"We are saddened to learn of the passing of Mike Falcone, an extremely successful businessman and long-time supporter of The Business Council. Mike served on several of our boards for 26 years, reflecting his passion for the state’s business community and vision for growing the economy. Our condolences go out to the Falcone family and all those impacted by his passing
Latest Member Spotlight Feature: Creative Education Foundation
The Creative Education Foundation is a personal/professional transformation group empowering people with skill sets & tool sets for deliberate creativity. Their clients range from individuals to schools to businesses of all sizes
“The legislature's one-house budget proposals ignore the recent data that shows that people and jobs are leaving New York. While facing these facts, the legislature has unveiled a plan that continues to make New York unaffordable by raising taxes on residents and businesses, thus continuing to exodus out of New York
“The results of this survey show the concern employers express to us every day that harmful policies are adversely impacting their
business’ ability to grow and prosper. Our business sectors are seeing high taxes, strict mandates, and little cooperation from
lawmakers, forcing them and their employees out of New York State
“New York State is horse country, and the construction of a new Belmont Park will support a range of both small and large businesses throughout the state. We have supported this project from its inception because horse racing means jobs and economic opportunities for New York, and that’s exactly what the new Belmont Park will deliver
The Business Council, Business Advocacy Groups, and Private Sector Employers Urge Senate Committee to Reject Expanded Producer Responsibility (EPR) Legislation
Unreasonable Mandates and High Consumer Costs Will Adversely Impact New York’s Economy
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc
Statement on the Comptroller's Report New York State Won’t Regain Lost Jobs From COVID Until 2026
"The Comptroller's report reflects what The Business Council has highlighted for several years: job growth and stronger economies are occurring in almost every state except New York. It's no coincidence that this trend continues while New York is consistently near the bottom of the list in almost every important business-friendly category
Civic Hall and The Business Council of New York State Announce Strategic Partnership
Civic Hall, the pioneering hub for innovation and training in New York’s tech ecosystem, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with The Business Council of New York State, the state’s foremost advocate for businesses
Unemployment Insurance Debt Clock Reaches 1,095 Days, Three Years of No Action Taken by New York State
Fiscal Burden on State’s Employers Growing
ALBANY – One thousand ninety-five days, three full years, have passed without New York State officials addressing the state’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) debt bill
Statement on Governor Hochul’s Budget Proposal
“We commend the Governor on her 2024-2025 Budget proposal, a presentation that should be applauded on many levels. During her time in office, the governor has been able to balance budgets without raising personal and business taxes, a critical move for the continued growth of our economy