Business Council 's Podcast
CONNECT, The Business Council Podcast is hosted by President & CEO Heather Briccetti. With over 2,000 members, The Business Council is New York State's Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturing Association. CONNECT focuses on business issues while also delivering guests who are news makers across New York State.
Episodes
43 episodes
Episode 43 - New York's EPR Bill - Calvin Lakhan
Calvin Lakhan, Director, Circular Innovation Hub, Faculty of Environment and Urban Change at York University, recently joined the podcast to discuss the costs associated with New York State's proposed Expanded Producer Responsibility (EPR) legi...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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42:48
Episode 42 - Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) - Ernst & Young
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to employers for hiring and employing individuals from certain targeted groups who have faced significant barriers to employment. Ernst and Young joined the podcast t...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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19:10
Episode 41 - Anthony Tomaselli - NYS Workers' Compensation Board
Anthony Tomaselli, Advocate for Business at the NYS Workers' Compensation Board, stopped by the podcast to discuss the state agency's role in helping businesses comply with workers’ compensation insurance requirements while offering tips and be...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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28:47
Episode 40 - The Coolest Thing Made in New York
The Business Council of New York State has launched the inaugural ‘Coolest Thing Made in New York.’ The statewide initiative spotlights the innovation, creativity, and manufacturing excellence of businesses across the state through an exciting ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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15:30
Episode 39 - Renewable Energy Conference - Allan Page - The Hudson Renewable Energy Institute
The Renewable Energy Conference annually gathers experts to address the state’s efforts to expand renewable energy generation, and related issues impacting the state's electric market and overall economy. It features sessions analyzing how stat...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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17:05
Episode 38 - Proposed Increases to Disability Coverage - Frank Kerbein
The Business Council's Frank Kerbein, Director of the Center for Human Resources, joined the podcast to discuss the proposed changes to New York State's disability laws. The governor and state legislature each have ideas to increase the monetar...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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26:24
Episode 37 - Upstate CEO Survey - Siena College Research Institute
Don Levy, Director of the Siena College Research Institute (SCRI), dropped by the podcast to talk about the 17th Annual Upstate New York Business Leader Survey. We discuss results, New York CEO sentiment compared to other state CEOs, and what t...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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32:06
Episode 37 - Workers' Comp Practices - Goldberg Segalla
Experts from the Goldberg Segalla team stopped by the podcast to discuss workers' comp, including the cost to employers, ways to reduce risk, and best practices should a case arise at your company.
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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35:29
Episode 35 - 2024 SOS / Budget Proposals - Paul Zuber
Governor Kathy Hochul recently unveiled her State of the State and budget initiatives for 2024. We take a look at the proposals and what they mean for business. We also discuss how much of her agenda will get done with the current legislature.&...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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27:22
Episode 34 - Sean Austin - Helios Life Enterprises
Sean Austin, Chief Executive Officer at Helios Life Enterprises Incorporated, stopped by the podcast to discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its emerging uses in today's world. We discuss how Helios uses the technology to help their cl...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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30:30
Episode 33 - End of Session - Paul Zuber
Paul Zuber, Executive Vice President of The Business Council, joined the podcast to discuss what the New York State Assembly will tackle in thier special session June 20th. We also discuss the impact of several bills left unattended durin...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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31:46
Episode 32 - EJ McMahon - New York's Outmigration
EJ McMahon, Founding Senior Fellow of the Empire Center, stopped by the podcast to discuss New York's outmigration problem, where hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers are leaving the state with their wealth and going to more tax-friendly states...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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38:19
Episode 31 - Ashley Ranslow, NFIB NY & Howard Potter, Small Business Owner
New York State Director of National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) New York, Ashley Ranslow, and Howard Potter, a Small Business Owner from Utica, recently joined the podcast to discuss the two minimum wage increase proposals in Ne...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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41:52
Episode 30 - Ken Pokalsky - CLCPA Impact
Ken Pokalksy stopped by the podcast to talk about the impact the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) will have on businesses and consumers. How gas stoves, newly constructed buildings, furnaces, and vehicles will cause consu...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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34:27
Episode 20A - Doug Heath - FEMA
Douglas Heath, Regional Manager – Continuity of Operations DHS/FEMA Region 2, stopped by the podcast to talk about FEMA's role in emergency preparedness and how the federal agency works with private employers during an unexpected disaster. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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25:33
Episode 29 - Special Olympics New York / New York State Industries for the Disabled
Stacey Hengsterman, President & CEO of Special Olympics New York, and Maureen O'Brien, President & CEO of the New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. (NYSID) stopped by the podcast to discuss inclusion among individuals w...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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33:56
Episode 28 - Pat McKenna - Saratoga Race Track (NYRA)
NYRA Vice President for Communications, Patrick McKenna, joined the podcast to discuss opening day at Saratoga Race Course, the summer meet and all the new features and attractions NYRA made at the track. We discuss the biggest racing days of t...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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25:22
Episode 27 - Ekatherina Carrera - FEMA
FEMA and private sector businesses work hand in hand each year to provide services and resources to individuals and communities impacted during a disaster. Private sector businesses can fill out a free form to become eligible to work with FEMA ...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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21:10
Episode 26 - Karl Sleight / Harris Beach - New York's Cannabis Industry
Karl Sleight, Partner, Harris Beach, joined the CONNECT Podcast to discuss the latest on New York State's cannabis laws. We break down where the licensing process stands, the challenges of non-licensed vendors selling products, and the impact o...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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27:51
Episode 24 - Sam Baltzersen FBI - Cyber Security
FBI Supervisory Special Agent, Sam Baltzersen, stopped by the podcast to discuss cyber security. The FBI works businesses and the community on cyber security defense. We discuss what ransomware attacks are and how businesses are vulnerable to t...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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40:16
Episode 23 - Ken Pokalsky - Unemployment Insurance Fund Debt
Ken Pokalsky, Vice President of The Business Council, recently joined the podcast to discuss the state's mounting $9 billion Unemployment Insurance Fund debt. The debt ballooned during the state-mandated business shutdowns during COVID. Now emp...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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25:09
Episode 22 - John D'Alessandro - Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY)
John D'Alessandro, Secretary of FASNY stopped by the podcast to discuss the need for volunteer firefighters throughout the entire state of New York. There has been a 20% decline in volunteers; why? And what does a declined volunteer pool mean f...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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28:31
Episode 21 - Jenn Shrove - The Great Resignation
Jenna Shrove from the US Chamber of Commerce joined the podcast to discuss the Great Resignation. Also known as The Great Quit, a movement started in February 2021 has led to nearly 40 million Americans voluntarily resigning from their jobs. Ho...
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27:01
Episode 20 - Tim Graham - Buffalo Bills Stadium
Tim Graham, Senior Writer for The Athletic coving Buffalo sports, recently joined the podcast to discuss the future of a new Buffalo Bills stadium. Tim talks about location, roof specs, and costs. How much money will a new stadium cost not only...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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36:18
Episode 19 - Ed Mortimer US Chamber
Ed Mortimer, Vice President, Transportation, and Infrastructure at the US Chamber, recently joined the podcast to discuss the federal infrastructure bill that passed the US Senate. Ed discusses where the bill currently sits on the House'...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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21:02