Employers, Prepare Now for State Minimum Wage and Salary Threshold Changes
Employers are reminded that the next New York State minimum wage increase is scheduled for December 31, 2018, and is expected to continue to increase each year thereafter until it reaches $15.00 per hour.
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SPOTlight FLX Success Stories: Capstone IT
Take an inside look at what has led Capstone Information Technologies to accolades including Great Place to Work certified, and Rochester Chamber affiliate Small Business Council of Rochester Small Business Person of the Year honors for co-CEOs Sitima and Mike Fowler. 09OctChamber IMPACT: Seneca Park Zoo
Join us on October 9 to chip in and help out at the Seneca Park Zoo. Volunteers will help on grounds with daily tasks. This may include cleaning in an exhibit, or leaf clean up around the Zoo. 21SepBusiness Made Social: Rochester Fringe Festival Spiegeltent
Explore the wonders of the KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival Spiegeltent when Rochester Chamber and Visit Rochester co-host a private reception Friday, September 21. Originally used in Belgium at the turn of the 20th Century as traveling dance halls, only a handful of these “magic mirror tents” remain.Advocacy
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