Upcoming Events, Seminars and Training
Click on an event below for more information and to register.
Events
THU | June 5
2008 Young Women of Distinction Scholarship Awards
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FRI | June 6
Friday Business Briefing: The Challenge of Balance: Beating it Before it Beats You
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THU | June 19
Human Factors of Performance Excellence
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FRI | June 20
Friday Business Briefing: The Human Principles that Sustain Innovation and Growth
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Support Our
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 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.
The Greece Chamber of Commerce's First Friday Networking event will be held from 7:30-8:30 a.m. on Friday, June 6. Click here for more information and to register.
The Greece Chamber of Commerce is holding a Business After Hours Open House 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10 at Fleming Point Gracious Retirement. Click here for more information and to register.
The Penfield Chamber of Commerce's June 11 lunch meeting features Joseph A. Floreano, executive director of the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. The meeting is from 12-1:30 p.m. at the Penfield Country Club. For more information, call (585) 234-1541.
The Livingston Chamber of Commerce invites the public to its Annual County Familiarization Tour on Thursday, June 12. Come learn about the opportunities to experience "green virtues" and enjoy a day in Livingston County. For more information, click here.
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 Welcome New Members
Click here to view the May new members.
For a list of new member companies within the last 60 days, click here.
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 LPGA Tickets on Sale to Members
The 2008 Wegmans LPGA (scheduled for Monday, June 16 through Sunday, June 22) promises to be more exciting than ever. The Rochester Business Alliance is pleased to offer our members special ticket rates to one of the most popular stops on the LPGA tour.
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 2008 Rochester Top 100 Nominations and Sponsorships
We are now accepting nominations and sponsorships for the 2008 Rochester Top 100. How can you be part of one of the biggest awards luncheons in Rochester? Read on.
Want to compete to be on the 2008 Rochester Top 100 list of the region's fastest-growing privately held businesses? Click here to download an electronic pdf for your company's application.
For those companies not competing for a place on this year's list, there's another way to get involved. Click here to download information on how your company can be a sponsor of the annual Top 100 event.
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 Business Projecting Better Sales, Hiring
Rochester area employers are somewhat optimistic about hiring and the economic future of their business, according to a recent questionnaire issued by the Rochester Business Alliance.
The questionnaire, which received responses from 181 local member companies that employ about 30,000 workers, was focused on economic outlook.
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 What's Coming up in Seminars and Training
Managers working in today's economy must have a solid understanding of business finance. No matter the size of the operation, being accountable for the bottom-line is a priority. In our Finance for the Non-Financial Professional seminar on June 10, managers, supervisors and other professionals will learn how to interpret financial reports, understand financial terms, analyze financial statements, and identify their role and responsibility in relation to profitability, cash flow, and the financial condition. Other topics covered include capital and operating budgets, return on investment, return on assets, depreciation, and tax impact.
The Rochester Business Alliance offers training in a variety of work and management skills.
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Unfinished Business as Legislature Session Winds Down
With only a few weeks left before the New York State Legislature goes into recess, the Rochester Business Alliance is stepping up efforts to ensure our lawmakers take the appropriate actions to help our economy.
In addition to paid family leave, there are two other proposals that need to be addressed: one could significantly help the economy and one could be a problem if certain provisions are added.
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Tell Your Legislators to Oppose Paid Family Leave
The New York State Legislature is currently considering a paid family leave proposal which will greatly increase the cost of doing business, particularly for small businesses. This bill would mandate coverage through the state disability insurance fund for employees who take extended time off for illness or the care of a family member or newborn/adopted child. Join the Rochester Business Alliance in opposing this legislation! Join the Rochester Business Alliance in opposing this legislation!
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 Friday Business Briefings
June 6
"The Challenge of Balance: Beating Stress Before it Beats You"
Join us as Margaret A. Sánchez, principal, Sánchez & Associates, helps us: identify sources and impact of stress in personal and professional environments; look at how to gain control over stress; learn about preventative stress management tools and strategies that assist employees coping with stress; and make commitments that support a healthy, productive lifestyle.
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June 20"Making the Invisible Visible: The Human Principles that Sustain Innovation and Growth"Andrew Harrison, communications director for global innovation leader Idea Connection Systems and author of "Making the Invisible Visible, Part Two: A Practical Guide for Sustaining Innovation," is back by popular demand. In this presentation, Harrison will share the Eight Human Principles required to sustain innovation within your company.
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Now Available2008 National Executive Compensation Survey
This comprehensive national survey contains national data on 34 executive positions, from 1,556 companies, representing 11,501 executives nationwide. It includes Rochester data provided by 87 Rochester Business Alliance members. Members who participated were recently sent a complimentary copy of this survey via e-mail so please contact us if you participated but didn't receive it. Corporate and Partner members who were unable to participate in the survey can purchase the results at the discounted member price. Business Builder members and non-members can purchase the results at the regular rate. To order a copy, click here.
For questions or additional information, please contact Kathy Novak at (585) 256-4618.
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Local Employers Find Ways to Help Workers Cope with Rising Pump Prices
Businesses are helping their employees deal with rising fuel prices through a variety of measures, according to results of a questionnaire put out by the Rochester Business Alliance.
A total of 181 businesses, representing 30,000 local employees, responded to an e-mail questionnaire as to actions they are taking to offset pumped up fuel prices. Of that group, 50 percent said they had already increased the mileage rate being paid to their workers for on-the-job travel, while another 16 percent said they are considering a higher reimbursement rate.
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 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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Get LinkedIn with the
Rochester Business Alliance
Networking continues to be one
of the main reasons members join the Rochester Business Alliance. We strive to
offer as many opportunities as possible for our members to connect with one
another. With the rapidly growing online networking market, RBA has decided to
add another member benefit...online networking with other RBA members through LinkedIn.
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Health, Safety and Environment Update from Chip Dawson
Updated May 21, 2008
Underwriters
Laboratories (UL) is notifying consumers that portable 500-watt halogen
work lights manufactured by Shanghai Xiangshan Industries and marketed
as the Chicago Electric Shop Light may pose a risk of fire and electric
shock.
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