live” space for artists, and marketing
exposure – all combined with a new
surge in dynamic events, exhibits and
performances that draw audiences
from throughout the region.
The New New Rochelle
Opposite: Rendering of RXR Realty’s new, dual-28-story, complex at Church St.-Division St. Top Left: Future-state skyline of New Rochelle Top Right: Charles Fazzino’s Mighty Mouse art installation Above: Iona College
New Rochelle is strategically positioned as a powerful and bustling crossroads for the fast-emerging “innovation economy.”
NEW ROCHELLE AT-A-GLANCE
With a 30-minute ride to midtown Manhattan, superb quality of life, diverse and talented residents and a focused business climate, New Rochelle is in the midst of a major transformation. The City’s popu-lation of nearly 80,000 is housed in a mosaic of
diverse neighborhoods, each with its own distinguishing charac-teristics. Popular beach clubs and parks claim a good portion of the City’s nine-mile coastline, offering residents scenic views and recreational opportunities. The City’s economic development plan is embracing smart, transit-oriented development growth patterns and providing a spark for the entire Westchester and Hudson Valley region.
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BUSINESS PROFILES: PEEKSKILLBUSINESS PROFILES: PEEKSKILL
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Here, Deborah Milone, President of
the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber
of Commerce, explains Peekskill’s ap-
peal to creatives and entrepreneurs.
Why choose to do business in Peek-
skill?
Proximity to New York City, ease
of transportation, an educated
creative workforce, and com-
petitive commercial and resi-
dential real estate offerings at –
$15-$18 psf – all of these contribute to
make Peekskill a uniquely favorable
business environment.
What makes Peekskill unique from
a business perspective? What
benefits does it offer?
Peekskill’s downtown offers restau-
rants and services, all within walking
distance. It also has new residential de-
velopments, such as The Abby at Fort
Hill, Gateway Townhomes, The Lofts on
Main Street and One Park Place, now
under construction, which will have 181
market rate rental units. Millennials are
attracted to Peekskill for its affordabil-
ity, parks and recreation, urban center
and its art and entertainment offerings.
What types of businesses would be
best suited to the area?
The Hudson Valley Gateway Cham-
ber of Commerce’s Art Industry Me-
dia initiative was formed to attract
multimedia, new technology and
software businesses. Bre Pettis of
Bantam Tools has purchased prop-
erty and will be relocating Bantam
to Peekskill from Berkeley, California.
Peekskill’s historic downtown has
small, eclectic space rentals, perfect
for 1-5 employee businesses.
What would be most surprising to
anyone considering doing business
in the area?
Peekskill has all the components
here for quality of life and diversity.
The current real estate values make
it even more attractive as a 5-10
year investment.
Tell us more.
Peekskill is open for business!
More information and videos about
the community can be found on
hvgatewaychamber.com and on
cityofpeekskill.com.
Open for Business
Opposite: The Factoria entertainment complex on the Hudson River Top Left: Downtown Peekskill Top Right: The Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art Above: The Hudson River waterfront
“Millennials are attracted to Peekskill for its affordability, parks and recreation, urban center and its art and entertainment offerings.”
PEEKSKILL AT-A-GLANCE
Located 49 miles from Manhattan, The City of Peekskill was founded in 1816 and has a population just shy of 24,000. Situated on a bay along the east side of the Hudson River, the City covers 4.37 square miles. It enjoys a vibrant artist’s district, as well as eclectic shops, cafes,
restaurants and a scenic waterfront.
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BUSINESS PROFILES: MOUNT VERNON
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A New Vision
Accessibility, affordability and rich
diversity are just some of the reasons
Mount Vernon offers an environment
that can help businesses flourish.
A Strong Economy, Low Taxes
Accessibility, affordability and a
“make things happen” business envi-
ronment set Mount Vernon apart. It
borders New York City, is 22 minutes
by rail to midtown Manhattan and is a
gateway to Westchester, Long Island
and beyond. It also offers zero to very
low taxes for corporations.
Its economy is also one of the
strongest in the state, ranking num-
ber three in the first half of the year,
based on sales tax revenues.
Ideal for Makers and Manufacturers
As the most densely populated com-
munity in Westchester, Mount Vernon
provides a great opportunity to tap
into the purchasing power of its resi-
dents through investment in brick and
mortar storefronts and businesses.
Mount Vernon likes to think of itself as
a place that makes things, and makes
things happen.
A Richly Diverse Cultural and
Arts Scene
The city’s rich diversity – some 90
different cultures within its 4.4
square miles – blend together to
produce a thriving arts, cuisine and
music scene – all the bedrock for a
city to flourish.
Making Things HappenA strong economy and a pivotal location positions Mount Vernon, and its businesses, for success.
Opposite: The Modern luxury rental complex
Top Left: New development at 22 South West Street
Top Right: American Christmas
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MOUNT VERNON AT-A-GLANCE
At 4.4 square miles, and a population of 68,703, Mount Vernon features a small town feel with big city capacity to expand. The only municipality in Westchester with two Metro North train lines and three station stops, Mount Vernon features close proximity to two New York
City subway stations, six major highways and waterfront access to the Long Island Sound.
Accessibility, affordability and a “make things happen” business environment set Mount Vernon apart.
Learn more about Mount Vernon
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CITY PROFILES: PORT CHESTER
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A New Vision
Here, Eric Zamft, Port Chester’s
Director of Planning & Economic
Development, explains the
Village’s unique value proposition
for businesses.
Why is Port Chester a great place to
establish, expand or relocate your
business?
It’s a great place because it’s truly
a community. It’s a village that’s a
lot like a city. We have a tight-knit
community along the Main Street
corridor, which has been a key com-
ponent of our local economy – there’s
been lots of success.
What makes Port Chester unique
from a business perspective?
We’re unique in that we have a train
station that’s a “hop, skip, and a jump”
from Main Street, which is right on the
waterfront. You can easily grab din-
ner and then a show at the Capitol
Theatre. In the summer, you can walk
along the waterfront. We’re not a big
village, but we have everything in a
very small, dense area.
What types of businesses would be
best suited to the area?
There are a lot of “hidden” businesses
at 181 Westchester Avenue. There’s
a maker’s space and small industrial
design engineers. Lots of vibrancy. It’s
the perfect place for gritty, service-
oriented kinds of businesses.
What would be most surprising to
anyone considering Port Chester
for business?
The diversity of the types of busi-
nesses. The waterfront has former
big box stores that are recreating
themselves. For example, there’s
Squash, a new, internationally-known,
world class squash facility – it’s one
of a kind. There’s also a new fencing
facility which found space in old
industrial stock building, so there
are many possible places that are
welcoming to the business.
On the Waterfront
Opposite: The Castle Luxury Apartments Top Left: Downtown Port Chester Top Right: The Capitol Theatre Right: The Marina residential development at the Port Chester Marina
“We’ve been very successful in receiving grants to improve our infrastructure. The county and state have recognized that infrastructure is important and have been very supportive in our continuing economic growth.”
PORT CHESTER AT-A-GLANCE
Fueled by high-end rental developments and close proximity to New York City, Port Chester has evolved dramatically in recent years. At 2.5 square miles, Port Chester has a diverse population of 29,867 that’s now more than 50 percent Latino. Formerly a blue-collar town, Port
Chester is home to a new generation of young professionals drawn by its bustling downtown scene and quick commute to Manhattan. This Village’s reinvigorated restaurant scene features numerous authentic Latino restaurants, as well as exceptional waterfront dining. The renovation of the historic Capitol Theatre, as well as its $6 million train station renovation, have driven the Village’s revitalization overall.
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A New Vision FORTUNE OO ROUND-UP
Heineken USAWhite Plains
Heineken USA is the American branch
of the Dutch international brewing
giant. With 125 breweries in more than
70 countries, the company’s portfolio
includes multiple brands that are fa-
miliar to beer lovers across the globe,
like Amstel Light, Dos Equis and its
flagship Heineken lager. The U.S. divi-
sion – considered one of the compa-
ny’s most important assets – recently
renovated its downtown White Plains
headquarters, creating a state-of-the-
art space that highlights the compa-
ny’s culture and heritage.
“HEINEKENUSAisveryproudto
callWhitePlainshome,withathriving
Westchesterbusinesscommunitythat
hassupportedusinhelpingourbusi-
ness grow over the years. As West-
chester has grown, we have grown
withit–attractingtalentfromallover
the world, whilst still prioritizing giv-
ingback to the local community.We
arehonoredtohavesuchstrongpart-
nerships in this localcommunitywith
organizations such as the Business
Council of Westchester and White
PlainsHospital.Welookforwardtobe-
ingabigpartoftheWestchestercom-
munityformanymoreyearstocome.”
—Josephine Bertrams
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
HEINEKEN USA
PepsiCoPurchase
PepsiCo is a multinational food, snack
and beverage corporation founded in
1965 when the Pepsi-Cola Company
merged with Frito-Lay, Inc. The com-
pany has expanded from its flagship
Pepsi product to a broader range of
food and beverage brands, including
Tropicana beverages, Quaker Oats
and Gatorade. Based on their net rev-
enue, PepsiCo is the second largest
food and beverage business in the
world – and the largest within North
America. After being headquartered
in Manhattan, the company moved to
a 112-acre site in Purchase.
