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…
Chamber News Release May 12, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the twenty award 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…
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…