2009 Annual Meeting
September 30 - October 2, 2009
Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside, Rochester, NY

Agenda-at-a-Glance
Information
Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities
Hotel Information
Host Committee

Agenda-at-a-Glance

Exhibitors

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Sponsors

Great Prizes to be raffled off including our Grand Prize: 2 Delta Airlines’ Tickets to anywhere in the world, courtesy of Delta Air Lines, Inc.

Premiere

Platinum

Silver

Event

Livingston County Tourism - Livingston County Chamber of Commerce

Goodie Bag Sponsors

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Noon – 5:00 p.m.

Set up | Exhibit Installation

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

All Day

Arrivals | Registration
Registration Sponsored by:

9:00 a.m. – Noon

Exhibit Installation

9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Insurance Trustees' Meeting

11:00 a.m.– Noon

Nominating Committee Meeting (Board Members)
Hosted by:

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Economic Development Committee / Developing the New Empire Zone Program

Honorable Robin Schimminger
Chair, Economic Development Committee,
NYS Assembly
Honorable William T. Stachowski
Chair, Commerce Committee, NYS Senate

12:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
Sponsored by:

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Audit & Finance Committee Meeting (Board Members)
Hosted by:

1:00 – 2 30 p.m.

President’s Council & Government Affairs Meeting

1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Executive Committee Meeting (Board Members)
Hosted by:

1:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Exhibits Open | Cyber Cafe Open

2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Board of Directors Meeting
Hosted by:

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Chairman's VIP Reception & New Member Reception
Sponsored by:

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception | Exhibits Open
Sponsored by

7:00 p.m.

Dinner
Wine Sponsored by: Harris Beach PLLC

Pledge of Allegiance

Kenneth Adams
President & CEO, The Business Council of New York State, Inc.

Welcome

Danny Wegman
CEO Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Hon. Maggie Brooks
County Executive, Monroe County
Hon. Robert J. Duffy
Mayor, City of Rochester

Keynote Address

Hon. David A. Paterson
Governor, State of New York

8:30 p.m.

Remarks

Sandra Parker
President & CEO, Rochester Business Alliance

Corning Award for Excellence

Presented by:

Kirk P. Gregg
Executive V.P. and Chief Administrative Officer, Corning Incorporated

Accepted by:

Paul S. Speranza, Jr.
Vice Chairman, General Counsel & Secretary, Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

9:30 p.m.

Hospitality
Sponsored by:

Thursday, October 1, 2009

6:45 a.m.

5-K Run
Sponsored by:
Transportation to Genesse Valley Park

7:00 a.m. - Noon

Registration
Sponsored by: Xerox Corporation

Cyber Cafe
Sponsored by: Time Warner Cable Business Class

7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

CANYS Breakfast Meeting

7:45 – 11:30 a.m.

Exhibits Open

Pride of New York Display / Prizes

7:45 - 8:45 a.m.

Breakfast & Prizes
Sponsored by: UnitedHealthcare
Prizes will be drawn during Breakfast.

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Board Membership Breakfast Meeting (Board Members)

8:30 a.m.

President’s Report
Kenneth Adams
President and CEO, The Business Council

General Session
Presiding:
Kevin Burke
Chairman, President & CEO Consolidated Edison

Annual Meeting of The Business Council Membership
Presiding:
David Klein
CEO, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

Election of Directors

Anniversary Award Presentations

Insurance Producer of the Year Award

9:00 a.m.

Honorable Thomas P. DiNapoli, Comptroller, State of New York

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Community Collaboration in Health Care: Rochester’s Story

Paul S. Speranza, Jr.
Vice Chairman, General Counsel & Secretary Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

Lawrence Becker
Director, Strategic Partnerships, Alliances and Analytics Corporate Human Resources Xerox Corporation

10:30 - 11:20 a.m.

"How to Fix Everything"

Professor Steven Landsburg
Department of Economics University of Rochester

11:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Concurrent Events | Tours

City of Rochester & Wegman's Tour
Sponsored by: Wegmans
Eastman Business Park
Sponsored by: Eastman Kodak Company
Erie Canal - Mary Jemison River Boat
Golf – Ravenwood Golf Club
Sponsored by: The Pike Company, Inc.
Letchworth State Park
Sponsored by: Livingston County Chamber

6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Networking Reception and Tour | George Eastman House
Sponsored by:

8:30 p.m.

Dinner on Your Own
Shuttle to Area Restaurants
Click here for Restaurant Options

9:30 p.m.

Hospitality Open at Radisson Riverside Hotel
Sponsored by:

Friday, October 2, 2009

7:00 a.m. - Noon

Registration
Sponsored by: Xerox Corporation

Cyber Cafe
Sponsored by: Time Warner Cable Business Class

7:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Exhibits Open

Pride of New York Display / Prizes

7:45 - 8:45 a.m.

Breakfast & Prizes

Prizes will be drawn during Breakfast

8:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

General Session

8:45 - 9:15 a.m.

Honorable John L. Sampson
Democratic Conference Leader New York State Senate

9:15 - 9:45 a.m.