“PepsiCo is proud to call Westches-
terourhome.Thequalityof life, top
talent and outstanding resources
create a positive environment to
dobusiness.”
—Indra Nooyi, Chairman,PepsiCo, at
Business Council of Westchester
Annual Dinner, October 2018
DanoneWhite Plains
Danone, the French-owned multina-
tional company behind Dannon yo-
gurts and other food and beverage
brands, was founded in Spain in 1919.
As of 2018, the company sold prod-
ucts in 120 markets across the globe.
The company recently moved into
its new, $30 million American head-
quarters in White Plains, converting
85,000 square feet of retail space into
corporate offices, and a state-of-the-
art food laboratory.
“WestchesterCountyandWhitePlains
in particular is a fantastic location
for our east coast headquarter office
with proximity to major international
transportation hubs, a massive talent
poolandastronglocalinfrastructure.
Nowthatwearelocatedindowntown
WhitePlains,wearetakingfulladvan-
tageofallofthesebenefits,inaddition
totheamenitiesthatbeingdowntown
affordsourlocalemployees.”
—Michael Neuwirth
SeniorDirector,External
Communication, Danone USA
IBMArmonk
International Business Machines Cor-
poration, also known as IBM, is a
multinational information technology
company that manufactures com-
puter hardware and software, and
also provides IT hosting and consult-
ing services. As one of the industry’s
leading research companies, IBM’s in-
ventions include the automated teller
machine (ATM), the floppy disk, the
hard disk drive, magnetic stripe cards
and the UPC barcode. The IBM main-
frame was the principal computing
platform during the 1960s and 1970s.
Founded in 1911, IBM has been based
in Armonk since the mid-1950s.
MastercardPurchase
Mastercard is a global financial servic-
es corporation founded in 1966 by a
consortium of banks in California. The
company’s principal business is pro-
cessing payments between merchant
banks and card-issuing banks or
credit unions of consumers who use
their branded debit, credit and pre-
paid cards to make purchases. Prior
to going public in 2006, the company
was a cooperative owned by the more
than 25,000 financial institutions that
issue its branded cards.
“The Westchester community – in-
cluding other businesses and the
local communities – combined with
the proximity to Manhattan, mass
transit, a major airport, and several
highways connecting the tri-state
areahashelpedinoureffortstobring
great talent and bright thinkers into
ourorganization.”
—Mercedes Garcia
VP,CommunityRelations at
Mastercard and member of the
BusinessCouncilof
Westchester’sBoardofDirectors
RegeneronTarrytown
Originally founded in 1988, Regen-
eron Pharmaceuticals is a growing
biotechnology company. The com-
pany has developed pharmaceuti-
cals that treat such conditions as
autoinflammatory diseases, blindness
in the elderly, metastatic colorec-
tal cancer and atopic dermatitis.
The company’s 150-acre corporate
headquarters is located in Eastview,
near Tarrytown. The company also
paid $50 million to purchase the
New York Life Insurance office and
campus in Sleepy Hollow, and $73
million to purchase an undevel-
oped 100-acre parcel adjacent to its
Eastview campus.
“Over 30 years ago, we opened our
first labs in Westchester County.
With an entrepreneurial spirit and
top scientific talent, we set out to
fundamentally change the lives of
peoplewithseriousdiseases.Ourde-
cisiontolocateourheadquartershere
has greatly supported our success.
Westchester and the Hudson Valley
boast a highly educated workforce,
top schools, tremendous natural
beauty,andanunmatchedhistoryand
culture–alllocatedjustminutesfrom
NewYorkCity.Theuniquebenefitsof
theregionmakethisafantasticplace
tolive,work,andenjoy.”
—Leonard S. Schleifer,
M.D.,Ph.D.,Founder, Presidentand
ChiefExecutiveOfficer
George D. Yancopoulos, M.D.,Ph.D.,
ScientificFounder, President and
ChiefScientificOfficer
Regeneron
Global GiantsMore than 170 companies – spanning varied sectors, structures and sizes – are headquar-tered in the County. Here’s a look at some of the industry leaders and household names that have chosen Westchester as their base.
20 WESTCHESTER COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GUIDE
A New Vision ACCESSIBILITY
CARSeveral interstate highways connect
Westchester to all five boroughs of
New York City, New Jersey, Connecti-
cut, upstate New York and beyond.
Limousine Services
Based in Port Chester, Red Oak Trans-
portation has provided “above and
beyond” ground transportation ser-
vice for over 80 years. Valhalla’s Leros
Point To Point is a “one stop shop” for
all the ground transportation needs of
local businesses.
Lyft & Uber
The app-based, ride-sharing services
Uber and Lyft are enjoying increased
demand in the region, while Lyft has
developed partnerships with several
popular local destinations, including
The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester
and Empire Casino in Yonkers.
BIKE Offering access to smart, affordable
mobility, Lime Bikes are available in
White Plains and Yonkers for $1 dollar
per ride, offering residents the oppor-
tunity to reduce dependence on auto-
mobiles for short distance transporta-
tion. New Rochelle additionally offers
New Rochelle Bike Share.
RAILHop on Metro-North – the nation’s
second largest commuter railroad
with three different train lines and
43 station stops – and you’ll be in
Manhattan in about a half-hour.
• 47minutesfromCroton-Harmon
• 30minutesfromYonkers
• 36minutesfromWhitePlains
• 31minutesfromNewRochelle
BUSWestchester’s Bee-Line Bus System –
the second largest in New York State
– offers short commuter hops, inter-
city travel, or express service into New
York City.
• 400+buses
• 65routes
• 100,000weekdaypassengers
• 34WestchesterRailroad
stationsserved
• 300busshelters
• 65%ofresidentswithinwalking
distancetoabusstop
AIRThe Westchester County Airport
(HPN) offers flights from six com-
mercial airlines, as well as one of the
biggest fleets of corporate jets in
the United States. Routes served in-
clude nonstop service to Boston,
Baltimore, Chicago, Toronto and
Washington, DC. The 700-acre air-
port offers Airlink bus service to
downtown White Plains.
• 1.9millioncommercial
airpassengers
• 32,000commercial
airlineflights
International and domestic flights
from JFK, LaGuardia, Liberty and
Stewart Airports – are all within a
60-minute drive of most Westchester
County locations.
“Westchester offers similar, and in some cases better, accessibility to Manhattan, compared to the outer boroughs.” —Seth Pinsky, Executive Vice President, RXR Realty
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A New Vision TECHNOLOGY
Co-founder and former CEO
of 3D printer manufacturer
MakerBot Industries, Bre
Pettis saw potential – and
seized an opportunity – to help make
Peekskill a hub for innovation and
business development.
In early 2018, Pettis bought several
properties along the Peekskill water-
front at a cost of $1.6 million. The spac-
es will be repurposed into co-working,
maker and manufacturing spaces for
local entrepreneurs. One of the sites
will also serve as the east coast hub of
his newest venture, Bre & Co., which
creates advanced tools and precise
CNC machines that help electrical en-
gineers prototype circuit boards.
In anticipation of the facilities’ 2019
opening, Pettis talked to us about:
Loving life in Westchester. I’ve
lived in Croton for several years. The
natural scenery of the Hudson Val-
ley is gorgeous. I don’t think that can
be overstated.
The cultural allure of Peekskill. Its
eclectic nature has been attracting
artists for 20 years. People live there
because they want to be near nature
and be themselves. Here, you can
afford to follow your dreams. It’s a
place where people embrace you for
who you are. The dominant culture
is one of diversity: economic, racial,
and sexual orientation.
Westchester’s value prop. I couldn’t
start MakerBot in Brooklyn today.
Brooklyn got bought up. What used
to be $7 per square foot is now $50
per sq. ft. Businesses can’t afford to
do that kind of stuff anymore. Every-
body here has been friendly, there’s
been a lot of goodwill.
Tech’s impact on the city. Tech
and innovation will be beneficial
for the prosperity of the mu-
nicipality. It brings a diverse and
highly-paid workforce.
Peekskill’s potential as an IT hub. There’s a need for space, to be able to
make a mess and make things. Those
places are becoming more rare. I view
Peekskill as the next frontier.
“This is a good place for me – not a place where people conform. It’s a place of opportunity – where things can happen that are out of the ordinary.” —Bre Pettis, CEO, Bre & Co.
What Happens NextFor high-tech entrepreneur and inventor Bre Pettis, Peekskill is the ideal backdrop for exploring new frontiers of creativity and manufacturing.
WESTCHESTER’S IT LANDSCAPEEmploying more than 14,000 professionals, Westchester is home to 900+ technology companies, including:
IBM (Armonk), a long-time industry leader, offers a host of cloud-based, cognitive, data & analytics, IT & in-frastructure and security products.
MasterCard Labs (Purchase), creates leading-edge payment technologies for consumers and enterprises.
