News

31
Jul
2025
  The Business Council Announces Five Finalists for Fourth Annual Minority & Women’s Business Award   ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Wednesday five finalists for the fourth annual 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
28
Jul
2025
  The Business Council of New York State Announces Voting is Open for the Second Annual “Coolest Thing Made in New York" Contest Public Voting Will Once Again Determine Winner   ALBANY—The Business Council of New York State Inc. announced Wednesday that voting for the second annual ‘Coolest Thing Made in New York’ contest is now open
16
Jul
2025
  Dr. Marsha Gordon to Receive The Business Council’s Corning Award for Excellence Annual Award to be Presented at a September 18th Dinner ALBANY – Dr. Marsha Gordon, President/CEO of The Business Council of Westchester (BCW), has been named the recipient of the 2025 Corning Award for Excellence by The Business Council of New York State, Inc
04
Jul
2025
  Statement on the Recently Approved Federal Tax Legislation Benefits for Businesses “Businesses in New York State appreciate the work that our congressional delegation did in extending the tax cuts, fighting to preserve the pass-through entity tax mechanism (PTET), and raising the cap on deductibility of state and local taxes (SALT)
01
Jul
2025
New York and Ontario Business Leaders Urge Tariff Resolution The Business Council of New York State and the Ontario Chamber Urge Resolution to U.S.-Canada Tariff Dispute and Launch of USMCA Review ALBANY – As the 4th of July holiday approaches and with Canadians celebrating Canada Day, The Business Council of New York State (BCNYS) and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) today issued a joint statement urging a swift resolution to trade issues between the U
24
Jun
2025
  The Business Council of New York State Announces Second Annual “Coolest Thing Made in New York" Contest to Highlight Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence Statewide Statewide Manufacturers Encouraged to Apply by July 18 Deadline   ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State Inc
06
Jun
2025
The Business Council of New York State, Inc., and two partnering chambers, The Business Council of Westchester and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce, recently held a DC Fly In event. During the two days in Washington, D.C., registrants attended meetings with the Trump administration and federal business groups, a welcome reception, and a private guided tour of the US Capitol
30
May
2025
The Business Council of New York State Announces Winner of Second Annual National Civics Bee New York State Finals ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State proudly announces Victoria Figliolia of Staten Island Academy, representing the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, as the second annual National Civics Bee New York State Competition winner
27
May
2025
The Business Council of New York State to Host Second Annual National Civics Bee New York State Finals Students from Staten Island, Rochester & Central New York to Compete for Trip to National Finals ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State is proud to announce the second annual National Civics Bee New York State Competition, an exciting event designed to foster civic engagement among students across the state
05
May
2025
  Statement on UI Debt Funding Businesses across New York State are grateful to finally be relieved of this multi-billion-dollar burden that has served as an added tax on all our employers for the past four years. This debt cost businesses over $6 billion, removing the opportunity for many small employers to reinvest in their businesses or local economies