Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member The Lake House on Canandaigua Looking for a venue that will truly wow your clients and attendees? The Lake House on Canandaigua-nestled in the heart of the Finger Lakes just minutes from Rochester-was just named in the 15 Best Lake Getaways in the World article by the…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (May 9, 2025)-New York State passed its $254 billion FY2026 budget on Friday, May 9th. This budget encompasses crucial allocations for infrastructure development, healthcare initiatives, economic stimulus measures, and more, all of which hold significant implications for our region’s growth and prosperity. Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO…
Voice of Business Blog Buffalo, N.Y., May 5, 2025 – The Springboard 2025 prize program launched today and will award at least $500,000 to ecosystem builders focused on activities, networking, and events that grow and expand the entrepreneurial ecosystem throughout WNY. One round of prizes ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 will be awarded in 2025.…
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber has issued the following statement in response to Governor Hochul’s announcement that the state budget will now pay off all of the $6.2 billion in unemployment insurance debt: “Thank you to Governor Hochul for including over $8 billion in the New York State budget to eliminate our State’s outstanding…
Voice of Business Blog National Small Business Week is being celebrated from Sunday, May 4th, through Saturday, May 10th around the country, including right here in Greater Rochester, NY. Our small businesses have a massive economic impact in our community, creating thousands of jobs and contributing billions of dollars to our regional economy. As the…
Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has been exploring new programs to provide members with some cost savings at a time when prices for many things are increasing. We are proud to announce a partnership with Brown & Brown to offer the CYBBER insurance consortium. What is it? The cyber insurance consortium…
Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber has released its four local 2025 Annual Wage and Salary Surveys – Professional/ Managerial, Nonexempt, Manufacturing, and Health & Human Services, along with the Co-op & Intern Survey. The surveys report local wage data on close to 300 jobs, including those in administration, finance, human resources, information technology,…