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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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CITY PROFILES: YONKERS


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


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


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


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.


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


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

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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.

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CITY PROFILES: PORT CHESTER


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.


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.


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.

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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.”

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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

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A New Vision EDUCATION

With its highly educated

residents, top-ranked

schools, and outstand-

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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.

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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.”


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 GREEN INITIATIVES


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.


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

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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.


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


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.

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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


Doing Business in Westchester:By the Numbers

A New Vision DIVING DEEPER

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



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



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

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"Socially responsible building and employment practicesthat empower and enhance families and communities."

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Documents

2019 Westchester County Economic Development GuideMike Spano, Yonkers has become the best place to live, work and play.” YONKERS AT-A-GLANCEL ocated on the banks of the Hudson River,