| 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 as well. Time: 5 -7 p.m. Location: Rochester Riverside Convention Center Cost: $10 members/$50 future members Register by this Friday - click here.
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Customer Satisfaction Survey - Due
This Friday
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We Want Your Feedback! If you haven't already, please be sure to complete the 2007 Rochester Business Alliance Customer Satisfaction Survey sent out to member contacts last week. Your input is vital in providing us with information on how to better serve you. The deadline to participate is Dec. 7. To complete the online survey, click here. If you prefer to complete a hard copy, please contact Kathy Novak at (585) 256-4618 or via e-mail. |
| 2008 "eat well. live well. challenge" Draws Interest from 65+ Companies
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At an informational meeting held this morning, more than 65 companies met to learn more about the program and to enroll for 2008. This 8-week wellness program, designed by Wegmans Food Markets, uses a fun, simple challenge to encourage more physical activity and healthy food choices. Representatives from any company interested in participating in the challenge may contact Amy Moyer at (585) 256-4627 for more information or to enroll.
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| Rochester Black Business Association Announces Affiliation with the RBA
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 The Rochester Black Business Association (RBBA) announced at its annual Showcase and Luncheon last week that it had formed an affiliation with the Rochester Business Alliance. Rochester Business Alliance Vice President Barbara Cutrona said the partnership will help the groups work toward the common goal of helping local businesses grow. The affiliate works to foster and maintain an environment for black businesses to develop and prosper. It provides assistance to existing businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs through advocacy, identifying resources and working to establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships between black businesses and majority business concerns.
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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. |
Sixth Bills Tickets Winner Announced
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 Bill Poray claimed his tickets from the latest Bills Tickets Raffle and is excited to take his wife and two daughters to the game this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.
Poray, a manufacturer at Delphi, won four tickets for seats in the One Communications Club at Ralph Wilson Stadium. He was chosen in a random drawing from 722 employees of Rochester Business Alliance member companies.
Members have one more chance to get in on the action. We'll be a holding raffle for the home game against the New York Giants on Dec. 23. This raffle has proven to be our most popular member benefit yet, so watch your e-mails for details on the start of the last raffle. |
| Most Gift Cards Included as Employee Income
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In early 2007, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a revised employer tax guide to fringe benefits, which included changes to de minimis benefits. A de minimis benefit is any property or service employers provide to an employee that has so little value that accounting for it would be unreasonable or administratively impracticable. Click here to read more about de minimis benefits and regulations. |
| IRS Raises Mileage Rate for 2008
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On Nov. 27, 2007, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued the 2008 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Cilck here to read more about the new standard mileage rates beginning Jan. 1, 2008.
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| ATHENA Tickets on Sale
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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. 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 luncheon. Date: Thursday, Jan. 24 Time: Noon Location: Rochester Riverside Convention Center Cost: $550 for a table of 10/ $75 per person Sponsorship: $750 to be a patron sponsor (includes signage and recognition at event) For tickets/sponsorship, contact Susan George at (585) 256-4612. Click here for details about the ATHENA Award.
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| 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. 24 (new date)
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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. 24 at 150 State St. For more information and to register for the meeting, click here.
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Welcome New Members
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The Rochester Business Alliance has added the following new member: 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 Dec. 4th 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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Send Us Your
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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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