Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber President & CEO Bob Duffy issued the following statement in response to Governor Hochul’s FY2026 Executive Budget proposal: “Governor Hochul’s FY2026 budget proposal reaffirms her commitment to prioritize and invest in the Finger Lakes Region. Her support in key areas that impact our businesses is crucial as we look make…
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member The Arc of Monroe County, NYSARC Inc. Unveiling the Capabilities of Class 7 Clean Rooms in Contract Packaging and Manufacturing In today’s competitive marketplace, maintaining consistent product purity and safety is critical for industries like medical devices, pharmaceuticals, labware, and electronics. Class 7 clean…
Voice of Business Blog OneROC Heads Regional Effort to Propel Upstate Semiconductor Leadership The NY SMART I-Corridor Advisory Board convened its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, marking a significant step forward for one of 18 federally designated and funded Tech Hubs in the nation. This initiative unites Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and the surrounding…
Voice of Business Blog Funding Directly From Schumer’s Bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law Will Support Edwards Vacuum’s Plans To Build A First-Of-Its-Kind $300+M American Semiconductor Dry Pump Factory In Genesee County Finalized Commerce Award Will Ensure Edwards Vacuum Can Tap CHIPS Funding In Coming Years As It Meets Project Milestones, No Matter The Administration Schumer:…
Voice of Business Blog Rochester Institute of Technology’s Saunders College of Business is seeking for businesses to partner on a collaborative Marketing Analytics project, designed to provide students with invaluable real-world experience in planning, optimizing, and reporting on marketing campaigns, helping to prepare the next generation of marketing professionals to hit the ground running in…
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber President & CEO Bob Duffy issued the following statement in response to Governor Hochul’s 2025 State of the State address: “Governor Hochul’s State of the State today outlined her vision to enhance the quality of life for hard working New Yorkers – and on issues Greater Rochester Chamber is…
Voice of Business Blog Monroe County is currently in the process of developing an Organics Management Plan (OMP) to complement its existing Local Solid Waste Management Plan. The primary goal of the OMP is to reduce and divert organic waste from disposal, while supporting the county’s existing goals for recycling, waste reduction, and reuse. Furthermore,…