Gov. Cuomo Partners with Chambers of Commerce to Promote Free Business Support Services
July 22, 2014 by The Catskill Chronicle
NEW YORK STATE (July 22, 2014) – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced a major outreach project between the Department of Labor and more than 100 regional chambers of commerce throughout New York State as 
part of strategic approach to provide free services and help businesses access capital incentives, grow their workforce and manage their operations. Combined, the chambers of commerce will relay the no-cost business support services to over 50,000 businesses across the state.
"By partnering with more than 100 chambers of commerce, we are increasing the spotlight on the many ways that the state can help businesses thrive," Governor Cuomo said. "From managing day-to-day operations to finding the right employees, our administration offers a variety of services that can open doors to a more competitive future for any company. I am proud that the state is partnering with these regional organizations and I encourage all business leaders to explore how New York can help them grow."
The State Department of Labor and Empire State Development are partnering with businesses to tailor services for them in each region of the state. Since February, the Department of Labor has completed a series of more than 60 meetings with more than 100 chambers of commerce to outline the benefits of using the state’s no-cost services for businesses. A complete list of services can be found below.
“In every one of our presentations so far, businesses in attendance have been surprised by the breadth of new and updated services the state offers,” said State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera. “We tailor our services to businesses’ needs and I invite every business to contact us to learn more.”
Using state services saves businesses time and money. The amount of cost savings for businesses depends on the services used.
Job fairs and recruitments can be tailored to the requirements of a business to assist in their hiring needs. Department of Labor Business Services Team members will help businesses review applicants, set up and schedule events and match candidates based on skills and applicable hiring and training incentives. Events can be held at a worksite, an off-site location or in one of 96 New York State Career Centers.
Businesses can save up to $12,000 on a staff-assisted recruitment event and up to $20,000 on a customized job fair.
Jobs Express (www.jobs.ny.gov) is Governor Cuomo’s online jobs database, which currently lists more than 95,000 available positions. Businesses can save up to $6,000 per year on job postings. Between May 2013 and May 2014, more than 8,200 businesses posted jobs using Jobs Express.
Businesses get their own service manager for one-on-one help to find workers. Staff will also help identify applicable hiring and training incentives including for youth, veterans and minimum wage workers.
The New York Youth Works Program encourages businesses to hire unemployed, disadvantaged youth, ages 16 to 24, who live in 13 designated cities and towns. Businesses can earn up to $5,000 in tax credits per youth.
The Department of Labor can complement or act as a company’s Human Resources team with its no-cost Human Resource Consultation. This includes choosing candidates, writing job postings and writing an employee handbook.
Shared Work allows businesses to enroll a percentage of their workforce in partial unemployment benefits to avoid layoffs.
No-cost on-site health and safety consultations offer ways to improve safety conditions and can save businesses up to $4,500 for an initial visit and up to $1,400 for follow-up visits. Each year, the agency helps businesses avoid millions of dollars in possible fines.
Labor Law Seminars help businesses avoid penalties down the road and provide ongoing savings in prevented fines.
The Department of Labor is now working with chambers of commerce around the state to survey their members and then distribute data collected about the needs of their member businesses. This information will complement the industry and jobs data already collected through federal surveys, which is available on the agency’s website, and will be a powerful tool to help shape workforce development in the region.
Cathy Paty, President and CEO of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce, said: “From recruitment events to on-site consultations to educational trainings, State Department of Labor services really help our member and non-member businesses. We encourage businesses across the state to partner, as we did, with the Department of Labor to let businesses know how they can save time and money through using the Department’s free services to help their business thrive. Their representatives are knowledgeable and friendly and have created a true public-private partnership that will stimulate business growth and economic development. We thank them for their outreach and also their collaboration with the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce on our business survey.”
A complete list of resources for businesses is available online: www.TheNewNY.com.
