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16th Annual Business Council Member Golf Classic

Join fellow golf and baseball enthusiasts for The Business Council’s 16th Annual Member Golf Classic! Attendees will experience unrivaled play on the beautiful Leatherstocking Golf Course, the world-class hospitality of The Otesaga Resort Hotel, mingle with a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame and experience American history at the Hall, all in Cooperstown, New York. Following a day of golf, competition, and camaraderie, relax and network at The Otesaga during our 19th hole awards reception. Then, join our state’s business leaders on a quaint trolley ride from The Otesaga to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. There, you will be treated to a first-class dessert reception, private access to the Hall of Fame Gallery, and hear from our guest of honor, Trevor Hoffman!

Members of The Business Council have access to exclusive products and services, including The Human Resource Hotline, The Business Council Insurance Fund and our Government Affairs Albany Update.

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2024

The Business Council of New York State Announces Inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in New York" Contest to Highlight Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence Statewide

The Business Council of New York State Announces Inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in New York" Contest to Highlight Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence Statewide State-wide Manufacturers Encouraged to Apply by July 21 Deadline ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State Inc

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2024

Statement on the Proposal to Increase the MTA's Mobility Payroll Tax

Statement on the Proposal to Increase the MTA's Mobility Payroll Tax “The Business Council of New York State, on behalf of its membership, opposes any increases to the MTA’s Mobility Payroll Tax (MPT) and the surcharges on the utility, corporate franchise, and insurance corporation taxes as combined, through the MPT, businesses already pay more than $5 billion annually in taxes dedicated to supporting the MTA

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2024

The Business Council & Business Organizations Continue to Oppose EPR Bill Despite Additional Amendments

The Business Council & Business Organizations Continue to Oppose EPR Bill Despite Additional Amendments Business Groups Continue to Seek More Workable Solutions to “Expanded Producer Responsibility” (EPR) Bill ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State Inc., reflecting concerns of our broad membership and more than 100 individual businesses and business groups in an informal EPR coalition, is restating our opposition to S

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The Business Council of New York State Announces Winner of Inaugural National Civics Bee New York State Finals

The Business Council of New York State Announces Winner of Inaugural National Civics Bee New York State Finals Top Three Finishers Head to National Event in Washington, D.C. ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State is proud to announce Brody Steward of Victor representing the Greater Rochester Chamber as the winner of the inaugural National Civics Bee New York State Competition

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2024

20 Groups Sign Letter Opposing the HEAT Act Legislation

20 Groups Sign Letter Opposing the HEAT Act Legislation ALBANY—On Wednesday, 20 business groups sent a letter to the New York State legislature opposing the “Home Energy Affordability Transition,” or HEAT Act (S.2016-A (Krueger)/A.4592-A (Fahy)). The groups, which span the entire State of New York, support efforts to respond to climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions; however, all believe the state must focus on workable and affordable methods to achieve its goals