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www.RochesterBusinessAlliance.com                                                March 12, 2008

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Upcoming Events, Seminars and Training
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Events

WED | March 26
Meet the Top 100 - Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters
more info

THU | March 27
Quality for the Next Generation of Leaders
more info

FRI | April 4
Friday Business Briefing
"Recruiting and Relating to Generation Y"
more info
Seminars/Training

THU | March 26
49 CFR Domestic HazMat Training & Certification
more info

TUES | April 1
Gaining the Title, Earning the Respect
more info

Click here for our computer course listingIf you experience difficulty registering, contact Edna Smith
at (585) 256-4641.
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RBA staff
Welcome new members
The Rochester Business Alliance welcomed 22 new member companies in the last two weeks.  
 
Click here
to view the most recent members.

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

Sandy ParkerParker tells members work to revitalize Upstate must - and will - go on
"We at the Rochester Business Alliance were, like many others, shocked by the news about Gov. Eliot Spitzer. But issues involving one person - governor or otherwise - cannot be allowed to derail the important and essential work of revitalizing the Upstate New York economy. The Rochester Business Alliance will continue working on behalf of employers and employees in our community to improve the economic climate and make Greater Rochester and all of Upstate an even better place to live, work and raise a family."
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What's coming up in seminars andTraining Catalogue training
Regulations mandate that every employee involved with the transportation of hazardous/dangerous materials must be certified. In fact, anyone who makes or takes bookings for Hazardous shipments, passes documentation for, drives a vehicle carrying, or in any way becomes involved in the transportation of Hazardous/Dangerous goods is required by law to be both job-specific and generally certified. Certification is available in 49CFR, IMDG and IATA.  The seminar runs March 26-28. More info.

The Rochester Business Alliance offers training in a variety of work and management skills. For more information on our current offerings, download our seminar catalog. Or click here for our calendar of upcoming seminars and events.
 
Finger Lakes Coffee RoastersMeet the Top 100 tours
Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters - March 26
Our next stop is Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters in Victor on March 26. Click here to sign up today, as space is very limited.
SWBR

SWBR Architects and Engineers - April 9

Our third tour travels out to one of the largest architectural, interior design and structural engineering firms in Rochester SWBR. Join us on as we see state-of-the-art computer aided and building information modeling and design techniques in action. More info.

Meet the Top 100 breakfast series is sponsored by MCC

Visit our "Networking" page and "Meet the Top 100 series" page to see our latest addition of photo galleries and virtual tours from our Meet the Top 100 tour at Dixon Schwabl and from our Open House event.

Risque BehaviorLimited tickets available for Risque Behavior at GEVA
Geva Comedy Improv in Rochester, NY, is putting on Risque Business - a humorous look at ethical office business practices. Limited show times March 20 and 21.Tickets are just $7 at the door or call 585-697-5550 to reserve your seats. Production sponsored by GEVA Comedy Improv and Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation.
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SBC
"Consultative Selling Skills" begins April 9
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.
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Great Wall of China
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. Wednesday, May14 at our State Street office.
RBEA AwardEthics 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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Advertise with us online, in print and electronically
The Rochester Business Alliance is offering affordable advertising rates to members (Partner, Corporate and Business Builder levels). Take advantage of advertising opportunities on our home page, in our newly re-designed newsletter and in our e-mails.
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Chip DawsonHealth, Safety, and Environment Update from Chip Dawson
Updated March 11, 2008
Much is being written these days about health promotion and wellness in the workplace. While it's long been recognized that fit and healthy workers are less subject to workplace health and stress issues, there is also a significant financial payback.

Read more from March 11
 
Chamber Connection
The Greece Chamber of Commerce invites the public to its monthly Networking Luncheon on March 20. Take advantage of this great opportunity to network with your fellow business members in the Greece community. Reservations requested - please call (585) 227-7272 for more information or e-mail Sue@GreeceChamber.org.

The Greece Chamber of Commerce invites the public to join Congressman Tom Reynolds to learn more about the latest updates on the important issues facing Congress in 2008. This is a great opportunity to hear first-hand about legislation that could affect your business in the coming year. Please call (585) 227-7272 for more information.