Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Named a Rochester Metro Area Top Workplaces 2026 Award Winner by the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
April 29, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) - Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience and its component themes, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, to name a few.
“Being recognized as a Top Workplace is a testament to the 37 hard-working individuals on our team who show up not just for our shared region, but for each other day in and day out. We are proud to accept this honor for the third consecutive year, and will continue to work hard to build a strong, resilient organization built on inclusion, passion, integrity, collaboration, and service,” said Bob Duffy, President & CEO, Greater Rochester Chamber. “This award is even more special, receiving it in the company of so many of our members. We are thrilled to see our members well represented on this year’s list – reinforcing how special our community of businesses and individuals that care about impact and rising together.”
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce ranked 17th out of 31 Top Workplaces recognized in the Small Business category. Greater Rochester Chamber has been recognized as a Rochester Metro Area Top Workplace annually since 2024. This year, we are proud to continue to be the people behind the progress, with our team launching innovative new programs and services to reach our mission and uplift the region’s business community. This award celebrates the culture of innovation and support that is cultivated inside of our organization.
About Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is the region’s one-stop shop for business support, influence, and community connection. Rooted in advocacy, compliance, talent, and belonging, our organization combines an unmatched depth and breadth of business support with the agility and dedication to turn possibility into progress and accelerate opportunity and action. Here, you’re in good company. Learn more at GreaterRochesterChamber.com.
About Energage
Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 20 years of culture research and the results from 30 million employees surveyed across more than 80,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.