Chamber News Release May 12, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the twenty honorees for its Re:Gen Rising program, celebrating the next wave of changemakers in Greater Rochester. As part of our Greater ROC Young Professional (GRYP) initiative, Re:Gen Rising is being presented for the first time in…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (May 4, 2026) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recipients for its 2026 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 April 29, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. 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…
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce’s Greater Rochester Quality Council (GRQC) affiliate is now accepting applications for the 2026 Performance Excellence Awards. Through the awards program, we seek to discover, recognize and learn from high-performing organizations in the Greater Rochester area. Applications will be accepted through May 31, 2026. Applicants will gain valuable…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (April 14, 2026) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the finalists for its 26th annual Young Women of Distinction Scholarship Awards, presented as part of its Women’s Council initiative. This scholarship program supports senior high school girls with the idea that young women with promise today…
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…