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 state associations, regional chambers of commerce, economic development organizations (EDOs) and Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) – including ours – to develop…
Voice of Business Blog Today Senator James Skoufis (SD42) and Assemblymember Harry Bronson (AD138) held a press conference in Albany to fight for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (“WOTC”) to be included in the FY ’26 state budget. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (S2429/A4012) will create a $90 million dollar investment over three-years to increase…
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 industries and sizes but shared a collective voice to represent Upstate interests in critical conversations in Albany. From the region’s largest…
Voice of Business Blog The Monroe County Department of Public Health Addiction Services Division has Naloxbox vending machines available to local businesses or clinics. Adding naloxone to first-aid supplies in the workplace can be part of an employer’s strategic health and safety plan. Monroe County has been placing Naloxboxes in the community for over 3…
Voice of Business Blog We’re proud to have you as a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce member. As a member, you’re part of the largest association of businesses in the Finger Lakes Region with over 1,300 organizations coming together to celebrate, learn, connect, and advocate to make our region and its businesses the best they…
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member Sekula’s Precision Painting At Sekula’s Precision Painting, we’ve built our reputation on providing exceptional painting services for homes and businesses alike. Now, we’re thrilled to announce that we’re expanding our offerings to include professional carpet installation! Whether you’re looking to update your home’s interior…
Voice of Business Blog The future for young professionals in the Finger Lakes Region is brighter than ever. With a rich history of innovation and creativity, our community is a thriving hub of opportunity. The young leaders of Greater Rochester have the unique chance to build on this legacy, shaping their careers while driving our…