Voice of Business Blog Veterans Connect, a Greater Rochester Chamber Talent Strategy Program, is working with two experienced veteran candidates looking to find career opportunities in Greater Rochester. Hiring veterans can bring a wealth of benefits to an organization, including strong leadership skills, teamwork abilities, and a strong work ethic. Veterans also often have a…
Voice of Business Blog On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, the first installment of the new “Geared for Growth” interview series with 13WHAM News aired on Fox Rochester during “Good Day Rochester,” featuring an interview with Molly Flaherty of M/Body and Rachel Bantelman-Evans of Lumos Infrared Sauna Studio. The interview highlighted their innovative small businesses and…
Voice of Business Blog On Monday, April 23rd, Ron Raccuia, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Buffalo Bills, addressed attendees at the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s private event held at Oak Hill Country Club. Raccuia had an exciting announcement to share with the group of economic, civic, and business leaders: the…
Voice of Business Blog The 2023 budget season is creating a very challenging year for all New Yorkers, but especially those who run businesses and organizations. As I write this column, there is no decision between the Governor and leaders of our two legislative bodies (the Assembly and the State Senate) on a budget agreement,…
Voice of Business Blog Baseball fans in Western New York will be hearing a lot about Innovative Solutions, a leading provider of cloud services for growing businesses, in the coming months. The beautiful home of the Rochester Red Wings – formerly known as Frontier Field – is now Innovative Field, and hundreds of thousands of…
Voice of Business Blog There are numerous NY state and federal labor laws that employers in NYS must comply with. Below are just a few fast facts to be aware of. Did you know… – all employees in NYS, whether blue collar, white collar, or otherwise, who work a shift of more than six hours…
Voice of Business Blog Grants, incentives, and funding opportunities can provide businesses with access to capital, a competitive advantage, sustainability, contribute to economic development, and drive innovation. If you’re an organization seeking grants and other funding opportunities, here are some helpful tips that can help you increase your chances of success! Research funding opportunities: Take…