The Business Council of New York State

2021 Annual Meeting - Back to Business

Join us at The Sagamore Resort on Lake George for The Business Council's premier event of the year. Our Annual Meeting is full of information, inspiration, and networking, creating a one-of-a-kind forum focusing on improving New York's business climate and economy.

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Managing the Coronavirus

The latest information, guidance, and employer resources on COVID-19.

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30

Jul

2021

Latest CDC Mask Guidance Impact on New York State

On July 27, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) revised its guidance for fully vaccinated individuals. This guidance includes the wearing of masks indoors in public if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission. As of July 30 – outside the city of New York and Long Island – only Orange, Greene, Westchester and Saratoga Counties are designated as substantial or high areas of transmission

22

Jul

2021

13th Annual Member Golf Classic Becomes a Hit

Over 120 golfers took the Leatherstocking Golf Course at the Otesaga Resort in Cooperstown for the 13th annual Business Council Member Golf Classic. The sold-out event featured an 18 hole Captain and Crew format tournament, with the top team scoring a -13 under par 59. The group consisted of Gregory Corso, Ray Kinley, Andrew Kinley, and Richard Amadon

09

Jul

2021

Statement from The Business Council Regarding the Climate Action Council

"One advocacy group recently complained that the state’s Climate Action Council and its advisory committees were “stacked” with industry representatives impairing the CLCPA planning process. Facts are facts. Just two of the 22 CAC members are industry representatives (and just two of eight public members), and the CAC advisory committees have comparable membership, with a limited number of “industry” representatives, including representatives of alternative energy providers and other recognized “green” businesses

08

Jul

2021

HERO Act Webinar Scheduled

[email protected] has released the HERO Act Standards for prevention of airborne infectious disease. All employers must adopt a plan by August. We’ll discuss what you need to do to comply. Our webinar on July 12th, is open to all with a fee for non-members Info:https://t.co/RkWnslvxmc pic.twitter.com/31PrPtwGRs —

06

Jul

2021

The Business Council to Unveil Business Workforce Survey Results

In partnership w @NYSLabor, we’re hosting a series of virtual regional meetings across NY to share our Business Workforce Survey results. We invite you to bring your workforce development ideas to these regional meetings! The first one begins 7/8. Info - https://t.co/4g0EzXylZC pic.twitter.com/OsphcZWCPP —