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…
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber Measures for Justice At Measures for Justice (MFJ), research isn’t just about crunching numbers-it’s about creating a bridge between complex data and real communities striving for transparency and accountability in the justice system. Behind every data point we publish is a rigorous, human-centered process powered…
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member Measures for Justice Dr. Candice Lucas is the Senior Vice President for Equity and Advocacy with the Urban League of Rochester. Sammie Drayton, Jr. is a Deputy Chief (DC) at the Rochester Police Department (RPD). In 2024, DC Drayton and Dr. Lucas joined forces…
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…
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…
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…
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’…