Chamber News Release JUNE 2, 2025 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber has released the following statement this evening on behalf of President & CEO Bob Duffy: “Governor Kathy Hochul has been a strong advocate for Upstate NY, investing billions of dollars in the Finger Lakes through strategic programs in economic development, community revitalization, workforce…
Chamber News Release MAY 27, 2025 (ROCHESTER, NY) – The Small Business Council, a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce affiliate, announced twelve finalists in two categories for its 2025 Business Person of the Year Awards. Presented annually since 1983, the Business Person of the Year Awards recognize for-profit business leaders in Greater Rochester who have…
Chamber News Release May 20, 2025 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber is excited to announce fourteen finalists for its 2025 Inclusive Leadership Award. Now in its fourth year, this award recognizes and honors top changemakers and their organizations in Greater Rochester who are promoting inclusivity in the workplace, whether as representatives within their organizations…
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…