Honorable Dean G. Skelos
Minority Leader, New York State Senate

9:45 - 10:15 a.m.

Dennis Mullen
Chairman & CEO Designate, Empire State Development

10:15 – 11:15 a.m.

The Modern-Day Gold Rush for Natural Gas: Marcellus Shale Update

Moderator:
Jennifer K. Levine
Founder, Marcellus Communications

Panelists:

David P. Flynn, Partner, Phillips Lytle LLP
Mara B. Ginsberg, Esq., Legislative Counsel, Independent Oil and Gas Association of New York (IOGA-NY)
Shawn Griffin, Esq, Partner, Harris Beach, PLLC
Brian Grove, Director of Corporate Development, Chesapeake Energy Corporation Eastern Division
Dale Rowenkamp, Assistant Vice President, Seneca Resources Corporation, Subsidiary of National Fuel
Mark Scheuerman, General Counsel, Manager of Government & Media Relations, Fortuna Energy Inc.

11:15 - 12:00 Noon

Hon. Brian M. Kolb
Minority Leader, New York State Assembly

Hon. Joseph D. Morelle
New York State Assembly

11:45 a.m.

Prizes -- MUST be present to Win!

12:15 noon

Conclusion

Online Registration Not Available
To register, fax pdf form to 518.465.9567 or call 800.358.1202
FAX / Mail Back Registrations: Board of Directors, Chamber, Exhibitor and Member / Future Member
Exhibit & Sponsorship Application
FAX / Mail Back Exhibit & Sponsorship Application
Give an item for our "Goodie Bag" - Information and Reply Form
Donate an item to our Prize Program - Information and Reply form

Exhibitors

Sponsors

Premiere

Platinum

Silver

Event

Goodie Bag Sponsors

Online Registration Not Available
To register, fax pdf form to 518.465.9567 or call 800.358.1202
FAX / Mail Back Registrations: Board of Directors, Chamber, Exhibitor and Member / Future Member
Exhibit & Sponsorship Application
FAX / Mail Back Exhibit & Sponsorship Application
Give an item for our "Goodie Bag" - Information and Reply Form
Donate an item to our Prize Program - Information and Reply form
Gov. Paterson highlights speakers at Business Council Annual Meeting in Rochester
Paul Speranza, Jr., past Chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, to receive 2009 Corning Award for Excellence

Don’t miss the biggest event of the year as we continue to “take the show on the road”. Our 2009 Annual Meeting will be held at the Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside

Registration Fees


Member	$ 395
Future Member	$ 525
Spouse	$ 275
Golf	$ 55
Rochester Business Alliance Members - contact Ellen Muir at ellen.muir@bcnys.org or call 800.358.1202

Cancellation / Refund Policy

Cancellations received by September 23, entitle registrant to a refund (less a $50 per registration processing fee). No refunds after September 23.

Win Tickets to Anywhere!

Don’t miss the opportunity to win our Grand Prize: 2 Delta Airlines’ Tickets to anywhere in the world, courtesy of Delta Air Lines, Inc.

In addition to our Grand Prize attendees will be eligible to win other Great Prizes in our raffle.

You Must Attend to Win!

Some of our highlights include:

Governor and State Comptroller To Speak:
Governor David Paterson and State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli will be Key Presenters with other law makers. They will provide insight on the current budget crisis and their vision for improving the State’s economy.

“How to Fix Everything” and “More Sex is Safer Sex” author to Speak:
Professor Steven Landsburg, Department of Economics at the University of Rochester, will discuss how transparent and open economic policy can get the economy back on track.

The Modern-Day Gold Rush for Natural Gas:
Marcellus Shale Update — Top energy experts explain the economic development impact for New York.

Empire Zones-What Comes Next?
Hear from the Assemblyman Robin Schimminger and state Senator William T. Stachowski about how we create New York’s next economic development program.

Gala Reception at the George Eastman House:
Sponsored by Wegmans, attendees will enjoy the world’s preeminent museum of photography while networking with hundreds of business and political leaders.
Explore the mansion that was once home to George Eastman, founder of the Eastman Kodak Company.

Can’t be away from your desk for three full days?

We can make special arrangements for you to join us for Dinner, a fun networking Reception at the George Eastman House, or any of our exciting activity or recreational activities listed in our schedule.

Please contact Ellen Muir at ellen.muir@bcnys.org or call 800.358.1202.

Exhibitors

Sponsors

Premiere

Platinum

Silver

Event

Goodie Bag Sponsors

Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities

Exhibit Information

8’ x 10’ Booth $ 2,500
8’ x 20’ Booth (Double) $ 4,000

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, as well as key legislative and government officials. Your booth rental includes standard electrical, internet service, one free meeting registration and two discounted registrations.

Applications without payment will not be assigned space until it has been received.

For more information about Exhibiting, contact Maribeth Riley at 800.358.1202 or maribeth.riley@bcnys.org.

Sponsorship Information

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.

With our move to Rochester and many new events and special programming planned, The Business Council invites you to share in this excitement by taking advantage of one or more of our unique sponsorship opportunities.

