Annual Events

Education and Networking for a Better New York

Our members hail from all across the state and represent all industries. No other organization in the state has as broad a reach or caliber of members as we do. Business Council members are here to expand, promote and conduct business - the perfect atmosphere for your marketing. Business Council members can take advantage of many events scheduled throughout the year, all providing opportunities for networking, education, sponsorships - and the promotion of your business. Please note that these events listed below are our "Annual Events" that happen every year. We also have several other events throughout the year including committee meetings, forums, etc. that can be found on our Upcoming Events Calendar. 


Annual Legislators' Reception

Outside of the Albany Capital Center

Annual Legislators' Reception

February | Albany Capital Center | Albany, NY

This event is the premier networking event and the biggest of its kind in Albany. All Business Council members are welcome to attend and mingle with members of the New York State Legislature and top New York State government officials. The event will follow meetings of our Board of Directors, Government Affairs Council / President’s Council and other Committee Meetings.


More information about this year's event.

DC Fly-In

Business Council Members posing together at the DC Fly-In

DC Fly-In

Spring | Washington, DC

The Business Council of New York State, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, the Business Council of Westchester, the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, the Capital Region Chamber, the Greater Rochester Chamber, and the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce are hosting a two-day Washington DC Fly-In event. Join us in our nation’s capital as we meet with prominent members of Congress, including various New York State delegation members. The state-wide business agenda focuses on topics important to New York State employers, including Antitrust, Energy, Infrastructure, and Workforce Development.

Future Jobs Summit: Revolutionizing Workforce Education and Innovation

Silhouette of business people in office

Future Jobs Summit: Revolutionizing Workforce Education and Innovation

Spring | Albany, NY

Join leaders in the manufacturing sector and workforce development space for a day of programming to examine how both play a vital role in keeping the state’s economy robust in future years. Panel discussions on how business leaders can help expand the workforce field and how partnering with trade skilled programs can become a pipeline for manufacturers to find, train, and hire new talent. At this event, we will announce the winners of our annual awards; the Workforce Development Award and our new Coolest Thing Made in New York Award.


More about the 2023 Workforce Innovation Awards Luncheon

Renewable Energy Conference

Solar Panels on Green Fields Under Bright Sun

Renewable Energy Conference | A Leadership Forum on Energy Policy

June | Pace University | Westchester Campus

Each year, this event brings together a diverse set of experts from business, state government and academia to examine the impact of policy changes on the state’s electric market, industrial and commercial customers, and residential ratepayers, as well as associated impacts on the use, development, and pricing of renewable sources of supply.

Business Council Member Golf Classic

Leatherstocking Golf Course at The Otesaga Resort Hotel

Business Council Member Golf Classic

July | The Otesaga Resort Hotel | National Baseball Hall of Fame | Cooperstown, NY

This event combines business and pleasure, golf and baseball and camaraderie and competition. Held in July, just preceding the National Baseball Hall of Fame Inductions, golfers and baseball fans converge in Cooperstown. After a day of golf, enjoy the veranda reception and dinner with a great baseball Hall of Fame member (to be announced), followed by a private dessert reception in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. 

More about the 2023 event.

Annual Meeting

The Sagamore Lake George, NY

Annual Meeting

September | The Sagamore Resort | Bolton Landing, NY

Our Annual Meeting is The Business Council’s premier event of the year, providing information, inspiration and entertainment, creating a one-of-a-kind forum focusing on improving New York’s business climate and economy. Event sponsorships and exhibits let you associate your brand and products with the prestige and wow factor of The Business Council to create awareness of your company broaden visibility and reinforce your image among New York State’s business leaders and build camaraderie and establish important relationships.

More about the 2023 event.

Made in New York Manufacturing Bus Tour

Made in NY Manufacturing Bus Tour Logo

Made in New York Manufacturing Bus Tour

October | New York State

The Made in New York Manufacturing Bus Tour highlights our state’s rich manufacturing history and spotlights our current employers across New York. During manufacturing week, The Business Council staff travels throughout the state, making stops at manufacturing facilities and connecting with our employers to raise awareness about the impact each has on the state and local economy.
Along the way, Business Council staff picks up members from our partnering chambers and associations across New York to create a conversation on the challenges our private-sector employers face in New York State. The valuable information we gather will help shape our future advocacy agenda.


Learn more about this event

Annual Environment Conference

Eco-Energy

Annual Environment Conference

Fall | Saratoga Springs, NY

This conference is the foremost of its kind in New York State. The conference brings together experts from both the private and public sectors to interact and share the latest information relevant to environmental issues in New York State.

Government Affairs Planning Session

New York State Capitol building

Government Affairs Planning Session

December | Renaissance Albany Hotel | Albany, NY 

This is a key date in our annual advocacy cycle as this event serves as a preview of issues to be addressed in the upcoming legislative session and includes briefings from Business Council staff on our proposed legislative agenda for the next year.

Webinar Series | Various Topics

Webinar Series | Various Topics

Various dates throughout the year

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.