GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS UPDATE

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BUSINESS COUNCIL OF NEW YORK PRESENTS:

KENNETH ADAMS, PRESIDENT

 

Enough Already NY: “Five to Survive” Lunch Presentation

Thursday, October 7th
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
$12.50/person
Three Birds Restaurant, Market Street, Corning

The Corning Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Council invites Members, business owners and community leaders to a special presentation by Business Council President, Kenneth Adams.
Kenneth will share important information about the Business Council’s “Five to Survive” agenda, part of the Council’s newest campaign, “ENOUGH ALREADY NY.”

Enough Already NY is a campaign to unite New Yorkers who want lower taxes, smaller and more efficient government, economic growth and jobs. The message is simple: No new taxes, No new borrowing, No more gimmicks. It’s time to cut runaway spending and enact major fiscal reforms. It’s time for New York State government to live within its means. Enough Already!

The Corning Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to be an Enough Already Ally and encourages our Members to learn how you can help get New York back!
 

 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Reservation Deadline: Monday, October 4th
Email: Mulligan@corningny.com
607-936-4686
 

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OFFICE OF THE NYS ATTORNEY GENERAL PRESENTS:

GOVERNMENT CONSOLIDATION ...
WHAT IT MEANS TO BUSINESSES & THE COMMUNITY

 

 

Tuesday, October 12th
8:00 am – 10:00 am
Three Rivers Conference Room
114 Pine Street, Corning
Refreshments Provided
No charge to attend
 

 

 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Reservation Deadline: Friday, October 8th
Email: Mulligan@corningny.com
607-936-4686
 

 

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TAKE ACTION NOW…
Make your voice heard for the
“Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act”

Of all the hidden costs now being discovered in the health care bill, one of the most concerning to the business community is Section 9006, which would place an unprecedented burden on small business reporting and paper work requirements. This section includes a provision that requires businesses to file 1099 tax returns starting in 2012 for many purchases.

 

Why the 1099 Provision is Bad News for Business:
 

• Businesses of all sizes will be required to report on each vendor for all purchases totaling over $600 annually, which will dramatically increase accounting costs and time-consuming paperwork burdens.
 

• The exemption for purchases from corporations will be lifted and expanded to property (goods) as well as services.
 

• At a time when our economy needs small businesses to help our country grow out of this  recession, saddling them with expensive new requirements and paperwork burdens only  further hampers their ability to succeed and ultimately aid in our economic recovery.
 

So, what can YOU do?

(1) On behalf of ALL businesses, the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce has already added our name to the extensive list of businesses and Chambers of Commerce speaking out against this burdensome provision!

(2) Contact your members of Congress now and tell them to co-sponsor the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act … it’s easy to do!

 

Just click here and add YOUR name!

*To help answer questions on this and other new provisions, the U.S. Chamber recently launched a new website, www.HealthReformImpacts.com , to serve as a centralized location for the business community to learn about the implementation of the new law and to share their perspectives on how the law impacts their businesses. The website allows business owners to access credible studies, timelines, media reports, and information provided by other business owners. In addition, the website provides an opportunity for business owners to share their own stories and perspectives on the new law.
 

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Leadership Steuben
 is now accepting applications for 2010-2011!

For a program description, click here ...

For an application, click here ...

Application deadline is September 10th!

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The Mission of the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce
The Corning Area Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)6 corporation,  advances the business and community interests of the region through advocacy, member services and community enhancement.