Voice of Business Blog To: Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Members From: Marc Cohen, Chief of Staff Date: May 3, 2023 Re: FY2024 Executive Budget Proposal Brief Summary: On May 2, 2023 the FY2024 budget totaling $229 billion was formally passed. The purpose of this brief is to offer an overview of the FY2024…
Voice of Business Blog Nick Carleton, owner of Weld Works LLC, was featured on Geared for Growth on Wednesday, May 3rd, as part of Greater Rochester Chamber’s partnership with 13WHAM. Carleton talked about growing a business in Rochester and the vision for Weld Works moving forward. Weld Works LLC is a full-service design and fabrication…
Voice of Business Blog Small Business Week is an annual event that celebrates and supports small businesses across the United States. This year, Small Business Week will be held from April 30 through May 6, and it’s an excellent opportunity for communities to come together and show their support for local businesses. In #GreaterROC, there…
Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber has released its 2023 Annual Wage and Salary Surveys. The surveys report local wage data on close to 300 jobs, including those in administration, finance, human resources, information technology, customer service, sales and marketing, health care, and manufacturing. These surveys are a valuable benchmarking tool to help employers…
Voice of Business Blog On Wednesday, April 26th, Robert Burns of Sunnking appeared on our new “Geared for Growth” weekly interview segment on 13WHAM/Fox Rochester. Their interview discussed Sunnking’s upcoming free e-recycling events in our community. The next event is on August 19 in Webster. These events are a great opportunity for members of the…
Voice of Business Blog Veterans Connect, a Greater Rochester Chamber Talent Strategy Program, is working with two experienced veteran candidates looking to find career opportunities in Greater Rochester. Hiring veterans can bring a wealth of benefits to an organization, including strong leadership skills, teamwork abilities, and a strong work ethic. Veterans also often have a…
Voice of Business Blog On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, the first installment of the new “Geared for Growth” interview series with 13WHAM News aired on Fox Rochester during “Good Day Rochester,” featuring an interview with Molly Flaherty of M/Body and Rachel Bantelman-Evans of Lumos Infrared Sauna Studio. The interview highlighted their innovative small businesses and…