The Business Council of New York State

2023 Renewable Energy Conference

Register today for the 2023 Renewable Energy Conference, where you can meet subject matter experts and asking questions on issues most important to you, your organization, your business!

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End of Session Update

We’ll review the end of the 2023 Legislative session and discuss the status of Human Resources and Labor bills passed by the NYS Legislature and how they will impact your business.

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Minimum Wage Advocacy

The Business Council is currently fighting against Albany lawmakers who want to raise the state’s minimum wage. Visit our advocacy center for the latest information.

Minimum Wage Advocacy Center

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

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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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May

2023

Business Council Joins Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, Advocates and Healthcare Organizations, Calling for Legislation to Provide Healthcare to Undocumented New Yorkers

Today, Assemblymembers Jessica González-Rojas, Phara Souffrant Forrest, Catalina Cruz, and Marcela Mitaynes joined healthcare organizations and business groups to call for the state legislature to pass A3020A/S2237A, which would provide healthcare to undocumented New Yorkers. Last week, Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, State Senator Gustavo Rivera, Chair of the Senate Health Committee, and Assembly Health Committee Chair Amy Paulin sent a letter with more than 60 legislators to the federal government

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May

2023

Joseph Alston Joins The Business Council’s Government Affairs Team

Joseph Alston Joins The Business Council’s Government Affairs Team ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Wednesday, Joseph Alston, has joined the Government Affairs team as a Director of Government Affairs. In his role, Joe will focus on issues related to Housing, Construction, Transportation, Economic Development, and the emerging industry of Digital/Virtual Currency and Assets

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May

2023

The Business Council’s Response to Calls to Expand the Bottle Bill and Adopt an EPR Mandate

The Business Council’s Response to Calls to Expand the Bottle Bill and Adopt an EPR Mandate ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, on Tuesday, responded to calls to pass legislation known as the Expanded Bottle Bill and the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. New York’s leading business advocacy group has created memos in opposition, outlining the reasons why both bills are bad for New York’s employers

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Apr

2023

Response to CRA vs Berkeley on Natural Gas Ban

Response to CRA vs Berkeley on Natural Gas Ban While the state’s CLCPA implementation plan calls for significant steps to decarbonize buildings and other sectors, concerns continue about the electric grid’s ability to meet significant increases in power demand and the impact such bans will have on housing supply, economic development efforts, and overall energy costs

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Apr

2023

The Business Council Announces Winners of Second Annual New York State Workforce Innovation Awards

The Business Council Announces Winners of Second Annual New York State Workforce Innovation Awards Winners to be Recognized at May 19 Luncheon ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Wednesday, the three award winners of the second annual New York State Workforce Innovation Awards