Kaitlyn Lionti of New 10 Now reports from Corning - “Getting New York’s economy back on its feet. The President and CEO of the Business Council of New York State came to Corning Wednesday to meet with the Corning and Watkins Glen Area Chambers of Commerce.

The visit was a chance to discuss issues and concerns facing businesses across New York, including the current budget proposal.
“If we can get Albany to reduce state spending, live within its means and reduce taxes, we will have private sector job growth, we will have companies hiring again. We don’t want New York to be the poster child for the jobless recovery,” said Kenneth Adams, the President and CEO of The Business Council of New York State.

One issue Adams addressed is the void the ending of the Empire Zone Program will create for small business.

“To have that expire in June of this year and to not have any other kind of incentive to retain our businesses, much less recruit new business, it’s a very huge issue that needs to be looked at,” said Denise Ackley, President of the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce.”

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