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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…

Where Data Meets the People: How Research Fuels Community Engagement at Measures for Justice

December 17, 2025

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…

Creating Commons for the Rochester Police Department: A Conversation

December 17, 2025

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…

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…

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