Voice of Business Blog Traveling to and from Greater Rochester is convenient and accessible, thanks to the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. For two years in a row, ROC has been named one of the 10 best small airports by USA Today, and with over 30,000 seats per week on non-stop flights to 20…
Voice of Business Blog As the voice of business for over 1,300 members in the Greater Rochester region, Greater Rochester Chamber aims to keep our members active and informed in the legislative process. In the aftermath of last week’s elections, we bring you a breakdown of the results that matter most to the Greater Rochester…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (November 12, 2024) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Monroe County, has officially launched the first cohort of its RETAIN program under the CampusROC initiative, starting with a kick-off event at Rohrbach Brewing Company in October. The RETAIN program, initially created by Monroe County, focuses on helping…
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member ADP A well-designed compensation plan is essential for attracting, retaining and motivating talent in today’s competitive market. By incorporating strategic salary ranges, bonuses and benefits, HR leaders can ensure alignment with organizational goals and employee needs. In today’s job market, candidates aren’t just asking,…
Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber is proud to support our members by providing resources at the local, State, and Federal level to fuel growth, drive innovation, and remove barriers to success. That’s why we’re excited to share the White House’s new Small Business Resource Guide. Developed by the Interagency Community Investment Committee, this…
Voice of Business Blog Last week, Greater Rochester Chamber had the privilege of hosting State Liquor Authority Chair Lily Fan and Regional Director Jill Clark for an engaging roundtable discussion with Greater Rochester-area license holders including business leaders, restauranteurs, and entertainment venue owners. Over the course of the conversation, our members and Chair Fan both…
Voice of Business Blog On Sunday, November 3 at 2 a.m., we turn clocks back one hour to mark the end of Daylight Saving Time. Employers whose nonexempt employees are in the midst of a shift at 2:00 a.m. on November 3, when that time becomes 1:00 a.m. may be required to pay these employees…