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
Statement on the Signing of New York's CHIPS Legislation
“The pandemic proved just how vital the semiconductor industry is to our economy and how critical it is for the US to be less dependent on other countries for production. This is a welcome boost to build this robust industry in New York State and I applaud Governor Hochul and the Legislature for enacting this nation leading program
Eric Mower to Receive The Business Council’s Corning Award for Excellence
Charter Communications Named 2022 Member of the Year
ALBANY – Eric Mower, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Mower, has been named the recipient of the 2022 Corning Award for Excellence by The Business Council of New York State
"As the State's leading business advocate, The Business Council applauds NYSIF's efforts to help NY businesses as they continue to struggle with the present economic conditions. We commend Governor Hochul for working to keep workers' compensation rates from increasing for all employers and her ongoing commitment to New York businesses
“The Senate’s passage of the CHIPS bill is an encouraging step for investing more resources into the semiconductor field. The pandemic proved this industry to be vital to manufacturers while also exposing the need for more dependence,” said Heather Briccetti Mulligan, President and CEO