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Small Business in Focus: Empowering Your Workforce

April 28, 2026 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)

Description

Empowering Your Workforce

You’re invited to our second installment of our Small Business in Focus event series, specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by small business owners. Based on feedback from leaders in our community, this series offers practical solutions, expert insights, and opportunities to forge meaningful connections.

Join us for this interactive session at our headquarters at 75 Clinton Square on April 28, from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. This event will focus on human resource-related tools, strategies, and policies and how they play a crucial role in your small business's success.

Event Highlights:

  • Expert Panel Discussion: Hear from leading and local HR professionals who will share valuable insights important to the success of small businesses. Discover effective HR strategies, compliance tips, and employee engagement techniques that can help you optimize your team’s productivity and growth. 
  • Moderated Q&A: Engage directly with the panelists during our moderated Q&A session, and ask your pressing HR questions to get the information you need to make sound decisions and move forward with confidence. (Information provided by any of the panelists is not considered a legal opinion) 
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow small business owners before and after the program to share experiences, fostering a supportive community of learning and collaboration.

Our Panelists:

  • Kathy Richmond, Sr. Director, Human Resource Services, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
  • Karen Shed, Co-Founder, Clearpath HR Solutions, LLC
  • Luke Wright, Partner, Harter Secrest & Emery LLP

Registration Details: Please register online to secure your spot. This event is complimentary and open to members only, but seats are limited due to space constraints. 

If you wish to sign up as a sponsor for this event or have any questions, contact Events Manager Cassidy Pendell at Cassidy.Pendell@GreaterRochesterChamber.com.

Event Sponsor: $500 

  • Company name listed on all event materials and promotions
  • Social posts showcasing sponsorship on all our social channels
  • Access to send up to 2 reps to the event
  • Option to place marketing materials on the registration table, or a dedicated vendor table, depending on the venue's space limitations. Inquire for more details.

Additional sponsorship options are available HERE.

Greater Rochester Chamber acknowledges the generous support of our 2026 'Premier Access Event Series' Sponsors: Community Bank N.A., Harris Beach Murtha, & Indotronix Avani

Members are encouraged to continue engaging with Greater Rochester Chamber's HR programming and services after this Small Business in Focus event. All members have access to our HR Helpline and Friday HR Briefings. Learn more about all of our HR services to see how we can help.

Click here to learn more about our Small Business in Focus initiative.

Location

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce

Pricing

Complimentary to Greater Rochester Chamber Members Only. Coffee will be served. 

All employees of member organizations are considered members. Not sure if your company is a Chamber member? Click here for our member directory. 

Please reach out to our Events Manager Cassidy Pendell if you need assistance with your member registration or if you have any questions.

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Contact Information

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Name: Cassidy Pendell
Phone: (585)944-5080
Email: cassidy.pendell@greaterrochesterchamber.com
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