The organizations mission is to support a the promotion of social welfare through the development, stimulation, encouragement, improvement, and promotion of the fiscal and economic recovery of New York State b the fostering of trade and commerce, and the interests of those carrying on trade and commerce, in New York State and the promotion of the general welfare and prosperity of New York State c the promotion of a better and more responsive New York State government and d the advocacy for government effectiveness and fiscal reform for the State of New York.