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Background Checks in Hiring: What Matters, What’s Fair, and How Rochester Employers Can Get It Right

January 13, 2026

Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member TES Staffing When you’re hiring, you’re not just filling a job – you’re bringing a person into your workplace community. That means trust matters. Safety matters. Team dynamics matter. The way people show up for each other matters. And because of that, background checks…

A Spotlight on our 2026 ATHENA Award Finalists

January 12, 2026

Voice of Business Blog Over the past 40 years, we have celebrated hundreds of women in Greater Rochester through our annual ATHENA Awards program. This February, as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of presenting these awards in our community, our ATHENA Award finalists join the elite ranks of women who have shaped our region, and…

Passive Marketing, Active Results: The Role of Greater Rochester Chamber Membership in SEO Strategy

January 6, 2026

Voice of Business Blog Making it easy for customers to find your business has never been more important. Greater Rochester Chamber membership is your shortcut to brand credibility, visibility, and regional impact. When you need a brand boost, public relations support, or regional partnerships, Greater Rochester Chamber delivers results-without adding work to your plate. A…

Grow, Connect, Learn: Making HR Networks Work for You

January 5, 2026

Voice of Business Blog Getting involved in an HR peer network is an excellent way to stay current in the continually evolving HR field while exchanging best practices and learning from the experiences of fellow professionals. Here are some tips to help you get the most value from your HR network: Clarify your goals. Determine what…

Registration Now Open for the 2026 Virtual-Only HR Professional Forum – Starts January 20th!

December 30, 2025

Voice of Business Blog The HR Professional Virtual-only Forum is back for a second year!  Similar to our other in-person HR Forums, the meeting format consists of both roundtable discussions, which provide invaluable opportunities for networking and discussion of critical HR issues impacting the success of your organization, as well as presentations by attorneys and HR…

Reminder! Sign up Now for 1st Quarter HR Benchmarking Surveys

December 23, 2025

Voice of Business Blog Don’t miss out on participating in the 1st quarter benchmarking surveys! Sign up today and get free data when you participate! 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…

Mapping Community Assets Can Inform Police Response for Safer Streets and Better Business

December 17, 2025

Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member Measures for Justice Police departments are tasked with responding to all types of calls for service, regardless of whether they are best equipped to handle each situation. One example is when police are asked to respond to mental health crises because these interactions can…

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