On Site Registration
Premium Exhibitor Exhibitors Banners In Kind Sponsors Premiere Gold Welcome Reception Silver Hotel Key Golf & Photos Breakfast - Thur. Chairman's Reception Morning Radio Broadcast Hospitality - Wednesday Hospitality - Thursday Wine at Dinner Lake George Cruise Patron Registration Ben & Jerry's Golf Beverage Cart 5K Run

• On Site Registration
• Fax / Mail Back Registration, Member, Future Member, Chamber Exec,
  and Exhibitor
• Exhibit & Sponsorship Application
• Fax / Mail Back Exhibit & Sponsorship Application
• Goodie Bag Reply Form
• Prize Program Reply Form
• Chamber of the Year Award Nomination
• Nomination for Election to Board of Directors
• Linda Sanford to receive The Business Council's 2011 Corning Award for Excellence
• The Business Council announces 2011 Chamber of the Year Award winners

If you missed our return to The Sagamore, don’t let it happen again. Be a part of our 2011 Annual Meeting at The Sagamore Resort on beautiful Lake George, September 21 - 23, 2011. Take this opportunity to learn how businesses are working together to create a better business climate in New York.

As a sponsor of The Business Council’s Annual Meeting, you have the opportunity to increase your visibility before the top business leaders in New York State. Sponsors will be listed on our Annual Meeting web site, program book and signage throughout the meeting.

Our exclusive Exhibition is held throughout our three-day event and will provide you with the opportunity to get your company’s message to the decision-makers of some of the largest and most influential employers in New York State.

Registration Fees

	Before 9/20/11	After 9/20/11
Member	$ 450	$ 495
Future Member	$ 600	$ 675
Chamber Exec	$ 300	$ 325
Spouse	$ 295	$ 325
Golf	$ 100	$ 100

Cancellation / Refund Policy

Cancellations received by September 14, entitle registrant to a refund (less a $50 per registration processing fee). No refunds after September 14.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Site Registration
Premium Exhibitor Exhibitors Banners In Kind Sponsors Premiere Gold Welcome Reception Silver Hotel Key Golf & Photos Breakfast - Thur. Chairman's Reception Morning Radio Broadcast Hospitality - Wednesday Hospitality - Thursday Wine at Dinner Lake George Cruise Patron Registration Ben & Jerry's Golf Beverage Cart 5K Run

Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities

• On Site Registration
• Fax / Mail Back Registration
• Exhibit & Sponsorship Application
• FAX / MAIL Back Exhibit & Sponsorship Application

Exhibit Opportunities

	8’ x 10’ Booth	$ 2,500
	8’ x 10’ Premium Booth	$ 3,000
	8’ x 20’ Booth	$ 4,000

Your booth rental includes standard electrical and internet service, one free meeting registration and two discounted registrations.

For more Exhibit information contact Maribeth Riley at 800.358.1202 or maribeth.riley@bcnys.org.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities to heighten your corporate exposure include:

Outdoor Banners

	Banner	$ 1,500
	Two Banners	$ 2,500
	Chamber Lawn Signs	$ 300
	Two Chamber Lawn Signs	$ 500

Goodie Bag

Corporate Duffle Bag

Sold out

Conference Sponsorship Levels

	Premiere	$30,000
	Platinum	$20,000
	Gold	$15,000
	Silver	$10,000

Event Sponsorship

	Dinner Host	$30,000
	Speaker Sponsor (Stuart Varney)	$25,000
	Welcome Reception (sole)	Sold out
	Thursday Reception (sole)	$15,000
	Hotel Key	Sold out
	Golf	Sold out
	Refreshment Breaks	$ 7,500
	Cyber Cafe	Sold out
	Breakfast (Thursday)	Sold out
	Breakfast (Friday)	$ 6,000
	Hospitality / Thursday	Sold out
	Wine at Dinner (Wed or Thur)	Sold out
	Live Broadcast of Talk 1300 Radio / day	$ 5,000
	Lake George Cruise	Sold out
	Registration Sponsor	Sold out
	5K Run	Sold out
	Culinary Class / Tour	$ 2,000
	Fishing	$ 2,000
	Hiking	$ 2,000
	Kayaking	$ 2,000
	Sailing	$ 2,000
	Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Social	Sold out
	Golf Beverage Cart	Sold out

Other Marketing Opportunities

There are more ways to increase your exposure at our biggest event of the year:

» Donate an item to our Prize Program

» Give an item for our “Goodie Bag”

