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Call for Nominations: 40th Annual ATHENA International Awards

August 19, 2025

Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (August 19, 2025) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has issued a call for nominations for its 2026 ATHENA International Awards in three categories: the ATHENA International Award, the ATHENA Young Professional Award, and the ATHENA Organizational Award. Nominations for these awards are open through Friday, November 7, 2025. Anyone…

Statement on the Passing of Carlos Carballada

August 12, 2025

Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber has issued the following statement on the passing of Carlos Carballada, former deputy and acting mayor of Rochester: “Greater Rochester Chamber is saddened by the passing of Carlos Carballada. Carlos was a true champion for our region, and his work set our city on a path for success. His…

Greater Rochester Chamber Reveals 2025 Top 100 List of Fastest-Growing Companies

August 12, 2025

Chamber News Release August 12, 2025 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2025 Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 list of fastest-growing, privately-owned companies headquartered in the Greater Rochester region. In collaboration with accounting partner KPMG LLP and presenting sponsor ESL Federal Credit Union, Greater Rochester Chamber will reveal…

Greater Rochester Chamber & Small Business Council Affiliate Recognize Connelly, Miller with 2025 Business Person of The Year Awards

July 30, 2025

Chamber News Release JULY 30, 2025 (ROCHESTER, NY) – The Small Business Council, a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce affiliate, announced Lindsay Connelly, Founder and President of Linden Digital Marketing, LLC, and Scott Miller, Owner of Scott Miller Salon Spa & Store, as the winners of the 42nd annual Business Person of the Year Awards. The…

Celebrating Inclusive Leadership in Action: A Spotlight on our 2025 Inclusive Leadership Award Finalists

July 22, 2025

Voice of Business Blog At Greater Rochester Chamber, inclusion is not an initiative, it’s a foundation. It shapes how we lead, how we grow, and how we show up for our region. That’s why the Inclusive Leadership Award is one of the most meaningful honors we celebrate each year. It recognizes those who don’t just…

Connections Made Easy: Gather in Good Company at Greater Rochester Chamber Events this Summer

June 26, 2025

Voice of Business Blog In our community, you don’t have to go at it alone. From happy hours to high-impact forums, our events help you meet the right people-and build relationships that move your business forward. This summer, we’re bringing all of our members opportunities to get out of the office and turn our community…

Greater Rochester Chamber Announces Faheem Masood Elected as Chair of Board of Directors; 9 New Directors Elected by Members

June 23, 2025

Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (June 23, 2025) – Greater Rochester Chamber announced today that Faheem Masood, President & Chief Executive Officer, ESL Federal Credit Union was elected as the Chair of its Board of Directors. Masood previously served as Secretary of the Board and replaces Rob Sands, who has chaired the Board since 2016.…

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