The Business Council Announces ApplicationsNow Open for New York Community Partnership AwardInaugural Award Celebrates Collaboration Aimed at Making a Positive Impact In CommunitiesAlbany, NY - The Business Council of New York State, Inc. announced today that applications are now open for the Business Council’s inaugural New York Community Partnership Award
The Business Council WelcomesWill Williams to Government Affairs Team ALBANY, NY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. today announced that Will Williams has joined the government affairs team as a Senior Director of Government Affairs. In this role, he will be responsible for leading the Business Council’s advocacy efforts on AI/technology, consumer affairs, and financial services policy
New Poll: Concerned with Affordability, New Yorkers Want Fair Prices,
But Not at the Cost of Their Discounts
Initial Support for the One Fair Price Act (OFPA) Falls 37 Points After New York Voters Learn That Legislation Would Cause Them to Lose Discounts
ALBANY, NY – A new statewide poll finds that while New York voters like the idea of legislation that would encourage fairer prices for consumers, many reject the One Fair Price Act (OFPA) in its current form as it would also eliminate discounts
The Business Council of New York Prepared to
Kick Off 2026 Statewide Manufacturing Bus Tour
ALBANY, NY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. announced today that they will be kicking off their annual statewide manufacturing bus tour tomorrow, Friday October 2. The tour - which takes place during Manufacturing Week - will begin in Albany and then travel over 1000 miles to 11 different manufacturing facilities from every corner of New York State
The Business Council Welcomes Three New Members
to Team Advocating for New York Businesses
ALBANY, NY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. today announced three new additions to its team: Ryan Mulson, who joins as Senior Director of Government Affairs for Energy and Environment; as well as Jared Hunter and Piper Chimento, who both join as Legislative Analysts
The Business Council Announces Winner of
Third Annual ‘Coolest Thing Made in New York’ Contest
ALBANY, NY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. announced today that Finger Lakes Textiles, a division of Mozaic and based in Waterloo, New York, was named the winner of the Business Council’s Third Annual “Coolest Thing Made in New York” contest
The Business Council of New York State to Hold Annual Meeting This Week
Several Individuals, Organizations to Be Honored at Annual Awards Dinner
ALBANY, NY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is gearing up for its Annual Meeting and Conference this week at The Sagamore Resort, Bolton Landing
Statement from Heather Mulligan, President and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York's Decision to Permanently Block Utility Call- Center Law
“The recent decision in the U.S District Court for the Northern District of New York is yet another victory for New York’s business community," said Heather Mulligan, President and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc
Statement from Heather Mulligan, President and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001
"Twenty-five years later, the memories of September 11, 2001, remain with us. We remember the many lives lost and the courage of the first responders who ran towards danger in an effort to save others
The Business Council of New York State PAC
Announces 2026 Political Endorsements
ALBANY, NY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. Political Action Committee (PAC) today announced the following endorsements for the 2026 elections of the New York State Legislature. A complete list of endorsed candidates can be found below:
“The economic future of New York State depends on elected leaders who recognize the many challenges facing businesses and employers,” said Heather Mulligan, President and CEO of the Business Council of New York State, Inc