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2008 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Annual Legislators’ Reception
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Crowne Plaza, Albany
At the kick-off event to the 2008 Legislative Session; join fellow members of The Business Council as they greet and meet with members of the NYS Senate and Assembly; top officials from the Governor’s office and various state agencies, and key staff members.
Sponsorship & Exhibit opportunities available.

Annual Homeland Security Conference
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Crowne Plaza, Albany
This event will mark the fourth anniversary of The Business Council’s Homeland Security Council. Join the Council in this very important discussion on U.S./Canadian Relationships, focusing on Northern Border management & Commerce Issues. With in the exciting program, the conference will allow opportunities for U.S. and Canadian companies to sit and talk to each other through a Matchmaking Session. The conference also provides important networking opportunities for those in the private and public sectors to assist you in forging partnerships beneficial to your organization.
Sponsorship & Exhibit opportunities available.

Human Resource Conference & Legislative Day
April 14 – 15, 2008
The annual legislative day for Human Resource Professionals is expanding and will now also include several sessions on New York State labor and employment law. Beginning with the popular networking reception on Monday evening, participants on Tuesday, will now be able to hear from key Labor Department experts on current labor standard, wage & hour and unemployment insurance issues. All this plus the scheduled Legislator visits which have always been the foundation of this legislative event.

Annual Conference on State Taxation
May 13– 15, 2008
Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa, Saratoga Springs
Presented in cooperation of the NYS Department of Taxation & Finance, this conference kicks off with an informal Golf Tournament & Welcome Reception. It focuses specifically on the latest business and corporate tax issues and disseminates how these will impact businesses in New York State. This conference provides the most up-to-date information to New York’s tax specialists.
Sponsorship opportunities available.

Spring Environment Conference
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Crowne Plaza, Albany
This conference will provide participants with a mid-year update from key officials from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, as well as industry experts. The conference attracts environmental professionals from companies across New York State, and provides them with the opportunity to hear and meet with the experts who write and implement the state’s environmental laws.
Sponsorship & Exhibit opportunities available.

Homeland Security Congressional Exchange
June 18 - 19, 2008
Washington , DC
Join with the Homeland Security Council as we bring together members of New York’s congressional delegation, committee representatives, as well as top federal homeland security officials for a two-day exchange of ideas, information and opportunities.
Sponsorship opportunities available.

Annual Meeting
September 16 - 18, 2008
Adam’s Mark Hotel, Buffalo
The Annual Meeting is a time of reflection and planning for the future. Business Council leaders report on our activities of the past year. In addition, future plans are discussed, as well as what can be expected from the State in the upcoming year. Plans are already underway to make the Annual Meeting a new and exciting event.  We will have a large array of ways to increase your exposure through Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities.  We hope you will lend your support to our move to Buffalo.
Sponsorship & Exhibit opportunities available.

Annual Industry – Environment Conference
October 15 – 17, 2008
The Saratoga Hotel & Conference Center
Kicking off the event with an informal Golf Tournament and Welcome Reception, this conference is held in cooperation with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. This two-day event brings close to 300 experts from both the private and public sectors together to interact and share the latest information relevant to environmental issues in New York State.
Sponsorship & Exhibit opportunities available.

All of our events offer Sponsorship and/or Exhibit opportunities.

Visit www.bcnys.org/events.htm

For more information, contact Conference Development at 1-800-358-1202, or visit www.bcnys.org

   


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