Upcoming Events, Seminars and Training
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Events
FRI | Feb. 15
Friday Business Briefing - Annual Employment Law Update
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FRI | March 7
Friday Business Briefing - Real Teams Do Fight
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Partner Members
Partner Members have committed to investing at the highest level with the Rochester Business Alliance, and with that investment help to shape our community. Click here to view a listing of our Partner Members.
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Welcome new members
The Rochester Business Alliance welcomed 23 new member companies in the last two weeks. In fact, January's new member sales were the highest for any month in the company's history.
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For a list of new member companies within the last 60 days, click here. | |
 Spitzer's Upstate Revitalization Fund endorsed by some 300
Rochester Business Alliance President and CEO Sandy Parker announced today that some 300 business, labor, agriculture, education and government leaders have signed on in support of Gov. Eliot Spitzer's proposed Upstate Revitalization Fund.
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Friday Business Briefing - this Friday
Annual Employment Law Update
Nixon Peabody LLP Partner, Michael Hausknecht, will present new developments in employment law. He will address recent changes in the NYS Labor Law, including obligations and protections to breast-feeding mothers, and the requirement for written agreements with commission-paid salespeople..
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 Network with other members on LinkedIn
With the rapidly growing online networking market, RBA has decided to add another member benefit...online networking with other RBA members through LinkedIn. Read more |
"eat well. live well. challenge" meeting
Join nearly 40,000 local employees from 120 companies who've already taken - and successfully met - the challenge. Our next meeting takes place on Tues., Feb. 26.
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We'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, March 6 at our State Street office.
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What you need to know
Would you like to: · Make clear, complete and concise points · Word difficult messages in positive and effective ways · Eliminate redundant and flowery wording · Recognize common grammar errors If so, we are offering a half-day seminar covering these topics... and more. Click here for more information. For more information on our current offerings, download our seminar catalog. Or click here for our calendar of upcoming seminars and events. |
Young Women of Distinction Award - nominations open
The Young Women of Distinction (YWOD) Awards is a program that gives an opportunity to individuals, institutions and businesses to honor the accomplishments of young talented women in the greater Rochester region who have achieved significant academic excellence.
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 Ethics Award seeks applicants
The Rochester Business Ethics Award is a regional annual award program that recognizes local companies that demonstrate high standards of ethical behavior in the conduct of everyday business practice and in response to specific crises or challenges.
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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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Reminder - OSHA log posting deadline
As required under OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration), beginning February 1 of each year, covered employers with 10 or more employees must post the OSHA-required Form 300A, which summarizes an employer's reportable injuries and illnesses for the prior year.
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Employers encouraged to file for H-1B visas on April 1, 2008
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) expects to see a repeat of the mass H-1B filings made last year. In the absence of congressional action to address the problem, it is likely that the entire quota of H-1B visas allocated for the 2008-09 fiscal year will be reached by applicants filing on April 1, 2008. Read more
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SBC's Boot Camp Series begins March 12
This year's series includes more programs than ever, and a more in-depth and interactive format. SBC is providing you the tools you need to succeed in your business. Read more
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Health, Safety, and Environment Update from Chip Dawson
Updated Feb. 5, 2008
Check
for By-Passed Safety Features...We're were reminded recently of the
need to check during all safety inspections for safety interlocks and
switches that have been by-passed or rendered ineffective in the
interest of productivity.
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Chamber Connection
Building a Collaborative Community...Please join the Henrietta Chamber, the RBA and eight other suburban chambers for this dynamic program featuring U.S. Chamber Board Chair, Paul Speranza, Wednesday, February 27, 7:30 a.m. at the RIT Inn and Conference Center. Click here for more information about the speaker and reservations.
The Greece Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them on from 11:45 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. Feb. 21 at Red Fedele's Brook House Restaurant, 920 Elm Ridge Center, for the Greece Chamber of Commerce Monthly Networking Luncheon. February's guest speaker is Dennis Mullen, president & CEO of Greater Rochester Enterprise. 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.
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