Mario Vazquez Joins The Business Council’s Government Affairs Team
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, announced Tuesday, Mario Vazquez, former Chief Administrator at Excelsior Advisors and previous Legislative Aide to Assemblymember Marcos Crespo, has joined The Business Council of New York State as the Assistant Director of Government Affairs
The Business Council of New York State Approves Four New Directors,
Reelects Board Chair
Albany, NY – The members of The Business Council of New York State reelected 13 board members, and appointed four new members to their governing body. Board Chair Donna DeCarolis was reelected as board chairperson
The Business Council Announces Winner of Inaugural Minority & Women’s Business Award
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Friday, Backyard Barbeque was named the winner of the inaugural Minority & Women’s Business Award. Backyard Barbeque, located in Freeport Long Island, was nominated by Assemblymember Taylor Darling (18th District)
Governor Hochul to Address The Business Council’s Annual Meeting at The Sagamore Resort
Governor Hochul’s Appearance Will Follow Lee Zeldin Speech, State-wide Party Panel
ALBANY – Governor Kathy Hochul will speak at The Business Council’s Annual Meeting on Friday, September 23, at The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing
The Business Council Announces 11 Finalists for Inaugural Minority & Women’s Business Award
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Wednesday 11 finalists for the inaugural Minority & Women’s Business Award. The Business Council believes in the continued promotion of economic growth and prosperity for all, and that opportunity must be given to all employers, regardless of race or creed
Stewart’s Shops, Capital Region Chamber to Be Honored by The Business Council
Four Awards to be Presented at Annual Meeting
ALBANY – Stewart’s Shop and the Capital Region Chamber will be honored by The Business Council of New York State when they each receive an annual award in their perspective categories
National Study Highlights Business Needs, Workforce Challenges Across the Country
State by State Breakdown Focuses on Labor Costs, Availability of Skilled Labor
ALBANY – The National Association of State Chambers (NASC), Chaired by Business Council President & CEO Heather Briccetti Mulligan, in conjunction with Littler Workplace Policy Institute, an employment and labor law practice, has released a comprehensive, 50-state study on workforce engagement
Energy, Business, and Labor Groups in Agreement on Seven Principles to Responsibly Advance New York State’s Climate and Energy Goals
Albany, NY – The Independent Power Producers of New York (IPPNY), The Business Council of New York State, the New York State AFL-CIO, and the New York State Building & Construction Trades Council have jointly developed a set of seven principles to address several shortcomings in the current version of the Scoping Plan drafted by the State’s Climate Action Council (CAC)
Statement in Response to 2023 Health Insurance Rates
“As the Department of Financial Services released 2023 health insurance rates yesterday, The Business Council remains ever mindful of the impact of rate increases on employers across the state and knows that these increases will be felt ever more by small businesses suffering through a challenging economic landscape,” said Lev Ginsburg, Counsel
Chris Christie to Deliver Keynote Address at The Business Council’s Annual Meeting
Two Award Recipients Previously Announced
ALBANY – Chris Christie, 55th Governor of New Jersey and current Senior Legal and Political Commentator for ABC News, will deliver the keynote address at The Business Council’s Annual Meeting on September 22nd