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GM announces $68 million investment in Rochester

January 24, 2023

Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was proud to join with General Motors corporate leadership on Friday, January 20, 2023 at a press conference to announce two investments they will make in GM Rochester Operations. According to GM Manufacturing Executive Director Doneen McDowell, the company will invest $12 million to build new components…

Greater Rochester Chamber Statement on Governor Hochul’s 2023 State of the State Address

January 10, 2023

Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Duffy offered the following statement in response to Governor Hochul’s 2023 State of the State Address:   “Governor Hochul just set out a vision that aims to make Rochester, the Finger Lakes, and all of New York State better, stronger, and safer.  Among…

Federal Pregnancy and Lactation Accommodations Expanded

January 10, 2023

Voice of Business Blog While federal employment law changes are generally few and far between, the budget bill that was just passed by Congress and signed by the President includes two sections that provide new protections for pregnant and lactating employees and applicants. This new law will take effect in June 2023.   Pregnant Workers…

6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Membership with Greater Rochester Chamber

January 9, 2023

Voice of Business Blog Hey #GreaterROC – Did you know that if your employer is a member of Greater Rochester Chamber, you automatically gain access to all the amazing business and career resources we have available? Keep reading to see six ways to make the most out of your 2023 using your Greater Rochester Chamber membership:…

Background Screening: Reduce your risk when hiring in 2023

January 3, 2023

Voice of Business Blog In today’s competitive hiring environment, using background screening services can help businesses make informed hiring decisions and reduce the risk of liability. Some specific benefits of using background screening services include: Improved safety: Conducting background checks on job candidates can help businesses identify potential safety risks and protect their employees and…

NYS Minimum Wage Poster for Miscellaneous Industries Not Yet Released

January 3, 2023

Voice of Business Blog UPDATE: the rest of the new minimum wage posters were released later in the day on January 3.  As of this writing, NYS has not yet released the new minimum wage poster for ‘miscellaneous industries’, which applies to many employers and reflects minimum wage changes as of 12/31/22. Once released, it…

A Year of Impact: 2022 State & Federal Advocacy Highlights

December 27, 2022

Voice of Business Blog In 2022, Greater Rochester Chamber utilized relationships, data, and the insight of our 1,300 member companies to help advance policies that will foster growth in Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes region. Here are some of the items we successfully supported this year alongside our partners in government: The Buy American…

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