Voice of Business Blog
A History of the ATHENA International Awards in Greater Rochester
Voice of Business Blog A History of the ATHENA International Awards in Greater Rochester date November 30, 2022 tags Voice of Business Blog The internationally-recognized ATHENA Award® Program was founded in 1982 in Lansing, Michigan by ATHENA International Founder Martha Mertz. The award was originally established to honor the achievements of exceptional women leaders. And…
Read MoreParticipate in Greater Rochester Chamber’s Annual Benchmarking Surveys = Free Results
Voice of Business Blog Participate in Greater Rochester Chamber’s Annual Benchmarking Surveys = Free Results date November 29, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber strives to make participating in our annual wage and benefits surveys as easy as possible. We rely on our members to help us generate valuable survey…
Read MoreFive Ways to Support #GreaterROC Small Businesses this #SmallBusinessSaturday
Voice of Business Blog Five Ways to Support #GreaterROC Small Businesses this #SmallBusinessSaturday date November 23, 2022 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 the thriving region it is.…
Read MoreSBC 2022 Thanksgiving Appeal a huge success
Voice of Business Blog SBC 2022 Thanksgiving Appeal a huge success date November 23, 2022 tags Voice of Business Blog On behalf of the Small Business Council’s Board of Directors, we’re proud of the success of the annual Thanksgiving Appeal each year and our contributions to organizations like The Healing Connection in 2022. Time and…
Read More2022 Rochester and National Compensation Data Available!
Voice of Business Blog 2022 Rochester and National Compensation Data Available! date November 22, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber conducts various local and national compensation and benefits surveys each year to help members maintain a competitive presence. As employers face ongoing challenges with hiring and retaining talent, pay and…
Read MoreReminder: NYS Minimum Wage and Salary Threshold Changes Effective 12/31/22
Voice of Business Blog Reminder: NYS Minimum Wage and Salary Threshold Changes Effective 12/31/22 date November 22, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog Employers are reminded that the next New York State minimum wage increase to $14.20 per hour is effective December 31, 2022 but only for employers who are outside of the…
Read MorePaying Too Much for Harassment Prevention Training? Save with Mineral Learn!
Voice of Business Blog Paying Too Much for Harassment Prevention Training? Save with Mineral Learn! date November 22, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog As part of NYS’s Sexual Harassment Prevention rules, NYS employers are required to provide annual sexual harassment prevention training to employees. To assist members with compliance, Greater Rochester…
Read More2023 Upstate New York MWBE Summit seeks sponsors, participants
Voice of Business Blog 2023 Upstate New York MWBE Summit seeks sponsors, participants date November 21, 2022 tags Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber is always looking for ways to deliver increased value to you and our community. To that end, you are invited to support a 2023 Upstate New York MWBE Summit that…
Read MoreDecember 7: Annual ETHIE Award Celebration
Member News December 7: Annual ETHIE Award Celebration date November 15, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog The ETHIE Award is Elevate Rochester’s annual celebration honoring ethical business cultures. ETHIE recipients, their invited guests, our sponsors, and other partners gather each year to help Elevate Rochester promote, educate, and celebrate high standards of ethics in the…
Read More2022 Midterm Election Update 11.14.22
Voice of Business Blog 2022 Midterm Election Update 11.14.22 date November 15, 2022 tags Advocacy & Policy, Voice of Business Blog With key elections being called recently in several competitive races for Governor, U.S. Senate, and the U.S. House, Greater Rochester Chamber has provided an update for its members on the 2022 Midterm Election results.…
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