IAC Applications (Yonkers) produces a host of browser applications, desk top utilities and apps, such as Tinder, OKCupid and Match.com.
Technology entrepreneur Bre Pettis wants to make Peekskill a vibrant technology hub.
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A New Vision TALENT
An Exceptional WorkforceWith some of the most talented, educated and driven professionals in the country, Westchester offers the human capital
and highly-developed skills to help businesses succeed.
“With roughly half of our residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher, Westchester’s workforce offers a powerful
advantage to local businesses of all sizes,” says Westchester County Executive George Latimer. “In addition, our prime
location, our easy accessibility and our outstanding quality of life continues to draw talent not only from the region, but
from across the country.”
Nurturing Talent and Innovation“Incubators” are business development centers that assist new businesses and typically offer an array of services,
including seed funding, marketing, legal, and accounting services, office space, mentoring and technical assistance. Learn
more about Westchester County Business Incubators on pages 47 and 50.
Meet four talented leaders making their mark in Westchester County.
An Expanded PresenceSarah Jones-MaturoPresidentRM Friedland
Sarah Jones-Maturo is President
of RM Friedland, a commercial
real estate brokerage company
with a primary focus on working
with building owners, tenants and
buyers in Westchester, Bronx,
Rockland, Fairfield and Putnam
Counties. In 2019, the firm seeks to
expand its investment sales, office
and industrial divisions and increase
its service offerings to include a mort-
gage division.
“Westchester has a diverse offer-
ing of commercial real estate. Many
opportunities exist in the industrial,
retail, multi-family, office, and office/
medical areas. The County’s busi-
ness organizations, like the Business
Council of Westchester, act as major
connectors in the community. The
business community on the whole
in Westchester is friendly and easy
to navigate.”
Fostering CommunityChirag Shah Founder and PresidentLifestyle Westchester & LifeNY
A lifelong Westchester resident, Chi-
rag Shah is the Director of Training
and Coaching at Compass, and is also
the Founder of Lifestyle Westches-
ter. With more than a decade of real
estate experience, Shah recognized
that each unique community in We-
schester has its own story to tell. In
2017, he launched lifestyle Westches-
ter, an online platform that highlights,
celebrates and supports Westchester
communities and businesses in 2017.
Lifestyle Westchester’s Instagram has
over 18,000 followers and its Face-
book Videos have been viewed over
350,000 times, sharing community
updates and stories with hundreds of
thousands of people.
“Sharing businesses’ unique stories,
and giving back to the community
through different outreach and chari-
table projects is very gratifying. There
is a tremendous sense of community
in Westchester and I am committed
to continuing to help bring together
the organizations, businesses and
people of this great County.”
Rising Stars In Westchester’s highly talented professional landscape, several young business leaders are taking their game to the next level.
Innovating Healthcare DeliverySamant Virk, MDFounderMediSprout
Samant Virk, MD is founder of Me-
diSprout, which connects doctors
and their patients using secure video.
The HIPAA-compliant platform offers
convenient scheduling and medical
consultation via high definition video
and audio. Covered by insurance, the
platform can be tailored to any medi-
cal practice. It helps physicians pro-
vide better care to more patients and
become more profitable. For patients,
the platform offers easy access to
healthcare without the need to miss
work or school.
“About three years ago, when
we were relocating from Manhat-
tan, we found office space at the
BioInc@NYMC incubator, which was
just getting off the ground at that
time. We were excited, as it was a
great opportunity and a nurturing
environment very much in sync with
who we are and what we are doing.
I think it’s important to know and
understand the community you are
in, and there have been numerous
networking opportunities with the
Business Council of Westchester.”
Investing in WestchesterChristie HoulihanSenior Director and CounselHoulihan-Parnes Realtors
Christie L. Houlihan is Senior Direc-
tor and Counsel at Houlihan-Parnes
Realtors, LLC, a privately owned,
vertically integrated commercial real
estate investment and management
firm, with a presence in 18 states
across the United States and an
aggregate gross asset value of
over $2.5 billion. Founded in 1891
and operated by the fourth and
fifth generations of the Houlihan
family, the company is headquartered
in White Plains.
“Westchester has always been a
highly desirable place to live and
work due to its proximity to New
York City. As investors in commercial
real estate in Westchester, we’re di-
rectly impacted by the wide range of
businesses that make Westchester
their home, a highly skilled workforce
and a tight-knit business community.
The Business Council of Westchester
has created a phenomenal network
of young entrepreneurs through their
40 Under 40/Rising Star program,
which I’ve benefited from greatly.“
“With roughly half of our residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher, Westchester’s workforce offers a powerful advantage to local businesses of all sizes.”
—Westchester County Executive George Latimer
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A New Vision LIFESTYLE
STRONG LIFESTYLE ROICompared to New York City, West-
chester consistently delivers on the
promise of more “bang for your buck.”
•lesscongestion
•moreoutdoorrecreation
•lessanxiety
A FAMILY-FRIENDLY COUNTY Families seeking fun will find plenty
of opportunities in Westchester, in-
cluding Rye Playland, the interactive
Westchester Children’s Museum, Hal-
loween festivities in Sleepy Hollow
Country and the Great Jack O’Lantern
Blaze in Croton-on-Hudson. Educa-
tional activities include the Sheep to
Shawl Festival at Historic Phillpse-
burg Manor, innovative enrichment
programs at Curious-on-Hudson in
White Plains, and wide-ranging nature
programs at the Greenburgh Nature
Center (Scarsdale) Muskoot Farm
(Katonah) and Hilltop Hanover Farm
(Yorktown Heights).
A RIVERTOWNS RENAISSANCEHastings, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington
and Tarrytown are quaint, walkable
villages with trendy coffee shops,
tea rooms and boutiques, as well as
acclaimed restaurants.
VIBRANT URBAN CENTERSEmerging downtowns such as Mount
Vernon, Peekskill, Port Chester, New
Rochelle, White Plains and Yonkers
continue to offer thriving, distinctive
cultural scenes at a great value.
GREENSPACEWestchester residents enjoy 18,000
acres (roughly 28 square miles) of
stunning parks, undulating mead-
ows, beaches, working farms and
forested areas.
WORLD’S FAREFrom fine-dining to gastropubs and
everything in between, Westches-
ter offers more than 600 full service
restaurants specializing in virtually
every major world cuisine, including
Ethiopian, British, Persian, Peruvian
and Korean.
CULTURETake in an exhibit at the Hudson River
Museum in Yonkers, the Neuberger
Museum at SUNY Purchase and the
Katonah Museum of Art, as well as
niche art galleries such as Arts West-
chester’s ArtsExchange and the Rye
Arts Center.
Top musical and comedy acts
regularly perform in Westchester’s
trio of historic and landmark the-
aters: The Paramount (Peekskill), The
Capitol (Port Chester) and The Music
Hall (Tarrytown).
The Life You Want
Picture this.
A balanced lifestyle that offers easy access to your job. Where you can kayak or catch an outdoor concert. Where you can bike, hike and enjoy waterfront dining along two scenic coastlines. Where New York City’s cultural riches are just minutes away by car or train.
Life in Westchester offers all that you need.
Opposite: The New Rochelle Marina Top Left: The Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor in Croton Top Right: Movie Night at Phillipse Manor in Yonkers Above: A bee program at The Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale and the Katonah Museum of Art
Providing outsized value, life in Westchester offers affordability, convenience and balance.
NO FOMOWestchester offers
• Affordability:rents 1/3 lower than Manhattan
• Convenience:walkability, proximity to transit to NYC, work/life balance
• Quality of Life:Green Space, Culture, Dining, Diversity
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A New Vision BUSINESS AMENITIES
Westchester’s state-of-the-
art conference facilities,
such as Doral Arrow-
wood and Tarrytown
House Estate on the Hudson, and
world-class hotels such as the Castle
Hotel and Spa in Tarrytown and The
Ritz-Carlton New York, Westchester,
offer top-notch amenities sure to make
your next corporate executive meeting,
training, conference or event a success.
Your team can experience our vibrant
arts scene, exceptional dining and lush
greenspace, as well as ample water-
front access and nature preserves.
Westchester offers:• More than 6,550 total rooms at
35 hotels, 11 motels and 4 conference centers
• 300,000 square feet of conference center/meeting space
• State-of-the-art meeting facilities and fully updated accommodations
• Exclusive team-building opportunities and private events at top attractions
To keep pace with growing demand,
we’re continuously expanding and
upgrading our offerings.
Recent Hotel OpeningsConveniently located off the Saw Mill
Parkway, the new Hilton Garden Inn
in Dobbs Ferry is set in Rivertowns
Square, a vibrant dining, shopping and
entertainment complex. Additional
recent hotel openings in the county
include the Marriott Residence Inn in
Yonkers and the Marriott Courtyard
Hotel in Tarrytown.
Upgrades and RenovationsThe Westchester Marriott in Tar-
rytown recently upgraded all its
guestrooms and ballrooms in a re-
cently completed $10 million renova-
tion project.
