Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (May 9, 2025)-New York State passed its $254 billion FY2026 budget on Friday, May 9th. This budget encompasses crucial allocations for infrastructure development, healthcare initiatives, economic stimulus measures, and more, all of which hold significant implications for our region’s growth and prosperity. Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO…
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber has issued the following statement in response to Governor Hochul’s announcement that the state budget will now pay off all of the $6.2 billion in unemployment insurance debt: “Thank you to Governor Hochul for including over $8 billion in the New York State budget to eliminate our State’s outstanding…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (May 5, 2025) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recipients for its 2025 Young Women of Distinction Scholarship Awards, presented as part of its Women’s Council initiative. The scholarship program supports senior high school girls with the idea that young women with promise today will…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (April 22, 2025) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce TalentFEST, a brand-new annual hiring event designed to connect Greater Rochester’s top talent with the region’s leading employers all in a dynamic and inclusive setting under its CampusROC program. Happening September 13, 2025, TalentFEST is not your…
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber and RochesterWorks are pleased to announce a mutual partnership to expand and refresh the existing Greater ROC Careers portal. Featuring a new revitalized brand, this exciting collaboration will bring thousands of additional careers and resources to the platform and strengthen its existing reputation as a hub for employment in…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (April 8, 2025) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the finalists for its 25th annual Young Women of Distinction Awards, presented as part of its Women’s Council initiative. The scholarship program supports senior high school girls with the idea that young women with promise today will…
Chamber News Release April 2, 2025 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2025 honor by Rochester Top Workplaces. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures the employee experience…