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
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
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
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
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
The Business Council of New York State to Host First Ever National Civics Bee New York State Finals
Students from Delaware County, Orange County, Rochester, & Staten Island to Compete for Trip to National Finals
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State Inc. is proud to announce the inaugural National Civics Bee New York State Competition, an exciting event designed to foster civic engagement among students across the state
Recent Survey & Study Shows Proposed Recycling Legislation is Costly to Consumers and A Burden on Businesses
Business Groups Seek More Workable Solution to “Expanded Producer Responsibility” (EPR) Bill
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State Inc., citing a recent study and consumer survey, is seeking alternatives to unworkable packaging legislation that would increase costs for consumers and businesses across the state
"We are saddened to learn of the passing of Mike Falcone, an extremely successful businessman and long-time supporter of The Business Council. Mike served on several of our boards for 26 years, reflecting his passion for the state’s business community and vision for growing the economy. Our condolences go out to the Falcone family and all those impacted by his passing
Latest Member Spotlight Feature: Creative Education Foundation
The Creative Education Foundation is a personal/professional transformation group empowering people with skill sets & tool sets for deliberate creativity. Their clients range from individuals to schools to businesses of all sizes
“The legislature's one-house budget proposals ignore the recent data that shows that people and jobs are leaving New York. While facing these facts, the legislature has unveiled a plan that continues to make New York unaffordable by raising taxes on residents and businesses, thus continuing to exodus out of New York