Overview
The Business Council of New York
State, Inc., is the largest business
organization in New York State, representing
the interests of large and small firms
throughout the state. Its membership
is made up of thousands of member
companies, as well as local chambers
of commerce and professional and trade
associations.
Though 72 percent of our members are small
businesses, we also represent some of the
largest and most important corporations in
the world, including IBM, Verizon, Eastman
Kodak, Citigroup, JP Morgan Chase, Corning,
Pfizer and many more. All told, our members
employ more than 1.2 million New Yorkers.
The primary function of the organization
is to serve as an advocate for employers in
the state political and policy-making arena,
working for a healthier business climate,
economic growth, and jobs.
We also help our members cut costs and provide
important benefits to their employees, with
group insurance programs that are known for
competitive costs and high-quality service.
And we serve as an information resource center
for our members, providing an array of news
and update services, seminars, networking,
and individualized regulatory and legislative
assistance to members who need it.