For more information about Sponsorships, contact Ellen Muir at 800.358.1202 or ellen.muir@bcnys.org

	Corporate Banners
	Banner	$ 1,500
	Two Banners	$ 2,500


	Goodie Bag
	Corporate Duffle Bag	Sold out


	Conference Co-Sponsorship Levels
	Platinum	$10,000
	Gold	$ 5,000
	Silver	$ 2,500


	Event Sponsorship
	Hotel Key	Sold out
	Cyber Cafe	Sold out
	Buffet Breakfast (Thursday or Friday)	$ 5,000
	Transportation	$ 5,000
	Refreshment Breaks	$ 4,000
	Hospitality	Sold out
	Welcome Reception (co-sponsor)	Sold out
	Wine at Dinner	Sold out
	Registration	Sold out
	5K Run	Sold out
	City of Rochester & Wegman's Tour	Sold out
	Eastman Business Park Tour	Sold out
	Erie Canal Boat Tour	$ 2,000
	Golf	Sold out
	Letchworth State Park Tour	Sold out
	Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream	Sold out

More sponsorship opportunities will become available as we develop our 2009 Annual Meeting program. For updated information contact Ellen Muir at ellen.muir@bcnys.org.

Online Registration Not Available
To register, fax pdf form to 518.465.9567 or call 800.358.1202
FAX / Mail Back Registrations: Board of Directors, Chamber, Exhibitor and Member / Future Member
Exhibit & Sponsorship Application
FAX / Mail Back Exhibit & Sponsorship Application
Give an item for our "Goodie Bag" - Information and Reply Form
Donate an item to our Prize Program - Information and Reply form

Exhibitors

Sponsors

Premiere

Platinum

Silver

Event

Goodie Bag Sponsors

Hotel Information
Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside

Don’t miss the biggest event of the year as we continue to “take the show on the road”. Our 2009 Annual Meeting will be held at the Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside.

Hotel reservations must be made directly with the Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside by September 9.

Call 888.596.6400 and use The Business Council name to obtain our rate of $130 /night. Online, go to www.radisson.com\BusinessCouncil

To register, fax pdf form to 518.465.9567 or call 800.358.1202
FAX / Mail Back Registrations: Board of Directors, Chamber, Exhibitor and Member / Future Member
Exhibit & Sponsorship Application
FAX / Mail Back Exhibit & Sponsorship Application
Give an item for our "Goodie Bag" - Information and Reply Form
Donate an item to our Prize Program - Information and Reply form

Exhibitors

Sponsors

Premiere

Platinum

Silver

Event

Goodie Bag Sponsors

Host Committee

Kenneth Adams, President and CEO, The Business Council of New York State, Inc.

Matthew Augustine, President & CEO, Eltrex Industries, Inc.

Richard L. Bair, General Manager, Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside

Joyce Haag, General Counsel and Sr. Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company

Ed Hall, President / CEO, VisitRochester

D. Cameron Hyde, Sen. V P, Global Account Operations, Xerox Corporation

Thomas F. Judson, Chairman and CEO, The Pike Company, Inc.

David H. Klein, CEO, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

Kelli O'Connor, Direction, Convention & Visitor Services, Visit Rochester

Sandra A. Parker, President & CEO, Rochester Business Alliance

Paul S. Speranza, Jr. Vice Chairman, General Counsel & Sec., Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

Honorary Host Committee

Honorable Robert J. Duffy, Mayor, City of Rochester
Honorable Maggie Brooks, County Executive, Monroe County

Members of the New York State Senate:

Honorable James S. Alesi (55)
Honorable George D. Maziarz (62)
Honorable Michael F. Nozzolio (54)
Honorable Joseph E. Robach (56)

Members of the New York State Assembly

Honorable Joseph A. Errigo (130)
Honorable David F. Gantt (133)
Honorable Steve Hawley (139)
Honorable Susan V. John (131)
Honorable David R. Koon (135)
Honorable Joseph D. Morelle (132)
Honorable Bill Reilich (134)

Contact: Ellen Muir, Director of Conference Development, The Business Council of New York State, Inc.

Online Registration Not Available
To register, fax pdf form to 518.465.9567 or call 800.358.1202
FAX / Mail Back Registrations: Board of Directors, Chamber, Exhibitor and Member / Future Member
Exhibit & Sponsorship Application
FAX / Mail Back Exhibit & Sponsorship Application
Give an item for our "Goodie Bag" - Information and Reply Form
Donate an item to our Prize Program - Information and Reply form

2009 Annual Meeting September 30 - October 2, 2009 Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside, Rochester, NY

Agenda-at-a-Glance

Registration Fees

Cancellation / Refund Policy

You Must Attend to Win!

Some of our highlights include:

Can’t be away from your desk for three full days?

Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities

Exhibit Information

Sponsorship Information

Hotel Information Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside

Host Committee

Honorary Host Committee

Members of the New York State Senate:

Members of the New York State Assembly

2009 Annual Meeting
September 30 - October 2, 2009
Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside, Rochester, NY

Hotel Information
Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside