The Business Council of Westchester

BCW Podcast Network Advocacy & Politics Unplugged: Ron Kamen, Dan Singer, and Michael Murphy Be sure to catch the latest episode of “Advocacy & Politics Unplugged”! Host John Ravitz sits down with the leadership team of the BCW’s Clean Energy Action Coalition— Ron Kamen - EarthKind Energy Consulting, Principal of EarthKind Energy Consulting, Dan Singer, President of Robison, and Michael Murphy, Business Development at Murphy Brothers Contracting, Inc —for an insightful discussion on the coalition’s initiatives and the upcoming “Clean Energy Action Conference” on Monday, March 24th. Don’t miss this engaging conversation on the future of clean energy in our region! Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/eVhjmpSQ Sponsored by Con Edison Produced by Sharc Creative Inc Executive Producer, Amanda DePalma, The Business Council of Westchester.

Murphy Brothers Breaks Ground on $6.5 Million Self-Storage Expansion Congratulations to BCW Member Murphy Brothers Contracting, Inc, which has begun the expansion of its self-storage facility at 426 Waverly Ave. in Mamaroneck with a 43,000-square-foot second section that will join with the existing 40,000-square-foot building. “Self-storage helps people manage their lives and the people in the village (of Mamaroneck) should be ecstatic that they’ll have a place to bring their items.” said Peter Ferraro Sr., CEO of the New York Self Storage Association (NYSSA) at a recent groundbreaking ceremony for the $6.5 million project which was attended by local business leaders, officials, members of the Murphy Brothers team and other invited guests. BCW Executive Vice President and COO John Ravitz said that the new facility will create jobs and bring in revenue but “more importantly it’s going to continue to allow the Murphy Brothers contracting to be a serious player in Westchester County and we’re very proud of that.” Read the entire article on our website - https://lnkd.in/eXs4sR8V

Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Increase Funding for Local Road Repairs Improving the state’s transportation infrastructure continues to be one of the BCW’s top legislative priorities. The BCW is part of a statewide coalition urging the governor and legislature to include the funding in this year’s Executive Budget. Read the entire article on our website - https://lnkd.in/esMwMNHc Photo Glenn Pacchiana, President & CEO, Thalle Industries Inc. Ed Cooke, Vice President, WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM BUILDING LABORERS CENTER INC Trades and Business Agent Carpenters Local 279 Assembly Member MaryJane Shimsky Assembly Member Chris Burdick John Cooney Jr., Executive Director, Construction Industry Council of Westchester & Hudson Valley Louis Picani, President Teamsters Local 456 Jim Sasso, President, Operating Engineers Local 137.

The Business Council of Westchester is thrilled to be part of the Westchester Children's Association Growing Pains - An Evening of Stories, Laughter and Impact on March 6th. Story tellers include: Ken Jenkins, Westchester County Executive Dr. Marsha Gordon, The Business Council of Westchester Jonathan Alvarez, 914United Ann Umemoto, Westchester Children's Association Purchase your ticket here - tinyurl.com/WCAStories Your ticket includes event entry, refreshments, and light bites.

Congratulations to Richard Klein of Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP!

BCW Podcast Network Advocacy & Politics Unplugged: Ron Kamen, Dan Singer, and Michael Murphy Be sure to catch the latest episode of “Advocacy & Politics Unplugged”! Host John Ravitz sits down with the leadership team of the BCW’s Clean Energy Action Coalition— Ron Kamen - EarthKind Energy Consulting, Principal of EarthKind Energy Consulting, Dan Singer, President of Robison, and Michael Murphy, Business Development at Murphy Brothers Contracting, Inc —for an insightful discussion on the coalition’s initiatives and the upcoming “Clean Energy Action Conference” on Monday, March 24th. Don’t miss this engaging conversation on the future of clean energy in our region! Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/eVhjmpSQ Sponsored by Con Edison Produced by Sharc Creative Inc Executive Producer, Amanda DePalma, The Business Council of Westchester.

Another great example of The Business Council of Westchester members doing business together. Peter Oberc of Headshots Hero with Dawid Wiącek!!!!

The Capitol Theatre Hosts Fabulous BCW Networking Event  https://lnkd.in/eyxTQ8Q7 More than 150 BCW members and guests were on hand for a very special evening networking reception held at Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. Everyone enjoyed the evening’s fantastic food and drink provided by Garcia’s and event partner NY Hospitality Group - Sam's of Gedney Way, Caperberry Events and The Great American BBQ Co. as well as music by DJ Jon Strange. The event was sponsored by Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts International, Progressive Computing, Inc. and Webster Bank. It was the first time the BCW hosted an evening networking reception at the historic Capitol Theatre which in its heyday featured performances by rock legends such as Janis Joplin, Traffic, Pink Floyd and the Grateful Dead. Photos by John Vecchiolla

Valley Bank Leadership Conversations Guest Speaker  Hon. Susan Cacace Westchester County District Attorney Westchester County District Attorney's Office at Kanopi, White Plains Westchester DA Susan Cacace Discusses Crime, Business, and Community at BCW Leadership Event https://lnkd.in/ggcHyNuR Photos by John Vecchiolla

A 100-Year-Old Weekly Pay Law Costing Small Businesses Must Go By Ashley Ranslow New York State continues to lose small businesses, the institutions that every community relies on for its tax base, jobs, charitable giving and bustling Main Streets. There are a host of challenges facing small, independent businesses, some more difficult to solve than others. But one glaring issue that epitomizes everything that is wrong with doing business in New York continues to go unaddressed: a 100-year-old weekly pay law now used as a hammer by plaintiffs’ attorneys to extort millions out of hardworking small business owners, particularly on Long Island and in New York City. The 100-year-old law requires “manual workers,” defined as a workingman, laborer, or mechanic, to be paid weekly. A definition that has little relevance in today’s economy has been stretched by plaintiffs’ attorneys to now include a wide range of employees, including those making six-figure salaries. Until 2019, this law was appropriately enforced by the New York State Department of Labor through agency actions and penalties; however, the 2019 Vega mid-level court decision has turned this into a cash cow for plaintiffs’ attorneys, squeezing massive settlements out of small businesses. Read the entire article on our website - https://lnkd.in/edcqBEWR