ALBANY, N.Y.— Several key participants, including New York Public Service Commission (PSC) chair Audrey Zibelman, will take part in a discussion of PSC proceedings intended to create a more efficient and climate-friendly energy policy in New York state during The Business Council of New York State's Annual Meeting, September 18, at 10 a
ALBANY, N.Y.— Many jobs in New York go unfilled because employers are unable to find highly skilled workers. IBM Vice President of Corporate Citizenship and Corporate Affairs and President, IBM Foundation Stanley S. Litow and SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher will discuss the importance of public-private partnerships and high education standards to ensure that students will be able to compete in college and the work world upon graduation from high school, during one of several panel discussions at The Business Council of New York State's Annual Meeting
Leaders in business and higher education acknowledge progress toward higher academic achievement based on the state's 2014 Grades 3-8 Math and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments, released last week, but also agree more progress is needed to ensure that students are graduating from New York's public schools college- and career-ready
ALBANY, N.Y. — Companies in the 100,000 Jobs Mission hired a total of 161,752 U.S. military veterans through the second quarter of 2014. In addition, the coalition has grown from 11 founding members to 165 companies that represent almost every industry in the American economy.
“More companies have recognized the value of our coalition and are stepping up to make a difference in the lives of our nation's veterans,” said Maureen Casey, Director of Military and Veterans Affairs for Business Council member JPMorgan Chase
ALBANY, N.Y. — Business Council member Verizon is once again calling on middle school and high school students to gather their teams, dream up ideas, and create concepts for mobile apps that could solve problems in their schools and communities.
The first two Verizon Innovative App Challenges have encouraged thousands of students to develop an interest in science, technology, engineering and math, the so-called STEM subjects, and have awarded cash grants totaling $340,000 – and 130 new tablets, courtesy of Samsung Telecommunications America – to winning teams
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state has announced a $4-million second round of funding to expand the nationally recognized P-TECH model, which prepares students for highly-skilled jobs by bringing together public school districts, major employers, and institutions of higher education. Through partnerships created by this program, high school students study under an industry aligned curriculum, earn an associate degree at no cost to their families, and are first in line for jobs with participating companies upon graduation
ALBANY—Heather C. Briccetti, president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, has been named to a three-member board that will hold public hearings this year and recommend any needed changes to pay regulations for food service workers and service employees dependent on tips for their income
ALBANY, N.Y. — Business Council member Corning Incorporated will expand its facility in Canton in St. Lawrence County creating 40 additional jobs at the site. Corning is receiving a low-cost power allocation from the New York Power Authority to support the more than $21 million capital expansion project
New York, N.Y. — Manhattan-based publishing company Where® IN New York recently joined The Business Council of New York State's Made in New York program. Made in New York is an exclusive benefit for The Business Council members who produce or manufacture products in the Empire State.
“Where® IN New York's publications are essential guides for travelers to New York City,” says Heather C
Syracuse, N.Y. — Michael J. Masse, HSBC Bank USA, N.A., senior vice president, was recently elected to the board of trustees of The Public Policy Institute of New York State, Inc. (“PPI”) He previously served as a board member of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. from September 2011 to September 2013
“PPI is pleased to welcome Mr