To contact a Business Services Representative in your region, visit:www.labor.ny.gov/formsdocs/factsheets/pdfs/p469.pdf
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Gov. Cuomo Partners with Chambers of Commerce to Promote Free Business Support Services
July 22, 2014 by The Catskill Chronicle
NEW YORK STATE (July 22, 2014) – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced a major outreach project between the Department of Labor and more than 100 regional chambers of commerce throughout New York State as
part of strategic approach to provide free services and help businesses access capital incentives, grow their workforce and manage their operations. Combined, the chambers of commerce will relay the no-cost business support services to over 50,000 businesses across the state.
"By partnering with more than 100 chambers of commerce, we are increasing the spotlight on the many ways that the state can help businesses thrive," Governor Cuomo said. "From managing day-to-day operations to finding the right employees, our administration offers a variety of services that can open doors to a more competitive future for any company. I am proud that the state is partnering with these regional organizations and I encourage all business leaders to explore how New York can help them grow."
The State Department of Labor and Empire State Development are partnering with businesses to tailor services for them in each region of the state. Since February, the Department of Labor has completed a series of more than 60 meetings with more than 100 chambers of commerce to outline the benefits of using the state’s no-cost services for businesses. A complete list of services can be found below.
“In every one of our presentations so far, businesses in attendance have been surprised by the breadth of new and updated services the state offers,” said State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera. “We tailor our services to businesses’ needs and I invite every business to contact us to learn more.”
Using state services saves businesses time and money. The amount of cost savings for businesses depends on the services used.
Job fairs and recruitments can be tailored to the requirements of a business to assist in their hiring needs. Department of Labor Business Services Team members will help businesses review applicants, set up and schedule events and match candidates based on skills and applicable hiring and training incentives. Events can be held at a worksite, an off-site location or in one of 96 New York State Career Centers.
Businesses can save up to $12,000 on a staff-assisted recruitment event and up to $20,000 on a customized job fair.
Jobs Express (www.jobs.ny.gov) is Governor Cuomo’s online jobs database, which currently lists more than 95,000 available positions. Businesses can save up to $6,000 per year on job postings. Between May 2013 and May 2014, more than 8,200 businesses posted jobs using Jobs Express.
Businesses get their own service manager for one-on-one help to find workers. Staff will also help identify applicable hiring and training incentives including for youth, veterans and minimum wage workers.
The New York Youth Works Program encourages businesses to hire unemployed, disadvantaged youth, ages 16 to 24, who live in 13 designated cities and towns. Businesses can earn up to $5,000 in tax credits per youth.
The Department of Labor can complement or act as a company’s Human Resources team with its no-cost Human Resource Consultation. This includes choosing candidates, writing job postings and writing an employee handbook.
Shared Work allows businesses to enroll a percentage of their workforce in partial unemployment benefits to avoid layoffs.
No-cost on-site health and safety consultations offer ways to improve safety conditions and can save businesses up to $4,500 for an initial visit and up to $1,400 for follow-up visits. Each year, the agency helps businesses avoid millions of dollars in possible fines.
Labor Law Seminars help businesses avoid penalties down the road and provide ongoing savings in prevented fines.
The Department of Labor is now working with chambers of commerce around the state to survey their members and then distribute data collected about the needs of their member businesses. This information will complement the industry and jobs data already collected through federal surveys, which is available on the agency’s website, and will be a powerful tool to help shape workforce development in the region.
Cathy Paty, President and CEO of the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce, said: “From recruitment events to on-site consultations to educational trainings, State Department of Labor services really help our member and non-member businesses. We encourage businesses across the state to partner, as we did, with the Department of Labor to let businesses know how they can save time and money through using the Department’s free services to help their business thrive. Their representatives are knowledgeable and friendly and have created a true public-private partnership that will stimulate business growth and economic development. We thank them for their outreach and also their collaboration with the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce on our business survey.”
A complete list of resources for businesses is available online: www.TheNewNY.com.
To contact a Business Services Representative in your region, visit:www.labor.ny.gov/formsdocs/factsheets/pdfs/p469.pdf
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