Membership Survey Shows Early Impacts and Continued Fear Over U.S. Imposed and Retaliatory Tariffs
88% Say Tariffs Have Already Impacted Their Business
Taxes, Regulations & Healthcare Among Ongoing Concerns
ALBANY – More than half of the respondents to The Business Council of New York State, Inc
“We applaud the governor’s administration’s decision to approve the NESE pipeline project. As New York faces a dual imperative —honoring ambitious decarbonization goals while keeping the lights on and the heat running at affordable prices —the NESE pipeline bridges that gap. More than two million Northeast consumers, many in our state, will benefit from this project, which, without it, could face higher risks of shortages, constrained supply, or reliance on less clean fuels
The Business Council of New York State, Inc. and U.S. Chamber Foundation Partner to
Bring the 2026 National Civics Bee® to New York State
[Albany, NY] – The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is proud to partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring the National Civics Bee to New York State for the 2025-2026 program year
Statement in Response to NYISO’s Most Recent Reliability Study
“The NYISO’s most recent findings highlight the importance of an 'all-of-the-above' approach when attempting to balance environmental objectives with energy reliability and affordability. The report shows growing evidence that the state needs to update its energy policies and underlying energy and environmental mandates
The Business Council Continues Opposition to Proposed PRRIA Legislation
The Business Council is one of many business voices that have opposed the so-called "packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act" (S.1646/A.1749).
Our concerns are straightforward. This bill will impose harmful material bans and unworkable material reduction and recycling mandates, resulting in increased consumer costs and reduced consumer choices at a time of rising concerns about affordability
The Business Council of New York State To Embark on 1,000 Mile Manufacturing Week Statewide Bus Tour Across New York State
Week-Long Trip to Include Eight Facility Tours
ALBANY – In an effort to highlight New York’s manufacturing history and showcase the current employers of the industry, The Business Council of New York State, on Monday, kicked off a week-long manufacturing bus tour across New York State
Kyle Wallach Joins The Business Council’s Government Affairs Team
ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State announced Tuesday that Kyle Wallach, former Associate Director of Public Policy at the New York Farm Bureau, has joined The Business Council of New York State as Director of Government Affairs
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