Advocacy & Policy
Policy Resource: FY2025 Enacted Budget Brief
Voice of Business Blog Policy Resource: FY2025 Enacted Budget Brief date April 22, 2024 tags Advocacy & Policy, Voice of Business Blog As the voice of business for over 1,300 members in the Greater Rochester region, Greater Rochester Chamber aims to keep our members active and informed in the legislative process. On Saturday, April 20th,…
Read MoreBob Duffy: Avoiding the benefits cliff takes teamwork
Voice of Business Blog Bob Duffy: Avoiding the benefits cliff takes teamwork date April 22, 2024 tags Advocacy & Policy, Talent Strategy, Voice of Business Blog The benefits cliff is not a new issue. It has not only impacted New York State but numerous other states nationwide for decades. Unfortunately, it has remained an impediment,…
Read MoreGreater Rochester Chamber Statement on FY2025 New York State Budget
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber Statement on FY2025 New York State Budget date April 22, 2024 tags Advocacy & Policy, Chamber News Releases, Economic Development, Talent Strategy New York State passed its $237 billion FY2025 budget on Saturday, April 20th. This budget encompasses crucial allocations for infrastructure development, education funding, healthcare initiatives, and economic…
Read MoreMarch 2024 Advocacy Day: Representing the Greater Rochester Voice of Business in Albany
Voice of Business Blog March 2024 Advocacy Day: Representing the Greater Rochester Voice of Business in Albany date March 26, 2024 tags Advocacy & Policy, Voice of Business Blog Members of the Greater Rochester Chamber team and representatives from seven member organizations travelled to Albany for an Advocacy Day on March 19, 2024. The group…
Read MoreThe Economic Impact of the Benefits Cliff
Voice of Business Blog The Economic Impact of the Benefits Cliff date March 25, 2024 tags Advocacy & Policy, Economic Development, Voice of Business Blog The Benefits Cliff hurts both the hard-working individuals and families who end up unable to make ends meet after earning a raise and, in turn, the economy as a whole.…
Read MoreDual Enrollment: Creating Opportunities & Preparing the Next Generation of Workers
Voice of Business Blog Dual Enrollment: Creating Opportunities & Preparing the Next Generation of Workers date March 15, 2024 tags Advocacy & Policy, Economic Development, Talent Strategy, Voice of Business Blog Strengthening the Greater Rochester workforce pipeline and creating opportunities are critical to our role as regional lead for talent strategy, as part of the…
Read MoreGreater Rochester Chamber to Address Benefits Cliff as Key Advocacy Priority
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber to Address Benefits Cliff as Key Advocacy Priority date February 26, 2024 tags Advocacy & Policy, Chamber News Releases Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has identified the Benefits Cliff as a key advocacy priority to address in 2024. The Benefits Cliff occurs when workers, especially those from vulnerable populations,…
Read MoreThe Benefits Cliff: Explained
Voice of Business Blog The Benefits Cliff: Explained date February 21, 2024 tags Advocacy & Policy, Economic Development, Voice of Business Blog Getting a raise at work should help you get ahead, not set you back. But right now, this isn’t the case for our most vulnerable populations. With a raise pushing salary over an…
Read MoreFebruary 2024 Greater Rochester Chamber Advocacy Day Recap
Voice of Business Blog February 2024 Greater Rochester Chamber Advocacy Day Recap date February 12, 2024 tags Advocacy & Policy, Voice of Business Blog On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, Greater Rochester Chamber and representatives from eleven member organizations traveled to Albany to meet with elected officials for a Member Advocacy Day. Our members speak for…
Read MoreNYS Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado Engages Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Members in Vital Dialogue
Voice of Business Blog NYS Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado Engages Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Members in Vital Dialogue date February 6, 2024 tags Advocacy & Policy, Economic Development, Funding & Grants, Talent Strategy, Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce recently had the honor of hosting NYS Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado in…
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