- ABOUT
- KEYNOTE SPEAKER
- AGENDA
- REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- HOTEL INFORMATION
- SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES
- PRIZE PROGRAM
SPONSORS
The Business Council's Annual Meeting is our premier event of the year. It provides information, inspiration, and entertainment in 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.
The conference format will allow attendees to balance their time between our impactful programming, recreational activities, and exceptional meal functions all allowing for prime networking with fellow attendees.
Register today, as you won’t want to miss this signature event that will allow you and your company to become informed on the latest state policies while networking with business leaders from across the state.
David Axelrod
David Axelrod is a preeminent American political strategist and commentator and the former chief strategist and senior advisor to President Barack Obama. Axelrod was the founding director of the University of Chicago's non-partisan Institute of Politics. He currently serves as a Distinguished Fellow at the University of Chicago, as a senior political commentator for CNN, and as a Professor of Practice at Arizona State University. He is the host of "The Axe Files," a top-rated podcast featuring in depth conversations with public figures across the political spectrum. A former political writer for the Chicago Tribune, Axelrod produced media strategy and advertising for 150 campaigns across the U.S., culminating in President Obama’s historic elections. Axelrod is also the author of The New York Times best-selling
memoir, Believer: My Forty Years in Politics.
| Registration Type | Before 6/14/25 | 6/14/25 - 8/31/25 | After 9/1/25 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Member |
$645 | $675 | $750 |
| Non-Member | $745 | $775 | $850 |
| Chamber Executive | $400 | $425 | $425 |
| Spouse | Significant Other | $400 | $425 | $500 |
| Golf* | $160 | $160 |
*You must be registered for the Annual Meeting to participate in our golf tournament or other recreational activities.
*Single event/daily pricing is available. Please contact Maribeth Riley at (518) 694-4468
Registration Coming Soon
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your registration until Friday, September 5, 2025. You will be refunded, less a $75 processing fee. Cancellations received after September 5, 2025, will not be eligible for a refund. We encourage you to send a substitute in your place if you cannot attend. Hotel cancellations must be made directly with The Sagamore. Please refer to your confirmation from The Sagamore for their cancellation policy.
By registering for this event, you, and anyone who attends the event with you, grant The Business Council of New York State, Inc. permission to photograph, record, and/or film you during the event. These photographs, recordings and/or videos may be used in future Business Council of New York State, Inc. promotional materials
To make your room reservation for The Sagamore, please see the instructions below.
- Your reservation can be made using this link
- Click “Select Dates” to enter “Arrival & Departure” dates.
- Enter “Number of Guests” and click “Check Availability”.
- Click on “Room Types” and select desired room type(s).
- Complete the reservation by filling in your contact and billing information. Fields in bold are required.
You can also make your reservations via The Sagamore website
- Simply click “Book Now” on the upper right-side corner of the screen
- Select Code Type “Group/Block Code”
- Enter Group/Block Code: 3189958
- Click “Check Availability"
- Click “Select Dates” and enter Arrival & Departure dates, and # of guests.
Should you require special assistance, please call The Sagamore reservations department directly at 866-385-6221 and identify yourself as being with : BUSINESS COUNCIL
Please note the following when making a room reservation:
Guestroom Deposit: A credit card is required to confirm each guestroom reservation. A non-refundable $50.00 processing fee will be charged at the time of booking. The balance of stay will be charged to the same card fourteen (14) days prior to arrival date. Should the reservation be cancelled more than 14 days prior to arrival, the $50.00 processing fee will be forfeited. If the cancellation is made fourteen (14) days or less from arrival, the total amount will be forfeited. In the event that you do not arrive on the arrival date, your reservation will be cancelled and the amount collected will be forfeited at that time.
Resort Fee: Room rates are subject to a $25 taxable Resort fee per room, per night. The Resort fee includes access to two (2) bottles of water in your room daily, complimentary coffee daily, wireless internet in guest rooms and public areas, no charge for local and 1-800 calls, entrance to the Fitness Center, indoor/outdoor pools and waterfront, self or valet parking.
The Business Council is THE business association in New York State. By sponsoring our Annual Meeting your organization’s name and logo will be front and center in the minds of the state’s leading voices in business, government and media. Our conference development team will work with YOU to:
- Build awareness for your company/organization.
- Grab the attention of our diverse membership that simply cannot be found anywhere else.
- Associate your brand with New York’s other best and brightest.
Our members hail from across the state and represent all industries — our reach and the caliber of our membership simply cannot be matched. Annual Meeting attendees are already in prime deal-making mode, your sponsorship WILL deliver results.
As a sponsor of The Business Council’s Annual Meeting, you can increase your visibility before the top business leaders in New York State. Sponsorships range from our unique outdoor corporate banners to a wide array of event and activity levels. We invite you to share in this exciting member showcase by taking advantage of one or more of our unique sponsorship opportunities.
Our exhibits are open through the two days of event programming. We build in exclusive time for attendees to mingle with exhibitors and showcase what makes your organization among the best New York has to offer. Where else can businesses put their products and brands in front of the state’s leading business voices? Nowhere!
Click here to view sponsorship and exhibit opportunities
Have questions or need more information? Contact Maribeth Riley at [email protected] or call 518.694.4468
*Prices listed are for members of The Business Council. If you're not a member and are interested in sponsoring, please contact Maribeth Riley
The prize program is a popular feature of the Annual Meeting and provides a fun and exciting way for companies to showcase their product to Business Council members attending from across the state.
We are seeking donations of unique and interesting prizes to include in our Networking Lounge. All prizes will be displayed, and the companies will be recognized for their contribution throughout the course of the Annual Meeting.
If you are willing to donate gift card(s) or a prize basket with promotional items specific to your company, please contact Danielle Gormley or call 518.694.3843.