Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member Bowers CPAs & Advisors At Bowers CPAs & Advisors, tax planning is not just about staying compliant-it is about helping our clients make smarter decisions that lead to growth, sustainability, and financial clarity. Tax touches every part of your organization, from how you structure…
Voice of Business Blog Time is running out to apply for the 39th annual Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 Awards! Don’t wait to apply for this annual awards program, recognizing the fastest-growing, privately owned companies headquartered in the Greater Rochester nine-county region. Be sure to apply online by Friday, June 20, 2025. The $100 application…
Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber is where businesses connect, grow, and build what’s next, together. Our members are a powerful community spanning all parts of our regional ecosystem – from the small businesses forming the backbone of our economy to the region’s largest employers. No matter who your organization is trying to reach,…
Voice of Business Blog Beginning June 8, 2025, the daily rate for jury duty in New York state will increase from $40 to $72. As was the case before, employers with 11 or more employees must pay employees the daily rate for each of their first three days of jury service. Employees of smaller employers…
Voice of Business Blog I had the pleasure of attending and representing Greater Rochester Chamber at the New York State Economic Development Council’s annual meeting last week. It was a packed few days with incredibly informative presentations and relationship building for our region. Below are some of the notes I took over the few days:…
Voice of Business Blog Today, Rochester Downtown Development Corporation (RDDC) hosted a Downtown Rising luncheon, showcasing upcoming economic development efforts in our downtown corridor. Greater Rochester Chamber is proud to support RDDC and the Downtown Rising as a series sponsor. Today’s discussion showcased investment efforts to support commercial and residential real estate efforts in the…
Voice of Business Blog Through ‘SUNY Reconnect’ Community Colleges Across New York State Will Cover Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Adult New Yorkers Ages 25-55 Without a Prior Degree State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced that SUNY campuses are ready to launch Governor Kathy Hochul’s free community college program, which…