Join Us on March 10, 2009 in Albany! This year, Small Business Day will focus exclusively on reducing the $4.1 Billion in new taxes in the Governor’s 2009 budget

This is a very critical legislative session for small business and this is the time for you to be involved.

It’s an opportunity to let your voice be heard by those that shape New York State Laws and control how you are taxed.

Help us to:

 Reduce taxes and government spending that keep your business from growing

 Reduce the cost of health care and health insurance that make it hard for you to keep employees

 Reduce the cost of energy that lowers your bottom line

 Support targeted economic development that can make your business grow

• Register on Site
• FAX / MAIL Back Registration & Sponsorship Application
• Registration Fees
• Hotel Information

About Small Business Day

Small Business Day will be held at The State Room, 142 State Street, Albany, New York, click here for directions.

Small Business Day in Albany, has been critical to business’ efforts to convince lawmakers to make more affordable health insurance available to sole proprietors, reduce taxes and make other critical improvements for New York State.

Why should I attend Small Business Day?

We need you to come to Albany to ensure that the voice of small business is heard!

Registration fee

$29.00 - Before 3/3/09
$39.00 - After 3/3/09

To Cancel

Cancellations will be accepted until Tuesday, March 3, 2009, subject to a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be given after that time.

Hotel Information

There are a limited number of rooms available at the following Hotels:

• Hampton Inn and Suites Albany Downtown
  25 Chapel Street, Albany 518.432.7000
  Rate: $179 Cut-off date February 17, 2009
  Ask for The Business Council Rate
  
  
• Holiday Inn Express -Albany Downtown
  300 Broadway Avenue, Albany 518.434.4111
  Rate: $129 - Cut-Off date: February 17, 2009
  Ask for The Business Council Rate
  
  
• Crowne Plaza Albany
  State & Pearl Streets, Albany 518.462.6611
  Rate: $139.  Cut-off date: February 17, 2009
  Ask for The Business Council Rate

For more information, contact Conference Development at 1.800.358.1202.

Agenda

8:00 a.m.	Registration & Continental Breakfast	Partner Sponsor New York Farm Bureau, Inc. NYS Small Business Development Center Associate Sponsor Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber Empire State Restaurant & Tavern Association Woodhaven Physical Therapy & Rehab Services PLLC
9:00 a.m.	Welcome Remarks, Issue Briefing Kenneth Adams, President / CEO The Business Council of New York State, Inc. Michael Elmendorf, State Director National Federation of Independent Business Wally Hart, Chair Chamber Alliance of New York State
10:00 a.m.	Key Legislators Panel Honorable William Stachowski Chair, Senate Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business New York State Senate Honorable James Alesi Member, Senate Committee on Commerce, Economic Development and Small Business New York State Senate Honorable Mark Weprin Chair, Committee on Small Business New York State Assembly Honorable William Reilich Member, Committee on Small Business New York State Assembly
11:00 a.m.	Legislative Visits
	As of Feb 27, 2009

Sponsorship Opportunities

Partner Sponsor $250.00

• One complimentary registration
• One Banner placed prominently
• Prominent recognition in event program

Associate Sponsor $150.00

• One complimentary registration
• Prominent recognition in event program