News

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Mar
2023
28 Business Groups Call for New York State Funds to Help Alleviate the Unemployment Insurance Debt  ALBANY – Employer groups from across New York State are calling on the governor’s administration and state legislature to address one of the most significant lingering financial burdens caused by the COVID pandemic - $8 billion in outstanding federal loans to New York’s unemployment insurance (UI) program
22
Feb
2023
The Business Council Announces Support for Legislative Proposals Positively Impacting Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBE)  MWBE Award Application Process Open  ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Wednesday, support for a package of legislative bill proposals that would positively impact MWBE businesses in New York State
09
Feb
2023
  The Business Council of New York State Inc. Approves Four New Board Members     Albany, NY – The Business Council of New York State Inc., on Monday, February 6, elected four new board members during a meeting of the Board of Directors. The meeting was held before The Business Council’s annual Legislators’ Reception in Albany
06
Feb
2023
  The Business Council Holds Annual Legislators’ Reception in Albany   ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State held its annual Legislators’ Reception on Monday at the Capital Center in Albany. More than 550 lawmakers, lobbyists, and Business Council members attended the event
23
Jan
2023
  Chelsea Lemon Joins The Business Council’s Government Affairs Team   ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Monday Chelsea Lemon, former Legislative Director to New York State Senator Jim Gaughran, has joined The Business Council of New York State as Director of Government Affairs
19
Jan
2023
The Business Council submitted testimony on January 18 to the Senate Finance, Energy and Telecommunications, and Environmental Conservation Committees seeking input on legislative and budgetary actions necessary to implement the Climate Action Council’s Final Scoping Plan and meet the statutory objectives of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA)
17
Jan
2023
  The Business Council on Tuesday showed support for the Automatic Sealing of Certain Convictions legislation, commonly known as the Clean Slate Act. The Business Council’s Executive Vice President, Paul Zuber, spoke at a rally at the New York State Capitol, calling for the legislation to be passed
11
Jan
2023
The Business Council Calls for Fair Hearing for Judge Hector D. LaSalle ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State delivered a letter to members of the New York State Senate on Tuesday, asking for a fair and thoughtful hearing for New York Court of Appeals Chief Justice nominee Hector D. LaSalle
15
Dec
2022
The Business Council of New York State received the "2022 Excellence in Public Policy" award from the National Association of State Chambers (NASC). The award was presented at NASC's Annual Conference earlier this year in Las Vegas. Four Business Council staff members were on hand to receive the award, including President & CEO Heather Briccetti Mulligan, Executive Vice President Paul Zuber, Director of Communications Patrick Bailey and Director of Conference Development, Maribeth Riley
05
Dec
2022
  Statement on SUNY’s Appointment of John King “John King is an exceptional choice to lead SUNY as its next Chancellor. Mr. King’s accomplished career in education and familiarity with New York State make him the perfect fit to lead the successful SUNY system into the future. With workforce development continuing to be a major focus for many of our members, The Business Council looks forward to a successful working relationship with the next Chancellor