Voice of Business Blog Don’t miss the opportunity to receive complimentary benefits data as a participant in the 2027 Rochester and National Benefits Survey! It alternates every other year with the Policies & Practices Survey. This survey contains about 140 questions on health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, part-time employee benefits, and more. And participation…
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member Lani Ward, IT Insights of Rochester How two decades of hands-on IT experience shaped a natural move into account management, and what that means for the businesses she continues to serve. A Career Built from the Ground Up Amy Nowakowski isn’t the typical account…
Voice of Business Blog There are still a few spots left in these three popular Greater Rochester Chamber human resource networking forums. The Senior HR Executive Forums meet monthly between October and May and provide for networking and discussion of critical HR issues impacting the success of your business through a combination of roundtable meetings…
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member Brett Iwanowicz, Owner, Brett Buys Roc Houses LLC The best financial advice I ever received was simple: learn how to make money, learn how to keep money, and then learn how to invest money. I wish I had understood that order earlier. Like many…
Voice of Business Blog Throughout this series, we’ve explored how workforce data helps organizations identify challenges, guide decision-making, and demonstrate measurable impact. We’ve also discussed the value of training and learning from peers. Another emerging area where peer learning can provide significant value is artificial intelligence, as organizations seek practical ways to leverage AI to…
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member Engage PEO Attracting and retaining top talent is a growing challenge for businesses of all sizes. Employees today expect more than a paycheck, they want meaningful support, competitive benefits, opportunities to grow, and a workplace where they feel valued. Professional employer organizations (PEOs) help…
Voice of Business Blog On August 20, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration published a proposed rule that would substantially rewrite the standards used to determine which companies qualify as “small businesses” for federal contracts, SBA-backed loans, and other federal programs. For our members, Greater Rochester Chamber has prepared the below brief on this policy…