The Hilton Westchester in Rye Brook
completed a $35 million update to
its guest rooms, lobby, public spaces
and ballrooms.
Contact UsTo arrange for a visit at one of our exceptional county meeting facilities,
contact us at 800.833.9282 or email us at [email protected].
For a full list of hotels and meeting locations,
visit visitwestchesterny.com/meetings.
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Refresh Your Thinking Whether you’re looking to formulate a strategy, build a team, or reward employees for a job well done, a retreat in Westchester County can provide the reboot your company needs to take your business to the next level.
THE LOUIS V. GERSTNER IBM CENTER FOR LEARNINGFormerly known as the IBM Learning Center, The Louis V. Gerstner Jr. Center for Learning defines modern functionality, technology, and beauty, making it the ideal business destination for training, learning, or any type of corporate event. It offers 15,000 square feet of dedicated IACC Certified meeting space, including a state-of-the-art auditorium, multiple meeting and breakout rooms, event and recreational space, fitness center with an indoor basketball court, four outdoor tennis courts, and 182 comfortably appointed queen deluxe guest rooms.
Above: The Hilton Garden Inn in Dobbs Ferry Left: The Ritz-Carlton New York, Westchester in White Plains
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A New Vision FINANCIAL SERVICES
Currently employing more
than 30,000 people, West-
chester enjoys a thriving
Financial Services sector,
anchored by two global Fortune
500 companies: MasterCard and
Morgan Stanley. Learn more about
these financial giants on page 18.
Based in White Plains, Pentegra is a
leading provider of retirement plan, fi-
duciary outsourcing and institutional
investment solutions to clients nation-
wide. More than half of the company’s
260-person workforce is located in its
Westchester headquarters.
Colleen Zanicchi, Senior Vice Presi-
dent Human Resources for Pentegra,
shares why the company made the
move from Manhattan, and why it
chooses to stay.
Celebrating a milestone. Our compa-
ny just celebrated its 75th anniversa-
ry, and for 37 years, Westchester has
been our home.
On leaving Manhattan. Back in the
1970s, our management team was
attracted to the construction and
the promise of Westchester’s Plati-
num Mile. Today, the County offers
us a great community and access to
talent, while still being close to New
York City.
On staying in Westchester. Both the
Westchester IDA and the Empire
State Development Corporation were
instrumental in helping to keep us
in Westchester. We have received a
host of financial incentives, including
tax relief on materials and equipment
needed for the buildout of our new
office space on Westchester Avenue.
A pivotal location. As a financial
services firm, it’s great that our in-
vestments department has easy ac-
cess to New York City – the financial
capital of the world. Being based in
the county is also great because it
can be an economic and logistical
strain for many people to commute to
New York City.
Building community. There’s a more
intimate setting here, and cultur-
ally there is a lot to offer. We have
a strong sense of community. Our
employees do a lot of volunteering;
we’re a corporate member of Volun-
teer New York.
Networking opportunities. The Busi-
ness Council of Westchester is great
for networking. They offer great pro-
gramming with Human Resource ex-
perts, as well as opportunities to meet
and connect with other members of
the Westchester business community.
Top: Pentegra’s Colleen Zanicchi Above: Pentegra team members taking part in community service projects at their White Plains office
“The Westchester IDA and the Empire State Development Corporation were instrumental in helping to keep us in Westchester.”
Beyond the Platinum MileLured from Manhattan four decades ago, Pentegra values the talent, location and incentives Westchester offers.
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A New Vision PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Westchester’s profession-
al services sector, com-
prising insurance, real
estate, professional and
consultative services, accounts for
25% of Westchester’s workforce.
Offering a unique twist on man-
agement and staff training, The Jazz
Leadership Project strengthens the
leadership and teamwork capacity of
organizations by leveraging the prin-
cipals and methodology of jazz music.
Founded by event consultants and
producers Greg Thomas and Jewel
Kinch-Thomas, the firm offers expe-
riential leadership and team-building
workshops featuring live musicians
and expert facilitation. These work-
shops provide participants with tools
to expand their leadership skills and
build team cohesion.
“We’re residents of Westchester, so
launching the Jazz Leadership Project
here was a natural progression,” says
Greg Thomas. “We’ve found the busi-
ness community here to be open and
embracing, and The Business Council
of Westchester has been an excel-
lent boon to our business. They’re
incredibly supportive. In fact, we met
an executive of Con Edison at a BCW
event - she’s hired us for a presenta-
tion in May.”
This year, the company will also
present to such prominent clients as
JP Morgan Chase in Manhattan, as well
as launch a new blog and a podcast.
When it comes to success in
the Westchester market, Thomas
maintains that perseverance is key.
“Take advantage of the plentiful net-
working opportunities,” he advises.
“If you truly stick to it, offer excel-
lent service and products, you can
definitely do good business here
in Westchester.”
“The Business Council of Westchester has been an excellent boon to our business. They have been incredibly supportive.”
The Art of LeadershipLeveraging the power of music, The Jazz Leadership Project coaches companies on collaborative possibility, shared purpose, trust and innovation.
DACK CONSULTING DACK Consulting is a Westches-ter-based professional construc-tion consulting services firm that provides construction manage-ment, estimating, scheduling and other construction supporting services in the tri-state area, as well as internationally. In the 20 years that the firm has been es-tablished, DACK has been involved with many landmark projects such as the World Trade Center, Tap-pan Zee Bridge/Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Jacob Javits Center Expan-sion, Resorts World Casino, SUNY Purchase Dormitory and more.
Westchester is a great county. As our immediate market covers the tri-state area, White Plains has provided us with the ability to comfortably operate our business model to service this region due to easy access to mass transit as well as the highway system. Also, as a business owner, finding the most qualified professionals is very important, and Westchester has one of the best educated employee pools. Plus, as a local resident of Westchester, holding a business in your own home county helps build and give back to your community.
—Alexandra Chancey,
Founder Dack Consulting
Aleksandra Chancey of Dack Consulting
Greg Thomas and Jewel Kinch-Thomas of the Jazz Leadership Project.
For Yonkers resident Brent Delman finding a location for his artisanal cheese business was easy. He looked no further than his home city. Yonkers has the right recipe for business success serving up everything a business needs including a central location and business friendly environment.
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A New Vision EDUCATION
With its highly educated
residents, top-ranked
schools, and outstand-
ing high school gradu-
ation rates, Westchester is the most
educated county in the United States.
In this academically high-performing
environment, the Ossining Union Free
School District distinguishes itself
with dynamic leadership, innovation
and a sense of pride.
Named a “Superintendent to
Watch” by the National School Public
Relations Association, Ossining Union
Free School District schools chief
Ray Sanchez shares Ossining’s recipe
for success.
“Our district motto is ’Pride in all
that we are,’” explains Sanchez. “We
place a high priority on communi-
cation and building alliances with
community partners – such as the
Ossining Police Department and the
Jacob Burns Film Center – to help
enhance our programming and foster
educational success.”
Strong FoundationsIn conjunction with community
partners and local government, the
Ossining School District promotes
“Ossining Basics,” a program that
helps teach parents and guardians
basic strategies to stimulate language
and cognitive development in chil-
dren from birth to three years of age.
For school-aged children, the dis-
trict offers full-day pre-K and kinder-
garten programs, as well as strong
bilingual education, including a One-
Way Dual Language Program and a
Two-Way Dual Language Program
that begins in pre-Kindergarten.
National RecognitionIn recent years, Ossining has earned
accolades as an Intel School of Dis-
tinction; a Program of Distinction in
Music Award from the Middle States
Association of Colleges and Schools;
and as a “Best Community for Music
Education” by the NAMM Foundation.
Three Ossining High School students
are semifinalists in the 2019 Regener-
on Science Talent Search, and a fourth
is a semifinalist in the Coca-Cola
Scholars competition. Another senior
is one of 12 national finalists for the
2019 Neuroscience Research Prize.
My Brother’s KeeperIntended to improve student equity,
the district kicked off its My Brother’s
Keeper (MBK) program in December
2018. MBK is a nationwide initiative
created by President Barack Obama
to address opportunity gaps for boys
and young men of color.
Nurturing KindnessBeyond academic rigor and success,
the Ossining Summer Kindness Chal-
lenge helps build empathy and kind-
ness among Ossining’s student body.
“In addition to reading and enjoying
time with family, I personally chal-
lenge our students and families to
perform as many acts of kindness as
possible,” says Sanchez. The program
has since been extended throughout
the academic year.
Ossining High School students spent the last week of their 2018 summer vacation painting a mural created by artist Joe Pimentel of Newburgh. It was designed with the district’s new “Pride in all that we are” motto.
Third- and fourth-graders at Claremont School learn how to make slime during Enrichment Day in November 2018.
Learn more about Westchester’s exceptional secondary and post-secondary education landscape on page 55.
‘Pride in All That We Are’In an academically high-performing county, the Ossining Union Free School District stands out.
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A New Vision FOOD & BEVERAGE
Legendary Global BrandsBased in Westchester since 1970,
PepsiCo is a major county employer
and long-time partner.
