Chamber News Release March 20, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber has released the following statement today on behalf of President & CEO Bob Duffy: “Thank you to Governor Hochul for introducing these common-sense reforms to the CLCPA. By extending timelines and updating standards, we are giving New York State the time and resources…
Voice of Business Blog This week, the New York State Senate and Assembly each released their One-House Budget resolutions, showcasing their proposed FY2027 New York State budgets and opening negotiations with the Executive. Greater Rochester Chamber is actively monitoring and interpreting these budgets for our members to ensure that our members have the information they…
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member TES Staffing In every hiring conversation we have across Greater Rochester – from small nonprofits and family-owned companies to growing service providers and local offices – the same concern comes up again and again: “We can’t always offer the same salaries and benefits that…
Voice of Business Blog This year we’re celebrating our 40th anniversary Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 Awards and you can be a part of it! Applications are now open for the 2026 Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 awards, recognizing the fastest-growing, privately owned companies headquartered in the Greater Rochester nine-county region. Companies can submit their…
Voice of Business Blog ROCHESTER, NY (March 3, 2026) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s Greater Rochester Quality Council (GRQC) affiliate proudly announces that it is accepting applications for its 2026 Day of Quality. Applications are due March 13, 2026. Day of Quality is an annual program that brings together local quality professionals and nonprofit…
Voice of Business Blog There is something extraordinary about helping a child discover who they are meant to become. That moment, when a student realizes their potential, finds their voice, or begins to believe in themselves, is at the heart of why people choose teaching as a career. Teachers are essential to the health of…
Voice of Business Blog We have exciting news for our members! In December, we were disappointed to notify members that we had to discontinue our partnership with Zywave effective 12/31/25 due to a restructuring of their pricing model, which would have meant a major cost increase for us as well as members. However, with the…