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…
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.…
Chamber News Release Second Annual List of Fastest-Growing, Privately-Owned, Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Headquartered in Greater Rochester ROCHESTER, NY (June 18, 2025) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce announced the rankings for its second annual MWBE Awards on Wednesday, June 18th at an awards ceremony at the Floreano Convention Center. Close to 400 business…
Voice of Business Blog Time is running out to apply for the 39th annual Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 Awards! Don’t wait to apply for this annual awards program, recognizing the fastest-growing, privately owned companies headquartered in the Greater Rochester nine-county region. Be sure to apply online by Friday, June 20, 2025. The $100 application…
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…