Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce

MicroEra Power, Inc. provides thermal energy storage solutions for sustainable energy and helps stabilize the grid. CEO and Co-founder Eleanor "Ellie" Rusling was on #GearedForGrowth to share more about the organization and its work, the partnerships they have to bring benefits to the community, and their goals for global expansion over the next ten years. Read more on our Voice of Business blog: https://lnkd.in/gxEgRB_h

Today, we helped Michael Cimino and the team at Monroe Roofing and Siding celebrate the grand opening of their new space with a ribbon cutting celebration. 🏠 Founded in 2020, Monroe Roofing + Siding has grown to serve customers throughout #GreaterROC, while maintaining their commitment to high-quality service and community reinvestment. In addition to the ribbon cutting today, the Monroe Roofing team also presented a donation to the Veterans Outreach Center. Congratulations to Mike & the whole team on this milestone! Learn more at MonroeRoofingLLC.com

Yesterday, we hosted members for a SPOTlight tour of the Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York, Inc. Discovery Center, where middle and high school students from around #GreaterROC get a hands-on experience as participants in the economy. We enjoyed learning about this exciting experience for the next generation of leaders and how local companies are getting involved. Thanks to the Junior Achievement team for hosting us, and to all of our members for joining us!

Today, Robert Duffy and members of the Greater Rochester Chamber team joined PFISTERER and partners to welcome them to #GreaterROC at a ribbon cutting for their new 100,000 square foot facility! We are proud to have a global leader in manufacturing invest in our community and give training and advancement opportunities and meaningful careers to hardworking individuals. We are eager to see the positive impact this investment will have on our region. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbmGHcW7

Congratulations to Kathy Richmond, our fearless HR leader, on her 25th anniversary at Greater Rochester Chamber! As Senior Director of Human Resource Services, Kathy provides expert guidance and trusted support to our 1,300+ members throughout #GreaterROC on all HR matters. Kathy is an integral part of our team and also helps our 41 employees with everything they need to succeed. She epitomizes our values of inclusion, passion, integrity, collaboration, and customer commitment. Please help us congratulate Kathy on this milestone and thank her for her 25 years of service to thousands of HR professionals! 🎉

Gain an edge in recruiting and retaining great workers with the Business Navigator Toolkit, a FREE resource for employers to help you support your employees’ child care needs. Attend our webinar on November 20 from 3:30- 4:30 pm for practical guidance, case studies, and information on tax credits that can offset the cost of providing child care benefits. Brought to you locally by the Child Care Council, Inc., this hybrid (online and in print) toolkit was created by the statewide Early Care & Learning Council (ECLC) and funded by the NYS Office of Children & Family Services. Register now to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-ctcRzR #ad

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Monroe County, has officially launched the first cohort of its RETAIN program under the CampusROC initiative! The RETAIN program focuses on helping new graduates integrate into the #GreaterROC workforce through financial incentives, professional support, and strategic networking opportunities, with a particular focus on recent college and trade school graduates. Read more about the kickoff and meet our inaugural cohort: https://lnkd.in/gCxsdRRi

Good luck to #GreaterROC's very own Brody Steward as he represents New York State in the National Civics Bee this morning, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in Washington, DC! 🇺🇸 From Victor Central Schools, Brody won Greater Rochester Chamber's local civics bee qualifier in March to advance to the The Business Council of New York State, Inc.'s statewide competition, where he also landed on top. To watch Brody compete this morning and show your support, visit the Civics Trust's website here: https://lnkd.in/geSR28-e

Thank you to the brave individuals who have served our country, including Greater Rochester Chamber staff members Janine Mason and Yashira Rodriguez, MAOL. 🇺🇸 As a VETS Indexes recognized employer, we are proud to support veterans in #GreaterROC internally and through our Veterans Connect - A Greater Rochester Chamber Career Program. In observance of #VeteransDay, Greater Rochester Chamber will be closed on Monday, November 11.

A well-designed compensation plan is essential for attracting, retaining, and motivating talent in today's competitive market. By incorporating strategic salary ranges, bonuses, and benefits, HR leaders can ensure alignment with organizational goals and employee needs. Greater Rochester Chamber member ADP took to our Voice of Business blog to share their insights on how to attract and retain talent through compensation plan. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPg5w3xP