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Does your organization hire international talent? We want to know!

November 21, 2023

Voice of Business Blog As our educational landscape undergoes a transformation, with declining domestic college enrollments and a rise in international students (currently constituting one-third of our Greater ROC regional cohort at 25,000 individuals), we are presented with a unique challenge and opportunity. Many of these talented individuals are facing obstacles in securing local internships…

Furniture Available for Donation: Claim Items from Greater Rochester Chamber’s Office

November 21, 2023

Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber is moving! As we pack up our office, we have a number of furniture items available to any members who would be interested in rehoming these pieces. Members would be responsible for picking up these items from our office on 150 State Street, Rochester, NY 14614. This is…

NYS COVID-19 Pay…Not Gone Yet!

November 21, 2023

Voice of Business Blog Employers are reminded that when New York legislators and the governor enacted supplemental paid sick leave and paid family leave requirements connected to COVID-19 in March 2020, they did not specify an end date nor did they include a “trigger provision” that details circumstances under which the obligation begins and ends.…

Unlock Exclusive Pricing: Small Business Saturday Advertising Sale

November 20, 2023

Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber is excited to announce a limited-time offer to celebrate Small Business Saturday! Small businesses make up the core of our membership and make immeasurable contributions to the Greater Rochester economy and community, so we are excited to help celebrate this holiday and fuel their connectivity and growth. From…

Geared for Growth: Generator Supercenter of Upstate NY Powers Homes & Businesses In the Face of Uncertainty

November 17, 2023

Voice of Business Blog Watch Generator Supercenter of Upstate NY’s“Geared for Growth” Interview Generator Supercenter of Upstate NY provides peace of mind for organizations and homeowners through their full-service generator offerings. Its president, Tony Hettinger, was featured on Geared for Growth on Wednesday, November 15 as part of Greater Rochester Chamber’s ongoing partnership with 13WHAM.…

Growing Innovation: $3 Million in Prize Money Awarded to Food, Beverage, and Agriculture Startups at Grow-NY Summit

November 16, 2023

Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce proudly joined the excitement at this year’s Grow-NY food and agriculture business competition in Binghamton, NY, where twenty groundbreaking startups in the food, beverage, and agriculture sector competed for a total prize pool of $3 million. As a program partner, Greater Rochester Chamber had the privilege…

Advocacy Update: Governor Hochul Signs Clean Slate Act, a Win for Talent and Businesses

November 16, 2023

Voice of Business Blog In a landmark move, Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Clean Slate Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation that promises second chances to individuals with certain criminal records. This transformative law allows for the sealing of records after specific periods for those who have not been subsequently convicted of additional crimes.…

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