Chamber News Release Monroe County ExecutiveAdam Bello today announced the launch of Fast Forward Monroe 2.0, an expansion of the successful Fast Forward Monroe Small Business Grant Assistance initiative. Under FF 2.0, the county will join with the Urban League of Rochester, PathStone Foundation, and the Ibero-American Action League to make the program more…
Chamber News Release New identity and digital tools reinforce commitment to member and regional success ROCHESTER, NY (September 20, 2021) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, a not-for-profit advocacy and resource organization dedicated to helping businesses in the Greater Rochester/Finger Lakes region grow and thrive, has unveiled a new brand identity, website, and member relationship…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (August 9, 2021) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has contracted with national partner SizeUp to build a data-rich, hyperlocal business intelligence resource that will be offered to member businesses to help them hone their strategy and maximize efforts to attract customers and grow. Greater Rochester Chamber will be hosting…
The Women’s Council, a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce affiliate, has issued a call for nominations for the 2022 ATHENA International Awards through October 8. Greater Rochester Chamber and its Women’s Council plan to present the awards, which recognize and empower women in business, at the 36th annual Greater Rochester ATHENA International Awards celebration on…
In light of the recent surge in COVID19 cases, the variants emerging, and the tight timetable before kickoff, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the ROC on Tech event until April 2022. We are in discussions with Steve Wozniak’s staff to solidify arrangements. After discussions with our team, the committee chairs, and many…
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce presented Sheila Dunne with its 3rd Annual Greater Rochester Chamber IGNITE Award on August 11, 2021 during a ceremony at Genesee Valley Club. The IGNITE Award recognizes a young professional, 21 to 40 years old, who strives toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, excels in their chosen…
ROCHESTER, NY (August 10, 2021) Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Duffy released the following statement in response to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation: “An expectation of leadership is to take responsibility for one’s actions. Resignation is a personal decision, and I agree with Governor Cuomo’s decision to resign. This decision will hopefully…