Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member LMT Technology Solutions Cybersecurity begins with Culture and Leadership Relying on a single cybersecurity measure is like defending a castle with just one wall. Cyber threats are more sophisticated than ever, and while tools like antivirus and firewalls are essential, they are no longer…
Voice of Business Blog Did you know that small businesses employ nearly half of the American workforce and represent more than 40% of America’s GDP? At Greater Rochester Chamber, we’re proud to support our region’s small business community through business support, influence, and community connection. Over 80% of our membership is made up of small…
Voice of Business Blog Over two years ago in October 2023, the Buffalo-Rochester-Syracuse region was named a federal tech hub as the NY SMART I-Corridor, a prestigious designation created by the US CHIPS and Science Act. Last summer in July 2024, the corridor was awarded a $40 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of…
Voice of Business Blog The following is Part IV of a 5-part Voice of Business Blog member post series from Excellus BCBS. Health care costs continue to rise, impacting premium rates and putting pressure on small businesses. With the complexity of the health care system, it can be challenging for employees to understand just how…
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes’ ROC the Day, the region’s annual 24-hour online giving event is back this Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (Giving Tuesday). ROC the Day is a community-wide celebration of generosity, offering…
Voice of Business Blog On any given day, managers make dozens if not hundreds of decisions, both large and small: How many units are getting out the door? How well are employees performing? Are there supply chain issues or problems recruiting new hires? Is distribution functioning smoothly? While some leaders spend their days immersed in…
Voice of Business Blog On Sunday, November 2 at 2 a.m., we turned clocks back one hour to mark the end of Daylight Saving Time. Employers whose nonexempt employees were in the midst of a shift at 2:00 a.m. on November 2, when it becomes 1:00 a.m. are required to pay those employees for one…