Voice of Business Blog While it is both difficult and challenging to address the many wrongs and inequities that have occurred throughout our history, it is so encouraging to witness so much dedication, hard work, and collaboration today that is focused on addressing these historical issues. While none of us can undo the past, all…
Voice of Business Blog Are you seeking funding from New York State for an upcoming project, plan, or initiative? Empire State Development is hosting a NYS Funding Opportunity Workshop at SUNY Geneseo on Thursday, June 6th. At this workshop, you’ll have the chance to meet with representatives from various State agencies that have funding available…
Voice of Business Blog Watch The Inn on Broadway’s“Geared for Growth” Interview Under new management, the Inn on Broadway and Tournedo’s Steakhouse is undergoing exciting restoration and renovation to revitalize the historical Rochester institution. Co-CEOs Miles and Amy Van Dusen were featured on Geared for Growth on May 8th as part of Greater Rochester Chamber’s…
Voice of Business Blog The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is now accepting awards for its 25th annual Corporate Citizenship Awards. For 25 years, the Citizens Awards have highlighted how businesses serve as a force for good, expanding opportunity and driving progress in every aspect of society. This program recognizes the most innovative and impactful…
Voice of Business Blog New York State spends billions of dollars on public assistance programs that inadvertently trap millions of people in poverty through a phenomenon known as the Benefits Cliff. It’s time to address this issue that perpetuates cycles of generational poverty by keeping individuals in low-income positions and hindering their ability to pursue…
Voice of Business Blog This week, Greater Rochester Chamber staff members Marc Cohen and Melanie DellaPietra were honored with the SUNY Albany Rockefeller College 10 Under 10 alumni award and the Rochester Professional Consultants Network Entrepreneurs Wall of Fame Leadership Award respectively. Greater Rochester Chamber Chief of Staff Marc Cohen received the SUNY Albany 10…
Voice of Business Blog In a bid to safeguard America’s innovation edge, Representatives Michelle Steel (R-CA) and Joe Morelle (D-NY) have introduced the Growing and Preserving Innovation in America Act. This bipartisan bill aims to preserve a critical tax provision established in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). At its core lies the…