Greater Rochester Chamber News Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations and applications for its 2026 Inclusive Leadership Award. Greater Rochester Chamber’s Inclusive Leadership Award recognizes and honors organizations that create meaningful, lasting changes in workplace cultures where employees feel acknowledged and valued. These organizations lead with purpose, setting the standard for inclusive leadership…
Greater Rochester Chamber News Third Annual List of Fastest-Growing, Privately-Owned, Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Headquartered in Greater Rochester June 11, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce announced the rankings for its third annual MWBE Awards on Thursday, June 11 at an awards ceremony with close to 450 business and community leaders…
Greater Rochester Chamber News MAY 28, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – The Small Business Council, a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce affiliate, announced ten finalists in two categories for its 2026 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…
Greater Rochester Chamber News May 28, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – New York State passed its $268 billion FY27 budget on Thursday, May 28. This budget encompasses investments in infrastructure and economic development, childcare and workforce development, affordability measures, and more, all of which hold significant implications for our region’s growth and prosperity. “New York State’s…
Greater Rochester Chamber News May 26, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber has released the following statement today on behalf of President & CEO Bob Duffy: “Today, practicality and feasibility were prioritized with the changes passed to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act – changes based in reality that utilize an all-of-the-above approach…
Greater Rochester Chamber News May 26, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the appointment of Kate Beale as Senior Director of Advocacy, Governmental Affairs, and Public Policy, effective May 26, 2026. Beale brings more than two decades of bipartisan policy leadership and a distinguished record of driving economic…
Greater Rochester Chamber News May 25, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber has issued a call for applications for its 2026 Top 100 Awards program, celebrating the fastest growing privately-owned businesses headquartered in the Greater Rochester region. Greater Rochester Chamber has presented these awards annually since 1987. Presented by Greater Rochester Chamber in partnership…