Advocacy & Policy
Policy Resource: FY2026 New York State Budget Brief
Voice of Business Blog Policy Resource: FY2026 New York State Budget Brief date May 10, 2025 tags Advocacy & Policy, Economic Development, Voice of Business Blog On Friday, May 9, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the FY2026 New York State Budget into law after months of negotiations. This $254 billion budget encompasses crucial allocations for infrastructure…
Read MoreGreater Rochester Chamber Issues Statement on FY2025-26 New York State Enacted Budget
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber Issues Statement on FY2025-26 New York State Enacted Budget date May 9, 2025 tags Advocacy & Policy, Chamber News Releases 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…
Read MoreGreater Rochester Chamber releases statement on Unemployment Insurance announcement from Governor Hochul
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber releases statement on Unemployment Insurance announcement from Governor Hochul date May 6, 2025 tags Advocacy & Policy, Chamber News Releases 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…
Read MorePublic Policy Institute Launches ‘Working for New York’ Campaign to Educate Public on the Twenty-First Century Antitrust Act
Voice of Business Blog Public Policy Institute Launches ‘Working for New York’ Campaign to Educate Public on the Twenty-First Century Antitrust Act date April 22, 2025 tags Advocacy & Policy, Voice of Business Blog Seven-figure omnichannel media campaign will educate and engage New Yorkers, legislators, and decision-makers about the need to prioritize creating jobs and…
Read MoreNew York State One-House Budget Resolutions Showcase Investment Priorities in Finger Lakes Region from NYS Senate and Assembly
Voice of Business Blog New York State One-House Budget Resolutions Showcase Investment Priorities in Finger Lakes Region from NYS Senate and Assembly date March 12, 2025 tags Advocacy & Policy, Economic Development, Voice of Business Blog On Tuesday, March 11, the New York State Senate and Assembly each released their One-House Budget resolutions, showcasing their…
Read MoreGovernor Hochul Announces $90 Million Plan to Extend Historic Empire AI Consortium and Enhance Computing Power for Public Good on Behalf of New Yorkers
Voice of Business Blog Governor Hochul Announces $90 Million Plan to Extend Historic Empire AI Consortium and Enhance Computing Power for Public Good on Behalf of New Yorkers date February 21, 2025 tags Advocacy & Policy, Economic Development, Voice of Business Blog New York’s First-in-the-Nation Consortium of Public and Private Research Institutions To Advance AI…
Read MoreFeedback Needed: New York’s Competitiveness Blueprint Report
Voice of Business Blog Feedback Needed: New York’s Competitiveness Blueprint Report date February 18, 2025 tags Advocacy & Policy, Economic Development, Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce recently partnered with the New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC) and The Business Council of New York State Inc. (BCNYS) along with nearly 40…
Read MoreAssemblymember Harry Bronson, Senator James Skoufis Fight for ‘Work Opportunity Tax Credit’ to Address Workforce Shortages and Increase Equity in New York’s Economy
Voice of Business Blog Assemblymember Harry Bronson, Senator James Skoufis Fight for ‘Work Opportunity Tax Credit’ to Address Workforce Shortages and Increase Equity in New York’s Economy date February 17, 2025 tags Advocacy & Policy, Economic Development, Voice of Business Blog Today Senator James Skoufis (SD42) and Assemblymember Harry Bronson (AD138) held a press conference…
Read MoreGreater Rochester Chamber Hosts 2025 Advocacy Day in Albany
Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber Hosts 2025 Advocacy Day in Albany date February 12, 2025 tags Advocacy & Policy, Voice of Business Blog On Tuesday, February 11th, Greater Rochester Chamber leadership and representatives from member organizations traveled to Albany to meet with elected officials for a Member Advocacy Day. Our member representatives spanned…
Read MoreEarly Care & Learning Council Launches Child Care Business Navigator Toolkit
Voice of Business Blog Early Care & Learning Council Launches Child Care Business Navigator Toolkit date January 28, 2025 tags Advocacy & Policy, Economic Development, Voice of Business Blog Last week, Greater Rochester Chamber helped the Early Care & Learning Council and the Child Care Council reveal a Business Navigator Toolkit. The toolkit is a…
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