The Business Council would like to thank our staff, attendees, vendors and speakers who played a collaborative role in the success of our 2025 Black Economic Mobility Roundtable Forum on November 12th at Medgar Evers College. 🎤👏 We’re also deeply grateful to our sponsors

Barbara Johnson Zuber

Barbara Johnson Zuber

Paying off the UI debt in its entirety has always been the best solution for New York.

New Yorkers are builders, it’s what we do best. But instead of building an economy that works for everyone, some state senators are considering a bill that would make it harder to do business in NY, eliminate 600k jobs, and drive businesses out of state.

Per the @USChamber - NY households pay over $7,000, on average, per year in tort costs - $3,000 more per household than the national average. https://t.co/qsAcC1FT8K

We recently traveled to Florida with @SenatorCooney to tour Brightline, a high-speed passenger train service. We gained insight into Brightline’s company & economic impact in Florida. We hope to reignite discussions to advance efforts in developing #highspeed rail in New York.

BREAKING: Fox News has officially cut away from Donald Trump’s speech to cover this packed house in Savannah, Georgia at Kamala Harris’ rally. Even the media is acknowledging Kamala Harris has the energy and momentum. Retweet so all Americans see this.

🎥LATEST MEMBER SPOTLIGHT🎥 Harlem Cultural Festival Foundation The 501(c)(3) non-profit, celebrates the legacy of the historic 1969 festival, which became the largest and most successful Black music festival in history. Watch- https://t.co/1mZyJHWnN5

The Harlem Cultural Festival Foundation is fantastic org and @CivicHall has been proud to partner with them (and have them use our space for the @BusinessNYS spotlight!

The Business Council of New York State Announces Voting is Open for the Inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in New York” Contest @BusinessNYS https://t.co/8uQ0pdWFhX

So proud to be a part of this film and so proud that my father’s legacy lies on.

The NY Health Information Privacy Act will jeopardize telehealth services. Read More- https://t.co/p4XUATjJvw

I am looking forward to moderating @martingroupco's The Capitol View! In honor of Mother's Day, @MBWalsh112, @SolagesNY & Heather Briccetti Mulligan @BusinessNYS will discuss ways to support women and mothers in government, politics and policy. May 7! https://t.co/j7E9bZA42n

Great article about @errollouis. My late father would have been proud of all he has accomplished. https://t.co/7DLPFyi7Zb

So glad to be part of this documentary and to have met such wonderfully talented people who put this together.

A federal tax credit encourages businesses to hire people who struggle to find work. The @BusinessNYS is hoping to create a state version of the incentive. Listen➡️ https://t.co/9f0GqEeUYX https://t.co/9f0GqEeUYX

ICYMI- Our joint op/ed with @NYATEP & @SenatorPersaud asking for a grace period in benefits for those newly hired into the workforce. https://t.co/eRLrQkkOo2

Statement on Governor Hochul’s Budget Proposal

New York Joins IBM, Micron in $10 Billion Chip Research Complex Planned facility to include advanced chip-making equipment made by ASML https://t.co/gWzZx2ykig