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Reducing Turnover: How Paying Attention to People Helps Rochester Workplaces Grow Stronger

April 14, 2026

Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member TES Staffing Turnover isn’t just a number on a spreadsheet. When someone leaves a team, especially in a workplace where people rely on each other day-to-day, there is a wave of impact. Work gets redistributed. Routines shift. Morale changes. People feel it. And in…

Join us to Build a Homegrown Workforce That Meets a Generational Opportunity

April 13, 2026

Voice of Business Blog Did you know that about 14,000 new semiconductor-related job opportunities are expected to arrive in Upstate New York over the next decade? We’re proud to be the Greater Rochester regional lead helping to fill that gap. STEP UP is the workforce component of the NY SMART I-Corridor, focused on strengthening the semiconductor superhighway across our region. Through STEP UP and alongside our partners, we’re working directly with employers to…

2026 Local and National Policies & Practices Survey Released

April 13, 2026

Voice of Business Blog The results of the 2026 Rochester and National Policies & Practices Survey were just released. This survey covers 200 questions on trends in pay practices, paid time off, recruitment, training and development, employee/community relations, and workplace policies. Data was collected a few short months ago in September/October 2025 and is reported…

JPMorganChase Corporate Challenge® Rochester Part of Global 50-Year Celebration

April 6, 2026

Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member JPMorganChase ROCHESTER, April 1, 2026 – Registration is open for the 34th running of the JPMorganChase Corporate Challenge® in Rochester, scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Red Wings Baseball Stadium. This will be the eighth time that the 3.5-mile team run/walk will be…

Don’t Miss the April HR Training Series…Not Just for HR/Managers!

March 31, 2026

Voice of Business Blog The next HR Management series starts in a couple weeks and it will be the first in-person HR series we’ve offered in a few years! This comprehensive, hands-on series of HR topic-related classes is designed to address multiple needs: refresh knowledge for experienced individuals already in the HR profession provide a…

Less Red Tape, More Progress: EXPRESS NY Portal Open Through Friday, 4/3

March 31, 2026

Voice of Business Blog Frustrated with the way things work in New York State? Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of the fix. State leaders are seeking your feedback as a leading business professional on the regulations, policies, and practices that are holding our state back. Through the EXPRESS NY portal, you can…

Accelerate Your Reach with Greater Rochester Chamber’s Member Advertising Spring Sale

March 24, 2026

Voice of Business Blog This spring, let Greater Rochester Chamber be the boost you need to connect your brand with tens of thousands of business leaders across Greater Rochester. Whether you’re looking for your next collaborator or your next customer, we’re here to help you find them. Don’t wait to take advantage of our member…

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