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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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September 23-25, 2026

2026 Annual Meeting

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October 27-28, 2026

2026 Energy and Environment Conference

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NEWS CENTER

05
Aug
2026
The Business Council of New York State Announces Voting to Open Monday for the Third Annual “Coolest Thing Made in New York" Contest
The Business Council of New York State Announces Voting to Open Monday for the Third Annual “Coolest Thing Made in New York" Contest Annual Contest Raises Awareness about New York's Hard-Working Manufacturers and Products Made Public Voting Will Determine Winner  ALBANY, NY - The Business Council of New York State Inc
04
Aug
2026
The Business Council of New York State, Inc. Names Steven A. Smith Jr. as Director of Communications
The Business Council of New York State Names Steven A. Smith Jr. as Director of Communications ALBANY, N.Y. — The Business Council of New York State today announced that Steven A. Smith Jr. has joined the Council as director of communications, bringing more than a decade of experience in public and media relations and crisis management to the role
14
Jul
2026
Governor George E. Pataki to Receive The Business Council Corning Award for Excellence
Governor George E. Pataki to Receive The Business Council Corning Award for Excellence Annual Award to be presented at The Business Council Annual Meeting   ALBANY – Former Governor George E. Pataki has been named recipient of the 2026 Corning Award for Excellence by The Business Council of New York State, Inc
07
Jul
2026
The Business Council of New York State Announces Winner of Third Annual National Civics Bee New York State Finals
Contact: Elee Wolf 518.694.4465 For Immediate Release: July 7, 2026   The Business Council of New York State Announces Winner of Third Annual National Civics Bee New York State Finals ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State proudly announces Anika Das of Eagle Hill Middle School, representing the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce, as the third annual National Civics Bee New York State Competition winner
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Jun
2026
The Business Council of New York State PAC Announces 2026 Primary Endorsements
  The Business Council of New York State PAC Announces 2026 Primary Endorsements ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State Inc.’s Political Action Committee (PAC) today announced its endorsements for select 2026 New York State Legislature primary races. The PAC has endorsed the following candidates: AD 39 – Catalina Cruz AD 43 – Brian Cunningham AD 129 – William B

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