Voice of Business Blog As 2026 rapidly approaches, New York State employers should begin preparing for the next round of scheduled minimum wage and salary threshold changes effective January 1, 2026. The NYS minimum wage will increase to: – $17 per hour in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester County, and – $16 per hour for…
Voice of Business Blog Nearly 50 groups seek to reform the only-in-New York Scaffold Law, which leads to skyrocketing construction costs while doing nothing to improve worker safety – a key hurdle to building housing and key infrastructure statewide Representative Nick Langworthy’s Infrastructure Expansion Act would preempt Scaffold Law and apply the liability standards used…
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member The Lake House on Canandaigua Holiday calendars fill up fast, but the best celebrations start with early planning. Secure your company’s 2025 or 2026 holiday party at The Lake House on Canandaigua and give your future self the gift of peace of mind plus increased attendance…
Voice of Business Blog Registration is now in progress for three popular Greater Rochester Chamber human resource networking forums. The Senior HR Executive Forums meet monthly between October and May and provide for networking and discussion of critical HR issues impacting the success of your business through a combination of roundtable meetings as well as…
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member John Schlia Photography Mentioning “photo day” rarely causes excitement in a workplace. For many employees, it reminds them of stiff school pictures or awkward ID badges. But I believe that a well-orchestrated Employee Headshot Day is far more than a mandatory task. It’s a…
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member DS+CO If you’re looking for a premium office space that blends beauty, convenience, comfort, and functionality, this opportunity is for you. We are offering 2,700 sq. ft. up to 10,000 sq. ft. of Class A(+) office space available for lease at 1595 Moseley Road,…
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member Truth Collective At Truth Collective, we haven’t just dipped our collective toe into AI-we cannonballed in headfirst, curious, and cautious in equal measure. What we found wasn’t just faster work or smarter outputs, but a shift in how we think, collaborate, and connect. This…