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USCIS Announces Redesign of Green Card and EAD
Voice of Business Blog USCIS Announces Redesign of Green Card and EAD date February 21, 2023 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog On January 20, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new designs for Green Cards (officially known as Permanent Resident Cards) and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). USCIS began issuing these…
Read MoreGreater ROC Remote movers featured on “Connections” with Evan Dawson
Voice of Business Blog Greater ROC Remote movers featured on “Connections” with Evan Dawson date February 17, 2023 tags Talent Strategy, Voice of Business Blog Yesterday’s “Connections with Evan Dawson” on WXXI Public Broadcasting Council noon hour featured three of our #GreaterROC Remote movers, including Lia Burt, a new Rochester resident from the NYC area, M’Kenzie Wilson, a new Irondequoit resident…
Read MoreLessons from Micron & CNY: Webinar provides insight into business attraction success
Voice of Business Blog Lessons from Micron & CNY: Webinar provides insight into business attraction success date February 15, 2023 tags Funding & Grants, Voice of Business Blog Attracting businesses to a region is a complex and multifaceted task that requires a range of measures, from infrastructure investment and workforce development to tax incentives and…
Read MoreGovernor Kathy Hochul highlights FLX investments in FY 2024 Executive Budget
Voice of Business Blog Governor Kathy Hochul highlights FLX investments in FY 2024 Executive Budget date February 14, 2023 tags Funding & Grants, Talent Strategy, Voice of Business Blog Budget Includes Nearly $20 Million to Support Higher Education Projects in Strategic Workforce Sectors    Includes $96 Million to Construct and Revitalize Necessary Transportation Infrastructure and…
Read MoreDOL Releases Guidance Covering Telework, FLSA, Lactation, and FMLA
Voice of Business Blog DOL Releases Guidance Covering Telework, FLSA, Lactation, and FMLA date February 14, 2023 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog On February 9, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) No. 2023-1, addressing the following topics for employers and their teleworking employees: The Fair Labor Standards…
Read MoreGovernor Hochul Announces Economic Development Awards to Strengthen Upstate New York’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry
Voice of Business Blog Governor Hochul Announces Economic Development Awards to Strengthen Upstate New York’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry date February 7, 2023 tags Funding & Grants, Voice of Business Blog New York Power Authority Approves Awards for Edwards, World Leader in Vacuum and Abatement Equipment in Semiconductor Industry, Spurring $212 Million in Capital Investments and…
Read MoreWisdom & Inspiration: 2023 ATHENA International Awards Publication
Voice of Business Blog Wisdom & Inspiration: 2023 ATHENA International Awards Publication date February 7, 2023 tags Events, Voice of Business Blog We’re still glowing from last week’s 2023 ATHENA International Awards celebration at the Floreano Riverside Convention Center! Thank you to all who attended, including our amazing partners and sponsors CMI AV, 13 WHAM,…
Read MoreNYS Pay Transparency Rule Prep – Participate Now in the Chamber Surveys to Get Free Data!
Voice of Business Blog NYS Pay Transparency Rule Prep – Participate Now in the Chamber Surveys to Get Free Data! date February 7, 2023 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog With NYS Pay Transparency rules scheduled to go into effect in September 2023, don’t miss the opportunity to receive complimentary pay data as a…
Read MoreMedicare Creditable Coverage Disclosure to CMS Required Soon for Calendar Year Plans
Voice of Business Blog Medicare Creditable Coverage Disclosure to CMS Required Soon for Calendar Year Plans date February 6, 2023 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog Entities that provide prescription drug coverage to Medicare Part D eligible individuals must disclose to Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) whether the coverage is “creditable prescription…
Read MoreBob Duffy Statement on Governor Hochul’s FY2024 Budget Proposal
Chamber News Release Bob Duffy Statement on Governor Hochul’s FY2024 Budget Proposal date February 1, 2023 tags Advocacy & Policy, Chamber News Releases ROCHESTER, NY (February 1, 2023) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Duffy has released the following statement on Governor Kathy Hochul’s FY2024 Budget Proposal: “Public safety, economic revitalization,…
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