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07
Jul
2014
ALBANY, N.Y. — Author and chairman/CEO of Forbes Media, Steve Forbes will be the keynote speaker at The Annual Meeting of The Business Council of New York State. Mr. Forbes writes editorials for each issue of Forbes, the nation's leading business magazine, under the heading of “Fact and Comment
30
Jun
2014
ALBANY, N.Y.— The Business Council of New York State and the Center for Economic Growth (CEG) will host “New York's Mighty Middle Market,” a forum exploring strategies to sustain and grow middle market companies. The event will be held on Tuesday, July 1, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m
26
Jun
2014
ALBANY, N.Y.—The Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber will host a session on Friday June 27 with The Public Policy Institute of New York State and the Committee for Economic Development that will provide employers with information on business engagement in education. The session, will feature Mark Eagan, president and CEO, Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber, Heather C
22
Jun
2014
Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. This week's upgrading of New York's credit rating is good news. It reflects a significant turnaround in the management of the state's fiscal affairs. Having four straight on time budgets is nice, but more importantly,  the state has achieved sustainable spending growth (averaging under 2 percent ), while maintaining public services, increasing infrastructure investments, and adopting much need tax reform
20
Jun
2014
Heather C. Briccetti, Esq. President and CEO of The Business Council of New York State ALBANY, N.Y. — We congratulate Governor Cuomo, Senate Leaders Skelos and Klein and Assembly Speaker Silver, as well as Minority Leaders Stewart-Cousins and Kolb, on a successful session that will promote economic growth and new job creation in New York State
14
Jun
2014
Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. New Yorkers are well aware that Tax Day is April 15, but a second tax day is just around the corner. This one is going to cost workers, families, seniors, and taxpayers billions of dollars and has the potential to kill thousands of jobs
22
May
2014
ALBANY, N.Y.—This year, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of New York and The Business Council of New York State, Inc. Insurance Fund celebrate 10 years of working together to serve the needs of New York businesses. “The Business Council Insurance Fund helps its member companies cut costs while providing valued benefits to their employees
19
May
2014
ALBANY, NY, May 19, 2014 -Businesses in New York state are projected to create one million jobs that require more education than a high school diploma but not a four-year college degree between 2008 and 2018, according to data compiled by Jobs for the Future and The Business Council of New York State
12
May
2014
ALBANY N.Y.—The Business Council of New York State, Inc. unveiled its end of session priorities today, including key issues of concern to The Business Council's diverse membership base and a broad public policy agenda that impacts businesses in New York. “Safeguarding business interests in our state is the only way New York's economy will grow, creating more jobs and stronger communities,” said Heather C
07
May
2014
ALBANY—A new statewide education organization launched efforts this week to support the implementation of a set of clear, consistent educational standards in New York State – a step that will better prepare students regardless of background for college and successful careers. The members and leadership of High Achievement New York will: Engage parents, teachers, students and business leaders across the state to support the implementation and preservation of the New York State Learning Standards; Educate and mobilize New Yorkers across the state who support the standards; and Drive the public discussion of higher educational standards by generating local press coverage and social media activities tailored to key decision-maker Heather C