Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber is excited to announce a limited-time offer to celebrate Small Business Saturday! Small businesses make up the core of our membership and make immeasurable contributions to the Greater Rochester economy and community, so we are excited to help celebrate this holiday and fuel their connectivity and growth. From…
Voice of Business Blog Watch Generator Supercenter of Upstate NY’s“Geared for Growth” Interview Generator Supercenter of Upstate NY provides peace of mind for organizations and homeowners through their full-service generator offerings. Its president, Tony Hettinger, was featured on Geared for Growth on Wednesday, November 15 as part of Greater Rochester Chamber’s ongoing partnership with 13WHAM.…
Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce proudly joined the excitement at this year’s Grow-NY food and agriculture business competition in Binghamton, NY, where twenty groundbreaking startups in the food, beverage, and agriculture sector competed for a total prize pool of $3 million. As a program partner, Greater Rochester Chamber had the privilege…
Voice of Business Blog In a landmark move, Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Clean Slate Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation that promises second chances to individuals with certain criminal records. This transformative law allows for the sealing of records after specific periods for those who have not been subsequently convicted of additional crimes.…
Voice of Business Blog Small businesses are the backbone of our community! During the holiday season and all year ’round, it’s important to support them and the teams that make Greater Rochester the thriving region it is. Saturday, November 25, 2023 is Small Business Saturday. Greater Rochester Chamber encourages you to shop small this weekend and…
Voice of Business Blog * UPDATE: US Dept. of Labor published a final rule on April 23, 2024 increasing salary thresholds for those exempt from overtime eligibility as well as thresholds for highly compensated employees. Employers are reminded that the next New York State minimum wage increase to $15.00 per hour was effective January 1,…
Voice of Business Blog Dear Members, In the aftermath of last week’s elections, we bring you an exclusive breakdown of the results that matter most to Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. This summary, prepared by our Chief of Staff, Marc Cohen, focuses on key races in Monroe County, Rochester, and beyond. While it doesn’t cover…