Greater Rochester Chamber Releases Statement on Rochester Monroe Transformation Initiative
January 21, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber has released the following statement today on behalf of President & CEO Bob Duffy:
While there are many exciting initiatives funded in Governor Hochul’s budget proposal, one of the most transformative for our region is the $300 million allocated for the Rochester-Monroe Transformation Initiative, including $75 million to support the development of High Falls State Park and hundreds of millions of dollars to support other economic developments and community revitalization efforts. From modernizing the historic Red Wings stadium to revitalizing the High Falls district of our city, the projects this investment supports will have far-reaching impacts on our shared community. We appreciate Governor Hochul for prioritizing investments into Rochester and Monroe County, and are grateful for the collaborative and strong leadership of Mayor Malik Evans and County Executive Adam Bello for helping to maximize the impact of these state funds.”
This statement is in response to Governor Hochul’s SFY27 Executive Budget Proposal's inclusion of funding for the Rochester Monroe Transformation Initiative. For details on the budget, please see Governor Hochul's presentation.