Heineken recently renewed its
commitment to Westchester with an
expanded and renovated U.S. head-
quarters in White Plains.
Danone likewise renewed its
long-standing commitment to the
County with its state-of-the-art U.S.
headquarters in White Plains.
On Tap: Breweries and Distilleries From beloved brands, like Elmsford’s
Captain Lawrence, to regional suc-
cess stories like Yonkers Brewery
and Ossining’s Sing Sing Kill Brewery,
residents can enjoy distinctive, locally
produced beers across the County.
Port Chester’s Still the One distillery,
makes honey-based vodka, gins, and
bourbon whiskey.
‘Epicurean’ Dining Westchester’s 600 full-service res-
taurants offer dynamic cuisines and
dining experiences that rival the best
Manhattan has to offer. Since late
2017, Freebird Kitchen and Bar in
White Plains has been serving up “an
epicurean dining experience, in a wel-
coming, unpretentious environment,”
according to owner Nick Fusco, Jr.
Beyond easy access to the Hud-
son Valley’s high quality produce and
dairy, Fusco says Westchester is a
great restaurant venue because “the
possibilities here are endless. The local
population is an ethnic tapestry with
a socio-economic profile that ranges
from blue collar, to post college stu-
dents getting their first independence,
to millionaire corporate titans.”
2020 Vision: WegmansJoining iconic brands like Whole
Foods and Fairway, specialty grocer
Wegmans is bringing its unique gro-
cery retail concept to Westchester.
With a mission of helping people live
healthier, better lives through food,
the regional, family-owned super-
market has been named one of the
‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ by
FORTUNE magazine for 21 consecu-
tive years, ranking #2 in 2018.
“We’ve wanted to build a store in
Westchester for a long time. This site
offered everything we look for. It’s
large enough to accommodate a store
our size, and adequate parking. It’s a
great regional location that is easy to
find and easy to get to. Lastly, it meets
our needs for population density. Our
business model is predicated on high
volume. Therefore, we need a lot of
customers to shop in our stores, and
we need to hire a lot of employees to
serve our customers.”
—Matthew Dailor
Store Manager, Wegmans Harrison
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A New Vision HEALTHCARE
From large hospital networks,
such as the Westchester
Medical Center Health Net-
work, New York Presbyterian
and Northwell Health, to distinguished
practice groups such as CareMount
Medical, WestMed and Columbia
Doctors, Westchester residents en-
joy world-class healthcare right in the
communities where they live.
Here, Lynn Richmond, Montefiore’s
Chief Strategy Officer, discusses
Montefiore Health System’s
expansion into the Westchester
healthcare market.
Can you give us a brief history
of Montefiore?
Montefiore was founded by philan-
thropic leaders of New York’s Jewish
community in 1884 to care for chroni-
cally ill people other hospitals of the era
would not help. We quickly expanded,
and today we are comprised of 11 hos-
pitals with more than 3,000 beds and
nearly 250 outpatient practices.
What’s the timeline of your
expansion into Westchester?
Montefiore has had a longstanding
presence in Westchester with special-
ty practices throughout the region.
In 2013, Montefiore New Rochelle,
Montefiore Mount Vernon and Schaf-
fer Extended Care Center joined our
health system. In 2014, we welcomed
White Plains Hospital. Then, in 2016,
Montefiore and Burke Rehabilitation
Hospital announced the availability of
advanced rehabilitation therapies in
Westchester County.
Describe your presence in
Westchester County.
Montefiore Health System has 40
specialty care locations in Westches-
ter plus four hospitals – White Plains
Hospital, Montefiore New Rochelle,
Montefiore Mount Vernon and Burke
Rehabilitation Hospital, and a skilled
nursing facility.
Montefiore also has two corporate
campuses in the county, one in Yon-
kers, which includes our care man-
agement headquarters, and one in
Tarrytown. This is in addition to Mon-
tefiore’s Westchester clinical affiliates
(St. John’s Riverside Hospital and St.
Joseph’s Medical Center, which com-
bined have 32 additional locations).
How does this presence benefit
local residents?
Westchester County residents benefit
from having world class research in-
form the care they receive in their lo-
cal hospitals, as well as new outpatient
practices. Montefiore now provides
a full range of primary, specialty and
behavioral health care in Westchester.
“We’re looking to further expand the number of outpatient sites throughout Westchester, and continue to bring the very best of Montefiore so people receive care when, where and how they need it the most.”
Comprehensive Care, Right HereFor those seeking state-of-the-art-healthcare, Westchester residents enjoy access to leading-edge medical technology and the world’s top specialists.
RECENT MONTEFIORE WESTCHESTER MILESTONES• Opened White Plains Center
for Cancer Care, a six-floor cancer center, cardiac catheterization laboratory and multiple outpatient multi-practice locations.
• Introduced the first ever caregiver support center in a rehabilitative hospital.
• Injected $22.5 million into Westchester community organizations to address the most pressing public health issues facing the county.
• Secured more than $400 million to support major projects including renovations at Montefiore New Rochelle.
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A New Vision NON-PROFITS
Employing nearly 54,000
people, Westchester Coun-
ty’s non-profit sector is the
County’s largest employer.
This diverse group of 5,000 organiza-
tions of varying sizes – like the March
of Dimes, Greyston Bakery and Blue
Path Service Dogs, provide arts,
education, healthcare, environmental,
housing and other services for chil-
dren and adults.
LATINO U College AccessBy providing information, guidance
and support, Latino U College Access
works to increase college enrollment
and graduation rates among low in-
come, Hispanic youth in Westchester
County who will be the first in their
families to graduate from college, en-
suring they can fulfill their academic
and life potential.
CEO Shirley Buontempo Acevedo ex-
plains the unique advantages West-
chester offers to non-profits.
Why Westchester?
Westchester County is a vibrant, di-
verse community. While we have
access to communities with great
affluence and resources, there are
also individuals and communities
that experience great need and
struggle in a variety of ways. It is
this need within Westchester County
that non-profits are poised to address
and support, working together with
community members, government
and corporate representatives.
What are the benefits of being a
non-profit in the county?
There’s incredible generosity and
commitment to “giving back” shared
by residents and businesses in our
community. Volunteers, donors,
board members and advocates
from throughout Westchester and
from a variety of backgrounds give
generously of their time and talent
to support non-profits such as ours.
What’s ahead in 2019?
Our programs and services have had
incredible impact on the students we
serve - 96% of our Latino U Scholars
are currently enrolled in four-year
universities and are on the path to col-
lege completion. Our goal for 2019 is
to continue to grow and build on the
success of our programs by strength-
ening our infrastructure and increas-
ing our capacity to deliver services.
Attendees at a recent Latino U College Access seminar. 96% of the program’s alumni are enrolled in four-year universities.
SINCE 2011, WESTCHESTER NON-PROFITS:• Generated nearly $6.9 billion in revenues.• Spent nearly $6.6 billion.• Held over $8.4 billion in total assets.
Source: Non-Profit Westchester
Mission-DrivenIn Westchester’s thriving social entrepreneurship sector, nearly 5,000 non-profits are contributing to the County’s collective quality of life.
FEEDING WESTCHESTER “Feeding Westchester’s mission is to end hunger in Westchester County,” says Leslie Gordon, Pres-ident & CEO, of Feeding West-chester. As the heart of a network of more than 300 partners, the organization sources and distrib-utes food, and other resources, to towns across Westchester, “help-ing to ensure that none of our neighbors are hungry.”
According to Gordon, “Busi-nesses demonstrate through their engagement in volunteerism, and financial contributions, that supporting non-profits is a mean-ingful way to impact the quality of life in the Westchester community and ensure that our neighbors have the resources they need to live productive lives.”
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Westchester Green BusinessWestchester Green Business (WGB)
is a Business Council of Westchester
program administered in partnership
with Westchester County and Green
Team Spirit since 2009. With notable
members like Regeneron, SUNY Pur-
chase and the Westchester Medical
Center Health Network, the program
helps integrate sustainable business
practices into company operations.
Optimizing Energy ManagementNavitus Strategies provides a low
cost, comprehensive battery storage
communication system which allows
Westchester business owners to pro-
tect their operating assets from pow-
er outages, and minimize electric util-
ity demand charges while then being
able to sell back their battery-stored
electricity to the the electric grid dur-
ing periods of high-use demand.
Sustainability SuccessThe County has entered into an agree-
ment with NuEnergen, LLC to provide
the County with “Demand Response”
program services, to balance energy
supply and demand and help protect
against unplanned power outages.
These curtailment measures are ex-
pected to earn the County millions of
dollars in recurring revenue over the
life of the contract, as well as provide
an opportunity to further enhance its
sustainability efforts.
Demand response programs offer
financial incentives to owners of facili-
ties, in this case Westchester County,
which can reduce the need for kilo-
watts (kW) during times of high stress
on the region’s electric grid.
“NuEnergen is excited to serve
Westchester County,” says Nu-
Energen President & CEO Kevin
Hamilton. “Like New York City, the
County’s participation will deliver a
key sustainability success story and
an example of fiscal innovation.”
