"Members of the Unshackle Upstate coalition look forward to working with Gov. Paterson, his staff and the legislature as we continue to move forward with our mission of improving the business climate in Upstate New York. We still believe strongly in our 2008 Policy Agenda, and Unshackle Upstate will work aggressively to insure that issues highlighted in the agenda are addressed in the 2008-09 state budget." - Sandy Parker, president and CEO, Rochester Business Alliance

Click here for the official letter sent out to Rochester Business Alliance members on March 11.