The Business Council of New York State

2025 Annual Meeting: Wednesday, September 17 - Friday, September 19

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NEWS CENTER

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Jul

2025

Statement on the Recently Approved Federal Tax Legislation Benefits for Businesses

Statement on the Recently Approved Federal Tax Legislation Benefits for Businesses “Businesses in New York State appreciate the work that our congressional delegation did in extending the tax cuts, fighting to preserve the pass-through entity tax mechanism (PTET), and raising the cap on deductibility of state and local taxes (SALT)

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Jul

2025

New York and Ontario Business Leaders Urge Tariff Resolution

New York and Ontario Business Leaders Urge Tariff Resolution The Business Council of New York State and the Ontario Chamber Urge Resolution to U.S.-Canada Tariff Dispute and Launch of USMCA Review ALBANY – As the 4th of July holiday approaches and with Canadians celebrating Canada Day, The Business Council of New York State (BCNYS) and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) today issued a joint statement urging a swift resolution to trade issues between the U

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Jun

2025

The Business Council of New York State Announces Second Annual “Coolest Thing Made in New York" Contest to Highlight Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence Statewide

The Business Council of New York State Announces Second Annual “Coolest Thing Made in New York" Contest to Highlight Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence Statewide Statewide Manufacturers Encouraged to Apply by July 18 Deadline ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State Inc

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Jun

2025

Meetings, Networking & Private Tours: The Business Council Holds Annual DC Fly In

The Business Council of New York State, Inc., and two partnering chambers, The Business Council of Westchester and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, recently held a DC Fly In event. During the two days in Washington, D.C., registrants attended meetings with the Trump administration and federal business groups, a welcome reception, and a private guided tour of the US Capitol

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May

2025

The Business Council of New York State Announces Winner of Second Annual National Civics Bee New York State Finals

The Business Council of New York State Announces Winner of Second Annual National Civics Bee New York State Finals ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State proudly announces Victoria Figliolia of Staten Island Academy, representing the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, as the second annual National Civics Bee New York State Competition winner