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The Business Council and Siena College Research Institute Unveil Latest CEO Survey Results For the seventh straight year, The Business Council has partnered with Siena College Research Institute for the Business Leaders Survey. The survey covered a myriad of topics including the COVID pandemic, the economy, workforce issues, and confidence in state and federal governments

Statement in Support of Childcare Expansion  "Childcare continues to be a tremendous challenge for working parents in New York State," said Business Council President Heather C. Briccetti Esq. "The pandemic, which shined a light on the need, has also created an opportunity for New York lawmakers and regulators to envision and create a better childcare system with quality as the foundation and equitable access to those in need of care

  The Business Council of New York State, Inc. strongly supports S.1111-A (Liu) / A.4407-A (Peoples-Stokes) which would expand access to advanced courses in order to improve educational equity in New York State. This legislation would enable more students of color, students who are low-income, and other historically under-served groups of students to enroll and succeed in advanced middle and high school courses that will prepare them for college, careers, and civic engagement

Statement on  Governor Hochul's Proposals to Modernize New York's Liquor Regulations “The Business Council commends Governor Hochul’s initiative to streamline the licensing process at the State Liquor Authority and amend outdated provisions in the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law (ABC) law,” said Paul Zuber, Executive Vice President

  Statement in Response to Comptroller DiNapoli's Report: Green Economy Boosts Job Growth in New York “As New York State moves towards a cleaner and greener economy, it is essential that the state help address business' need for innovative and skilled employees,” said Heather Briccetti Esq

The Business Council Announces Support for Legislative Proposals Positively Impacting Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) New MWBE Awards Established ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Thursday, support for a package of legislative bill proposals that would positively impact MWBE businesses in New York State

The Business Council Announces Inaugural Workforce Innovation Awards   Four Awards to be Presented Annually to Workforce Stakeholders in  New York State ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Thursday, the inaugural New York State Workforce Innovation Awards to recognize outstanding workforce development training and education providers as well as business leaders focused on developing a strong and diverse talent pipeline

Testimony to Senate Finance Committee and Assembly Ways and Means Committee  SFY 2022-23 Executive Budget: Economic Development Presented by Paul Zuber Executive Vice President February 15, 2022 My name is Paul Zuber and I am Executive Vice President of The Business Council of New York State, Inc

Statement In Response to SUNY's 400 Microcredentials “Adapting the traditional learning module to fit workforce needs is an innovative way to fill the talent pipeline in New York. Microcredentials allow jobseekers to show they have the skills to meet the job demands while also setting them on a pathway with more opportunities