ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is pleased to announce that Richard Brodsky, a former 14-term New York State Assemblyman, will be the keynote speaker at the Industry-Environment Conference being held at the Gideon Resort and Spa in Saratoga on October 18th.
From 1993 to 2002 Brodsky was Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation during which time he authored the legislation responsible for creating the Environmental Protection Fund, the 1996 Bond Act and New York's Neighbor Notification Law
ALBANY— The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is endorsing George Amedore in the 46th State Senate District.
"As a small business owner, George Amedore sees firsthand the need for growth and job creation in New York. He understands that to put New York on a path to economic recovery we need to lower taxes and lower the cost of doing business in this state
Albany N.Y. — Leaders from Unshackle Upstate, The Business Council of New York State and NFIB of NY were joined by 46th Senate District candidate George Amedore in voicing their opposition to any potential toll increase on the Thruway system.
Citing Assemblyman Amedore's anti-toll hike efforts and his tireless support of pro-taxpayer and pro-business measures, the three organizations also made their first joint endorsement of Amedore's Senate campaign
ALBANY—The Foundation for Education Reform & Accountability and the Business Council of New York State will host a screening of the new movie “Won't Back Down” at the Colonie Center Regal Theatres at the Colonie Center Mall on Wednesday, October 3rd at 5:00 p.m. The film stars Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis as “two determined mothers, one a teacher, who look to transform their children's failing inner city school
Thank you to all our members who that attended The Business Council's 2012 Annual Meeting. You helped make it a memorable event.
For those of you who were unable to join us at The Business Council of New York's 2012 Annual Meeting, here are snapshots of our enormously entertaining and successful event; they include the inspiring speeches given by Lt
ALBANY — Despite continued frustration with state government and a difficult economic climate, employers who responded to a Business Council survey were optimistic about New York's economic future.
"Although they have dealt with a difficult recovery and a slowly improving business environment in New York, our members believe their businesses will grow and their bottom lines will improve over the next 18 months," said Heather Briccetti, president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc
ALBANY — Lieutenant Governor Robert (Bob) Duffy will be the keynote speaker at The Business Council's 2012 Annual Meeting on September 19.
Lt. Gov. Duffy will be addressing economic recovery and mandate reform in New York State. He is the Chair of the Regional Economic Development Councils responsible for implementing the Governor Cuomo's economic development agenda
ALBANY — The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2012 recipient of the Chamber of the Year Award. This award honoring an outstanding chamber organization and leadership team is presented this year to th Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. The award will be presented at The Business Council's 2012 Annual Meeting, following dinner on Wednesday, Sept
ALBANY—Kirk P. Gregg, Executive Vice President and the Chief Administrative Officer at Corning Incorporated and past vice chairman and co-chairman of The Business Council, will receive the 2012 Corning Award for Excellence. This is the most prestigious award presented by The Business Council of New York State, Inc
ALBANY— The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is pleased to announce that Greg Casey, president and CEO of the Business-Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC), will address its members during its Annual Meeting at the Sagamore Resort September 21.
Casey became the head of BIPAC in 1999 after a distinguished career in public service