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Governor Hochul Announces $90 Million Plan to Extend Historic Empire AI Consortium and Enhance Computing Power for Public Good on Behalf of New Yorkers

February 21, 2025

Voice of Business Blog New York’s First-in-the-Nation Consortium of Public and Private Research Institutions To Advance AI Research for the Public Good Capital Funding Will Support Increased Opportunity for SUNY Institutions To Participate in World-Class AI Computing Research University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Among Proposed…

Regional Revitalization Partnership Selects Local Project Administrator for West Main Gateway Project

February 20, 2025

Voice of Business Blog OneROC is proud to announce the selection of a Local Project Administrator (LPA) to lead the West Main Gateway project, funded through the Regional Revitalization Partnership (RRP), a transformative public-private investment strategy fueling renewal in Rochester, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls. The West Main Gateway project is designed to help revitalize the…

Feedback Needed: New York’s Competitiveness Blueprint Report

February 18, 2025

Voice of Business Blog Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce recently partnered with the New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC) and The Business Council of New York State Inc. (BCNYS) along with nearly 40 state associations, regional chambers of commerce, economic development organizations (EDOs) and Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) – including ours – to develop…

Assemblymember Harry Bronson, Senator James Skoufis Fight for ‘Work Opportunity Tax Credit’ to Address Workforce Shortages and Increase Equity in New York’s Economy

February 17, 2025

Voice of Business Blog Today Senator James Skoufis (SD42) and Assemblymember Harry Bronson (AD138) held a press conference in Albany to fight for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (“WOTC”) to be included in the FY ’26 state budget. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (S2429/A4012) will create a $90 million dollar investment over three-years to increase…

Greater Rochester Chamber Hosts 2025 Advocacy Day in Albany

February 12, 2025

Voice of Business Blog On Tuesday, February 11th, Greater Rochester Chamber leadership and representatives from member organizations traveled to Albany to meet with elected officials for a Member Advocacy Day. Our member representatives spanned industries and sizes but shared a collective voice to represent Upstate interests in critical conversations in Albany. From the region’s largest…

Naloxbox Vending Machines Available to Monroe County Businesses at No Cost

February 11, 2025

Voice of Business Blog The Monroe County Department of Public Health Addiction Services Division has Naloxbox vending machines available to local businesses or clinics. Adding naloxone to first-aid supplies in the workplace can be part of an employer’s strategic health and safety plan. Monroe County has been placing Naloxboxes in the community for over 3…

Community Focused: Show Off Your Greater Rochester Chamber Membership with Proud Member Decal

February 9, 2025

Voice of Business Blog We’re proud to have you as a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce member. As a member, you’re part of the largest association of businesses in the Finger Lakes Region with over 1,300 organizations coming together to celebrate, learn, connect, and advocate to make our region and its businesses the best they…

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