News

30
Nov
2022
  Statement in Response to Election of Hakeem Jeffries as House Leader   “The Business Council applauds the historic election of Rep. Hakeem Jeffries as House Leader of the Democratic conference in Congress,” said Heather Briccetti Mulligan, President & CEO of The Business Council of New York State
22
Nov
2022
  "The Business Council does not believe the legislature should seek to categorically limit the growth and expansion of any business or sector in New York. We plan to further engage and help educate them regarding this industry and the benefits it provides to the local, regional, and state economy
16
Nov
2022
  Crystal Griffith Joins The Business Council’s Government Affairs Team   ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Wednesday, Crystal Griffith, has joined The Business Council of New York State as the Director of Workforce Development. Ms. Griffith has an extensive and diverse background in both education and work experience related to her role in Workforce Development
15
Nov
2022
  “The Business Council does not support mandated minimum wage increases at this time as they generally do not help the people they are intended to help. Small businesses, in particular, are already saddled with high unemployment taxes and other state-imposed mandates that, when faced with higher wage mandates on top of it all, force them to make tough decisions that often time result in staff reductions
24
Oct
2022
  The Business Council of New York State Supports the Environmental Bond Act on the November Ballot ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State supports the proposed $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act, on the statewide ballot for New Yorker’s consideration on November 8th
13
Oct
2022
The Business Council of New York State PAC Announces 2022 Political Endorsements   ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State’s Political Action Committee (PAC) today released the following 2022 endorsements for New York State legislature and two state-wide offices.   Endorsements are based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s voting record, their engagement with The Business Council on issues important to our advocacy agenda, a candidate’s response to the PAC’s policy questionnaire, and their positions on key policy issues
06
Oct
2022
  The Business Council Applauds Governor Hochul for Signing MWBE Bill Package Signed Bills Were Part of The Business Council’s MWBE Legislative Package Priority     ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, on Thursday, applauded Governor Hochul for signing legislation that strengthens New York’s Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBE) programs
27
Sep
2022
  Mario Vazquez Joins The Business Council’s Government Affairs Team ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, announced Tuesday, Mario Vazquez, former Chief Administrator at Excelsior Advisors and previous Legislative Aide to Assemblymember Marcos Crespo, has joined The Business Council of New York State as the Assistant Director of Government Affairs
26
Sep
2022
The Business Council of New York State Approves Four New Directors, Reelects Board Chair Albany, NY – The members of The Business Council of New York State reelected 13 board members, and appointed four new members to their governing body. Board Chair Donna DeCarolis was reelected as board chairperson
23
Sep
2022
  The Business Council Announces Winner of Inaugural Minority & Women’s Business Award ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Friday, Backyard Barbeque was named the winner of the inaugural Minority & Women’s Business Award. Backyard Barbeque, located in Freeport Long Island, was nominated by Assemblymember Taylor Darling (18th District)