Green initiative launched for business innovation

The Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) have launched the Green Initiative to provide a sustainable road map for New York businesses. The initiative was made possible through a $1.6 million allocation from the Environ
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Staten Island’s Malliotakis out to snip red tape for business by fixing Wage Theft Prevention Act

Judy L. Randall reports on SILive.com – “Two Republican lawmakers highlighted recent initiatives. Joining with the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis called for the repeal of a state regulation she said was “needlessly placed” o
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Employees choose the Capital Region’s best places to work

No need for suspense: The top large employer is The College of Saint Rose, and the top small workplace is Creighton Manning Engineering, LLP, a civil engineering and land surveying company. The Times Union and its Top Workplaces project partner, Workplace Dynamics, invited 556 compani
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SBA working capital disaster loans deadline May 21

The U.S. Small Business Administration is remind small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private non-profit organizations of sizes that May 21 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans available in New
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California Supreme Court rules that managers don’t have to ensure employees take lunch breaks

This interesting story comes to us from The Associated Press: In a case that affects thousands of businesses and millions of workers, the California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that employers are under no obligation to ensure that workers take legally mandated lunch breaks. The unani
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Despite optimism, U.S. Chamber small business survey shows stalled hiring

Gas Prices, Over-Regulation Seen as Top Threats for Small Businesses Looking to Expand The U.S. Chamber of Commerce surveyed 1,339 small business executives to determine their concerns about the direction of the economy and its effect on their businesses. As the headline reveals, t
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Business Council backs “Scaffold Law” reform

Senator Gallivan Sponsors Legislation to Reform the “Scaffold Law” State Senator Patrick M. Gallivan joined with groups from across the state today to announce his sponsorship of a bill, S.6816, to reform New York’s antiquated and costly Scaffold Law. The law, which
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Business Council remains opposed to bill that requires Health Plans to reimburse out-of-network services

The Bill Requires Health Plans to Reimburse Out-of-Network Services at 80th Percentile of Actual Charges The Business Council of New York State, Inc., strongly opposes S.5068-A / A.7489-B, which would impose yet another coverage mandate on group health plans – the 55th such mandate
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Pension reform will help state’s economy

In this morning’s Times Union, Mark Eagan op-ed piece explains why it’s too expensive to live and work in New York. He writes, “Despite all of our regional progress, however, the biggest impediment to our long-term sustainable growth is the high cost of being in New
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Crain’s New York Business seeking nominations for fastest growing businesses

Crain’s New York Business announced today that it is seeking nominations for its upcoming Fast 50™ ranking of the 50 fastest-growing companies in New York City. This ranking will feature privately held companies headquartered in NYC with at least $20 million in 2011 revenue. T
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