From Analytics to Action: Utopus InsightsValhalla-based Utopus Insights seeks
to put data analytics into action, to
sell software products that enable a
digitized energy system. By making it
more cost-effective and predictable,
its products ultimately help advance
the faster adoption of renewable en-
ergy worldwide. Here, CEO Chandu
Visweswariah talks about what makes
Westchester ideal for Utopus.
A strong heritage. Utopus Insights
was spun out of IBM’s T.J. Watson Re-
search Center in Yorktown Heights in
2017. We chose to stay in neighboring
Valhalla because of all these great lo-
cal features and amenities.
Greenery meets accessibility.
Westchester is the perfect combina-
tion of idyllic suburban greenery and
a mere 30-minute train ride to NYC.
Hopping on a flight from Westchester
County Airport to dozens of domestic
Above: Aijun Deng, Chief Meteorologist at Utopus Insights Left: L-R: Anton Nicaj (NuE), Peter McCartt (WC), Kevin Hamilton (NuE), County Executive George Latimer (WC), Stephen Campbell (NuE), and Christopher Johnson (WC) at the announcement of NuEnergen agreement.
“We’re proud to be part of the solution to the most pressing global concern of our times: climate change.”– Chandu Visweswariah, CEO, Utopus Insights
Advancing Renewable EnergyWestchester features leading-edge programs and businesses dedicated to advancing green business practices and the adoption of clean and renewable energy resources.
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A New Vision CONSUMER PRODUCTS
Established in 1949, Combe
is a personal care consumer
products company founded
on the idea of making prod-
ucts that addressed the unmet needs
of consumers in categories that ei-
ther didn’t yet exist, or that the big
companies simply ignored. Since
then, Combe has created and culti-
vated “over-achieving and disruptive
brands,” such as Clearasil, Odor-Eat-
ers, Just For Men and Vagisil.
Here, Anthony M. Santini, Senior
Vice President, General Counsel &
Secretary for Combe Incorporated,
explains how a Westchester
address has been integral to the
company’s success.
Talk about Combe’s history
in Westchester.
Combe has been headquartered
in Westchester County for over 65
years. We were one of the first oc-
cupants in the Platinum Mile develop-
ment along the I-287 corridor, where
we still reside today. From our early
beginnings as the innovator of Cleara-
sil skin care products to our current
line of Just For Men hair color and
Vagisil intimate health products, we
have enjoyed a very successful tenure
in Westchester.
What makes Westchester a
unique venue from a consumer
products perspective?
Westchester has a wonderful diversity
of people, places and practices which
makes it very easy to evaluate the
demographic acceptance of our con-
sumer product innovations. Product
preference can be easily tested among
different age groups, ethnic groups,
genders, income levels and education
levels, etc. right in our backyard, which
in turn allows the company to develop
a product with the greatest appeal.
What are the benefits of engaging in
business here?
Westchester has always been very
business-friendly. The County lead-
ers understand that successful com-
panies help to develop a strong lo-
cal economy which helps to create
the best employment opportunities
for Westchester residents. The Busi-
ness Council of Westchester is a great
partner in helping to make valuable
business connections.
What do you envision for Combe
in 2019?
More corporate growth and con-
tinued contribution to the County’s
well-being.
Any advice for a similar
company looking to set up shop
in the county?
Start with a conversation with the
Business Council of Westchester
and the County’s Office of Economic
Development.
“Westchester has a wonderful diversity of people, places and practices which makes it very easy to evaluate the demographic acceptance of our consumer product innovations.”
Getting PersonalCreating disruptive brands and addressing unmet needs has helped White Plains-based Combe produce household name products for decades.
Combe offers a range of personal care products for both men and women, to satisfy unmet needs in the marketplace.
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For decades, Westchester’s
natural beauty and ideal lo-
cation have attracted world-
class real estate development
companies. Leveraging the Coun-
ty’s increasing popularity, visionary
developers such as Robert Martin
Companies, RPW Group, Diamond
Properties, Swiss Re, Ginsburg Devel-
opment Companies and Simone Sim-
one Development Companies have all
driven transit-oriented and waterfront
development across the County.
Strong Value“We love Westchester, and it’s
very rewarding to see the devel-
opment happening across the
County,” says Seth Pinsky, Execu-
tive Vice President at RXR Realty
LLC. “Westchester offers incredible
downtown character and walkable
communities; we feel it embodies
many key demographic groups and
trends, such as young professionals
and empty nesters.”
Pinsky says that these demo-
graphics are driving the demand in
the County for “multi-family hous-
ing that’s affordable, with New York
City-quality amenities, located within
walkable and diverse communities.”
Westchester’s comparative value
versus the city enables RXR to de-
velop assets similar to those in Man-
hattan, at a lower cost. “The beauty
of building in Westchester County,”
says Pinsky, “is that you can build high
quality products that work financially.
Rentals are 30 to 40 percent less than
the cost within the city.”
According to Pinsky, this high-de-
mand environment is complemented
by a local government that’s in sync
with the needs of its constituents.
“Westchester government is pro-
gressive. They understand and en-
courage development to help ensure
they are meeting needs of residents
and businesses.“
New Rochelle’s ‘Master Developer’ In 2014, RXR Realty was officially
named “Master Developer” of Down-
town New Rochelle, tasked with the
largest and most significant economic
development initiative in the City’s
history. “The City has an amazing vi-
sion, and the fact that these projects
are being completed this quickly,
bodes well for the direction of the
City,” says Pinsky.
Transforming Main Street: New Rochelle• 587 Main St.
• $122 million development
• 280-rental apartments; 28 rented
at below market rates
• 17,000 square feet of retail
• 234-space valet parking garage
• 10,000-square-foot black
box theatre
Lux Amenities: Yonkers• Sawyer Place
• 3-building complex
• 440 residential units
• Concierge
• Fitness center, yoga studio
• Waterfront views, rooftop terrace
Above: RXR Realty’s new mixed-use development at 587 Main Street in downtown New Rochelle. Left: RXR’s developments in Yonkers seek to provide Manhattan-style amenities at a better price point.
“Westchester government is progressive. They understand and encourage development to help ensure they are meeting the needs of residents and businesses.”
Westchester offers New York City-style luxury amenities at more affordable prices.
A New Vision REAL ESTATE
Reaching New Heights
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A New Vision FILM
Hollywood EastConveniently located near major east
coast studios and soundstages and
inside the “New York film zone,” film-
friendly Westchester County offers a
wide range of versatile locations, in-
cluding modern cities, traditional sub-
urbs, quaint villages and artsy river
towns – not to mention the County-
owned and film-friendly airport, jail
and amusement park.
Westchester is also rich with nat-
ural beauty: spacious parks, roll-
ing meadows, beaches, farms and
forested areas with camping facilities.
The majestic Hudson River borders
the county on one side, and the Long
Island Sound, with picturesque har-
bors, borders the other.
With its stunning locales, talented
and hardworking crews, state-of-the-
art equipment, seasoned film staff and
welcoming communities, Westchester
offers the ideal backdrop to filmmak-
ers seeking value and convenience.
For period productions, we offer
unique historical sites—including Lynd-
hurst, an 1838 gothic revival mansion,
Rye Playland, a 1920’s art deco amuse-
ment park, and The Tarrytown Music
Hall, one of the oldest theaters in the
nation. The County also offers film-
friendly hotels, corporate sites, colleg-
es, courthouses and train stations.
Easy AccessibilityWestchester offers outstanding air
and ground transportation, including
Westchester County Airport (HPN),
Metro-North Railroad with service
from/to Grand Central Station, Am-
trak, four interstate highways and
several parkways.
At Your ServiceWestchester County Tourism & Film
is your one-stop shop for concierge
service that will provide assistance
to film your TV series, video, com-
mercial, large studio film or small
independent project.
We offer:
• Assistance in scouting locations
• Production planning and help navigating the permitting process and procedures
• Contacts for your cast and crew needs
• Essential equipment rental information
• Tourism information to help plan your stay in Westchester
Learn MoreLearn about New York State’s extensive
tax credits and sales tax exemptions.
Contact us today at 914.995.8500 or
visit visitwestchesterny.com/film.
“I absolutely consider Westchester to be film-friendly! On “Madam Secretary” alone, we have had a few dozen successful film shoots made possible by people willing to work with us from logistical and administrative standpoints. It also helps that the overwhelming majority of people with whom I’ve had the pleasure of working have been actually friendly, too.”
—Jordan Bowes, assistant location manager for CBS’ “Madam Secretary”
A Scene StealerFor decades, leading television, film and video directors have chosen Westchester as the setting to bring their productions to life.
Here’s a small sampling of the features and productions recently filmed in Westchester County:
Television:
• The Affair
• The Blacklist
• Bull
• Central Park Five
• Divorce
• Elementary
• Homeland
• Ink Master
• Madam Secretary
• Mr. Robot
• Orange is the New Black
Film:
• Admission
• Bad Education
• The Carrie Diaries
• The Irishman
• The Girl on the Train
• The Post
Left: Directed by Spike Lee, Blackkklansman was shot in Ossining, Mount Vernon and other sites across Westchester County.
