Current Online Issue
December 18-21, 2006
RBA Honors Retiring Board Members, Welcomes May as Chairman at December Luncheon
Vision for the RBA in 2007 - Transcript of Hector May's address to the RBA
New Business Council survey:
New York State employers say health-insurance costs and costs of Workers' Comp, Energy, and Business Taxes are their top policy concerns
Big Month of Events on Tap for January
December 12, 2006
Rockland Business Association inks deal with Econnergy to add benefits for RBA members
Success is First and Foremost a State of Mind; RBA Members Enjoy a Presentation by 'Life Expert' Robin Gardner
November 28, 2006
Gallagher's Numbers —
Gannet Albany Bureau Chief Jay Gallagher's Breakdown of Election 2006
Blankley Offers Election Insight, Window into DC Culture at RBA’s Annual Celebrity Dinner
November 16th - 21st's Stories
Eastern Mountain Sports Holds Grand Opening for New Store in Nanuet, Joins RBA
New Lobbying Laws Take Effect in New York State
Burt Steinberg of Retail Giant Dress Barn Gives Talk to RBA Small Business Owners
October 30, 2006
RBA / RCDT discover Rockland motor coach familiarization tours taking place in Rockland
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
NASA-Funded assistance offered to Hudson Valley businesses
Rockland Legislators score mostly B's and C's on Business Council's Annual Report Card
Workers Comp Reform to be Discussed by Assemblyman Joseph Morelle at Business Council Headquarters
October 18, 2006
Tony Blankley of the McLaughlin Group to Address RBA Members at Annual Celebrity Dinner;
Jay Gallagher of Gannet Newspapers to Speak at Membership Luncheon
County Looking to Provide Free Wireless Internet Network to All of Rockland
Upstate contractor to sue New York in Federal Court to reform Labor Law 240-241
October 10, 2006
New York government employees contribute less to pensions and receive more, census data show
"Every Bit Counts" - FUTA tax set to decrease in New York
September 7, 2006
You Can Sponsor the RBA's Popular Weekly Online-Newsletter
Influential author, manager to be guest speaker at 2006 "B to B" RBA/Mahwah Chamber Expo
Business Council News
August 23, 2006
State Grants Offered to Increase Broadband Internet Access
Rockland Business Association's Technology Initiative; NY State Wireless Communities & Wired Buildings Grant Program - Press Release
Good Samaritan Hospital and Active International reach agreement in principle that will bring a cardiovascular institute to Rockland County
August 16, 2006
Samuels to Join Board of Local Charity Organization
First Advertisers Make Their Home on the RBA's Website
August 10, 2006
SBA introduces podcasts for business owners
Grand Opening of Globe Institute of Technology’s Rockland Extension Center
Upstate Population Getting Older, Excessive State Tort Costs and Reckless Legislative Spending – Your Monthly Dose of Bad News from the Business Council
Archived Newsletters
July 24, 2006
Rockland Business Association, County Executive Support Emergency Credentialing of Critical Business Employees
July 17, 2006
Purchase Tickets to Incredible The Power Within Event at a Reduced Rate through the RBA
Republican Candidate for Governor John Faso to Speak at RBA's July Luncheon
Be a Part of the RBA’s Technology Initiative
July 5, 2006
All Voices are Heard at the Government Affairs Committee
"Fair Share" Healthcare Tax Act Defeated in Albany Session; Some Workers Compensation Reform Achieved but no action taken on Assemblyman Morelle's more comprehensive workers compensation and debt control proposals
New Media Seminar Receives Good Reviews
RBA Members and RCC Staffers look forward to more presentations in "Distinguished Speaker Series"
June 26, 2006
Leading lawmakers introduce sweeping workers' comp reforms
The RBA asks for your support
The Small Business Council Has a Big Day
June 19, 2006
End of Session Action in Albany
- Pataki Vetoes Union Move to Add More Workers to State Payroll
- Gubernatorial candidates detail property-tax relief programs
- Lawmakers propose comprehensive debt reform legislation
Free Grant Money Offered by State for Manufacturers Looking to Expand
Rockland Recycling Leaders Honored at Second Annual Award Cereonomy, Hosted by RBA -
Three RBA members win Annual Trophies for Excellence
May 11 - May 30, 2006
Urgent Letter Seeking Reform Sent to Lawmakers by Business Leaders
The After-Life of Your Business and Finances
State Spending is Far Too High, Hevesi Warns
Council: 'Wal-Mart' bills are not a solution to current health-care problem
Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef addresses Avian Bird Flu threat before Rockland Business Association Membership Luncheon
RBA Political Action Committee Officially in the Works
RBA Press Release: Winners for 11th Annual Averell Harriman International Trade Awards Announced
"Fair Share for Health Care Act" Poses Major Threat to Economy, EPI Study Claims
Council chairman identifies four primary concerns of New York employers
Report finds New York's local property tax burden is far above the national average
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