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…
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…
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…