The Business Council Announces EarthPlanter as the
‘Coolest Thing Made in New York’ Contest Winner for 2025
ALBANY – EarthPlanter, a family-owned self-watering planters business based in Auburn, received enough votes in the final voting round to win the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in New York manufacturing contest
Report: New York State Must Take Action Immediately to Fix Its Business Climate or Risk Additional Economic Issues
Report Compiled After One Year of Focus Groups with Over 500 Business Leaders and 40 Associations
Regulation, Taxation, Affordability: Some of the Main Concerns
Stunning: Only 2% of Business Leaders Think Albany Lawmakers Represent Their Interests
Albany, NY (September 16, 2025) – A new report released today concludes that New York State must take action immediately to fix its business climate or risk additional economic issues
McDonald’s Named Member of the Year by The Business Council of New York State
Annual Award to be Presented at a September 18th Dinner
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. announced Thursday that McDonald’s has been named its Member of the Year
“In late February, The Business Council was the victim of a cyberattack by criminals who used their vast resources to circumvent our network security. We immediately contained the incident and launched a thorough investigation, which included engaging with cybersecurity professionals and legal counsel, to ensure appropriate and timely notification to those people whose information was potentially compromised
The Business Council of New York State Announces Finalists for the “Coolest Thing Made in New York" Contest
ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State Inc. announced Monday that the Coolest Thing Made in New York contest has been narrowed down to two finalists after the public cast more than 24,000 votes to date
Orange County Chamber of Commerce to Receive the Chamber of the Year Award from The Business Council of New York State
Annual Award to be Presented at a September 18 Dinner
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State Inc. announced Thursday, the Orange County Chamber of Commerce will be awarded the annual Chuck Steiner Memorial Chamber of the Year Award
The Business Council of New York State Announces Final 4 Products for the Second Annual “Coolest Thing Made in New York" Contest
ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State Inc. announced Monday that the Coolest Thing Made in New York competition has been narrowed down to four finalists following online public voting
The Business Council of New York State Announces Round of 8 Finalists for the Second Annual “Coolest Thing Made in New York" Contest
ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State Inc. announced Monday that the Coolest Thing Made in New York competition has been narrowed down to eight finalists following online public voting
The Business Council of New York State Announces Round of 16 Finalists for the Second Annual “Coolest Thing Made in New York" Contest
ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State Inc. announced Tuesday that the public has chosen 16 finalists to advance to the Round of 16 in the Coolest Thing Made in New York competition
Stacey Hengsterman Named 2025 Father Peter Young Award Recipient
President & CEO of Special Olympics New York Embodies Father Young’s Services
ALBANY – Stacey Hengsterman, President & CEO of Special Olympics New York, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Father Peter Yong Award by The Business Council of New York State, Inc