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…
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…
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…
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…
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member Truth Collective Let’s retire the buzzword of the year: uncertainty. Yes, the world is volatile. But uncertainty becomes dangerous when it morphs into an alibi for inertia. The most resilient businesses we know don’t react to change. They architect it. Here’s how we’re viewing…
Chamber News Release September 16, 2025 (ROCHESTER, NY) – On Saturday, September 13, 2025 Greater Rochester Chamber presented its fourth annual TalentFEST event, presented as part of our CampusROC program. The event brought over 275 career-seekers from all backgrounds, including college students, recent grads, veterans, career changers, remote workers, and more together in Downtown Rochester…
Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member FirstLight Fiber Rochester’s Smartest IT Minds Are Meeting Oct. 2nd The world of IT isn’t just evolving – it’s accelerating. In the last six months alone, IT teams have had to rethink budgets, shift priorities, and deploy new safeguards to keep pace with: AI’s…