Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce Hosting Business Council Regional Briefing on the 2013 Legislative Session

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ALBANY, NY (02/04/2013)(readMedia)-- The Business Council of New York State, Inc. will be holding the second in its series of regional briefings on the 2013 State Legislative Session and the FY 2014 Executive Budget at the Radisson Hotel in Utica Tuesday, February 5 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.

The briefing is being hosted by the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce. Heather Briccetti, president & CEO of The Business Council, and Ken Pokalsky, vice president of government affairs at the Business Council, will present the briefing.

The Business Council is working with several regional chambers around the state to present information about legislation being discussed in the legislature, as well as The Business Council's legislative and regulatory agenda.

"These meetings are designed to help businesses throughout the state gain a better understanding of our efforts in support of legislation that maintains fiscal discipline and improves the state's overall business climate," said Heather Briccetti, president & CEO of The Business Council. "The local chambers which are hosting the briefings are an integral partner in our on-going effort to keep the business community informed and involved."

"The Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be hosting The Business Council of New York State's Regional Legislative Briefing," said Pamela Matt, executive director of the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce. "This is a fantastic opportunity for both of our organizations' members to hear about and have input on broad public policy issues confronting the State's business community."

Attendees will be provided a detailed analysis of The Governor's budget, specifically how it closes a $1 billion plus spending-gap with no new taxes or fees and which also provides additional mandate relief.

The Business Council will also give an overview of the Governor's proposals to reduce the cost of major employer mandates including the Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Insurance programs.

They will hear why business leaders should have concerns about several initiatives outlined by the Governor that will impose new costs or new barriers on business. These include: the proposed extension of the section 18a energy tax that would cost New Yorkers $472 million annually; significant new energy initiatives funded, at least in part, through increased rates or assessments; an increased state minimum wage; tighter regional carbon emission limits that will increase energy costs on consumers; and others.

We will also give businesses across the state the opportunity to join the Made In New York Movement, an effort to build New York's economy, one product, one service, one job at a time.

Click here to see the briefings being held around the state.

Click here to see The Business Council's Fix New York Legislative Agenda.

The Business Council's Fix New York E-Advocacy Website