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2026 Annual Wage and Salary Benchmarking Surveys Released

June 2, 2026

Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber has released its four local 2026 Annual Wage and Salary Surveys – Professional/ Managerial, Nonexempt, Manufacturing, and Health & Human Services. The 2026 Co-op & Intern Survey will be released shortly. The wage and salary surveys report local wage data on close to 300 jobs, including those in…

Employer Invite: Business and Education Roundtable

June 2, 2026

Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber members and regional employers are invited to join us to help shape the future of business education. Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and the Business Education Alliance (BEA) are hosting a roundtable on upcoming workforce readiness education initiatives. As part of a national initiative led by the U.S.…

Greater Rochester Chamber Releases Statement on Enacted FY27 New York State Budget

May 28, 2026

Greater Rochester Chamber News May 28, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – New York State passed its $268 billion FY27 budget on Thursday, May 28. This budget encompasses investments in infrastructure and economic development, childcare and workforce development, affordability measures, and more, all of which hold significant implications for our region’s growth and prosperity. “New York State’s…

Upholding the Highest Standards in American Sign Language Interpreting

May 26, 2026

Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member Interpretek Whether you need interpreting services in small town, USA, a big city, or somewhere in between, Interpretek is here for you. We offer on-site & virtual services nationwide for multiple industries, events, & more!   Interpreting services based on your needs & equal support in any industry: On-Site Interpreting  Optimal & effective…

International HR Day is May 20 – How You Can Support Your HR Team Today and All Year

May 18, 2026

Voice of Business Blog International HR Day is coming up this week on Wednesday, May 20. This holiday is a great opportunity to set time aside to recognize the critical role that human resources leaders play within your organization. From employee relations to professional development, from compliance to problem solving, HR leaders are expected to…

Building a Strong Tomorrow Starts Today

May 18, 2026

Voice of Business Blog Setting up our region for a strong future – economically, socially, and culturally – requires action today. Creating real, meaningful change takes time and contributions from everyone. But this week, there’s an easy opportunity for you to kickstart that change and help put Greater Rochester on the right path for a…

New Supervision Training Course Launched!

May 12, 2026

Voice of Business Blog After many years of delivering our Successful Supervision course, popular trainer, Pat Piles, is taking a hiatus to focus on his health. Understanding the need to continue offering training for this important group of leaders, we are excited to announce that Karen Shed and Ed Peet, co-owners of Clearpath HR Solutions,…

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