Upcoming Events, Seminars and Training
Click on an event below for more information and to register.
Events
WED | May 14
Meet the Top 100: DDS Companies
more info
WED | May 14
Visit China Information Meeting
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FRI | May 16
Friday Business Briefing: Differentiating Performance and Training Issues
more info
THU | May 22
Breakfast with the CEO
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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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Chamber Connection
The Newark Chamber of Commerce's Community Awards Dinner is set for May 21 at Burnham's Canalside Restaurant at Quality Inn. Tickets are $28. For reservations, please call (315) 331-2705.
The Brighton Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Spring Awards Luncheon 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 at Mario's Italian Steakhouse, 2740 Monroe Ave. For more information, call Louise Novros at (585) 244-3533.
The Hilton-Parma Chamber of Commerce invites the business community to network as the Red Wings take on the Louisville Bats at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17. Ticket prices ($21) include a picnic lunch at 12:30 p.m. and an upper box seat for the game. Tickets must be purchased in advance - call George Kauffman at (585) 436-4510.
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Welcome New Members
Click here to view the April new members.
For a list of new member companies within the last 60 days, click here.
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 Small Business Assistance Center Opening at RBA
The Rochester Business Alliance announces the opening of its small business assistance center, beginning May 15. The center will be staffed by counselors from the SUNY Brockport Small Business Development Center and SCORE Rochester. Services will include consultation on business plans, financing, marketing and manufacturing.
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Limited Senior PGA Tickets Available
If you love golf, here's an event you won't want to miss - the Senior PGA Championship, set for Oak Hill Country Club May 19-25.
The Rochester Business Alliance is offering exclusive daily passes for the Senior PGA Championship. Choose which day/dates you would like to attend: passes are good for dates during May 19-21 or May 22-25.
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 Unshackle Upstate Opposes Changes to Structure
Leaders of Unshackle Upstate today voiced their concern over reports that Governor David Paterson plans to change the co-chairmanship structure of Empire State Development (ESD).
Coalition leaders said the more than 45,000 businesses represented by Unshackle Upstate feel strongly that the Upstate region has been much better serviced by the co-chaired structure, including both a Downstate and Upstate head of ESD, than it was in the days of the single, Manhattan-centric approach which controlled economic development initiatives for decades.
Call to Reform Brownfield Laws
Leaders of the Unshackle Upstate coalition and Rochester community leaders called upon the state Legislature to act before the end of session in June to approve brownfields reform that will clean up our communities and spur much-needed redevelopment.
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 Meet the Top 100 tours
DDS Companies - May 14
The
three DDS Companies recently joined from locations spanning
three counties to one "Center of Operations" in Henrietta, NY. Come see
how three distinct companies work under one "recently
renovated" roof to provide civil engineering, site construction,
utility construction, and voice-data telecom services to the Greater
Rochester community.
Meet the Top 100 breakfast series is sponsored by Monroe Community College
Visit our "Networking" page and "Meet the Top 100 series" page
to see our latest addition of photo galleries and virtual tours from
our events.
Virtual tours are provided by See It All 360 |
 What's coming up in seminars and training
The average professional wastes up to three hours out of an eight-hour workday. Time is perishable. You can't save it, you can't store it, you can't borrow it, and you can't reuse it. What you can do is manage it. Time is a resource, a unique resource that leaves you in charge and accountable for using it effectively. Interruptions cause us the most pain in managing our time. Other interferences in our effective use of time are the lack of delegation, procrastination, delays from others, unanticipated special requests, and too many unnecessary meetings. Our May 16 Managing Time and Priorities seminar will help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to manage tasks and responsibilities to maximize the potential of your work time.
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. |
 Grab Your Sneakers and Come "Walk with the Wings!"
As part of our continuing focus on wellness and the "eat well. live well." challenge, we are pleased to announce that on Fridays, May 9 through June 27, a walking course will be open at Frontier Field from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The entire community is welcome, and admission is free! In addition, a concession stand will be providing healthy menu options from 12 to 1 p.m. Challenge participants and other members of the community will have the opportunity to exercise, eat a healthy lunch, and enjoy the warm weather!
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Friday Business Briefing
May 16
"Differentiating Performance and Training Issues"
For
those of you who coach/assist employees with performance/training and
development issues, this session is for you. Suzanne M. Piotrowski, MS
HRD, RODP, Strategic Organizational Development & Effectiveness
Consultant, will discuss a practical framework that will help you to
better recognize the differences between a training problem and other
kinds of performance issues so you can select the right kind of
solution.
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 BBB Offers Tips to Prevent a Spring Rip-Off
In a recent email blast from the Better Business Bureau, they warned consumers to beware of contracting businesses that are less-than-reputable or unqualified. If you're considering a professional hire, be extra cautious and research the reputation of a company through referrals and checking their business history at www.bbb.org.
Log onto bbb.org and click on the "for consumers" link to take advantage of their Request-a-Bid program. This free service provides consumers up to three BBB Accredited Businesses within their community for consideration.
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RBBA Education Series - May 22
Creating and Carrying Out an Effective Business Plan
This workshop will demystify the business plan for small entrepreneurial firms. Focus will be on creating and using a "living" business plan to start, guide, evaluate, and grow your entrepreneurial venture. The workshop covers proven and essential business plan do's and don'ts for individuals at all stages of the entrepreneurial process - from those thinking about starting a business to companies experiencing growth and maturity.
Time:Hors d'oeuvres and networking 5 - 5:30 p.m.
Workshop 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Networking and food 6:30 p.m.
Location:Rochester Business Alliance, 150 State St., Room 301, Rochester, NY 14614
Cost:RBBA Members $10/ Non-members $20
To register, click here.
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SBC Headline Event - June 4
Hurry - Seating is Limited!
Every
business needs winners at every position - people who roll up their
sleeves and do the hard work required to achieve results. Steve
Tasker, a winner in every position he has played, shares insights and
experiences from his successful career with the Buffalo Bills, as a CBS
Broadcaster and business executive. Learn new ideas on leadership and
motivation that will inspire you personally and improve your business.
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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. Wednesday, May14 at our State Street office.
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Health, Safety, and Environment Update from Chip Dawson
Updated May 2, 2008
In a comprehensive article filled with data, case studies and use guidelines, the Sacramento Bee has published an excellent resource for any of you who use, or employee users of, nail guns.
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