The Business Council of New York State

Last Call - 2026 Energy & Environment Conference

Join us at Rivers Casino & Resort on Tuesday, October 27 – Wednesday, October 28, for the 2026 Energy & Environment Conference! Connect with business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to gain insights into the regulations, policies, and best practices shaping New York’s energy and environmental landscape.

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Coolest Thing Made in New York

The Coolest Thing Made in New York competition highlights the state's vibrant manufacturing industry and its products, as well as the many career opportunities available in the manufacturing sector.

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Check out our 2026 Sponsorship Booklet!

Unlock new opportunities with The Business Council’s latest sponsorship booklet

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The Benefits of Membership

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2026 Made in New York

2026 Manufacturing Bus Tour

During Manufacturing Week, October 2 - 9, our staff travels throughout the state, making stops at manufacturing facilities and connecting with our employers to raise awareness about the impact each has on the state and local economy.

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Members of The Business Council have access to exclusive products and services, including The Human Resource Hotline, The Business Council Insurance Fund and our Government Affairs Albany Update.

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NEWS CENTER

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Oct

2026

The Business Council Welcomes Will Williams to Government Affairs Team

The Business Council WelcomesWill Williams to Government Affairs Team ALBANY, NY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. today announced that Will Williams has joined the government affairs team as a Senior Director of Government Affairs. In this role, he will be responsible for leading the Business Council’s advocacy efforts on AI/technology, consumer affairs, and financial services policy

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Oct

2026

New Poll: Concerned with Affordability, New Yorkers Want Fair Prices, But Not at the Cost of Their Discounts

New Poll: Concerned with Affordability, New Yorkers Want Fair Prices, But Not at the Cost of Their Discounts Initial Support for the One Fair Price Act (OFPA) Falls 37 Points After New York Voters Learn That Legislation Would Cause Them to Lose Discounts ALBANY, NY – A new statewide poll finds that while New York voters like the idea of legislation that would encourage fairer prices for consumers, many reject the One Fair Price Act (OFPA) in its current form as it would also eliminate discounts

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Oct

2026

The Business Council of New York Prepared to Kick Off 2026 Statewide Manufacturing Bus Tour

The Business Council of New York Prepared to Kick Off 2026 Statewide Manufacturing Bus Tour ALBANY, NY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. announced today that they will be kicking off their annual statewide manufacturing bus tour tomorrow, Friday October 2. The tour - which takes place during Manufacturing Week - will begin in Albany and then travel over 1000 miles to 11 different manufacturing facilities from every corner of New York State

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Sep

2026

The Business Council Welcomes Three New Members to Team Advocating for New York Businesses

The Business Council Welcomes Three New Members to Team Advocating for New York Businesses ALBANY, NY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. today announced three new additions to its team: Ryan Mulson, who joins as Senior Director of Government Affairs for Energy and Environment; as well as Jared Hunter and Piper Chimento, who both join as Legislative Analysts

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Sep

2026

The Business Council Announces Winner of Third Annual ‘Coolest Thing Made in New York’ Contest

The Business Council Announces Winner of Third Annual ‘Coolest Thing Made in New York’ Contest ALBANY, NY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. announced today that Finger Lakes Textiles, a division of Mozaic and based in Waterloo, New York, was named the winner of the Business Council’s Third Annual “Coolest Thing Made in New York” contest