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Solidifying Westchester’s po-
sition as a regional biotech
leader, Westchester County
Executive George Latimer and
Fareri Associates President John Fareri
signed a 99-year lease of the North 60
property in early 2019.
North 60 comprises 60 acres of
undeveloped land in Valhalla on the
Grasslands Reservation. The lease calls
for Fareri, a developer who was in-
strumental in creating the Maria Fareri
Children’s Hospital, and Fareri Associ-
ates, to develop an innovative hub with
a focus on biotech and medical tech-
nology research and development, to-
gether with retail and hotel space.
The 99-year lease provides for the
development of the property in accor-
dance with a Master Development Plan
in phases. The first phase requires the
developer to create 220,000 square
feet devoted to biotech and medical
technology use, 100,000 square feet
in medical office space, 80,000 square
feet in retail space and a hotel with 120
rooms and conference facilities. Sub-
sequent phases will be developed in
stages after the first phase is complete.
Biotech by the Numbers• 80 biotech companies
• 8,000 employees
• 20 percent of New York State’s biotech workforce
BioInc@NYMCAs the Hudson Valley’s only biotech-
nology incubator, BioInc@NYMC of-
fers shared resources, turnkey wet lab
space, and sponsored professional
services to promising, high-potential
entrepreneurs and start-ups.
Being located on the campus of
New York Medical College (NYMC),
the primary graduate health care aca-
demic institution in Westchester, pro-
vides deep scientific resources to the
innovative biomedical startups at Bio-
Inc@NYMC. Our location is convenient
to the major New York metropolitan
area airports and has easy rail and car
access to New York City, Philadelphia,
Boston, Connecticut, and the rest of
the East Coast’s biomedical innova-
tion cluster/ecosystem.
—Deborah Novick
Director of BioInc@NYMC
Major Biotech EmployersWith nearly 500 employees, Ardsley-
based Acorda Therapeutics markets
Ampyra, which improves walking in
people with multiple sclerosis.
Based in Tarrytown, Regeneron Phar-
maceuticals, Inc. is the state’s larg-
est biotech company. With more than
5,000 employees, the company was
ranked by Science magazine as the
world’s number one employer in the
biotech and pharmaceutical industry.
Regeneron employs 2,000 employees
at its Westchester corporate head-
quarters and state-of the-art labora-
tory facilities. The company occupies
nearly 1.5 million square feet of space
in Westchester County. Regeneron re-
cently expanded its Westchester foot-
print with the purchase of 1 Rockwood
Road in Sleepy Hollow.
Above: The Regeneron Headquarters in TarrytownBelow: County Executive George Latimer and John Fareri of Fareri Associates at the signing of the North 60 lease in early 2019
A New Biotech FrontierWestchester boasts a thriving incubator, key industry leaders and new, 99-year lease for a 60-acre hub of biotech and medical technology.
A New Vision BIOTECH
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A New Vision THE BUSINESS COUNCIL OF WESTCHESTER
The Business Council of
Westchester is the County’s
largest and most prestigious
business membership orga-
nization representing more than 1,000
members, including multinational cor-
porations, hospitals, universities, bio-
tech pioneers, not-for-profits, entre-
preneurs and companies of all sizes.
As the most influential economic de-
velopment and advocacy organiza-
tion in Westchester, BCW’s members
enjoy unparalleled access to today’s
top thought leaders, diverse business
development opportunities and law-
makers at all levels of government.
Taking The Lead On AdvocacyAdvocacy has long been a signa-
ture program of the BCW. From its
Legislative Agenda outlining policy
priorities and presented to state
lawmakers each year, to its Political
Leadership Series, the BCW provides
its members with unprecedented ac-
cess to elected officials. In what was
THE business event of the year in
Westchester, the BCW’s Annual Fall
Dinner in October featured PepsiCo
Chairman and its first female Chief
Executive Officer Indra Nooyi. More
than 900 people attended the event,
the largest crowd ever.
Promoting Economic DevelopmentBCW President and CEO Marsha
Gordon has played a key role as a
member of the Mid-Hudson Regional
Economic Development Council. The
Mid-Hudson REDC recently awarded
the City of New Rochelle a $10 mil-
lion grant as the winner of its Down-
town Revitalization Initiative. Gordon,
along with New Rochelle Mayor Noam
Bramson, have been named as co-
chairs of the Local Planning Commit-
tee, which is tasked by the state with
overseeing the project.
Leader In Workforce DevelopmentAs a leading member of the West-
chester-Putnam Workforce Develop-
ment Board, the BCW is able to assist
businesses in a myriad of recruitment
and training programs and specializes
in working with young people to de-
velop the workforce of the future. The
BCW’s Annual Westchester-Putnam
Youth Summit helps young people
receive expert insight and motivation
for finding success in the workplace.
Coalition For Westchester Airport With the opening of the second span
of the Mario Cuomo (Tappan Zee)
Bridge, a project that the BCW was
instrumental in pushing forward, the
BCW has turned its sights to another
major regional transportation issue:
Westchester County Airport.
The BCW launched the Coalition for
Westchester Airport, whose members
include a broad range of businesses,
entrepreneurs, labor organizations,
employees, educators, non-profits
and residents who support making
responsible enhancements to secure
the future of the airport.
BCW Data Exchange Filling a need for comprehensive, in-
depth data on Westchester County,
The Business Council of Westches-
ter this year launched the BCW Data
Exchange. With so many business-
es looking to expand or relocate in
Westchester, the BCW saw the
opportunity to provide vital informa-
tion that would assist in economic
development efforts. The free, user-
friendly, online portal provides busi-
nesses, non-profits and the public
with key data about Westchester all
in one place.
For more information about The
Business Council of Westchester,
please visit thebcw.org.
Presenting the Westchester Global Leadership Laureate Award to PepsiCo’s Indra Nooyi at the Annual Dinner were BCW Chairman Anthony Justic and BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon.
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destinations is hugely convenient, all while being
surrounded by gorgeous greenery, fall foliage, and
breathtaking mountain and river views.
Value and proximity. From a business stand-
point, the rent is far more
affordable than in NYC,
the air cleaner, and the
landscape greener, all
while still being within
close proximity to the city! There is ample public
transportation and we’re a one-hour drive to JFK,
La Guardia and Newark International airports, so it’s
convenient for visitors, including those from our par-
ent company, Denmark-based Vestas.
Recent milestones. Over the past year, we have
tripled in size as a company, crossing the 100-em-
ployee mark recently including at our offices in India
and Hungary, filed 9 new patents, moved our office
seamlessly to a much larger space in Valhalla. We
recently shipped software to customers in 24 coun-
tries. We’re excited for the future, and are very happy
to experience that growth from right here in Valhalla.
Above: Nav Bhasin, Director, Platform Architecture and Engineering and Rosie Goldman, Administrative Assistant at Utopus Insights
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A New Vision WESTCHESTER COUNTY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
WESTCHESTER COUNTY OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (OED)www.westchestersmart.com
Office of Economic Development
Director Bridget Gibbons discusses
the role of the OED in supporting
Westchester’s business community
and overall economy.
Talk about the mission of the OED.
The Westchester OED attracts and
retains businesses and talent. We
offer business resources and in-
centives through our Industrial
Development Agency (IDA), the Local
Development Corporation (LDC) and
a range of related services.
What’s your background?
Earlier in my career, I was a technology
consultant, managing global projects
for clients like Chase, Accenture and
IBM. Later, I founded a successful so-
cial media business. I joined the OED
in early 2018 and it’s been incredibly
gratifying supporting Westchester’s
richly diverse business community.
What are your top priorities?
Along with the County Executive,
the OED works to nurture and sup-
port our relationships with large,
Westchester-based companies, such
as Regeneron, MasterCard and Pep-
siCo. But it’s important to remember
that the vast majority of Westches-
ter’s businesses are small or mid-sized
businesses. We’re equally supportive
of businesses of all sizes, including
our non-profits.
What’s in store in 2019?
We’re working to efficiently rollout 5G
technology throughout the County
and high-speed broadband in areas
where this is lacking – we call this the
digital divide.
We’ll also continue to amp up our pro-
grams to position Westchester County
as an innovation hub that will attract
millennials, startups and business tal-
ent.
Finally, we’ll continue to work close-
ly with our biotech sector partners to
support the establishment of a bio-
tech/life sciences cluster in the County.
What’s your primary message
to businesses and talent
considering Westchester?
Westchester is in the midst of
another renaissance, highlighted
by the recent signing of the North
60 lease and our transit oriented
development County-wide. West-
chester is a great place to build a
business and a life.
What’s the best way to
seek assistance?
It’s easy! Call me at 914-995-2900
and we can discuss how we - and our
partners - can help you.
OTHER ENTITIES
THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCYwww.westchesterida.com
Created to promote and encour-
age economic development in the
County, the IDA is a public ben-
efit corporation laser-focused on
helping to create and retain high-
quality jobs, by offering mortgage
recording tax exemptions, sales
tax exemptions and taxable or
tax-exempt bonds.
