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Rochester Is Using Data to Build Safer Streets. Businesses Stand a Lot to Gain.

December 17, 2025

Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber Measures for Justice Public safety matters to us all. It’s both a neighborhood and a business imperative. Safer streets attract customers, support staff, and strengthen Rochester’s overall business climate. The good news is: Rochester is modeling how cities can improve safety with transparent data, community…

What Weather Extremes Teach Us About Designing Landscapes That Thrive

December 16, 2025

Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member Emma Oakes, RLA, Project Manager and Landscape Architect, Costich Engineering, Land Surveying & Landscape Architecture D.P.C. This summer’s dramatic weather swings, from record rainfall in June to drought-like conditions within a matter of weeks, have created the perfect stress test for landscapes everywhere. While…

2025 in Numbers: The impact we made together

December 16, 2025

Voice of Business Blog Each year, Greater Rochester Chamber looks back on the past year to reflect on our role in our community. We compile metrics and numbers to see how we’ve created an impact. 2025 is no different. With the region and for the region, we’ve had a big year. And we’re proud of…

Zywave HR Services Portal Partnership Ending 12/31

December 9, 2025

Voice of Business Blog In an unfortunate repeat of the events of a few years ago with Mineral HR portal, we are sad to announce that our partnership with Zywave will be ending 12/31/25 due to a drastic cost increase. This is due to a change in their pricing model to a ‘cost per user’…

1st Quarter Compensation Survey Signup Is in Progress – Can You Afford Not to Participate?

December 9, 2025

Voice of Business Blog It’s that time of year again! Greater Rochester Chamber conducts several compensation benchmarking surveys starting in January each year. Signups to participate in the 2026 National Executive Compensation Survey and the 2026 Annual Wage & Salary Surveys are in progress now. Chamber members at the Corporate and Partner tiers are eligible…

How to get the most value from your health plan

December 8, 2025

Voice of Business Blog The following is Part V of a 5-part Voice of Business Blog member post series from Excellus BCBS. Health and wellness benefits are an important employee attraction and retention driver for many businesses. With the ongoing rising costs of healthcare, small businesses are looking for ways to continue offering comprehensive benefits…

The ROI of Caring: How the 3 Types of Employee Benefits Drive Business Success

December 2, 2025

Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member Paidly When auditing your benefits package, you’re likely thinking about the cost. But an effective benefits strategy isn’t just a line item on an expense sheet-it’s a revenue driver. Did you know turnover decreases by 87% when employees trust that their employers are committed…

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