The Business Council goes all A-Twitter

@TheBCNYS – Yes, The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is Tweeting and it has a Facebook page! The Business Council believes Social Media is the logical next step to enhancing its advocacy efforts on behalf of businesses.  It also believes the communication platforms wil
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Business groups come together with government leaders in Buffalo to push for pension reform

COMMITTEE TO SAVE NY AND BUSINESS COUNCIL JOINS BUFFALO NIAGARA PARTNERSHIP AND ELECTED OFFICIALS IN SUPPORTING STATE PENSION REFORM Erie County Pension Costs Skyrocketed 142 Percent Since 2009, Continue to Grow (BUFFALO, NY) February 2, 2012 — The Committee to Save New York (CSNY),
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Raising the minimum wage won’t create jobs, says Business Council

James Odato of the Times Union writes: “Assembly Democrats are close to unveiling a plan to raise the minimum wage in New York after talks with an alliance of labor and political groups pushing for a $9.50-per-hour rate. Rob Lillpopp, a spokesman for the Business Council of New
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Moog sees continued growth in 2012

Matt Glynn of the Buffalo News reports – “Moog Inc., which made a change at the top last month, let shareholders know Wednesday that it has every expectation of maintaining its growth of the last couple of years. The motion-control equipment maker’s annual meeting wa
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Legislators welcomed back to reception

jimmy Vielkind writes in the Times Union – “A clause in the ethics restructuring bill signed into law this past summer loosened Spitzer-era rules that the last generation of ethics watchdogs used to crack down on catered legislative receptions. After a three-year hiatus, t
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NEW date for The Business Council’s Annual Legislators’ Reception

The Business Council will be holding its 2012 Annual Legislators’ Reception on Jan. 23, 2012, at the Crowne Plaza Albany. We will be inviting New York State government officials, as well as the members of the New York State Legislature. This is an opportune time to network with
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The Business Council to host annual Industry-Environment Conference

A discussion to address regulatory roadblocks and an extended general session on shale gas development will take center stage at The Business Council of New York State, Inc.’s 2011 Annual Industry-Environment Conference. The event will be held Oct.26-28 at the Holiday Inn Saratoga S
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Leaders elected at The Business Council’s Annual Meeting

An article in the Democrat and Chronicle states: “Rochester-area business executives are among those across the state who have been elected to leadership roles with the Business Council of New York for 2012, including two officers. Paul Speranza, vice chairman and general counse
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Cuomo and The Business Council work together to address the needs of the business community

Jimmy Vielkind of the Times Union writes: “What we want is a state government that is a partner, not an inhibitor,” Lt. Gov. Bob Duffy said Wednesday. “Get behind us. Help us.” There were about 250 people in the room at The Sagamore, including Con Edison’
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Briccetti on Capital Tonight

Please click here to see a video of Heather Briccetti, acting-president and CEO of The Business Council, on YNN’s Capital Tonight.
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