Voice of Business Blog Empire State Development’s ConnectALL Office has launched the Municipal Infrastructure Program with $228 million to support the construction of new fiber for tens of thousands of homes statewide. Priority will be given to unserved and underserved locations. We invite you to an information session on the program’s request for application scheduled for Thursday, February 1, 2024…
Voice of Business Blog You’re invited to a virtual Information Session on February 28! While domestic college enrollment has steadily decreased the past 10 years, the United States had a 12% increase in international student enrollment last year – the fastest growth rate in more than 40 years. Today, international students make up nearly a…
Voice of Business Blog The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) is pleased to offer live recurring virtual training events on violence prevention to community safety stakeholders throughout the year. In these trainings, experts and researchers will present findings from NTAC’s research on targeted violence and discuss strategies for preventing acts of violence in…
Voice of Business Blog ROC Your Job serves youth ages 14-20 with a focus on young people from Lower-income neighborhoods disproportionately affected by gun violence. ROCHESTER, NY – Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced a countywide youth employment initiative aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty and crime by connecting 260 local youth from…
Voice of Business Blog Volunteers are needed to help make the 2024 New York State DECA Conference possible at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center on March 6th and March 7th! DECA is bringing 2,400 top high school business students from across New York State to downtown Rochester to compete, network with each other, and meet…
Voice of Business Blog Watch Tim Hortons Iceplex’s“Geared for Growth” Interview Tim Hortons Iceplex recently rebranded and is bringing even more exciting changes to their facility in 2024 with the opening of a new golf center, restaurant, and more. Executive Director Chris Woodsworth was featured on Geared for Growth on Wednesday, January 17th as part…
Voice of Business Blog As the voice of business for over 1,300 members in the Greater Rochester region, Greater Rochester Chamber aims to keep our members active and informed in the legislative process. Governor Kathy Hochul has shared her Fiscal Year 2025 budget priorities in an address to the Legislature. To keep our members informed…