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INFORMATION RESOURCES

The Business Council provides access to many valuable resources through its Web site and member services.

Web Resources

  • The Public Policy Institute:
    Publishes position papers, fact books and research reports. It holds informational forums on issues impacting our private-sector community. It is a respected source of data and insight on the state's business climate.

  • Knickerbocker Blog
    A forum for news, ideas, and comment on the economy of upstate New York. The blog is updated daily with stories and commentary from across the state and the nation. Reader feedback is welcome.

  • Vote for Jobs
    A Council-developed assessment of New York legislators which grades lawmakers on their votes on issues that impact jobs and the business climate in New York State.

  • Homeland Security Council of New York State
    A Business Council-administered group that provides the private sector in New York State with the resources and information needed to pursue growth and opportunity in the homeland security marketplace.

Member Resources

  • Business Council Connect
    A newsletter covering current state activities and key issues affecting business. Stories from the newsletter can be found in our What's New Section of our web site at the link above.

  • Human Resources
    There is a Human Resource information Hotline available to members and a section of the bi-monthly news publication, Business Council Connect, for those who handle human resource and related issues.

  • Government Affairs Council Updates
    Weekly overview on all legislative and regulatory activities.

  • Committee Mailings
    Technical information, proposed legislation, and regulations regarding individual issue areas.

  • Action Alerts
    Grass-root campaigns utilizing, fax phone, and mail networks informing our members of crisis situations.

  • Surveys
    Requests for input on issues affecting your business.

  • Complimentary Reports and Brochures
    Special reports on current topics.


Internet sources

  • Chambers of Commerce/Associations:
    Phone numbers, contact names & web site addresses of New York State regional chambers of commerce and associations.

  • New York State Library:
    New Yorkers statewide enjoy 24-hour access to a powerful on-line catalog of more than 2 million research items through the EXCELSIOR System.

  • Links to State Government:
    Phone & fax numbers, web site & e-mail addresses of Senate and Assembly Members.

  • New York News:
    Links to on-line newspapers around the state.
   


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