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
- DC Fly-In
- Future Jobs Summit: Revolutionizing Workforce Education and Innovation
- Renewable Energy Conference
- Business Council Member Golf Classic
- Annual Meeting | Made in New York Manufacturing Bus Tour
- Annual Environment Conference
- Government Affairs Planning Session
- Webinar Series
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.
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
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.
Renewable Energy Conference | A Leadership Forum on Energy Policy
June | Pace University | Westchester Campus
Business Council Member Golf Classic
July | The Otesaga Resort Hotel | National Baseball Hall of Fame | Cooperstown, NY
Annual Meeting
September | The Sagamore Resort | Bolton Landing, NY
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.
Annual Environment Conference
Fall | Saratoga Springs, NY
Government Affairs Planning Session
December | Renaissance Albany Hotel | Albany, NY
Webinar Series | Various Topics
Various dates throughout the year