Annually, the IDA supports projects
which account for hundreds of mil-
lions of dollars in private investment
in housing, biotech, mixed use devel-
opment, historic building renovation
and hospitality, as well as renovation
and reconstruction.
Recent projects supported by the
IDA include: substantial new rental
housing developments; an $80 million
renovation of a county airport han-
gar; and the construction on Danone’s
new U.S. headquarters.
THE WESTCHESTER LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (LDC)www.westchesterldc.com
Provides low-cost, tax-exempt bond
financing for non-profit organizations.
Since its creation in 2014, it has:
• Provided more than $800 million in
tax exempt financing to hospitals,
schools, nursing homes, libraries
and social service agencies.
• Helped to renovate critical infra-
structure expansion for non-profits,
which has created more
than 1,500 permanent and
construction jobs.
THE BUSINESS COUNCIL OF WESTCHESTERwww.thebcw.org
The Business Council of Westches-
ter is the County’s largest and most
prestigious business membership
organization representing more than
1,000 members.
THE WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM ONE STOP EMPLOYMENT CENTERwww.westchesterputnamonestop.com
Connecting businesses with a high-
ly skilled workforce, the Center
offers employers free recruitment
assistance, customized training
assistance and cost reimbursement.
Job seekers enjoy resumé work-
shops, career counseling and training
opportunities.
The OED also supports – and part-
ners with – a host of organizations
that provide business resources
geared specifically towards:
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERSTHE ACCELERATION PROJECT (TAP)www.theaccelerationproject.org
TAP consultants work with small busi-
ness owners to provide customized
tools and structured, results-orient-
ed action plans that drive them to
achieve their goals.
NYS SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTERwww.nyssbdc.org
High-quality business consulting and
training for businesses launching or
expanding in New York State.
SCORE WESTCHESTERwww.scorewestchester.com
Free workshops and professional
coaching to help start or grow a
small business.
SMALL BUSINESS INSTITUTE AT WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGEwww.sunywcc.edu
Professional development and training
courses geared towards small busi-
nesses.
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONwww.sba.gov
Small business loan and assistance
programs, special outreach efforts
and initiatives to aim and inform
small businesses.
COMMUNITY CAPITAL RESOURCESwww.cchrv.org
Provides loans between $1,000
and $50,000 to small and medi-
um-sized businesses, with a focus
on women, veteran and minority-
owned companies.
MINORITY-OWNED ENTERPRISESWESTCHESTER OFFICE OF MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MWBE)www.mwbe.WestchesterGov.com
A resource for minority- and women-
owned businesses to network and
gain visibility.
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCEwww.aaccnys.org
Advocates for local African Ameri-
can-owned businesses, promoting
economic development and business
opportunities for its members.
WESTCHESTER HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCEwww.whccny.com
Promotes the economic growth and
development of Hispanic businesses
and professionals in Westchester.
WOMEN-OWNED ENTERPRISESWOMEN’S ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CENTERwww.wedcbiz.org
Empowers local entrepreneurs
to build successful businesses by
providing high-quality training pro-
grams, advisory services and access
to capital.
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF WESTCHESTERwww.professionalwomenofwest-
chester.com
A networking group that connects
members with a broad array of
opportunities.
Westchester Office of Economic Development Director Bridget Gibbons
Here For YouSupport. Guidance. Tax Incentives. Whether you’re looking to start, relocate or expand your business, Westchester’s got what you need.
Reach Out: For a directory of useful contacts, visit www.thebcw.org.
From left, KeyBank Senior VP Joseph Markey; BCW President and CEO Marsha Gordon; Westchester County Executive George Latimer and BCW Executive VP and COO John Ravitz
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Doing Business in Westchester:By the Numbers
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A Highly-Educated Workforce • 47% of Westchester residents over
age 25 have bachelor’s degrees
• 24% have advanced degrees
Source: 2014 American Community Survey (ACS), Census Bureau
We’re increasingly diverse • Our region is one of the nation’s most diverse suburban areas.
• Our population is roughly 54% White,
24% Hispanic and 14% Black.
• One-third of our residents speak a foreign language.
• Nearly 88% are U.S. citizens.
Thriving Businesses • Nearly 34,000 firms in the county
• > $1 billion in annual payroll
• Approximately 488,000 employees
• Headquarters location of more than 170 businesses
• More than 10 percent of the nation’s patents originate
from Westchester-based companies.
STILL WORKING FOR YOUUNTIL THE INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR PLANT POWERS DOWN IN 2021, WE’LL CONTINUE PRODUCING ABOUT 25 PERCENT OF THE ELECTRICITY FOR NEW YORK CITY AND WESTCHESTER COUNTY, WITH VIRTUALLY NO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
Indian Point Energy Center
The Indian Point Energy Center has been powering New York’s downstate region for about 40 years. Today, many New Yorkers have questions about the plant’s early and orderly shutdown — What will change? What will stay the same?
For the next few years, much will stay the same. Until 2021, we’ll continue safely generating clean, reliable power round-the-clock for New York City and Westchester County. That power makes Indian Point the single largest source of clean electricity in New York State.
Safety will continue to be the top priority for everyone at the plant. Under Entergy’s ownership, Indian Point has established a strong safety record that we’re committed to maintaining. Until shutdown in 2021, Indian Point will remain fully staffed with our team of approximately 1,000 nuclear professionals. We will continue to invest in the facility, and independent full-time inspectors from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will remain on-site to review operations.
Indian Point will continue to generate signifi cant tax revenues and expenditures in the local economy. We’ll also continue to play an important role in the wellbeing of our community through the contributions we provide to many charitable organizations in the region, as well as the thousands of hours our employees volunteer and donate to these important causes.
At Indian Point, we’re still working for you, and it will continue to be an honor to operate one of New York’s cleanest and most reliable sources of electricity. If you have questions, please visit us at SafeSecureVital.com
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Non-Profits• 5,000 organizations of varying size
• Employ 54,000 – or approximately 13.6 percent of the county’s total workforce
• Generated $6.9 billion in revenues
• Paid roughly $2.7 billion in wages and compensation
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Education• 46 school districts
• 145,821 students enrolled in K-12 public schools
• 60% of teachers have at least a master’s degree
• 90% of Westchester students continue to post-secondary education
• 85% of Westchester students graduated high school in 4 years, vs. 76% of New York State students and 64% of New York City students.
(Westchester Magazine and NYS Education Department)
Higher Education • Westchester has 31 “post-secondary educational institutions”
• These include colleges, universities and vocational training centers including PACE University and Sarah Lawrence College, as well as state schools such as Westchester Community College and SUNY Purchase.
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Opportunity Zones The federal and state governments have included the following
Westchester cities among its newly classified economic investment
“Opportunity Zones.” This designation can enable
investors in these communities to benefit from no capital gains tax
in return for long-term investments in these zones.
• Yonkers
• Valhalla
• Peekskill
• Cortlandt
• New Rochelle
• White Plains
• Port Chester
• Mount Vernon
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The Westchester Local Development Corporation (LDC)
• Issued $834.3 million in tax exempt bonds
• Created 1,320 jobs since 2013
The Westchester County Industrial Development Agency (IDA)
• Financed nearly $1,89 billion in projects
• Created 19,384 jobs since 2010
Top Employers by Sector• Healthcare and Social Assistance: 71,085• Government: 59,489• Retail & Trade: 50,638• Accommodations and Food: 30,639• Construction: 26,558• Professional and Technical Services 26,411
The Business Council of Westchester
• 1,000+ members
• Includes multinational corporations, mid-size businesses, not-for-profits and small businesses
• Represents 200,000 employees in Westchester and beyond
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Business and Meeting Amenities
• 300,000 + square feet of state-of-the-art conference facilities
• 6,550+ total rooms
• 35 hotels, 11 motels and 4 conference centers
For more statistics on Westchester County, visit the BCW Data Exchange at https://thebcw.org/data.
Going Green • Westchester Green Business (WGB) is a
Business Council of Westchester program administered in partnership with Westchester County and Green Team Spirit since 2009. The program helps integrate sustainable business practices into company operations.
• Companies of all sizes and industries across Westchester County are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint.
• 75 Green Business members include major county employers such as Regeneron, SUNY Purchase and Westchester Medical Center.
AccessibilityAIR
• Westchester County Airport (HPN) is a major county employer.
• 6 major carriers offer service – American, Delta, JetBlue, Cape Air, United and Trade Wind Aviation
• 1.9 million commercial passengers and 32,000 commercial fights annually
• The 700-acre facility connects to downtown White Plains via the Airlink bus service.
• 60 minutes or less to access international and additional domestic flights from JFK, LaGuardia, Liberty and Stewart Airports
RAILROAD
• Three main rail lines: The Hudson, Harlem and New Haven lines, connect to NYC’s Grand Central Terminal
• 44 rail stations in the County• Three Amtrak Stations: New Rochelle, Yonkers
and Croton-Harmon
We Build Everything
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