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…
Voice of Business Blog Watch GreenSpark Solar’s“Geared for Growth” Interview GreenSpark Solar is a beacon of growth in our community, earning the number one spot on the 2023 Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 list of fastest growing companies. Their CEO Kevin Schulte was featured on Geared for Growth on Wednesday, November 8th as part of…
Voice of Business Blog Today is Election Day! As proud members of the Greater Rochester community, it’s crucial that all exercise our civic duty and cast our votes. Every voice matters, and your vote has the power to shape the future of our region. Greater Rochester/Finger Lakes Voting Guide To make your voting experience…
Voice of Business Blog Text ROCChamber to 38316 to get started! Greater Rochester Chamber is thrilled to introduce a new addition to our communication toolkit – ROCChamber Text messaging! As the region’s business advocacy and resource organization, we recognize that timely access to resources and information is crucial for our members’ success. We’re excited to…