ICYMI: WCA Virtual Event Recaps
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An Open Conversation with U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
Co-Hosted with Nonprofit Westchester
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This was the first time a high-ranking NYS government official joined for an intimate conversation with county level business advocates and leaders. They discussed the most pressing issues impacting regional businesses and nonprofits including COVID-19 relief, infrastructure in Westchester, the SALT deduction, healthcare, immigration, the filibuster, and more. More importantly, they discussed how upcoming legislation can help further improve Westchester’s regional economy and how nonprofits serve as a vital success factor for businesses everywhere.
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Understanding the Child Care Crisis in Westchester
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The session focused on informing employers of the pressing issues facing women in the workforce. Conversation highlights included an analysis of the current climate and level of awareness among access to childcare, parental employment, and overall economic growth. Private sector employers shared valuable insights as to how they added programs and services that resulted in positive impacts on their workforce and business.
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WCA's Michael Romita Joins Advanced Manufacturing Task Force |
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WCA's President & CEO, Michael Romita, has been appointed to the Westchester County’s Office of Economic Development's Advanced Manufacturing Industry Desk. This task force was established to promote growth, address the needs of companies operating in Westchester and attract new companies to the county. Click Here for More Information
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WCA Platinum member and event partner, Corporate Audio Visual Services was featured on CBS This Morning. Their CEO, Joe Guilderson, and his team spoke about the challenges that everyone in the event and hospitality industry have gone through for the last 12 months, and will continue to go through for the foreseeable future.
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WCA's Vice Chair, Susan Fox, finds hope and resilience reflecting on this past year in a recent op-ed featured in the The Journal News. In her letter to the community the President & CEO of White Plains Hospital reflects on the past year and encouraging everyone to get vaccinated. Click Here to Read
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YOUR VOICE NEEDED: NYS Business Survey |
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The New York State Department of Labor and The Business Council of New York State have partnered to conduct a statewide business workforce survey.
The goals are to understand the current and anticipated future needs of the business community, specifically as they relate to hiring needs, skills gaps and training and to better outline where and how to position resources related to training and hiring programs and initiatives. Take this 20-minute survey to help New York State better respond to the current and future workforce needs in our region.
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Rockland Community College, State University of New York, offers a safe, supportive learning environment for thousands of students from diverse backgrounds who appreciate small class sizes and personal attention from a distinguished, award-winning faculty that includes Fulbright scholars and SUNY Distinguished Professors. Thanks to the school’s affordable tuition, students who begin their career journey at RCC and then transfer to a four-year college can save up to $100,000 on their education. RCC is also proud to provide career training and professional development to adult learners looking to change careers or upgrade their skills through its new Career Skills Academy. More Info Here.
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Member News & Announcements
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The Service Industry Advertising Awards (SIAA) announced that PCSB Bank and its agency Hologram Advertising won the Gold Award for its work featuring "The Incredibly Neighborly Commercial Bank" campaign. "We are honored to receive this highly prestigious industry recognition," said Stephen Elser, PCSB Bank first vice president, director of marketing. "It's been exciting to work with Hologram Advertising on this notably creative campaign, which resonates deeply with our current and prospective customers." Read More Here.
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Carolyn Mandelker, President & CEO of Harrison Edwards PR & Marketing, a full-service, strategic public relations and digital marketing agency, recently announced that the firm has hired Adam H. Brill as a new Account Director. Brill, a communications professional with extensive experience in the nonprofit, government, and energy sectors, joined the award-winning firm on March 1, after leading communications teams for the past fifteen years at the Office of the Connecticut State Treasurer, Jewish National Fund-USA, the City of Yonkers, and Aquarion Water Company. Read More Here.
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On March 24, Grassi’s Nonprofit team invites you to an exclusive virtual event featuring Anirban Basu, Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., who will analyze the economic data coming out of Q2 and identify trends that will guide the post-pandemic economy. Tune in to hear his expert predictions on the future of the labor markets, financial markets, real estate, consumer spending, government finances and more.
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Joseph Simone, President of Simone Development Companies has recently announced the completion of two new leases totaling more than 17,000 square feet at the firm’s 55 Lafayette Avenue property in White Plains, NY. Westchester County Government has leased nearly 10,000 square feet and Sila Services, LLC, an HVAC and plumbing service company, leased 7,250 square feet at the property. “The tenants were attracted to the property’s prime location and convenient access to the Bronx River Parkway, State Route 22, the White Plains CBD and the North White Plains Metro North station,” said Joseph Simone. Read More Here.
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