ALBANY, NY (02/04/2013)(readMedia)-- The Business Council of New York State, Inc. will be holding the third in a series its regional briefings on the 2013 State Legislative Session and the FY 2014 Executive Budget at Rockland Community College in Suffern, Wednesday, February 6 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.

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

"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 RBA is extremely gratified to help The Business Council put on this important event," said Al Samuels, president & CEO of The Rockland Business Association. "We strive to sync our statewide concerns with the Business Council. Our business leaders are fortunate to have their vast resources at their disposal."

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 list of briefings being held around the state.

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

Click here to see The Business Council's Fix New York E-Advocacy website.

Posted Monday February 04, 2013 at 03:00 pm by The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
Last Updated Tuesday February 05, 2013 at 11:49 am