Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member Paidly When auditing your benefits package, you’re likely thinking about the cost. But an effective benefits strategy isn’t just a line item on an expense sheet-it’s a revenue driver. Did you know turnover decreases by 87% when employees trust that their employers are committed…
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member TES Staffing Hiring has never been simple, but the last few years have made it feel especially complicated. Across Greater Rochester, employers are trying to balance the reality of staff shortages, rising workloads, and the very real need to bring people onto their teams…
Voice of Business Blog Guest post by Greater Rochester Chamber member Ed Cronk, CPA, CAAS Partner, Bowers CPAs & Advisors Business owners wear many hats-but “accountant” shouldn’t have to be one of them. At Bowers, our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) team gives clients peace of mind by delivering accurate financial data, proactive guidance,…
Voice of Business Blog If you process payroll at your organization, you likely know that you will inevitably run into a year that has an extra pay date. For example, in 2026, if the first biweekly pay date of the year is Friday, January 2, the last biweekly pay date of the year might be Thursday, December 31.…
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…