Testimony to Federal Aviation Administration
re: LaGuardia AirTrain EIS Review
Presented by:
Johnny Evers, PhD
Senior Director of Government Affairs
Good afternoon. My name is John Evers and I serve as the Senior Director of Government Affairs of the Business Council of New York State
"We mourn the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whose unwavering commitment to equality and justice benefited us all. To quote her; "fight for the things you care about, but do it ibn a way that will lead others to follow you."
-
Heather Briccetti
President & CEO, The Business Council
Business Council announces 2020 Annual Meeting award recipients, Agenda for Virtual Event
Honorees named for Corning Award, Member of the Year, Fr. Young Award for Community Service and Chamber of the year
ALBANY, N.Y.— The Business Council of New York State, Inc. today announced the winners of this year’s Annual Meeting awards
"I am deeply saddened to learn Ed Bartholomew has passed away. Ed earned a well-deserved reputation for being a dedicated and skilled public servant, in his many professional roles throughout his career where he brought great value to the communities he served. He was also a great friend, whose genuine warmth, intelligence and wit were apparent to everyone he encountered
“Today is a good day for US companies, particularly those here in New York State who rely on trade and access to markets in Canada & Mexico. The USMCA is a positive, new agreement that will provide opportunity for our businesses to prosper. After a turbulent start to the year many employers are looking for anything to help them rebound and the USMCA agreement should help provide an avenue for this moving forward
The Business Council of New York State to Host Open Conversation on Racial Inclusion, Diversity and Equality in Business
Albany, NY – The Business Council of New York State Inc., announced Thursday a webinar to discuss and address equality issues in the business world. The forum, “An Open Conversation: Racial Inclusion, Diversity and Equality in Business” will feature a panel with diverse experiences and viewpoints who will lend expert analysis and advice on the struggles of black business owners as well as examine how all business leaders can diversify their workplace at all levels, and ensure that employees maintain an inclusive business environment that respects all employees, customers and clients
Testimony to
Senate Committees on Economic Development, Finance, Agriculture, Banks and Insurance Committees
Assembly Committees on Small Business, Ways and Means, Agriculture, Banks and Insurance
Federal Response to the Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Small Business in New York State
Presented by
Heather C
Proposed Legislative Changes to Workers’ Compensation Laws May Cost New York Billions in Federal Aid
46 Groups Join The Business Council in Opposition of Altering State Law
Albany, NY – The Business Council of New York State Inc. has renewed its opposition to proposed legislation that amends New York State’s Workers’ Compensation Laws to create an occupational disease presumption for nearly all employees who have contracted COVID-19
“New York State businesses, particularly small businesses, need every lifeline they can get right now and to have the federal government relief dry up so soon is not encouraging. We hope Congress acts with urgency to provide critical additional resources necessary to ensure businesses stay afloat during this crisis
“The results of this poll showed what many expected; businesses are hurting, especially smaller businesses and those in sectors whose operations have been most impacted by the reasonable state-imposed restrictions. Perhaps the most encouraging result showed employers expect their own companies and their industry sectors to recovery by early 2021,” said Heather Briccetti, President & CEO of The Business Council of New York State