The Business Council of Westchester

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I was deeply honored to attend this morning’s African American Men of Westchester’s Annual Brotherhood Breakfast…truly one of my favorite annual traditions. AAMW, as currently led by John Tuller, along with phenomenal board members including Eon S. Nichols and Wiley C. Harrison, among many others, provide a level of community leadership that is difficult to match in its sincerity, clarity and depth of commitment. Congratulations to honoree, OJ Yizar, on the well-deserved (and looong overdue) recognition for her work…it’s a true pleasure to work with her as a Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board Member. From the Access to Capital panel discussion to OJ’s speech…it was a great way to kick-off the weekend! The Business Council of Westchester M&T Bank Business of Your Business, LLC Andrea Stewart-Cousins Westchester County Office of Economic Development #mwbe #westchestercounty

The Business Council of Westchester was so proud to once again co host the Brotherhood Breakfast with African American Men of Westchester . Special congrats to OJ Yizar on her so well deserved honor in recognition of her service to the community and especially her work in workforce development . A great panel moderated by David Boykin with participants Kecia Palmer-Cousins, MBA , Gary Solomon , J R Dorsainvil great advice on access to capital . Wonderful to work with AAMW members Wiley C. Harrison Eric Eller John Tuller on this event for over 20 years !

Earlier today, I attended the 31st Brotherhood Breakfast, a wonderful event hosted by the African American Men of Westchester and the The Business Council of Westchester. Congratulations to Onolder ‘OJ’ Yizar for being honored with the Harold Fitzpatrick Community Service Award for her outstanding public service. And congratulations to the event hosts for a powerful event centered on the critical issue of access to capital for small to mid-size businesses.

Had a great time tonight at the The Business Council of Westchester event with my colleagues Caroline King, MBA and Marina Perschino. And a little Ben and Jerry’s ice cream always helps!

The Business Council of Westchester hosted a great event last night down in white plains. Was awesome to connect with Nick Preddice and Edward A "Teddy" Bugniazet once again. I am looking forward to the next!

Networking! Everyone knows someone worth knowing and you don't know who stands in their circles until you ask. Or a "get acquainted" conversation reminds you of a possible contact. At The Business Council of Westchester's membership recruitment event, Linda Tyler - Vice President of Membership, who I met through Bruce Segall, introduced me to Jennifer Flowers. Jennifer's business "helps behavioral health, human service, and education organizations achieve accreditation." It's a rather niche practice. Recently, I met Scott Smalley, the son of a hiking club friend and the Immediate Past President of the International Academy of Physician Associate Educators. The group focuses on promoting physician associate and PA analogue educational programs and achieving accreditation with medical and governmental organizations. I'm excited to tell Scott about Jennifer and Accreditation Guru, Inc. #networking #accreditation

🎉 Milestone Achieved: Starpower 2 Program Reaches Midway Mark! 🎉 I am incredibly excited to share that our Starpower 2 Program has successfully hit its halfway point! 🚀 Over the past months, our dedicated participants have embarked on a transformative journey, delving deep into the essential facets of leadership. We've focused on the "inner game" of leadership, mastering "influence and powerful conversations", and navigating "communication and resolving conflict" with new skills. These core areas are critical for developing leaders who can inspire and drive meaningful change within their organizations. A key element of Starpower 2 is the integration of Artificial Intelligence. By infusing AI into our curriculum, we've enhanced the learning experience, reinforced key lessons, and enabled our participants to achieve greater results. Each participant has crafted their own personalized "Role Matrix," a strategic tool designed to optimize their role efficiency and boost productivity. This matrix allows them to apply the concepts learned in real-time, ensuring that the transition is seamless and impactful. After each session, our participants return to their workplaces equipped with actionable tools and insights. They are empowered to implement these strategies immediately, fostering better leadership practices and driving their teams toward success. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with participants reporting enhanced confidence, improved communication skills, and a stronger ability to manage and resolve conflicts effectively. A heartfelt thank you to The Business Council of Westchester for your support and dedication to helping #Westchester businesses and non profits build better leaders! 🙌 The dedication of your team and passion are the backbone of Starpower 2's success. As we look ahead, we are excited to continue building on this momentum. The second half of the program will introduce advanced modules, expand our AI capabilities, and provide even more opportunities for our participants to grow and excel as leaders. The journey is far from over, and the best is yet to come! Stay tuned for more updates, and if you're interested in joining or learning more about the Starpower 2 Program, feel free to reach out. Let’s continue to empower leaders and create lasting impact together! Matt Thomas Michael Tremont Brittany Rossing Sydney Zanca Justin Tompkins #Starpower2 #LeadershipDevelopment #AIInLeadership #ProgramMilestone #TeamSuccess #InnovativeLearning #EmpowerLeaders

What an amazing time at last evening's The Business Council of Westchester's Circles of Influence. So many familiar faces! But more importantly a lot of unfamiliar faces who came out to check out the #BCW. I met many potential members as well as many who joined on the spot so as to begin enjoying the benefits of membership. You have made a great decision and I look forward to getting to know you. Shout out to Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP for its commitment to the #Westchester business community and supporting my BCW "Ambassadorship". 👇🏽 Photos from the festivities courtesy of Michael J. Dardano.

So many new faces. The The Business Council of Westchester Circle of Influence event. They really do care about the growth of our business community. If you have any questions about the BCW let me know. Michael J. Dardano Áine O'Connor Wendy Day Andi Hughes Caroline King, MBA Elliot Danziger Alyssa Gelbard Dr. Marsha Gordon Linda Tyler - Vice President of Membership Hillary Millman Anne Sullivan Theresa Viti-Finck Alan Hirsh