124 East 14th Street, New York NY 10003*Complimentary Event*In September 2025, The Public Policy Institute of New York State, Inc., an affiliate of The Business Council, released a report that analyzed New York’s economic competitiveness and business climate compared to other states. The results? New York was 50th in business friendliness, 50th in both taxation and migration, and 49th in projected working age population growth. The state’s job growth over the past 10 years lags the national average and is one third of the growth in Florida or Texas.Lawmakers and leaders are paying attention. The Governor’s Executive Budget Proposal calls for reforms to spur housing and infrastructure development; the Mayor has issued an Executive Order to identify ways to cut fines and fees for small businesses and streamline regulatory complexities.Some of the questions we’ll address: How do we attract new industries and talent and grow key economic sectors when businesses are stifled by our regulatory environment? What are immediate steps we can take to improve our competitiveness to support job creation and spur development? How do we position New York for the future? Agenda:2:00 p.m. Registration opens3:00 p.m.Opening RemarksHeather Mulligan, President & CEO [BIO]The Business Council of New York State, Inc.3:05 - 3:30 p.m.Fireside ChatHonorable Jeanette Moy, Commissioner [BIO]New York State Office of General Services (OGS)3:35 - 4:30 p.m.PanelModerator:Emma Pfohman, CEO [BIO]Association for a Better New YorkHousingKenny Burgos, CEO [BIO]New York Apartment AssociationSmall BusinessLoycent Gordon, Owner/CEO [BIO]Historic Neir's Tavern Financial ServicesKyle Innes, Managing Director & Associate General CounselSIFMA Non-ProfitJim Malatras, Chief Strategy Officer and Sr. VP of Education [BIO]The Fedcap GroupTechJulie Samuels, President & CEO [BIO]Tech:NYC 4:30 p.m.Event concludes
124 East 14th Street, New York NY 10003
*Complimentary Event*
In September 2025, The Public Policy Institute of New York State, Inc., an affiliate of The Business Council, released a report that analyzed New York’s economic competitiveness and business climate compared to other states. The results? New York was 50th in business friendliness, 50th in both taxation and migration, and 49th in projected working age population growth. The state’s job growth over the past 10 years lags the national average and is one third of the growth in Florida or Texas.
Lawmakers and leaders are paying attention. The Governor’s Executive Budget Proposal calls for reforms to spur housing and infrastructure development; the Mayor has issued an Executive Order to identify ways to cut fines and fees for small businesses and streamline regulatory complexities.
Some of the questions we’ll address: How do we attract new industries and talent and grow key economic sectors when businesses are stifled by our regulatory environment? What are immediate steps we can take to improve our competitiveness to support job creation and spur development? How do we position New York for the future?
Agenda:
Opening Remarks
Fireside Chat
Panel
Moderator:
Housing
Small Business
Financial Services
Non-Profit
Tech
124 E 14th StNew York, NY 10003-4170
Questions? Contact Maribeth Riley at maribeth.riley@bcnys.org or call (518)694-4468