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Business Council of Westchester: Nominate a 'Rising Star'

  The Business Council of Westchester is calling for nominations for its 2014 “Rising Star” Awards.

 

Modeled after the national business recognition program “Forty under Forty,” Rising Stars is specifically designed to recognize individuals under the age of 40 who exemplify leadership, foresight and a vision for the future of Westchester County.  Winners will be selected based on professional and/or entrepreneurial accomplishments, demonstrated leadership qualities, and professional and/or business affiliations.

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Anyone over 21 years of age who works in Westchester and remains under the age of 40 through June 30, 2014 is eligible for consideration as a 2014 "Rising Star" award winner. 

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“The Rising Stars Award gives us the opportunity to recognize the talents and contributions of this vital population of our workforce,” said Dr. Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester. “These young leaders represent the vision and future of our community and its businesses, and we look forward to celebrating the group of leaders in Westchester County.”

 

The winners will receive their Rising Star Award during a ceremony on June 12, 2014 at 800 Westchester Avenue in White Plains.

 

To nominate a candidate, click here.

 

For more information, call (914) 948-2110 or visit www.westchesterny.org.

 

 

About The Business Council of Westchester

The county’s largest and most influential business membership organization, The Business Council of Westchester is committed to helping businesses market, learn, advocate and grow. In addition, The Business Council of Westchester is actively involved in reviewing federal, state and county legislation and regulations in order to assess the potential impact on the business community and to influence the outcomes through advocacy when the business community’s interests may be affected. It also acts as an information resource for the business community and government leaders at all levels.

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