To sponsor, contact Ellen Muir at 800.358.1202 or ellen.muir@bcnys.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agenda		On Site Registration Premium Exhibitor Exhibitors Banners In Kind Sponsors Premiere Gold Welcome Reception Silver Hotel Key Golf & Photos Breakfast - Thur. Chairman's Reception Morning Radio Broadcast Hospitality - Wednesday Hospitality - Thursday Wine at Dinner Lake George Cruise Patron Registration Ben & Jerry's Golf Beverage Cart 5K Run
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
All Day	Registration Sponsored by: National Grid
9:00 a.m. – Noon	Exhibit Installation
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Travel & Tourism Committee Meeting
12:00 – 5:00 p.m.	Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Social Sponsored by: Green & Seifter
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.	Joint Audit & Finance and Executive Committee Meeting
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.	President’s Council & GAC Meeting Ed McMahon, Director, Empire Center, Manhattan Institute for Policy Research Rob Mujica, Senior Policy Advisor & Secretary, New York State Senate Majority Jim Yates, Counsel to the Speaker, New York State Assembly Majority
1:00 - 7:00 p.m.	Exhibits Open
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.	Board of Directors Meeting
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.	The Business Council PAC Reception   — Separate Registration Required —
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.	Welcome Reception Sponsored by: Delta
7:00 p.m.	Dinner Business Council Anniversary Award Insurance Producer of the Year Award Chamber of the Year Awards Constellation Energy Award Presented to The Business Council by: Stephen King, Director of Sales, Constellation Energy Remarks Honorable Sheldon Silver Speaker, New York State Assembly Keynote Address Honorable Robert J. Duffy Lieutenant Governor, State of New York
9:00 p.m.	Chairman’s Dessert Reception Sponsored by: Consolidated Edison
10:00 p.m.	Hospitality Sponsored by: Fidelity Investments
Thursday, September 22, 2011
5:00 - 10:00 a.m.	Paul Vandenburgh Live Broadcast  Talk 1300 AM Sponsored by: Verizon Communications
6:45 a.m.	5-K Fun Run Sponsored by: EmblemHealth
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.	Cyber Café / Lounge Evelley Sponsored by: Empire BlueCross BlueShield Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Supported by: Hewlett-Packard Company
7:45 – 11:30 a.m.	Exhibits Open
7:45 - 8:45 a.m.	Breakfast / Prizes Sponsored by: National Fuel Gas Company
8:45 – 9:15 a.m.	Program President’s Report Annual Meeting of The Business Council Membership Election of Directors
9:15 - 10:15 a.m.	Remarks Honorable George D. Maziarz, Vice President, Pro Tempore New York State Senate      Honorable Brian M. Kolb, Minority Leader New York State Assembly
10:20 – 11:20 a.m.	NY Politics – Demographic & Redistricting Trends - What Will the State Look Like? Moderator: Robert L. Lillpopp, Director of Communications The Business Council Panelists: Bruce Gyory, Strategic Consultant, Corning Place Consulting Thomas Reynolds, Senior Strategic Policy Advisor, Nixon Peabody LLP
11:45 – 5:00 p.m.	Concurrent Activities - Sponsorships Available Culinary / Cooking Tour Fishing Golf - Sponsored by Aetna Beverage Cart - Sponsored by First Ameritas Kayaking Lake George Cruise - Sponsored by Hodgson Russ LLP Sailing
6:30 - 7:00 p.m.	Tapas, Cocktails & Wine Sponsorship: UnitedHealthcare
7:00 p.m.	Dinner Worker For New York Award Presented to: Kevin Burke Chairman, President & CEO, Consolidated Edison Corning Award For Excellence Presented to:  Linda S. Sanford, Senior VP, Enterprise Transformation, IBM Corporation
	Remarks: Stuart Varney Host, Fox News’ Varney & Company
9:30 p.m.	Hospitality Sponsorship: Constellation Energy
Friday, September 23, 2011
7:30 – 11:30 a.m.	Cyber Café / Lounge Evelley Sponsored by: Empire BlueCross BlueShield Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Supported by: Hewlett-Packard Company
7:30 – 12:00 noon	Exhibits Open
8:45 - 10:15 a.m.	Regional Economic Development Panel Moderator: Kenneth J. Pokalsky, Senior Director, Government Affairs, The Business Council Panelists Anthony Collins, President, Clarkson University Marsha Gordon, President & CEO, The Business Council of Westchester Desmond Ryan, Executive Director, Association for a Better Long Island Paul S. Speranza, Vice Chairman, General Counsel & Secretary, Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.  G. Thomas Tranter, President, Corning Enterprises, Corning Incorporated F. Michael Tucker, President & CEO, Center For Economic Growth   Randy Wolken, President, Manufacturers Association of Central New York
10:15 - 11:00 a.m.	2011 Ethics Law and Its Impact on Business Advocacy Michael Fallon, Hinman Straub P.C
11:15 a.m.	Prizes — MUST be present to Win!
11:30 a.m.	Conclusion
	as of September 19, 2011

On Site Registration
Premium Exhibitor Exhibitors Banners In Kind Sponsors Premiere Gold Welcome Reception Silver Hotel Key Golf & Photos Breakfast - Thur. Chairman's Reception Morning Radio Broadcast Hospitality - Wednesday Hospitality - Thursday Wine at Dinner Lake George Cruise Patron Registration Ben & Jerry's Golf Beverage Cart 5K Run

Hotel Information
The Sagamore Resort on Lake George

The Sagamore at www.TheSagamore.com

Hotel Accommodations

• Make your Hotel Reservations directly with The Sagamore at
  www.thesagamore.com. Click the BOOK NOW button at the upper right corner and use our group code 51Q1NL.
  
