The Business Council of New York State, Inc., is the leading business organization in New York State, representing the interests of large and small firms throughout the state. Its membership is made up of thousands of member companies, as well as local chambers of commerce and professional and trade associations. Though 85 percent of our members are small businesses, we also represent some of the largest and most important corporations in the world, including IBM, Verizon, Eastman Kodak, Citigroup, JP Morgan Chase, Corning, Pfizer and many more. All told, our members employ more than 1.2 million New Yorkers. The primary function of the organization is to serve as an advocate for employers in the state political and policy-making arena, working for a healthier business climate, economic growth, and jobs. We also help our members cut costs and provide important benefits to their employees, with group insurance programs that are known for competitive costs and high-quality service. And we serve as an information resource center for our members, providing an array of news and update services, seminars, networking, and individualized regulatory and legislative assistance to members who need it.

The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) has been the voice for the dental profession in New York State since its founding in 1868. With almost 12,000 members, NYSDA is one of the largest state constituents of the American Dental Association. NYSDA provides its members with a powerful presence in the Legislature, business development programs, peer review, a clinical journal and educational and scientific programs that promote the art and science of dentistry. Members of organized dentistry in New York State belong to a tripartite association that includes NYSDA, a local component society and the American Dental Association. NYSDA is headquartered in Albany, New York. Its staff develops and carries out programs for the profession and the public and responds to member inquiries.

The Workforce Development Institute (WDI) is a statewide non-profit that works to increase opportunities for all New Yorkers to succeed in the workforce while earning family-sustaining wages. We use a range of tools including “boots on the ground” information, workforce expertise, data analysis, and flexible funding to facilitate projects that help labor unions, employers, educational institutions, and other workforce partners think and act differently regarding hiring, training, educating, and retaining an inclusive and productive workforce.

The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) represents, educates, serves, and advocates for all 62 member counties and the thousands of elected and appointed county officials who serve the public. As the voice of county officials throughout New York State, NYSAC is steadfast in communicating the needs and recommendations of our members to State and Federal lawmakers. Local government is at the heart of New York State, and we are proud to represent New York's counties and their elected and appointed officials.

For more than 50 years The Rensselaerville Institute has helped schools and communities improve. We develop the leaders + innovators who already exist in schools and neighborhoods to achieve outcomes for children that are locally owned. Our mission is to increase life chances for children. We do this by: -Helping school districts and communities create systems that achieve results. -Partnering on the ground with our proven interventions: School Turnaround and Community Sparkplugs. -Building behaviors in philanthropy, government and other organizations that support outcomes. Our partnerships bet on local people to make local change happen for young people.

The Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy is a statewide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to shape public policies that improve health, welfare, and human services of all New Yorkers, especially children and families who are impacted by poverty. We are committed to advancing policies that address systemic racism and its link to inequities in New York State.

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation celebrates 36 years of building stronger communities and helping donors make a difference through charitable giving in northwest Litchfield County, CT; Berkshire County, MA; and Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County, NY. Focused on Education, community engagement and economic development, each year, the foundation distributes over $8 million through grants and scholarships to nonprofits and individuals in the arts and education, health & human services, and environmental protection. Berkshire Taconic is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity. You can make a difference. We can help. https://www.berkshiretaconic.org/jobs

The New York State Health Facilities Association / New York State Center for Assisted Living (NYSHFA/NYSCAL) is a non-profit, member-driven association of providers of long term care and assisted living, caring for individuals of all ages. NYSHFA / NYSCAL is dedicated to assisting its members in achieving excellence in the provision of efficient and effective quality services through leadership, professional development and the active involvement in the shaping of public policy. Through integrity, trust and competence, NYSHFA/NYSCAL positions its members to be recognized by government officials, the healthcare community and the general public as leaders in quality care services in New York State. NYSHFA / NYSCAL operate on the core principals of integrity; excellence in person-centered care; innovative service delivery; collaborative partnerships; fiscal responsibility; and effective communication.

Together we can form your future. 84 countries and 22,500+ members strong, we unite plastics professionals worldwide –helping them succeed and strengthening their skills through networking, events, training, and knowledge sharing. No matter where you work in the plastics industry value chain-whether you're a scientist, engineer, technical personnel or a senior executive-nor what your background is, education, gender, culture or age-we are here to serve you. Our members needs are our passion. We work hard so that we can ensure that everyone has the tools necessary to meet her or his personal & professional goals. And, like our members, we are committed to giving back to the communities that have given us so much. Together it’s our responsibility to make the plastics world a better place by providing a forum that generates a strong awareness of issues facing the plastics community so that we can look at the solutions that will benefit everyone. Join us in bringing about real change. Together we will make a difference. SPE maintains a member group in LinkedIn that is open to all interested people in the industry (paid SPE membership not required). Visit http://www.linkedin.com/groupRegistration?gid=857357 to join.

Environmental Advocates NY is the leading environmental government watchdog in Albany and your voice for the environment and public health in New York State. Since 1969, we have been at the center of every major environmental battle in New York and have grown to more than 11,000 members statewide. Our work is critical. Every day in the state capital, decisions are made that have lasting consequences for the health of all New Yorkers. Environmental Advocates NY is ever-vigilant, monitoring state government’s actions, advocating for the policies and practices that will protect our shared environment, and defeating regressive measures that seek to roll back hard-won conservation victories.

GLADYS ALLEN BRIGHAM COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. is a recreational facilities and services company based out of Calle Laguna del Marquesado Nª 19, Nave 16 Edificio Adriana 1ª Planta, Polígono Industrial La Resina (Villaverde), Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain.

Our Mission is to help youth, especially those who need us most, develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and community leaders, through caring professional staff who forge relationships with our youth members and influence their ability to succeed in life