Voice of Business Blog When designing Greater Rochester Chamber events, our number one priority is creating impact and forming meaningful relationships and connections within our business community. We do this by delivering valuable content for attendees and creating true partnerships that benefit our sponsor organizations. We offer sponsorships at different levels to enable businesses of all…
Voice of Business Blog To: Greater Rochester Chamber Members From: Marc Cohen, Chief of Staff, Greater Rochester Chamber Date: November 8, 2022 Re: 2022 Midterm Election Overview (New York) Below is an overview of New York’s upcoming midterm election including the Governor’s race and competitive House races. Incumbent U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is heavily…
Voice of Business Blog Flu shots and COVID boosters can keep holiday family gatherings safe ROCHESTER, NY – Monroe County Executive Adam Bello was joined today by business, government, school and healthcare leaders to announce a campaign to “Keep Your Holidays Healthy” by getting a flu shot and if eligible, a COVID booster. National…
Voice of Business Blog You’re invited to RG&E’s Smart Meter Open House at the town of Brighton offices on Thursday, November 3, from 5-7 pm located at 2300 Elmwood Avenue. R&GE will soon be upgrading to smart meters throughout the Rochester area. Smart meters will be installed over the next three years in Rochester…
Voice of Business Blog On October 20, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released an updated “Know Your Rights” poster that informs employees of their rights to be free from unlawful workplace harassment and discrimination under federal law. Employers are advised not to use the version released on October 19. The revision date is on…
Voice of Business Blog On Sunday, November 6 at 2 a.m., we turn clocks back one hour to mark the end of Daylight Saving Time. Employers whose nonexempt employees are in the midst of a shift at 2:00 a.m. on November 6, when that time becomes 1:00 a.m. may be required to pay these employees…
Voice of Business Blog In previous columns, I have praised our tremendous talent team at the Chamber for all the work that they do to fill workforce needs in both the public and private sectors. The challenge I’d like to address today is not just about talent. One clear challenge that our community, region, and…