  
• Or call 800.358.3585 and identify yourself as a
  member of The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
  
  
• Reservation cut-off date is Wednesday, August 31, 2011.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Site Registration
Premium Exhibitor Exhibitors Banners In Kind Sponsors Premiere Gold Welcome Reception Silver Hotel Key Golf & Photos Breakfast - Thur. Chairman's Reception Morning Radio Broadcast Hospitality - Wednesday Hospitality - Thursday Wine at Dinner Lake George Cruise Patron Registration Ben & Jerry's Golf Beverage Cart 5K Run

The 2011 Chamber of the Year Award

• Nomination Form
• Fax/Mail Back Nomination Form

At our 2011 Annual Meeting, The Business Council of New York State Inc. will honor three outstanding chamber organizations and leadership team that make doing business in New York State a better experience for their members.

Categories

• Winners will be announced in first, second and third place.

Eligibility

• The Chamber must display a positive social conscience and commitment to pro-business activities within their community and the state.
• The Chamber must have an established reputation for delivering a high level of programs and services in their community and active in state and local business advocacy.
• The Chamber must show fiscal responsibility for its members and community and have leadership whose talent, vision, expertise, dedication and performance have defined them outstanding Chamber leaders.
• Nominees must have conducted business operations within New York State for the past twelve consecutive months prior to the date of their nomination.
• Nominees must be a member of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. for the past twelve consecutive months prior to the date of their nomination.
• All nominations are accepted at the discretion of The Business Council, and judged by an independently chosen panel.

Nominations Deadline

Nominations can be made by a chamber staff or member.

Nominations must be submitted on-line or by e-mail to cathy.jimenez@bcnys.org at The Business Council office no later than close of business on Tuesday, August 16, 2011.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Site Registration
Premium Exhibitor Exhibitors Banners In Kind Sponsors Premiere Gold Welcome Reception Silver Hotel Key Golf & Photos Breakfast - Thur. Chairman's Reception Morning Radio Broadcast Hospitality - Wednesday Hospitality - Thursday Wine at Dinner Lake George Cruise Patron Registration Ben & Jerry's Golf Beverage Cart 5K Run

2011 Goodie Bag & Prize Program

Staff Contact: Sara McDonnell

• Goodie Bag Reply Form
• Prize Program Reply Form

Goodie Bag

• Goodie Bag Reply Form

Our Goodie Bag is just one of the highlights of our Annual Meeting.  Presented to our registrants, it contains products and promotional items from numerous member companies from across the state.

Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of this valuable marketing tool by donating 400 of your product(s) or promotional item(s).  Your contribution will be prominently recognized in our program book.

Items donated should fit the following criteria:

• Dimensions not to exceed 6-1/2”(w) x 8”(h)
• Non-perishable food
• Received at The Business Council by Wednesday, August 31, 2011
• Marked for inside delivery
  
• Please note delivery to our Corporate Woods Office:
  The Business Council
  12 Corporate Woods Blvd., Suite 17 (4th Floor)
  Albany, New York 12211
  Attn.: Sara McDonnell

Staff Contact: Sara McDonnell at 518.465.9567 or sara.mcdonnell@bcnys.org.

Prize Program

• Prize Program Reply Form

One of the most popular features of our Annual Meeting is our Prize Program.  All prizes donated from member companies are on display in the Pride of New York Room and awarded throughout the Meeting.

This is the premier event of the year and is attended by close to 500 of New York State's most influential business leaders and key legislative and government officials.

Donate a Prize to demonstrate the Pride of New York that we all share.  With the quality of the audience and the exposure you'll receive, I'm sure you'll agree that your company should be a part of our Prize Program.  Please don’t miss out. 

Products / Prizes: Please be sure to mark all packages clearly:  The Business Council's 2011 Annual Meeting Prize Program Send to: Attn.: Mark Rakus Clifton Park Convention Services 871 Main Street Clifton Park, New York  12065
Certificates / Cash Donations: Please make checks payable to The Business Council.  We will purchase prizes and display them with your name as the donor.  Mail check or certificate to:  Sara McDonnell The Business Council 12 Corporate Woods, Blvd.., Suite 17 Albany, New York 12211

 

Questions?  Contact Sara McDonnell at 800.358.1202, ex. 230 or e-mail sara.mcdonnell@bcnys.org.