Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce

Vargas Associates works with companies to design spaces that help maximize productivity. President Christine Vargas was on #GearedForGrowth this week to share more about the company and its clients, its collaborative design process, and her vision for continued growth. Read more on our Voice of Business blog: https://lnkd.in/gzxvjDvs

This Tuesday, our employees came together for a Cozy Eats & Autumn Treats Potluck, where we invited employees to bring in their favorite comfort food. 🍁 Always a great time to bring our team together to enjoy good food and friendship. Thanks to Ashley, Becky, Janelle, Jazmon, Jen, & Shardae for planning!

Congratulations to Greater Rochester Chamber member SWBR on the ribbon cutting of their new office space in the historic Sibley Building! We were proud to host this celebration today and partner with the City of Rochester and Monroe County to recognize this vital investment in downtown Rochester. SWBR is an award winning multidisciplinary design firm that has been working on projects that provide people with dignified places to live, learn, and work. This reinvestment in our city will keep 130 people coming downtown to work, and enable the company to grow in years to come and provide more meaningful careers. Thanks to our private and public partners for helping to celebrate this moment, and additional thanks to Ken Greene and the team at WinnCompanies for their work on the Sibley Building to make this possible.

We joined members today for a Membership Overview and Orientation at Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship. Thanks to our members who joined us to learn about the multitude of products & services available to Greater Rochester Chamber and the role we play in the community. To learn more about membership, please visit https://lnkd.in/dnsNuezE

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

We all need to continue working together to help grow our airport and our region. On our blog, we shared three key reasons to help shape the future of Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport - ROC. Second, to gain access to top underserved destinations. Community support for new & existing routes is critical to get additional new routes off the ground. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gzJz-gZW

Over the weekend, we welcomed 80+ of #GreaterROC’s newest residents at a networking & social event! Greater Rochester Chamber’s Greater ROC Relocate program helps foster seamless transitions, community integration, and long term integration for residents. We were proud to play a role in helping foster friendships and connectivity for these new movers over good food, drink, bowling, and games. Learn more at GreaterROCRelocate.com 🔗

#GreaterROC employers, learn more about RochesterWorks's ROC Your Job Program and how it can benefit your business this Thursday! See below for more information ⬇

'Tis the season ❄ Our annual holiday party, hosted with OneROC alliance partners, is less than a month away! Come out with your team to celebrate a year of success and growth in #GreaterROC with other business and community leaders. Tickets are selling fast - you don't want to miss this! Learn more & register ➡ https://lnkd.in/gHuJQqR3 A limited number of vendor tables are still available for organizations looking to showcase their products at this event! Learn more ➡ https://lnkd.in/gHuJQqR3 Greater ROC Greater Rochester Enterprise Rochester Downtown Development Corporation Visit Rochester

The New York State Clean Act is now in effect as of Saturday, November 16 ⚖ As the voice of business for #GreaterROC, we aim to keep employers updated on the policies and laws that will impact their organization. Our in-house background screening team at Authentica US has provided an overview of the Clean Slate Act and what it means for local employers. Read more on their blog here: https://lnkd.in/g7NCBwtb