The Business Council of New York State

The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is the primary advocacy group for business in New York.

12th Annual Business Council Member Golf Classic

Join fellow golf and baseball enthusiasts for The Business Council’s 12th Annual Member Golf Classic! Attendees will experience unrivaled play on the beautiful Leatherstocking Golf Course, the world-class hospitality of The Otesaga Resort Hotel, mingle with our guest Hall of Famer, and experience American history at the National Baseball Hall of Fame, all in Cooperstown, New York.

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Labor/Human Resource Webinar Series

Outstanding Education Opportunities without Leaving Your Desk

The convenience and flexibility of our webinars enable you to get the valuable information you need to be successful in your job, reduce travel expenses, and maintain consistent levels of productivity by eliminating time out of the office.

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Sexual Harassment Training - DISCOUNT FOR MEMBERS!!!!

Members of The Business Council who have registered as users on BCNYS.org are eligible for a steep discount on this required training.

Business Council members eligible for deep discount, learn more here

Members of The Business Council have access to exclusive products and services, including The Human Resource Hotline, The Business Council Insurance Fund and Made in New York.

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NEWS CENTER

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Mar

2019

Proposed Bottle Bill Legislation Press Release

Contact: Patrick Bailey (518.465.7511) For Immediate Release: March 21, 2019 Expansion of the 5-cent Bottle Return Law Will Shrink Revenue Streams of Private and Municipal Recycling Haulers SPENCERPORT, NY – The Business Council of New York State stood with Erik Grimm of Suburban Disposal Corporation to oppose legislation to expand the Bottle Deposit Law in New York State

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Mar

2019

The Business Council of New York State Joins Members of New York’s Forested Economy to Oppose Current State Legislation Mandating the Elimination of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The Business Council of New York State Joins Members of New York’s Forested Economy to Oppose Current State Legislation Mandating the Elimination of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Two Separate Proposals to Reduce Green House Gas Emissions are Expensive and Lack Technological Support RENSSELAER, NY – The Business Council of New York State recently joined the Empire State Forest Products Association, and its members, to public oppose two separate legislative proposals, one of which calls for a 100% elimination of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions by 2050

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Mar

2019

President Heather Briccetti Pens Proprietary College Op/Ed

President/CEO Heather Briccetti Esq., recently penned an op/ed in the Westchester County Business Journal discussing the importance of meeting our diverse employment needs. The op/ed is below: Proprietary Colleges are Key to Meeting Our Employment Needs By Heather Briccetti Among the greatest challenges facing employers in today’s near full-employment economy is securing qualified candidates to support their local needs – this includes those supporting core business roles such as those in high-demand STEM careers, healthcare, advanced manufacturing and information technology

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Feb

2019

Statement Regarding Call in Pay Regulations

Statement from The Business Council of New York State President/CEO Heather Briccetti regarding the State's decision to drop Call in Pay rules - “This is positive news for many New York businesses, especially small businesses that would have struggled with the scheduling mandates and increased labor costs imposed by the draft rule

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Feb

2019

The Business Council Joins 'Don't Block NY Building' Group

Expanding prevailing wages in New York State is not good for business. We have joined with nearly 30 other business, building, construction, economic development, health care and affordable housing groups in a push to Keep New York competitive and economic development moving forward. As part of Don’t Block NY Building we opposing legislation that would artificially inflate the cost of future construction, while also discouraging public-private partnership throughout New York State