Upcoming Events, Seminars and Training
Click on an event below for more information and to register.
Events
THU | June 19
Human Factors of Performance Excellence
more info
FRI | June 20
Friday Business Briefing: The Human Principles that Sustain Innovation and Growth
more info
TUE | June 24
Turning Good, Bad and UGLY into Great Results - RBBA Seminar
more info
WED | June 25
SBC Boot Camp
more info
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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 Webster Chamber of Commerce's
Breakfast Before Business event is scheduled for 7:05-9 a.m. on Friday, June 27
at the Knights of Columbus, 70 Barrett Drive, Webster, NY 14580. To register,
call (585) 265-3960.
The Gates-Chili
Chamber of Commerce is holding its 12th Annual Gates-Chili Charity Golf
Tournament and Silent Auction on Monday, July 14 to benefit the Lifetime
Assistance Foundation. For more information, contact Mary Sperr at (585) 269-8193.
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 Sign On to Support a Property Tax Cap
The Rochester Business Alliance and Unshackle Upstate are joining with the Business Council of New York State and others to support a property tax cap as proposed by Gov. David Paterson and - according to a recent poll - overwhelmingly supported by Upstate voters.
Anyone who wants to sign onto a petition in support of the tax cap is asked to send their name, town and county of residence and e-mail address by clicking here.
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Tell Your Legislators what Upstate Needs
Only days remain before the New York State Legislature goes into recess, and the Rochester Business Alliance needs your help to ensure our lawmakers take the appropriate actions to help our economy.
To read more about the pending issues, please visit Unshackle Upstate's website.
To tell you legislators to take action before the end of session, click here. |
 Our Young Women of Distinction Four area high school seniors have been named recipients of the 2008 Young Women of Distinction Awards, presented by the Greater Rochester Women's Council, an affiliate of the Rochester Business Alliance. The recipients were Carolyn Gombert of Wilson Magnet High School, Emily Katherine Redman of Webster Thomas High School, Anne Palermo of Batavia High School, and Christine Choudri of Penfield High School (awarded the top honor).
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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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 Coming up in Seminars and Training
Communicating clearly and appropriately will improve your work relationships and reduce misunderstanding. Communication Suite, our unique series of three half-day courses, is designed to give you a strong foundation in essential communication skills and competencies. Through practice sessions and role plays, you'll develop the confidence and communication know-how to establish yourself in the business world-and keep moving ahead throughout your career. Attend all three sessions or register for just one topic. Communication Power, July 14; Dynamic Listening, July 17; Understanding Messages from Others, July 18.
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. |
 Friday Business Briefing
June 20"Making the Invisible Visible: The Human Principles that Sustain Innovation and Growth"Andrew Harrison, a well received speaker last year, comes back to the Rochester Business Alliance as communications director for global innovation leader Idea Connection Systems as well as writer of the soon to be released book, "Making the Invisible Visible, Part Two: A Practical Guide for Sustaining Innovation." In this presentation, Harrison will share the Eight Human Principles required to sustain innovation within your company.
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Gov. Paterson's Economic Security Cabinet Regional Town Hall Meetings
These
Town Hall meetings will provide an opportunity to hear about the
State's commitment to protecting and enhancing economic security. The
Finger Lakes Region meeting will be held June 25 at Rochester City
Hall.
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2008 RBA Benchmarking Surveys Available
Several
local and national benchmarking surveys have been released by Rochester
Business Alliance in the last few months. Recently released surveys
include: Annual Wage and Salary Surveys (local), National Executive
Compensation Survey, Rochester Area Executive Compensation Survey, and
the National Wage & Salary Survey. These surveys provide local
employers with valuable benchmarking tools to help maintain competitive
pay rates in the Rochester area as well as for locations nationwide.
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National Position Evaluation Plan Manuals Available
The
Management Association of Illinois (MAI), in partnership with other
employer associations nationally, has revised and updated the job
evaluation manuals that are used with The National Position Evaluation
Plan (NPEP).
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 "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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RBBA Education Series - June 24
Turning Good, Bad and UGLY Results into Great Results
The Rochester Black Business Association, an affiliate of the Rochester
Business Alliance, will take a look at what you can learn from your good, bad,
and ugly results. This workshop will
provide three strategies to effectively judge and use your present results to
grow your customer base, income and profits.
Time: Hors d'oeuvres and
networking 5:15 - 6 p.m./ Workshop 6 - 8 p.m. with refreshments at 6:45
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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 Small Business Council Boot Camp
Small Business Success Through Incentive Programs
County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency
We
are offering a new and expanded Small Business Boot Camp Series for
2008. With 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.
Date: Wed., June 25
Place: Locust Hill Country Club, 2000 Jefferson Rd, Pittsford, NY 14534
Time: Registration 7:45 - 8 a.m./ Program: 8 - 10 a.m.
Cost: SBC Members free/ Non-members $25
To register contact Cindy DeVoldre at 256-4619 or visit www.rochestersbc.com
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Health, Safety and Environment Update from Chip Dawson
Updated June 12, 2008
According
to a survey by federal DOT, seat belt use by drivers of medium to heavy
trucks and busses rose to 65 percent in 2007-a record-and to 57 percent
for passengers in those vehicles.
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