RBA Board Secretary Receives
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Matthew Augustine, Rochester Business Alliance board secretary and president and CEO of Eltrex Industries, received the 75th Rochester Rotary Award. Augustine is a former Rochester Black Business Association president, current RBBA member and Rochester Business Hall of Fame member. He has been an active member of civic and neighborhood groups and serves on numerous boards. Augustine will be presented with the award at a luncheon on Dec. 4. For more information about the luncheon, visit w ww.rochesterrotary.org or call the Rochester Rotary Club at (585) 546-7435.
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| Business After Hours: Holiday Jam - Dec. 11
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The Rochester Business Alliance's most popular Business After Hours networking event - the Holiday Jam - is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 11 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Attendees will have a chance to win door prizes. The Holiday Jam features a Business After Hours Mini Trade Show which gives members an opportunity to showcase their business in front of numerous potential customers. Time: 5 -7 p.m. Location: Rochester Riverside Convention Center Cost: $10 members/$50 future members Click here to register or to purchase a display table.
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Fifth Bills Tickets Winner Announced
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 Our fifth Bills Tickets Raffle winner was Marcia Koch, accounting manager at Four Corners Abstract, who won four tickets for seats in the One Communications Club at Ralph Wilson Stadium for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. Koch was chosen in a random drawing from 768 employees of Rochester Business Alliance member companies.
Members still have a chance to get in on the action. We'll be holding raffles for two more home games (Miami Dolphins and New York Giants). This raffle has proven to be our most popular member benefit yet, so watch your e-mails for details on the start of each raffle. |
| GRQC Launches New Website
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The Greater Rochester Quality Council has launched its new web site. Visitors can easily navigate through the site's information including easy-to-find information on sector teams, event listing and membership. Visit the site today ( click here) to learn how the group strives to make Greater Rochester a community of excellence through quality operations in government, health care, business, education and not-for-profit. GRQC is an affiliate of the Rochester Business Alliance.
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| Celebrate the SBC's 25th Anniversary and Holiday Party - Nov. 29
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This year, the Small Business Council's holiday party will give attendees an extra reason to celebrate - their 25th anniversary of serving and supporting small businesses in the Rochester area! The holiday party is a must-attend for those who want to stay up to date with the latest happenings in the business community. Enjoy an evening complete with a grazing menu, refreshments and music by Jazznik. Attendees also have the opportunity to view all the standing exhibits. The one exception is the exhibit "Our Bodies - The Universe Within", which is an additional $16 to view. For more information and to register, contact Cindy DeVoldre at (585) 256-4619. SBC is an affiliate of the Rochester Business Alliance.
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| 2008 Attendance Calendar Available
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To help ease the administrative burden of tracking employee attendance, Rochester Business Alliance has posted a copy of the 2008 Attendance Calendar on our website. Click here for the website page with the download link. The one-page format allows employers to track an employee's time off daily while seeing attendance for the whole year at a glance. The Microsoft Excel format also lets you customize the various time-off categories. This is a great tracking tool for managers and supervisors as well as employees. If you have questions or want to request a copy via e-mail, please contact Kathy Novak at (585) 256-4618 or Jennifer Suppe at (585) 256-4608.
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RHBA Christmas Party - Dec. 14
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The Rochester Hispanic Business Association invites members and their guests to its Annual Christmas Party. Come enjoy traditional hispanic music, food and refreshments at Casa Hispana at Nazareth College. Time: 5 - 8 p.m. Admission: Free for RHBA members / $5 for guests of members For reservations, contact Michele Hefferon at (585) 256-4614 or e-mail Michele.Hefferon@RBAlliance.com. |
| Revised I-9 Form Now Available
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On Nov. 7, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the release of the updated I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form as well as an updated Employer Handbook. The main revisions of the form center around the documents that have been removed from the list of those acceptable for establishing identity and employment eligibility. To read more about the removed documents, click here. To download or print the revised form, go to the USCIS website and click on Immigration Forms. If you have questions or would like a copy of the form or handbook e-mailed to you, please contact Kathy Novak at (585) 256-4618 or Jennifer Suppé at (585) 256-4608. |
| Save the Date!
JOBSapalooza returns Jan. 3 |
After a highly successful and well attended 2007 event, the JOBSapalooza returns, a career fair that seeks to match the region's employers with the best and brightest of our local college students.
JOBSapalooza 2008, set for Jan. 3 at the DoubleTree Inn, 1111 Jefferson Road, Henrietta, offers employers the opportunity to recruit interns as well as new full- or part-time employees from a pool of students, upcoming graduates and area college alumni seeking to stay in the region.
For more information, contact Barb Cutrona at (585)256-4642. |
RBA Hosts Trip to China -
Informational Meeting Jan. 22
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The Rochester Business Alliance is leading a visit to China and invites you to come experience Beijing, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Shanghai over a 9-day tour. Click here for the itinerary for the trip. An informational meeting will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Jan. 22 at 150 State St. For more information and to register for the meeting, click here.
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| ATHENA Keynote Speaker A Sure Hit
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Jackie Kallen, author, speaker and boxing manager whose life story was portrayed by Meg Ryan in the Paramount Pictures production, Against the Ropes, will be the keynote speaker at the 2008 ATHENA Awards luncheon on Jan. 24. The ATHENA Award is presented each year by Women's Council, to recognize local women for their professional and personal contributions to the Rochester community. Click here for the 2008 finalists. Click here for details about the ATHENA Award.
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Welcome New Members
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The Rochester Business Alliance has added the following new members. Click here for a listing of members who have recently joined the Rochester Business Alliance. PLEASE 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. |
Upcoming Events
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Click on an event below for more information and to register.
Friday Business Briefing: Sales Commission Plans - Dec. 7
Business After Hours: Holiday Jam - Dec. 11
If you experience difficulty registering, contact Edna Smith at (585) 256-4641.
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Member Services
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THE ROCHESTER BUSINESS ALLIANCE OFFERS PRODUCTS / SERVICES TO HELP MEMBERS GROW THEIR BUSINESS.
STAFFING SOLUTIONS
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Hire employees who 'fit' your organization.
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Save time and money through seamless payroll services.
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Make better hiring decisions through reference checking service.
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Recruit key talent.
TRAINING
BUSINESS INFORMATION
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Get answers to questions.
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Access resources.
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Benchmark against local and national data.
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Keep current on regulatory changes and business issues.
HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT UPDATE
Click here to read the Nov. 19th Health, Safety and Environment Update from the Rochester Business Alliance, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration updates. To receive the Health, Safety and Environment Update electronically, e-mail Chip Dawson at chipdawson@aol.com.
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Does your organization have information to share with other members and the community?
Click here to send it to us, and we'll post it on our Rochester Business Alliance website under Member News.
Click here to view member news. Organizations wishing to post their news must be members of the Rochester Business Alliance.
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Reprints Available for Profile:Rochester
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Reprints from the July edition of US Airways Magazine - Profile: Rochester are available for sale. The 72-page reprints are $2.26 each plus postage. Companies are welcome to pick the copies up at our office on 150 State St. To order your copies, please contact Jessica Crane at (585) 256-4654. |
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