20 Annual 17 Report
Financials $23,796,061 2017 Total Budget
$283,132 2017 Total Budgeted Net Income
$673,918 2017 Net Income
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce enjoyed an outstanding 2017. The highlight of the year, without a doubt, was receiving U.S. Chamber of Commerce 5-Star Accreditation. This highest rating possible recognized Rochester Chamber’s sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on the community. This is an enormous accomplishment for our organization. Of the more than 7,000 chambers of commerce in the United States, Rochester Chamber is one of only 205 to carry U.S. Chamber Accreditation, 112 with 5-Star Accreditation, and one of only four accredited chambers in New York State. Our members should find value in U.S.Chamber accreditation because it is a third party validation of our organization that reviews every aspect of its operations with very stringent standards. It reinforces that our members can have great confidence in our chamber and the work that it does on their behalf. As we move forward, the more members we have, the stronger advocacy voice we have locally, statewide, and federally. There is no doubt that growing membership is a challenge for any chamber of commerce these days and Rochester Chamber is no different. Because of that, I ask all of our members to become ambassadors and recruit your customers, vendors, and friends in business as Rochester Chamber members. I have also issued a challenge to our board of directors to recruit at least two new members each in 2018 to grow our voice of business. We are here to serve you. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us for anything we can do to help your organization grow and prosper. Keep in mind that all employees of Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce member organizations are considered members, eligible to enjoy our services, events, and discounts. Get your entire staff involved. Thank you for your support of Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. We exist because of and for you. I promise our tireless advocacy to help expand your business opportunities and to navigate the many legislative and regulatory challenges that businesses face across the state and the nation. We also pledge to work arm-in-arm with you to raise the quality of life and prosperity in our region.
President and CEO Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Events
40+ 6,500+ Event Attendees Events $200,000+ In Sponsorship Support
Rochester Chamber Top 100 Awards ATHENA International Awards | biz. Exchange Speed Networking | Member Showcase Rochester TRENDS | Policy Matters Chamber Business Rounds Rochester Chamber Affiliate Events
Health Insurance
Human Resources 1,200
$3.16M
HR Helpline Requests
Annual Premiums Collected
Serviced Approx.
Contracts
804
Background Checks Processed
9001000
10 21
Launched ThinkHR Comply Benefit
Staffing & Background Checking 97,000
Annual Wage and Benefits Surveys Complimentary Friday HR Briefings
Brand Launched new website for www.RBAStaffing.com
Paychecks Per Week Processed
39
News Releases
2,863 Followers 8,336 Followers 2,216 Followers 729 Followers *Rochester Chamber Social Media Channels
Membership
Member Companies by Number of Employees
151 N M ew ember Companies
8%
100-249 Employees
157,000 T M otal ember Company Employees
31
169
Exploring Top Economic Issues in the
200
Winning Strategies Strong Relationships
Attendees at
Sustainable Business Practices
On-site Visits with Local Companies
10 events ROC/FLX Region
Authentic Leadership
250+ Employees
80%
Future Leadership YP Participants in CLIMB program
0-99 Employees
12%
RE:Generation YP Conference Drew
100+ Attendees
3
YP-Focused Events
Awareness Website Users
Giving Back to
34%
the Community
20,000
Copies of “We #ROC� Brag Book Printed
2017 Annual Report
Policy & Advocacy
Strategic Initiatives
$400M
1,000
In Savings to Employers As Result of Workers’ Comp Reform
6
150+
Constituent Support Requests Answered
2017 Business Advocacy Resource Guide
Unshackle Upstate Agenda: Lobbied for Ride-Hailing Upstate, Opposed Expansion of Prevailing Wage & New Health Insurance Mandates
Job Seekers At
Career Fairs
50
Forklift Trainees
and customers first, “Members community always ” As the recipient of 5 Star Accreditation from the US Chamber of Commerce, Greater Rochester Chamber was recognized as one of a select group of chambers that have taken steps to ensure that they are operating under the highest standards of chamber management.
7,000
112
Chambers in U.S.
Chambers Throughout the U.S. carry the 5-Star Distinction
Only
3%
Are Accredited Including Rochester Chamber
Including Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
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