Voice of Business Blog On Wednesday, June 7, Mark Tolbert, President of TOPTICA, was featured on “Geared for Growth” as part of Greater Rochester Chamber’s partnership with 13WHAM. Tolbert shared an overview of what photonics is, what role TOPTICA’s products play in products all around us, and why the Greater Rochester region is the perfect…
Voice of Business Blog The small business community is the backbone of the Greater Rochester region and of New York State as a whole. We are excited to share Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement of an upcoming Interagency Small Business Tour across the state for government agencies to connect directly with these small businesses and provide…
Voice of Business Blog On May 31, 2023, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Monroe County Industrial Development Corp. (MCIDC) President Hanif Abdul-Wahid announced the county’s new MicroAdvantage Small Business Loan Program. The program, funded with $5.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars and administered by MCIDC, provides qualified small businesses with access…
Voice of Business Blog Jon Spacher, Owner and CEO of Fee Brothers, was featured on “Geared for Growth” on Wednesday, May 31st as part of Greater Rochester Chamber’s partnership with 13WHAM. Spacher shared how the 5th generation family-owned business has developed in Rochester and what’s coming soon. Fee Brothers was founded in 1864 and has…
Voice of Business Blog Dr. Walt Johnson, CEO of FLX AI, appeared on “Geared for Growth” on Wednesday, May 24th as part of Greater Rochester Chamber’s partnership with 13WHAM. Johnson shared FLX AI’s story and gave an overview of how they use artificial intelligence to solve problems for businesses in the Greater Rochester community. Johnson…
Voice of Business Blog A reminder that the 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection is tentatively scheduled to open in mid-July 2023. Employers should start preparing reports now to help make the reporting process go more smoothly. Updates regarding the 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection, including the opening date, will be posted on the EEO-1…
Voice of Business Blog The PGA Championship is not only a celebrated event in the world of golf but also an opportunity for local communities to showcase their hospitality, passion, and economic prowess. This year, the prestigious tournament took place at the historic Oak Hill Country Club in the heart of Greater Rochester from May…