Greater Rochester Chamber News Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Bob Duffy reacted to Congressman Nick Langworthy’s newly introduced American Quantum Competitiveness Act: “Quantum technologies are critical to the next generation of computing, communications, and sensing. Creating a unified strategy and concerted focus on emerging technologies is a proven track record for success,…
Greater Rochester Chamber News ROCHESTER, NY (August 25, 2026) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to reveal the 2026 Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 list of fastest-growing, privately-owned companies headquartered in the nine-county Finger Lakes Region. In collaboration with accounting partner KPMG LLP and presenting sponsor ESL Federal Credit Union, Greater Rochester Chamber…
Greater Rochester Chamber News ROCHESTER, NY (August 19, 2026) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and Monroe County celebrated the completion of their second RETAIN cohort at a ceremony on Wednesday, August 19. In the second year of partnership, RETAIN is designed to empower early career professionals to build meaningful lives in Rochester and set…
Greater Rochester Chamber News ROCHESTER, NY (August 11, 2026) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has issued a call for applications and nominations for its 2027 ATHENA International Awards in three categories: the ATHENA International Award, the ATHENA Young Professional Award, and the ATHENA Organizational Award. Nominations will remain open until October 30, 2026 and…
Greater Rochester Chamber News  JULY 29, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – The Small Business Council, a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce affiliate, announced Glenn Jackling, President & CEO of Applied Image, Inc., and Anthony Valerio, Owner and Founder of Four Winds Chimney, as the recipients of the 43rd annual Business Person of the Year Awards. The…
Greater Rochester Chamber News ROCHESTER, NY (July 28, 2026) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce fourteen finalists for its 2026 Inclusive Leadership Award. In its fifth year, the Inclusive Leadership Award honors organizations that create meaningful, lasting changes in workplace cultures where employees feel acknowledged and valued. These organizations lead with…
Greater Rochester Chamber News ROCHESTER, NY (July 14, 2026) – Greater Rochester Chamber will present Faheem Masood with its Golisano Philanthropy Award on Thursday, November 5 as part of its 40th anniversary Top 100 Awards Celebration. This award is being presented in recognition of his unwavering commitment to advancing Greater Rochester’s community vitality and investing…