Putnam County Business Council President Nat Prentice speaks out against the redistricting of Assembly District 94 with the support of Founding Chairwoman Jennifer Maher.
As the voice for Putnam County’s business community, we are contacting the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission to encourage you to preserve continuity of representation and the core of the existing district for New York’s 94th Assembly District.
For two decades, eastern Putnam County, including the Town of Carmel and the hamlet of Mahopac, has been connected to the northern Westchester towns Somers and Yorktown in a combined State Assembly district. This is significant because Yorktown, Somers, Carmel and eastern Putnam County are a single, cohesive community of interest connected by the Route 6 and Route 202 corridors, with interconnected economies and community concerns.
Despite its relatively modest size, Putnam County is extremely diverse. The Route 202 and Route 6 corridors, along with the Route 22 corridor in the Town of Southeast, Putnam County, are fundamentally different than the Route 9 corridor in Phillipstown and Cold Spring. The county’s economy is clearly bifurcated between the east and the west, with the eastern portion of the county historically integrated with Yorktown and Somers. We strongly believe the existing configuration of the 94th Assembly District provides the best representation for our county and our region and we encourage you to preserve it.
We would also like to specifically comment on the Commission’s proposal to split the Town of Carmel, which includes the hamlet of Mahopac. The Town of Carmel, including the community of Mahopac, acts as the linchpin for Putnam County on a variety levels which is why we strongly encourage the Commission to reconsider this proposal. Similarly, we strongly disagree with the proposal of separating Mahopac from the eastern portion of the county with which it has traditionally and appropriately shared representation in the State Assembly.
The Putnam County Business Council appreciates your attention to this matter and hopes that you restore and respect the longstanding communities of interest, continuity of representation and core of the existing 94th State Assembly District.
The business community is abuzz with activity as we get into the groove of 2023! Here are some upcoming events we want you to be aware of get ready – it’s going to be a busy year!
Get ready to shop – and do it for a cause! The shops at Promenade on 6 in Carmel are hosting an event with a portion of all sales being donated to the CHS JR Post Prom Party.
Secondaries Boutique will have a formal and prom wear event from 6-8pm. Prom Dresses modeled and available for purchase, 20% of non-consignment item sales proceeds and 5% of consignment item sales proceeds go to Carmel HS.
Come down, hang out, and sip coffee or enjoy some waffles while shopping for a good cause. Support the local community and find something great at the same time!
Our partners at the Westchester Business Council are excited to have Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado join us for a special KeyBank virtual program that you will not want to miss.
The BCW continues to lead the way in connecting our members with our top elected officials. If you would like to submit a question for the Lieutenant Governor, please send to John Ravitz at jravitz@thebcw.org by January 20.
When: Monday, January 23, 2023, 9:00 AM Register Here
Apply Today – 2023 Workforce Innovation Awards
Our partners at the Business council of New York are pleased to announce the 2023 New York State Workforce Innovation Awards application process is officially open!
The four award categories are as follows:
- P-12 Workforce Innovation Award
- Higher Education Workforce Innovation Award
- Non-Profit Workforce Innovation Award
- Business Workforce Leadership Award
**Applicants for the Business Workforce Leadership Award will not require a video.
The application deadline is Sunday, March 12, at 11:59 PM. All training and education finalists will be announced in early April. The 2023 awards luncheon will be held on Friday, May 19, in Albany.
Click the link to know more: Award Rules & Application Process
At the start of the new year, news abounds in our community. Significant changes are happening, and this news will surely benefit those in the know. Read through articles and information related to our economic development to help us keep up with these changing times and ensure that only major news occurs with us being aware of it.
Morning Newsroom | Santos Not Resigning
Defiant Rep. George Santos refuses to step down in face of GOP party calls for his ouster over serial lies.
Read more here.
State of the State Breakdown
On January 10, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul presented her State of the State Address to the New York State Legislature. The speech outlines key policy initiatives that will be part of the Governor’s 2023 Legislative Agenda. The Business Council worked closely with Governor Hochul’s staff over the last several months, providing suggestions that our members believe would benefit the New York State business community. Although not all of the Business Council’s recommendations were part of the address, we are glad that several of our key initiatives were considered.
A complete breakdown of initiatives by issue area of concern to our members can be found here.
Business Growth Accelerator Program
The Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development launched the second edition of the leading-edge immersive Business Growth Accelerator (BGA) Program to provide certified and growth-oriented minority and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) firms with intensive technical assistance and business development training to accelerate and sustain their business growth.
If you have a business that would be a good fit for the program, you may send them an email at mwbebusinessdev@esd.ny.gov with the information below of the NYS Certified MBE, WBE or MWBE company.
- Business Name
- Contact Person
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- NYS Region the Business is Located
Also, see below and attached for more information about the BGA.
This leading-edge immersive Business Growth Accelerator (BGA) Program is to provide Certified and Growth-oriented Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) firms with intensive technical assistance and business development training to accelerate and sustain their business growth.
Eligibility:
- Must be a construction service and or construction consulting firm.
- Be a currently certified NYS MBE, WBE or MWBE company
- Must be in business for at least two (2) years
- Must have at least two employees
- Demonstrate annual revenues between $100,000 and $5 million during the most recent year
- Be located in the Incubator Region
New HR/Labor Laws That Will Impact Your Company
Below you will find information regarding new developments in human resource management.
Spring Webinar Series
Topic: New HR/Labor Laws That Will Impact Your Company
We’ll review all the HR/Labor Laws passed in 2022, how they will impact your organization, and how you can make sure you are in compliance.
Date: Thursday, January 19, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: Free for Business Council members, $99 for non-members
Presented By: Frank Kerbein (Director of the Center for Human Resources, The Business Council of New York State, Inc.)
Register here: https://www.bcnys.org/event/laborhr-webinar-laws-will-impact-your-company-january-19-2023
