"The Business Council applauds the state Senate for the passage of a bill to extend the Sunday operating hours of liquor and wine stores. Just as the "Brunch Bill" allowed bars and restaurants to serve alcohol at 10 am on Sundays, allowing liquor stores to open at 10 am is business-friendly and good for the economy
"The Business Council, while supporting the state’s farming industry, has concerns about lowering the overtime threshold as it would have a negative impact on farms, their workers, production, and ultimately consumers. Our family farms are some of the most rigorously regulated and inspected employers in New York State through the strong workforce protections in place at both the state and federal levels
The Business Council, NFIB Urge State Action to Alleviate Multibillion-Dollar Unemployment Insurance Debt for Businesses
ALBANY – With less than ten legislative session days remaining, The Business Council of New York State and NFIB are encouraging the New York State Legislature to provide unemployment tax relief to state employers and begin addressing the state’s massive $8 billion Unemployment Insurance Fund (UI) debt
The Business Council Urges State Assistance to Address Unemployment Insurance Fund Debt
34 Other States Have Used Federal Resources to Protect Businesses
ALBANY – With just 16 legislative session days remaining, The Business Council of New York State is again calling on the New York State Legislature to provide unemployment tax relief to state employers and begin addressing the state’s massive $9
The Business Council Announces Winners of Inaugural New York State Workforce Innovation Awards
Winners to be Recognized at May 20 Luncheon
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Thursday the four award winners of the inaugural New York State Workforce Innovation Awards. The awards recognize outstanding workforce development training and education providers, as well as business leaders, focused on developing a strong and diverse talent pipeline
On Tuesday, April 26, Governor Hochul announced the creation of the New York State Office of Strategic Workforce Development. The Business Council President & CEO, Heather Briccetti, was quoted in the Governor's press release.
"We commend Governor Hochul on overhauling the state's approach to workforce development to begin with business and industry, and focus on regional- and sector-based workforce solutions for state businesses
The Business Council to Testify at Albany’s Draft Scoping Plan Public Hearing
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Thursday, Vice President Ken Pokalsky will be testifying to the New York State Climate Action Council in Albany, addressing concerns regarding the initial Scoping Plan in response to the Climate Leadership Community Protection Act (CLCPA)
The Business Council Announces Finalists for the Inaugural Workforce Innovation Awards
Online, Public Voting to Began Friday
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Friday the finalists for the 2022 Workforce Innovation Awards. The inaugural awards will be presented to New York’s workforce stakeholders, and recognize outstanding workforce development, education providers, as well as business leaders, focused on developing a strong and diverse talent pipeline to meet the workforce needs of local or regional businesses
“The Business Council applauds the Legislature and the Governor for approving alcohol ‘to-go’ as part of the State Budget. The passage of ‘to-go’ is a step towards the modernization of the ABC Laws. We also commend the Governor and Legislature for including the provision to create a temporary commission to reform ABC laws within the budget
As budget negotiations continue, we are hopeful the legislature and the governor will consider key proposals we believe are important to the state, employers, and the workforce, including-
✔️Clean Slate initiative
✔️Health coverage for the undocumented
✔️UI debt funding pic.twitter