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www.RochesterBusinessAlliance.com                                                  January 16, 2008
Upcoming Events, Seminars and Training
Click on an event below for more information and to register.

Events

FRI | Jan. 18
Friday Business Briefing
New Developments for Wellness and Cafeteria Plans
more info

THU | Jan. 24
ATHENA Award
more info

THU | Jan. 24
Breakfast With Our CEO
more info

THU Jan. 24
Visit China Information Meeting
more info

FRI | Feb. 1
Friday Business Briefing - Strategic Planning for Small- to Medium-Sized Businesses
more info

WED | Feb. 6
Meet the Top 100 - Dixon Schwabl
more info
Seminars/Training

FRI | Jan. 25
Leadership for Managers
more info

FRI
| Jan. 25
Managing Time & Priorities
more info

FRI
| Feb. 1
Negotiations
more info

If you experience difficulty registering, contact Edna Smith at (585) 256-4641.
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Welcome new members
The Rochester Business Alliance welcomed 13 new member companies in the last two weeks.  Click here to view them.

For a list of new member companies within the last 60 days, click here.

Allchin BrothersSpitzer calls first State of Upstate Address 
Sandy Parker, president and CEO of the Rochester Business Alliance, attended Gov. Spitzer's first-ever State of Upstate address in Buffalo today. He was expected to talk more about investments in education and economic revitalization. Check our website - www.RochesterBusinessAlliance.com - for updates , information and reaction to the governor's speech.
Tickets on sale for ATHENA luncheonAllchin Brothers
Join us Jan. 24 to find out who among our finalists has been chosen for the 2008 ATHENA Award, which honors local women for their professional and community accomplishments.
Allchin BrothersWe're taking a trip to China
A nine-day, four city tour of China - all for the unbelievable price of $1,699 per person. The Rochester Business Alliance invites you to come along. Learn more about our October trip - which is open to the public - at a free, no-obligation informational meeting set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 at our State Street office.
Parker's predictions 2008Allchin Brothers
Rochester Business Alliance President and CEO Sandy Parker offered her 10th annual Parker's Predictions in a speech before Rochester Rotary Jan. 9.
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RBA hosts community meeting with SpitzerAllchin Brothers
Sandy Parker, president and CEO of the Rochester Business Alliance, welcomed Gov. Spitzer to the downtown SUNY Brockport MetroCenter Thursday, Jan. 10 for a public conversation on his recent State of the State Address.
Meet the Top 100 - Dixon Schwabl 
We kick of our 2008 edition of this popular program wtih a visit to Dixon Schwabl on Feb. 6. Ranked as one of the Top 25 "Best Small Companies to Work For in America", the company has integrated advertising, marketing and public relations capabilities and experience. Join us from 8 to 9 a.m. at ther offices, 1595 Mosley Road, Victor,  for a little breakfast and a lot of networking and conversation.
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Allchin Brothers
Community Coalition appeals for critical projects
The RochesterBusiness Alliance has convened a 20-partner Rochester Comnunity Coalition aimed at  seeking state funding for what the coalition has identified as seven key projects to spur growth in our region. 
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Heading your way
Our membership department is hitting the road to accomplish an ambitious - but very important - goal for 2008: Visit each and every Rochester Business Alliance Business Builder, Corporate and Partner member before year's end.
It's our first-ever Visit Every Member Campaign, during which we'll be dropping in and dropping off a small token of our appreciation for your membership. We're also looking forward to a chance to talk with you about how we can better serve you and help your business grow.
We look forward to seeing you soon, and we promise to keep you updated on our campaign's progress.

 
Training funds
The Rochester Business Alliance is pleased to announce the availability of the 2008 Farash Scholarship.  This program offers funding for RBA-provided training or employee development programs to RBA member companies.
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Chip Dawson
Health, Safety, and Environment Update from Chip Dawson
Updated Jan. 8, 2008
NIOSH Hearing Test Fact Sheet...Many workers receive an audiogram (hearing test) at some point, especially if they are in a hearing conservation program, but what do the results mean?

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Chamber Connection
Learn about "Building A Collaborative Community" at a talk given by Paul S. Speranza Jr., chairman of the board of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, sponsored by several local chambers. Learn more
 
The Greece Chamber of Commerce invites the public to two of its events - its monthly networking luncheon on Jan. 24 and its new series, Eggs & Issues Breakfast, on Jan. 31. For more information, call (585) 227-7272.

The Greece Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for several community awards, which will be given out on April 25 at the Greece Marriott Hotel. To request nomination forms, call (585) 227-7272.

The Hilton-Parma Chamber of Commerce invites the public to  a guest speaker event at Noon on Feb. 6. Call (585) 392-4433 for more information.
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