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Bravery Required: Break Free From Dull Marketing

October 14, 2025

Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member Truth Collective For decades, many brands have been locked in a death spiral of mediocrity, churning out slogans that could double as sleep aids. (“We care about you.” “Innovation for a better tomorrow.” “Trusted since 1974, but not before then.”) It’s not their fault…

40 Years of ATHENA: A History of the ATHENA International Awards in Greater Rochester

October 13, 2025

Voice of Business Blog Our community and the women who call it home have always been on the cutting edge of progress: from Susan B. Anthony’s championing of the suffrage movement to Martha Matilda Harper being a pioneer for women in business and the first woman member of Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, Greater Rochester…

Bowers CPAs & Advisors: Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Financial Services & Industry Expertise

October 6, 2025

Voice of Business Blog Guest post by Greater Rochester Chamber member Bowers CPAs & Advisors Bowers CPAs & Advisors is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm with offices in Syracuse, Rochester, and Watertown, New York. For over 40 years, we have provided a full spectrum of services -including audit and assurance, tax, business valuation,…

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Tackles Chronic Pain and Rising Employer Health Care Costs with Virtual PT Benefit

October 6, 2025

Voice of Business Blog The following is Part II of a 5-part Voice of Business Blog member post series from Excellus BCBS. A new Excellus BlueCross BlueShield benefit is helping members overcome one of the nation’s most debilitating health conditions, while also working to reduce the rising costs of health care. Kelly Nye, an Excellus…

Celebrate National Support Your Local Chamber Day on October 15

September 30, 2025

Voice of Business Blog Every October, communities across the country come together to recognize the vital role chambers of commerce play in driving local prosperity.  This year, National Support Your Local Chamber Day falls on Wednesday, October 15, and it’s the perfect moment for Greater Rochester Chamber members to show their pride, celebrate the impact…

3 Practical Ways Small Businesses Can Help Manage Rising Health Care Costs

September 29, 2025

Voice of Business Blog The following is Part I of a 5-part Voice of Business Blog member post series from Excellus BCBS. At Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, we understand the pressures small businesses face in today’s economic climate. Rising costs and growing demand for health care – especially for hospital services and prescription drugs – are…

Business Council of New York State Annual Meeting: Building Stronger Connections for a Stronger New York

September 23, 2025

Voice of Business Blog Last week, Greater Rochester Chamber joined leaders from across the state in Lake George for the Business Council of New York State’s 2025 Annual Meeting. President & CEO Bob Duffy and Director of Advocacy, Intergovernmental Relations, and Public Policy Joe Leathersich attended on behalf of our region, connecting with key policymakers…

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