Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Duffy has been appointed chair/director of the Erie County Stadium Corporation, an entity of Empire State Development, which voted unanimously on Monday, January 23, 2023 to approve the framework for the new Bills stadium project deal, including a 30-year lease and community benefits…
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was proud to join with General Motors corporate leadership on Friday, January 20, 2023 at a press conference to announce two investments they will make in GM Rochester Operations. According to GM Manufacturing Executive Director Doneen McDowell, the company will invest $12 million to build new components…
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Duffy offered the following statement in response to Governor Hochul’s 2023 State of the State Address: “Governor Hochul just set out a vision that aims to make Rochester, the Finger Lakes, and all of New York State better, stronger, and safer. Among…
Voice of Business Blog While federal employment law changes are generally few and far between, the budget bill that was just passed by Congress and signed by the President includes two sections that provide new protections for pregnant and lactating employees and applicants. This new law will take effect in June 2023. Pregnant Workers…
Voice of Business Blog Hey #GreaterROC – Did you know that if your employer is a member of Greater Rochester Chamber, you automatically gain access to all the amazing business and career resources we have available? Keep reading to see six ways to make the most out of your 2023 using your Greater Rochester Chamber membership:…
Voice of Business Blog In today’s competitive hiring environment, using background screening services can help businesses make informed hiring decisions and reduce the risk of liability. Some specific benefits of using background screening services include: Improved safety: Conducting background checks on job candidates can help businesses identify potential safety risks and protect their employees and…
Voice of Business Blog UPDATE: the rest of the new minimum wage posters were released later in the day on January 3. As of this writing, NYS has not yet released the new minimum wage poster for ‘miscellaneous industries’, which applies to many employers and reflects minimum wage changes as of 12/31/22. Once released, it…