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2006 Small Business Day
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Co-Sponsored by
Empire State Plaza
The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
Chamber Alliance of New York State
Convention Center
Albany, New York
National Federation of Independent Business
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Registration, Continental Breakfast
11:30 - 12:30 p.m. Panel Discussion “Small Business
& Visit the Exhibits
Matters”
9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks
Panelists will include Small Business owners and advocates discussing estate • Daniel B. Walsh, President / CEO
tax, health insurance and energy costs. The Business Council of NYS, Inc. • Peter Aust, Chair
12:45 - 2:00 p.m.
Luncheon
Chamber Alliance of New York State Keynote Address
• Mark Alesse, State Director
• Honorable George E. Pataki *
National Federation of Independent Award Presentations
10:00 - 11:15 a.m. Small Business and The Race for
• Small Business Advocate
Governor
of the Year Award
Speakers:
2:00 p.m.
Lobbying Visits at the Capitol and
• Honorable Eliot Spitzer *
Legislative
Building
• Honorable William Weld *
Agenda updates available at www.bcnys.org
11:15 - 11:30 a.m. Refreshment Break &
Visit the Exhibits
ABOUT SMALL BUSINESS DAY
Small Business Day is entirely devoted to the small business community in New York State. It is the venue to
let our elected officials and policy makers know what is on the mind of the small business owner.
Keeping insurance costs affordable and accessible has been identified as a critical issue in New York State. You will be given the forum to advance issues, interact with other small business owners, legislative and policy leaders, and learn about what various state agencies are doing for the small businesses in New York. There will also be our Award Presentation of Small Business Advocate of the Year and Lobbying Visits at the
State Capitol and Legislative Office Building.
Remember that this day depends on your commitment to making the voice of small businesses in New York heard. State leaders, year after year, recognize this day to be the preeminent small business event of the year. They want to hear from you about how they can help your small business remain competitive and grow. Let your voice be heard! Join us on March 28, 2006 for Small Business Day.
This truly is an event that you cannot afford to miss. Supported by Local Chambers of Commerce and Associations
2006 Small Business Day
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany, New York
REGISTRATION
PLATINUM SPONSOR
BY PHONE/FAX
For credit card registration only: Mail this form and payment to:
2006 Small Business Day
GOLD SPONSORS
Please complete all of the information below

Please make copies for additional registrants
__________________________________________________ Name/Title ________________________________________________________ Company ________________________________________________________ SILVER SPONSORS
Address ________________________________________________________ The Business Council of NYS, Inc. Insurance Fund ________________________________________________________ The Business Council Workers’ Compensation Trust Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan ________________________________________________________ • My company is a Business Council Member: ASSOCIATE SPONSORS
• Number of Employees: _____________
• Priority Code: WEB
Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. General Builders Contractors of New York State, Inc. • I require disabled or special services/meals: (If yes, please specify) ________________________________ New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. Registration Fees: Before
Payment MUST accompany registration form. Directions / Parking / Registration
Method of Payment:
‘ Check enclosed (payable to The Business Council)
• From the South and West: Exit 23 off NYS Thruway to
I-787 North, to Exit 3, Empire State Plaza. Follow signs ______________________________________________________ Account • From the North: I-87 South, to I-90 East, to I-787 South
______________________________________________________ Name on Card to Exit 3A, Empire State Plaza. Follow signs to the V Parking Area.
To Cancel: Cancellations will be accepted until Tuesday, March 21,
• Parking is available at the rate of $8/day. Take the ele-
2006, subject to a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be given after vators to the Concourse Level, and follow signs for Con- vention Center. Be sure to have a picture ID available
for identification.
Note: Legislative visits can be scheduled for the afternoon through your
local Chamber.
• Expect delays and capacity parking.
Please select one of the following:
• If your chamber/association is traveling to Albany by bus, ‘ I will contact my local chamber to schedule my legislative visit.
passengers can be dropped off at the Madison Avenue ‘ I will need assistance in setting up my visits. Please contact me.
entrance. Buses can park in the NYS Museum Parking lot, or in Lincoln Park at no charge. • Registration will be located directly outside the Conven-
The Business Council of NYS, Inc.
tion Center. There will be security checkpoints at the en- Be sure to visit our website at www.bcnys.org
for updated program information.

Source: http://www.nysta.org/news/nystapr/2006/sbdbrochure.pdf