News

25
Oct
2012
ALBANY— The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is endorsing a slate of candidates in races for the New York State Senate. “These candidates have demonstrated a commitment to a pro-jobs agenda that will continue to lower taxes and reduce the cost of doing business in New York,” said Heather Briccetti, president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State
24
Oct
2012
ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is endorsing John McDonald in the 108th State Assembly District, which covers parts of Rensselaer, Albany and Saratoga counties. "As a small business owner, John McDonald sees firsthand the need for growth and job creation in New York. He understands that to put New York on a path to economic recovery we need to lower taxes and lower the cost of doing business in this state
23
Oct
2012
ALBANY— The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is endorsing Bob Cohen in the 37th State Senate District. "As a businessman, Bob Cohen has seen firsthand the need to reduce the burdens on business. He has had to navigate through the maze of taxes, regulations and fees that affect the bottom line,” said Heather Briccetti, president & CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc
22
Oct
2012
Rochester N.Y. — Leaders from The Business Council of New York State, NFIB of NY and Unshackle Upstate came together today to support and endorse Sean Hanna in the 55th State Senate District. “Sean Hanna knows small business is the backbone of our economy. He understands that to put New York on a path to economic recovery we need to lower taxes and lower the cost of doing business in this state,” said Heather Briccetti, president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc
22
Oct
2012
ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State, Inc. and the New York League of Conservation Voters believe that a strong economy and a healthy environment can go hand-in-hand in New York. It is with this in mind that both organizations have come together to endorse Mark Grisanti in the 60th State Senate District
18
Oct
2012
Albany N.Y. —The Business Council of New York State, NFIB of NY and Unshackle Upstate mailed out postcards to targeted voters in support of Senate candidates Mark Grisanti (R/I, 60th Senate District), Sean Hanna (R/C/I, 55th Senate District), George Amedore (R/C/I, 46th Senate District) and Steve Saland (R/I, 41st Senate District)
09
Oct
2012
ALBANY— "The Business Council is disappointed with New York's poor rating in the Tax Foundation's newly released 2013 State Business Tax Index. This report does not reflect the progress New York has made in its budget and tax policy over the past two years. The property tax cap adopted last year, and this year's pension reform, will produce benefits over time
05
Oct
2012
Heather Briccetti President and CEO of The Business Council of NYS, Inc. ALBANY—Heather Briccetti, president & CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc., is among the six members of the 2012 Class of Women Who Mean Business who will be honored by The Business Review today
05
Oct
2012
ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is pleased to announce that Richard Brodsky, a former 14-term New York State Assemblyman, will be the keynote speaker at the Industry-Environment Conference being held at the Gideon Resort and Spa in Saratoga on October 18th. From 1993 to 2002 Brodsky was Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation during which time he authored the legislation responsible for creating the Environmental Protection Fund, the 1996 Bond Act and New York's Neighbor Notification Law
01
Oct
2012
ALBANY— The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is endorsing George Amedore in the 46th State Senate District. "As a small business owner, George Amedore sees firsthand the need for growth and job creation in New York. He understands that to put New York on a path to economic recovery we need to lower taxes and lower the cost of doing business in this state