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.

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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2018 Annual Environment Conference

Join us at the Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs on November 13th & 14th for our Annual Environment Conference. This year’s Conference will allow attendees to learn about the latest in environment regulation and law.

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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.

Business Council members eligible for deep discount, learn more here

Members of The Business Council have access to exclusive products and services, including The Human Resource Hotline, The Business Council Insurance Fund and Made in New York.

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NEWS CENTER

14

Nov

2018

PPI Releases Analysis of State-level Manufacturing Jobs

Albany, N.Y. – The Public Policy Institute, the research arm of The Business Council of New York State, Inc., today released a report showing the impact of manufacturing jobs in the state and how New York compares to other states across the country. “Manufacturing continues to provide a significant share of private sector jobs and wages in many areas of New York State, especially upstate, with compensation well above average levels in virtually all parts of the state,” said Ken Pokalsky, Vice President, The Business Council of New York State, Inc

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Oct

2018

Business Council PAC announces Gubernatorial endorsement

Albany, N.Y. - The Business Council of New York State’s Political Action Committee (PAC) today announced its support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo for a third term as governor of New York State. The following is a statement from The Business Council’s President and CEO, Heather C. Briccetti, Esq. “First, let me say this was a challenging decision for us

18

Oct

2018

Business Council PAC announces additional 2018 Legislative endorsements

Albany, N.Y. - The Business Council of New York State Political Action Committee (PAC) today released the following 2018 Legislative endorsements: Business Council PAC Senate endorsements: Joseph A. Griffo (R, 47th) - incumbent James L. Seward (R, 51st) – incumbent Daphne Jordan (R, 43rd) Business Council PAC Assembly endorsement: Michael J

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Oct

2018

Business Council PAC announces 2018 Legislative endorsements

Albany, N.Y. - The Business Council of New York State Political Action Committee (PAC) today released the following 2018 Legislative endorsements. Endorsements are based on legislators’ voting records, and their engagement with The Business Council on our advocacy agenda. Both incumbents and challengers are asked to proactively seek our endorsement and complete candidate questionnaires in order to be considered for endorsement

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Sep

2018

Business Council releases bi-annual legislative scorecard

Lawmaker grades up across the board. Republican conferences in both houses outperformed their Democratic counterparts. ALBANY, N.Y.—The Business Council of New York State, Inc., today issued its legislative scorecard for the combined 2017 and 2018 legislative sessions. The Council has issued post-session assessments covering each two-year state legislative session since 2009