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…
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES on behalf of A Community Together (ACT) for Education As Bob Duffy mentioned in his recent Rochester Business Journal article, community support and partnerships are essential to the success of our schools. A Community Together (ACT) for Education is an initiative…
Voice of Business Blog Presented by Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce-in partnership with InSpring, Greater ROC Global has been working behind the scenes to help Greater Rochester’s employers close critical workforce gaps by attracting, preparing, and retaining global talent. As our region continues to grow and evolve, many companies are facing one consistent challenge: finding…
Voice of Business Blog ROCHESTER, NY – Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced the “Equip Monroe” program, which will provide incentives to local businesses who make major equipment purchases that help retain jobs. The program offers a one-time rebate of up to $5,000 for equipment purchases. Payment will be made one year after approval…