The Business Council of New York State

The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is the primary advocacy group for business in New York.

12th Annual Business Council Member Golf Classic

Join fellow golf and baseball enthusiasts for The Business Council’s 12th Annual Member Golf Classic! Attendees will experience unrivaled play on the beautiful Leatherstocking Golf Course, the world-class hospitality of The Otesaga Resort Hotel, mingle with our guest Hall of Famer, and experience American history at the National Baseball Hall of Fame, all in Cooperstown, New York.

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Labor/Human Resource Webinar Series

Outstanding Education Opportunities without Leaving Your Desk

The convenience and flexibility of our webinars enable you to get the valuable information you need to be successful in your job, reduce travel expenses, and maintain consistent levels of productivity by eliminating time out of the office.

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Sexual Harassment Training - DISCOUNT FOR MEMBERS!!!!

Members of The Business Council who have registered as users on BCNYS.org are eligible for a steep discount on this required training.

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The President's Report

The President’s report is a bi-weekly update to engage our members on how we are advocating on their behalf.

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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

19

Jun

2019

Statement Regarding Passage of the CLCPA

“The passage of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), puts New York in uncharted territory. The course the State takes will have a profound impact on families, communities, businesses, the State and possibly the world. Importantly, the CLCPA includes a commitment that New York’s climate policies will not cause leakage by addressing affordability and listening to the impacted business community,” said Darren Suarez, Senior Director of Government Affairs

11

Jun

2019

Business groups call for a halt to the Climate and Community Protection Act

Business groups call for a halt to the Climate and Community Protection Act Proposed Legislation Has Limited Impact on Emissions Reduction, Significant Impact on Local Jobs https://www.bcnys.org/sites/default/files/2019-06/CCPA%20Chamber%20Logo%20Letter_0.pdf Albany, NY – The Business Council of New York State Inc, along with various state-wide business organizations, today, sent a letter to lawmakers urging them to reconsider proposed climate change legislation

10

Jun

2019

Testimony to the Albany County Legislature Regarding Paid Sick Time

Testimony to Albany County Legislature On proposed Local Law No. "C" for 2018 TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO PAID SICK TIME TO QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES WITHIN ALBANY COUNTY Presented by Dr. Johnny Evers, Ph.D. Director, Government Affairs Monday, June 10, 2019 The Business Council is the state’s largest statewide employer advocacy organization, representing nearly 2,300 private sector employers – large and small, in all sectors, across the entire state

06

Jun

2019

The Business Council of New York State Urges Lawmakers to Rethink Expanding Prevailing Wage

Contact: Patrick Bailey (518.465.7511) For Immediate Release: June 6, 2019 The Business Council of New York State Urges Lawmakers to Rethink Expanding Prevailing Wage Proposed Legislation Would Increase Private Sector Economic Development Projects by Up to 25% Albany, NY – The Business Council of New York State, today, sent a memo to legislators countering recent arguments for expanding the public works prevailing wage mandate in New York State

06

Jun

2019

Memo to Lawmakers on Proposed Changes Prevailing Wage Mandates

TO: Members, New York State Legislature FROM: Ken Pokalsky SUBJECT: Prevailing Wage Legislation DATE: 6/4/19 Earlier this week, a New York City-based business organization suggested that legislation to extend the state’s public works “prevailing wage” mandate to private economic development projects should focus on upstate New York