Did You Know? Version 3.0

You have probably seen the older versions of this video, which we posted on our blog and Workforce 2020 Web site previously, but there is now an updated version of the same videos - with new eye-opening statistics. Check it out below. This video correlates directly with our WF2020 initiative. If this isn't eye-opening, we don't know what is!

Good News in a Grim Economy - KAAL News Story featuring Chamber President John Wade

Yesterday, Chamber President John Wade was featured on KAAL-TV in a news story about today's economy. To view the video, click here.

STEM Advocacy Videos (created by area students)

With the Chamber's Greater Rochester STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Summit right around the corner (Tuesday, Nov. 4), we thought we'd share a pair of STEM Summit advocacy videos created by area Lincoln middle schoolers. Enjoy!





STEM summits are a component of a community initiative to promote advanced science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) coursework to greater Rochester students.

For more information about how your business can participate in November’s STEM Summit (i.e. giveaways, interactive booths, bus sponsorship, etc.), contact Julie Fiesel at 507-424-5665.

Ribbon Cutting: Think Mutual Bank

Another Think Mutual Bank location recently opened and it celebrated its grand opening this morning with the help from the Chamber Ambassadors and several other community members. The new location (4638 Maine Ave. SE) is at the Shoppes on Maine and opened in June. For more information about Think or the new location, click here. Congratulations on the opening and the Chamber wishes you the best in business!

Chamber President John Wade featured in KTTC NewsCenter Extra: Rochester, City of Hope

Chamber President John Wade recently appeared in part 1 of KTTC's NewsCenter Extra story titled Rochester, City of Hope. The story discusses how Rochester has been called the City of Hope, even during times of economic downfall. Click here to watch part 1 of the series.

Rochester on Tour - KAAL & KTTC news coverage

Thank you to everyone who made the trip up to the Capitol yesterday for our 5th annual Rochester on Tour. The turn-out was great and it seemed as if everyone enjoyed themselves and had a great time. A special thank you to all of our booth and food sponsors as well. Without these sponsors, this event would not be possible.

Also, thank you to all of our local media (tv, radio and newspaper) who covered the event (before, during and after). Below are three news stories from our local television stations. Check back later as we will be posting any newspaper stories that arise!

KTTC - Rochester's Day at the Capitol

KAAL - Hundreds Show Up for Rochester Day at the Capitol

KAAL - Lobbying for Civic Center Expansion Funds

Kiger's Notebook (Post-Bulletin) - On The Verge Tour on the road

Post-Bulletin - Rochesterites saturate Capitol

Post-Bulletin - Trip to Capitol provides students with an eye-opening lesson in government

When Work Works Kick-Off Luncheon Highlights Available Online

If you missed the When Work Works Kick-Off Luncheon on Feb. 5 and want to check out 20 minutes or so of the program, click here. Look Media was on hand to tape the event for those who couldn't make it as well as those who may want to re-visit the program. The event was a huge success and is just the beginning of the Chamber's Workforce 2020/Workplace Flexibility forums. In fact, on March 27 our first big Workforce 2020 forum will be happening! Click here to view the save the date flyer. More information to follow!

A Global Perspective: Shift Happens

You may have already seen this video, but we at the Chamber love it - and it correlates well with our Workforce 2020 initiative launched last week. If this isn't eye-opening, I don't know what is!