Professional Development Center -- Westchester Community College -- WCCPDC
The WCCPDC helps area businesses meet training needs by providing customized training for management and staff. Training programs are tailored to meet the needs of each business in  areas such as computer programs, supervisory skills, sales training and entrepreneurship.  WCCPDC also offers a range of courses in business, management and career growth.

WCCPDA also offers a 15-session workshop called the Academy for Entrepreneurial Excellence designed for business owners who want to take their business to higher levels.

Contact:
Anne Rubenzahl
Assistant Dean
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, N.Y. 10595
Phone: (914) 785-6618    E Mail: ann.rubenzahl@sunywcc.edu

Westchester County Office of Economic Development -- WCOED
WCOED oversees this web site and can direct your business to the tools and resources you need.  Please contact:

Office of the County Executive
Phone: (914) 995-2988

Westchester County Workforce Investment Board -- WIB
The WIB is a partnership of business people, employers and agencies working together to train and develop skilled workers.  The WIB provides employers with trained and skilled workers.

Contact:
Donnovan Beckford, Director
Westchester Office of Workforce Investment
143 Grand Street
White Plains, N.Y. 10601
Phone: (914) 995- 3910  E Mail: dpb2@westchestergov.com
Web Site: www.westchestergov.com/onestopemploymentcenter

Women’s Enterprise Development Center -- WEDC
WEDC is a micro enterprise development program that provides women with the training, tools and resources they need to achieve economic self sufficiency through small business development. WEDC is designated a women’s business center by the US Small Business Administration (SBA). 

WEDC offers the following programs and services:

• Entrepreneurial recruitment and assessment
• Entrepreneurial training
• Like skills seminars
• Mentoring opportunities
• Post-training seminars
• Access to capital workshops
• Networking opportunities

Contact:
Anne Janiak, Executive Director
707 Westchester Avenue, Suite 213
White Plains, N.Y. 10604
Phone: (914) 948-6098    E Mail: ajaniak@westchester.org

Business Membership and Networking Organizations
Click here for a listing of all local and regional business membership organizations.

Westchester County Department of Transportation -- WCDOT
WCDOT can offer a business and its employees transit assistance including tax incentives for commuting.  WCDOT offers the “Commute N Save” Program which provides tax incentives for employers and employees.  The “Smart Commute” Program works with employers to provide employees with transit options.

Contact:
Tony Offurum, Program Administrator
100 First East Street
Mount Vernon, N.Y. 10550
Phone: (914) 995-4444   E Mail: tvo1@westchestergov.com
Web Site: www.westchestergov.com/smartcommute