Chamber News Release March 20, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber has released the following statement today on behalf of President & CEO Bob Duffy: “Thank you to Governor Hochul for introducing these common-sense reforms to the CLCPA. By extending timelines and updating standards, we are giving New York State the time and resources…
Chamber News Release Third Annual List of 50 Fastest-Growing Minority- and Woman-Owned Business Enterprises Headquartered in Greater Rochester ROCHESTER, NY (March 17, 2026) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the list of 2026 Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Award honorees, ranking the fastest-growing minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) headquartered in the…
Voice of Business Blog This year we’re celebrating our 40th anniversary Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 Awards and you can be a part of it! Applications are now open for the 2026 Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 awards, recognizing the fastest-growing, privately owned companies headquartered in the Greater Rochester nine-county region. Companies can submit their…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (February 26, 2026) – Greater Rochester Chamber has released the following statement today on behalf of President & CEO Bob Duffy: “NYSERDA’s findings make it clear: New York State cannot reach both its CLCPA targets and pressing affordability needs. We urge our partners in the legislature to pass common-sense reforms…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (February 24, 2026) – Greater Rochester Chamber is today unveiling its second edition of the Greater ROC Relocation Guide: a comprehensive guide for individuals and organizations looking to relocate to our community, providing essential information and insights to facilitate a smooth transition to the region. Newly updated for 2026, this…
Chamber News Release February 20, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber has released the following statement today on behalf of President & CEO Bob Duffy: “Today’s Supreme Court decision delivers relief for our business community and enables long-term growth, planning, and investment by removing uncertainty and chaos created by tariffs. Greater Rochester Chamber has…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (February 5, 2026) – Greater Rochester Chamber presented its 2026 ATHENA International Awards at a ceremony on Thursday, February 5. Naomi Silver, President, CEO, COO, Rochester Red Wings, accepted the 40th annual ATHENA Award, Lindsay Connelly, Founder & President, Linden Digital Marketing, received the 12th ATHENA Young Professional Award, and…