The Business Council of New York State, Inc.

06/16/2026

A BIG thank you to Broadview,Federal Credit Union for their generous commitment as the presenting sponsor of the 2026 National Civics Bee New York State Finals! 🗽🏛️

We also want to give a special shoutout to Peter Wohl for bringing his expertise as one of our esteemed judges and for supporting the next generation of civic leaders. ⚖️💼

Space fills up quickly, so register NOW: https://www.bcnys.org/event/2026-national-civics-bee-new-york

📍 Where: Albany Cap Center
🗓️ When: July 1, 2026 | 10 AM–12:30 PM

Please join us in supporting the bright young minds of New York - it's 100% FREE to attend!👏

See you at the bee! 🐝👀

06/11/2026

The countdown is on >> just three weeks until the 2026 National Civics Bee New York State Finals! Register today: https://www.bcnys.org/event/2026-national-civics-bee-new-york ⌚👩‍🎓

On July 1, top 6th, 7th and 8th graders from across NYS will go head-to-head in Albany, showcasing their knowledge of history, government and community problem-solving.

The winner takes home the state title and advances to the National Championship in Washington, D.C., to compete for a $100,000 educational prize! 🎓💰

Come support our future leaders > this event is entirely FREE to attend! 👏
🗓️ Date: July 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: Albany Cap Center

The Business Council is incredibly grateful our judges and emcee for dedicating their time, expertise and leadership to inspire the next generation of civic leaders:

🎤 Tom Eschen, Jr. – Anchor & Reporter, WRGB CBS 6 News, Albanys
👨‍⚖️ Allen Fore – Vice President of Public Affairs, Kinder Morgan
👨‍⚖️ Jim Malatras – Chief Strategy Officer & Senior VP of Education, The Fedcap Group
👨‍⚖️ Peter Wohl – Chief Performance Officer, Broadview Federal Credit Union

See you at the bee! 🐝👀

06/11/2026

The Business Council is at our nation's capital for our 2026 D.C. Fly-In event! 🏛️✈️

It’s been an incredible few days of meaningful conversations with federal lawmakers and business leaders to advocate for the policies that drive growth, infrastructure and job creation that impact New York employers. 🤝🗣️

Stronger businesses mean a stronger Empire State! 🗽💼

We are deeply grateful for the support of Amazon.com, Danone, Regeneron and Corning Incorporated. Your generosity and commitment make our work possible and drive real impact in our state. 🙌🌟

06/10/2026

📢 We’re looking to hire a proactive, highly organized Government Affairs Administrator to join our growing team in Albany, NY!

You’ll be managing critical workflows, tracking state legislation and coordinating our outreach efforts.

If you have a passion for the legislative process, stakeholder engagement and administrative operations, we want to hear from you. 🫵

👉 View the full job description and apply here: https://ow.ly/z1j250ZaeNc

06/09/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING: IT Support Specialist 🚨

The Business Council of New York State is looking for a tech-savvy IT Support Specialist to join our growing team to help keep our systems running smoothly and securely. 💻🔒

If you are passionate about troubleshooting, network security and supporting a fast-paced environment, this role is for you! 🫵

👉 Apply here if you’re a proactive problem solver who loves fixing complex IT issues: https://ow.ly/rJTB50Z9zkL

06/05/2026

Huge congratulations to our member Kodak Company for being named Best Corporate Brand and Best Electronic Product for Corporate Brands with the KODAK Charmera at the recent Licensing International Excellence Awards! 🏆

It’s incredible to see Kodak’s rich history, iconic aesthetic and ongoing innovation continuously celebrated in global brand licensing. Out of over 800 global submissions, this well-deserved win is a massive testament to the strength of your global licensing team and partnerships. 👏📸

06/01/2026

"Lawmakers are considering legislation that will send premiums skyrocketing for small businesses, but they have no idea by how much."

Raising short-term disability benefits will hurt small businesses. An employer has no control over what employees do outside of work and should not be required to pay for injuries.

05/29/2026

🚨Registration prices for our DC Fly-In go up Monday!🚨

👉 Please go here for full agenda and to secure your spot before Monday to lock in the current rate: https://lnkd.in/eEiTW_H3

The event is TWO WEEKS AWAY, so don't miss your chance to join us in Washington, D.C. as we head to the nation's capital to meet with lawmakers, shape policy and network with industry leaders.

✈️ 🤝 🗣️ 🎤

05/29/2026

The recently agreed-upon New York State budget includes several key policy positions long advocated for by the business community and outlined in our recently released “Blueprint for New York – Creating a Roadmap for Change" report.

Andrew Rein of the Citizens Budget Commission joined Capital Tonight.

05/28/2026

" Any additional increase will force (small businesses) to raise prices for their goods and services, cut jobs or hours, reduce employee benefits or close their doors altogether."

Raising short-term disability benefits will hurt small businesses. An employer has no control over what employees do outside of work and should not be required to pay for injuries.