Exhibitors The Gideon Putnam Sponsors Corporate Banners   Chamber Sponsors   In-Kind Sponsors

Premiere Sponsors

• Registration: Member / Future Member, Chamber & Exhibitor
• FAX / Mail Back Registration: Member/Future Member, Chamber, Exhibitor
• Exhibit & Sponsorship Application
• Prize Program Information and Reply Form
• "Goodie Bag" Information and Reply Form
• Printable Annual Meeting Brochure
• Nomination for Election to Board of Directors

Join us for our 2010 Annual Meeting when we return to the great and the gracious – The Sagamore Resort on beautiful Lake George. The Annual Meeting is a time of reflection and planning for the future. Business Council leaders report on our activities of the past year. Future plans are discussed, as well as what can be expected from our State leaders in the coming year.

Registration Fees

		Regular 9/09/10		Late 9/20/10
Member		$ 425		$ 495
Future Member		$ 575		$ 650
Chamber Executive		$ 300		$ 300
Spouse		$ 295		$ 325

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agenda-at-a-Glance		Exhibitors The Gideon Putnam Premiere Sponsors Sponsors Corporate Banners   Chamber Sponsors   In-Kind Sponsors
Note:  Gubernatorial and Comptroller candidates have been invited to speak. As soon as schedules are confirmed, we will update our Agenda.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Noon – 5:00 p.m.	Exhibit Installation
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
All Day	Arrivals / Registration Sponsored by: Central Hudson Gas & Electric
9:00 a.m. – Noon	Exhibit Installation
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.	Cyber Café / Lounge Open Sponsored by: BlueCross BlueShield of Western NY Empire BlueCross BlueShield Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
12:00 – 5:00 p.m.	Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Social Sponsored by:    CHA
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.	Joint Finance & Audit and Executive Committee Meeting
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.	President’s Council & GAC Meeting
1:00 - 7:00 p.m.	Exhibits Open
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.	Board of Directors Meeting
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.	Welcome Reception Sponsored by:    Delta Air Lines, Inc.
7:00 p.m.	Dinner Wine Sponsored by: National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. Insurance Producer of the Year Award Chamber of the Year Award Business Council Anniversary Award Presentations
9:00 p.m.	Chairman’s Dessert Reception Sponsored by:    Consolidated Edison
10:00 p.m.	Hospitality Sponsored by:    Fidelity Investments
Thursday, September 30, 2010
5:30 – 10:00 a.m.	Paul Vandenburgh Live Broadcast Talk 1300 AM, The Capital District’s Talk Radio
6:45 a.m.	5-K Fun Run Sponsored by:    EmblemHealth
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Cyber Café / Lounge Open Sponsored by: BlueCross BlueShield of Western NY Empire BlueCross BlueShield Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
7:45 – 11:30 a.m.	Exhibits Open
7:45 - 8:45 a.m.	Breakfast / Prizes
8:45 - 11:30 a.m.	Program President’s Report Annual Meeting of The Business Council Membership Election of Directors The New York State of Politics
9:15 a.m.	Candidate for New York State Comptroller Mr. Harry Wilson, Taxpayers for Wilson
11:45 – 5:00 p.m.	Concurrent Activities
	Culinary / Cooking Tour Fishing Sponsored by Hodgson Russ LLP Golf Sponsored by Aetna Beverage Cart Sponsored by Xerox Corporation Kayaking Lake George Cruise Sailing
6:30 p.m.	30th Anniversary Reception & Buffet Dinner Wine Sponsored by: First Ameritas Life Insurance Company Corning Award for Excellence
9:30 p.m.	Hospitality Sponsored by:    National Grid
Friday, October 1, 2010
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Cyber Café / Lounge Open Sponsored by: BlueCross BlueShield of Western NY Empire BlueCross BlueShield Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
7:30 - 8:25 a.m.	Breakfast / Prizes
7:30 – 12:30 p.m.	Exhibits Open
8:30 – 11:30 a.m.	Program Increasing Your Visibility Through Social Networks Matt Hames, Social Media Strategist/Context Developer Matthew Maguire, Senior Counselor, Public Affairs Eric Mower and Associates
11:45 a.m.	Grand Prize -- MUST be present to Win!
12:00 noon	Conclusion

Exhibitors The Gideon Putnam Sponsors Corporate Banners   Chamber Sponsors   In-Kind Sponsors

Premiere Sponsors

Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities

• Exhibit & Sponsorship Application

Increase your exposure at our biggest event of the year!

Exhibit Information

• 8' x 10' Booth $ 2,500
• 8' x 10' Premium Booth $3,000
• 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.

The Business Council invites you to share in this excitement by taking advantage of one or more of our unique sponsorship opportunities.

Outdoor Banners
Banner	$ 1,500
Two Banners	$ 2,500
Chambers ONLY - Lawn Signs
Lawn Sign	$ 250
3 Lawn Signs	$ 550
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
Entertainment Host (Thursday)	$25,000
Welcome Reception (sole)	Sold out
Thursday Reception (sole)	$15,000
Hotel Key	Sold out
Golf	Sold out
Cyber Cafe	Sold out
Lake George Cruise	$ 4,500
Hospitality (Wed. or Thurs.)	Sold out
Wine at Dinner	Sold out
Registration Sponsor	Sold out
5K Run	Sold out
Culinary / Cooking Tour	$ 2,000
Kayaking	$ 2,000
Fishing	Sold out
Sailing	$ 2,000
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream	Sold out
Golf Beverage Cart	Sold out

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

• Registration: Member / Future Member, Chamber & Exhibitor
• FAX / Mail Back Registration: Member/Future Member, Chamber, Exhibitor
• Exhibit & Sponsorship Application
• Prize Program Information and Reply Form
• "Goodie Bag" Information and Reply Form
• Printable Annual Meeting Brochure
• Nomination for Election to Board of Directors

Exhibitors The Gideon Putnam Premiere Sponsors Sponsors Corporate Banners   Chamber Sponsors   In-Kind Sponsors

Hotel Information
The Sagamore Resort on Lake George

Make your Hotel Reservations directly with The Sagamore at www.TheSagamore.com and use our group code 51P4GX, or call 800.358.3585 and identify yourself as being with The Business Council of New York State, Inc.

Reservation cut-off date is September 9, 2010.

• Registration: Member / Future Member, Chamber & Exhibito
• FAX / Mail Back Registration: Member/Future Member, Chamber, Exhibitor
• Exhibit & Sponsorship Application
• Prize Program Information and Reply Form
• "Goodie Bag" Information and Reply Form
• Printable Annual Meeting Brochure
• Nomination for Election to Board of Directors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibitors The Gideon Putnam Premiere Sponsors Sponsors Corporate Banners   Chamber Sponsors   In-Kind Sponsors

2010 Chamber of the Year Award

Join us this year as we launch our Chamber of the Year Award.

The Business Council of New York State, as part of its 30th Anniversary celebration is honoring an outstanding chamber organization 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

• Nomination Form 

Nominations can be made by a chamber staff or member.

Nominations deadline: 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 Monday, August 16, 2010.