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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.

  1. S5.E6. - Peter Cuneo "Superhero Leadership"

    Apr 28

    S5.E6. - Peter Cuneo "Superhero Leadership"

    Peter Cuneo stopped by the podcast to discuss his time as the head of several major companies, including Marvel. Known as the "turnaround CEO" for his work taking a handful of companies from the bottom to the top, including leading a $4.5 billion sale of Marvel, Peter shares what makes a successful leader and how his time in the military prepared him for the private sector.

    48 min
  2. S5. E5. - New York State Workers' Compensation Board

    Mar 25

    S5. E5. - New York State Workers' Compensation Board

    The Executive Director and Advocate for Business of the New York State Workers' Compensation Board stopped by the podcast to discuss two issues they are focused on changing in the 2026 New York state budget process: expanding the healthcare provider pool & securing grants to fight fraud.

    22 min
  3. S5.E4. - Ken Pokalsky - The NYSERDA Memo on the Costs of the CLCPA

    Feb 27

    S5.E4. - Ken Pokalsky - The NYSERDA Memo on the Costs of the CLCPA

    Vice President of Government Affairs Ken Pokalsky joined the podcast to discuss a newly released memo from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to the governor’s office titled “Likely Costs of CLCPA Compliance.” The memo marks the first time since the implementation of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) that the state has outlined the potential cost impacts of the climate law enacted in 2019. Ken breaks down the costs detailed in the memo, what comes next for the CLCPA, and why concerns about affordability call for adjustments to the law—not its abandonment.

    25 min
  4. S5.E3. - Chelsea Lemon - Blueprint for New York Business Report

    Feb 24

    S5.E3. - Chelsea Lemon - Blueprint for New York Business Report

    Senior Director of Government Affairs, Chelsea Lemon, joined the podcast to discuss the momentum in Albany to enact several recommendations from the Blueprint for New York – Creating a Roadmap for Change business report released last Fall and how Governor Hochul is embracing many recommendations by including them in her State of the State and budget proposals.

    29 min
  5. FULL KEYNOTE - President & CEO Heather Mulligan - A Better Business Climate

    Feb 9

    FULL KEYNOTE - President & CEO Heather Mulligan - A Better Business Climate

    President & CEO Heather Mulligan recently delivered the keynote address at the Improving Economic Competitiveness & Creating a Roadmap for Change event in Albany. In her remarks, Heather addressed several critical issues impacting the state’s economic future, including - +Accountability in state spending +The  ongoing outmigration problem +Cutting red tape for economic development projects +High taxes and return on investment compared to other states  +Reason for optimism

    17 min
  6. S5.E2. - Assemblymember Alex Bores

    Jan 27

    S5.E2. - Assemblymember Alex Bores

    Assemblymember Alex Bores joined the podcast to discuss his viral Congressional campaign launch video, AI regulations, and being a new dad.

    38 min
  7. S5.E1. - Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli

    Jan 15

    S5.E1. - Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli

    New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli sat down on the podcast to discuss his career as an elected official, which began at 18 years-old. The comptroller also discusses his early days working for Ma Bell, the first bill he ever introduced as a freshman Assemblymember, and today's great political divide.

    47 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    Episode 49 - Ken Pokalsky - State Supreme Court Ruling: CLCPA

    Business Council Government Relations Vice President, Ken Pokalsky, joined the podcast to talk about the recent New York State Supreme Court ruling that stated  New York is violating the nation-leading climate law known as CLCPA and directed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to put forward new regulations to reduce climate emissions by February 6, 2026.

    22 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Business Council
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Business Council 's Podcast
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