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NYS Exempt Employee Salary Threshold Increases
Voice of Business Blog NYS Exempt Employee Salary Threshold Increases date January 4, 2022 tags Voice of Business Blog As of this writing, NYS Department of Labor has not yet published the revised wage orders and summaries for most industries with the exception of the Building Service Industry for which the summary of wage order…
Read MoreHoliday Non-Profit Spotlight
Voice of Business Blog Holiday Non-Profit Spotlight date December 14, 2021 tags Voice of Business Blog 490 Farmers: Educational and Farm-Focused Programs Become a Monthly Donor 490 Farmers Holiday Merchandise AME Memorial Zion Church: Beyond the Sanctuary Arc of Monroe: Purchase Sibley’s Christmas Adventure Book ArcDeli Cookie Trays available now! …
Read More10 Reasons Why You Should Welcome Student Interns
Voice of Business Blog 10 Reasons Why You Should Welcome Student Interns date November 9, 2021 tags Voice of Business Blog tags Marianne Durrant,Director of the Employment Alliance at Heritage Christian Services, Inc. Are you thinking about hiring student interns? The Employment Alliance matches students with businesses that support work-readiness programs. The Employment Alliance pays…
Read MoreNY HERO Act Safety Committees Guidance
Voice of Business Blog NY HERO Act Safety Committees Guidance date November 2, 2021 tags Voice of Business Blog As of this writing, NYS has not yet issued guidance on Section 2 of the NY HERO Act. Under Labor Law §27-d and effective November 1, 2021, employers of 10 or more employees must permit the…
Read MoreReminder: NYS Voting Leave and Required Poster
Voice of Business Blog Reminder: NYS Voting Leave and Required Poster date October 26, 2021 tags Voice of Business Blog With the general election coming up on November 2, for those who haven’t yet done so, employers should ensure their posting obligations are met.  Not less than ten working days before every election, every…
Read MoreCelebrate “Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day” on 10/20
Voice of Business Blog Celebrate “Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day” on 10/20 date October 19, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases, Voice of Business Blog Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day is observed on the third Wednesday of October each year. We invite you to take this day to publicly share how you…
Read MoreBob Duffy: Greater Rochester Chamber takes strides to stay ahead of the curve for community
Voice of Business Blog Bob Duffy: Greater Rochester Chamber takes strides to stay ahead of the curve for community date October 19, 2021 tags Voice of Business Blog As I reflect on my time with the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, I couldn’t be prouder of this organization. This is not your grandfather’s Chamber. We…
Read MoreA Message from Leadership
A Message from Leadership Greater Rochester Chamber President & CEO Bob Duffy and Board Chair Rob Sands welcome members and potential members to our new online experience. Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit advocacy and resource organization dedicated to helping businesses in the Greater Rochester/Finger Lakes region grow and thrive. We are excited…
Read MoreWorking From Home: Resources for Entrepreneurs and Remote Employees
Voice of Business Blog Working From Home: Resources for Entrepreneurs and Remote Employees date September 14, 2021 tags Voice of Business Blog Are you interested in working remotely? Maybe you want to find a new employer who will allow you to telecommute, or maybe you want to launch an online business from home. Whether you’re…
Read MoreNY HERO Act – Is Your Infectious Disease Plan in Place and Activated?
NY HERO Act – Is Your Infectious Disease Plan in Place and Activated? NY HERO Act – Is Your Infectious Disease Plan in Place and Activated? date September 9, 2021 tags Voice of Business Blog On Monday, September 6, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Commissioner of Health has designated COVID-19 as…
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