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Unemployment Insurance Debt Clock

New York State's UI Debt Continues to Hurt Businesses as the Days Without Action Continue to Pile Up!

National Civics Bee New York

The Public Policy Institute of New York State, Inc. is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and four chambers of commerce across New York State to host a first-of-its-kind statewide civics competition! The Civics Bee will be held on Thursday, May 30th, at the Albany Capital Center.

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May

2024

Recent Survey & Study Shows Proposed Recycling Legislation is Costly to Consumers and A Burden on Businesses

Recent Survey & Study Shows Proposed Recycling Legislation is Costly to Consumers and A Burden on Businesses Business Groups Seek More Workable Solution to “Expanded Producer Responsibility” (EPR) Bill ALBANY – The Business Council of New York State Inc., citing a recent study and consumer survey, is seeking alternatives to unworkable packaging legislation that would increase costs for consumers and businesses across the state

15

Apr

2024

Statement on the Passing of Michael Falcone

"We are saddened to learn of the passing of Mike Falcone, an extremely successful businessman and long-time supporter of The Business Council. Mike served on several of our boards for 26 years, reflecting his passion for the state’s business community and vision for growing the economy. Our condolences go out to the Falcone family and all those impacted by his passing

01

Apr

2024

Latest Member Spotlight: Creative Education Foundation

Latest Member Spotlight Feature: Creative Education Foundation The Creative Education Foundation is a personal/professional transformation group empowering people with skill sets & tool sets for deliberate creativity. Their clients range from individuals to schools to businesses of all sizes

12

Mar

2024

Statement on the Legislature’s One House Budget Bill Proposals

“The legislature's one-house budget proposals ignore the recent data that shows that people and jobs are leaving New York. While facing these facts, the legislature has unveiled a plan that continues to make New York unaffordable by raising taxes on residents and businesses, thus continuing to exodus out of New York

06

Mar

2024

Statement on Our 17th Annual Upstate New York Business Leader Survey with Partner Siena College

“The results of this survey show the concern employers express to us every day that harmful policies are adversely impacting their business’ ability to grow and prosper. Our business sectors are seeing high taxes, strict mandates, and little cooperation from lawmakers, forcing them and their employees out of New York State