The Business Council of New York State

2023 Government Affairs Planning Session

Register today for our 2023 Government Affairs Planning Session as we focus on key legislative issues that are of interest to businesses and what impact the fall elections will have on the legislative session.

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Labor/HR Webinar | Employee Handbook Updates for 2023

Lots of changes in 2022 and your employee handbook needs to be updated going into 2023. We’ll discuss those changes and provide sample language you can use to make sure your handbook is up to date with the latest state and federal changes.

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Fall HR Webinar Schedule

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Member Spotlight

Each month the Member Spotlight takes a behind the scenes look of one of our members to showcase their story of who they are and what they do!

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NEWS CENTER

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Nov

2022

Statement in Response to Cryptocurrency Mining Moratorium

"The Business Council does not believe the legislature should seek to categorically limit the growth and expansion of any business or sector in New York. We plan to further engage and help educate them regarding this industry and the benefits it provides to the local, regional, and state economy

16

Nov

2022

Crystal Griffith Joins The Business Council’s Government Affairs Team

Crystal Griffith Joins The Business Council’s Government Affairs Team ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Wednesday, Crystal Griffith, has joined The Business Council of New York State as the Director of Workforce Development. Ms. Griffith has an extensive and diverse background in both education and work experience related to her role in Workforce Development

15

Nov

2022

Statement in Response to Proposed New York City Minimum Wage Increase

“The Business Council does not support mandated minimum wage increases at this time as they generally do not help the people they are intended to help. Small businesses, in particular, are already saddled with high unemployment taxes and other state-imposed mandates that, when faced with higher wage mandates on top of it all, force them to make tough decisions that often time result in staff reductions

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Oct

2022

The Business Council of New York State Supports the Environmental Bond Act on the November Ballot

The Business Council of New York State Supports the Environmental Bond Act on the November Ballot ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State supports the proposed $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Bond Act, on the statewide ballot for New Yorker’s consideration on November 8th

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Oct

2022

The Business Council of New York State PAC Announces 2022 Political Endorsements

The Business Council of New York State PAC Announces 2022 Political Endorsements ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State’s Political Action Committee (PAC) today released the following 2022 endorsements for New York State legislature and two state-wide offices. Endorsements are based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s voting record, their engagement with The Business Council on issues important to our advocacy agenda, a candidate’s response to the PAC’s policy questionnaire, and their positions on key policy issues