Voice of Business Blog
Greater Rochester Chamber Releases Statement Condemning Antisemitism and Hate
Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber Releases Statement Condemning Antisemitism and Hate date November 21, 2023 tags Advocacy & Policy, Voice of Business Blog With the ongoing war in the Middle East between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas, innocent lives have been lost and others have been severely impacted. Concurrently, there has been…
Read MoreDoes your organization hire international talent? We want to know!
Voice of Business Blog Does your organization hire international talent? We want to know! date November 21, 2023 tags Talent Strategy, Voice of Business Blog As our educational landscape undergoes a transformation, with declining domestic college enrollments and a rise in international students (currently constituting one-third of our Greater ROC regional cohort at 25,000 individuals),…
Read MoreFurniture Available for Donation: Claim Items from Greater Rochester Chamber’s Office
Voice of Business Blog Furniture Available for Donation: Claim Items from Greater Rochester Chamber’s Office date November 21, 2023 tags Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber is moving! As we pack up our office, we have a number of furniture items available to any members who would be interested in rehoming these pieces. Members…
Read MoreNYS COVID-19 Pay…Not Gone Yet!
Voice of Business Blog NYS COVID-19 Pay…Not Gone Yet! date November 21, 2023 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog Employers are reminded that when New York legislators and the governor enacted supplemental paid sick leave and paid family leave requirements connected to COVID-19 in March 2020, they did not specify an end date nor…
Read MoreUnlock Exclusive Pricing: Small Business Saturday Advertising Sale
Voice of Business Blog Unlock Exclusive Pricing: Small Business Saturday Advertising Sale date November 20, 2023 tags Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber is excited to announce a limited-time offer to celebrate Small Business Saturday! Small businesses make up the core of our membership and make immeasurable contributions to the Greater Rochester economy and…
Read MoreGeared for Growth: Generator Supercenter of Upstate NY Powers Homes & Businesses In the Face of Uncertainty
Voice of Business Blog Geared for Growth: Generator Supercenter of Upstate NY Powers Homes & Businesses In the Face of Uncertainty date November 17, 2023 tags Geared for Growth, Voice of Business Blog Watch Generator Supercenter of Upstate NY’s”Geared for Growth” Interview Generator Supercenter of Upstate NY provides peace of mind for organizations and homeowners…
Read MoreGrowing Innovation: $3 Million in Prize Money Awarded to Food, Beverage, and Agriculture Startups at Grow-NY Summit
Voice of Business Blog Growing Innovation: $3 Million in Prize Money Awarded to Food, Beverage, and Agriculture Startups at Grow-NY Summit date November 16, 2023 tags Economic Development, Funding & Grants, Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce proudly joined the excitement at this year’s Grow-NY food and agriculture business competition in Binghamton,…
Read MoreAdvocacy Update: Governor Hochul Signs Clean Slate Act, a Win for Talent and Businesses
Voice of Business Blog Advocacy Update: Governor Hochul Signs Clean Slate Act, a Win for Talent and Businesses date November 16, 2023 tags Advocacy & Policy, 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…
Read MoreFive Ways to Support #GreaterROC Small Businesses on Small Business Saturday, November 25, 2023
Voice of Business Blog Five Ways to Support #GreaterROC Small Businesses on Small Business Saturday, November 25, 2023 date November 15, 2023 tags 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…
Read MoreNYS Salary Threshold Changes Effective 1/1/24
Voice of Business Blog NYS Salary Threshold Changes Effective 1/1/24 date November 14, 2023 tags Human Resources, 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…
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