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…
Voice of Business Blog This year we’re celebrating our 40th anniversary Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 Awards and you can be a part of it! Applications are now open for the 2026 Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 awards, recognizing the fastest-growing, privately owned companies headquartered in the Greater Rochester nine-county region. Companies can submit their…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (February 26, 2026) – Greater Rochester Chamber has released the following statement today on behalf of President & CEO Bob Duffy: “NYSERDA’s findings make it clear: New York State cannot reach both its CLCPA targets and pressing affordability needs. We urge our partners in the legislature to pass common-sense reforms…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (February 24, 2026) – Greater Rochester Chamber is today unveiling its second edition of the Greater ROC Relocation Guide: a comprehensive guide for individuals and organizations looking to relocate to our community, providing essential information and insights to facilitate a smooth transition to the region. Newly updated for 2026, this…
Chamber News Release February 20, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber has released the following statement today on behalf of President & CEO Bob Duffy: “Today’s Supreme Court decision delivers relief for our business community and enables long-term growth, planning, and investment by removing uncertainty and chaos created by tariffs. Greater Rochester Chamber has…