Voice of Business Blog Over the past 40 years, we have celebrated hundreds of women in Greater Rochester through our annual ATHENA Awards program. This February, as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of presenting these awards in our community, our ATHENA Award finalists join the elite ranks of women who have shaped our region, and…
Chamber News Release JANUARY 8, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber has released the following statement today on behalf of President & CEO Bob Duffy: “Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is encouraged by Governor Hochul’s announcement today and her ongoing commitment to ensuring all New Yorkers have access to childcare. Expanding capacity for reliable…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (January 6, 2026) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has issued a call for applications for its third annual MWBE Awards program. The annual Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards list celebrates the fastest-growing, privately owned minority- and woman-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) headquartered in the Greater Rochester nine-county region. The deadline…
Chamber News Release DECEMBER 20, 2025 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber has released the following statement today on behalf of President & CEO Bob Duffy: “We are hoping for a full and swift recovery for the three officers and the victim injured in last night’s incident. This serves as a sobering reminder of the…
Chamber News Release DECEMBER 19, 2025 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber has released the following statement today on behalf of President & CEO Bob Duffy: “Greater Rochester Chamber appreciates Governor Hochul’s leadership and courage in vetoing this overreaching legislation. The LLC Transparency Act would significantly burden our state’s small business population, which are significant…
Chamber News Release December 16, 2025 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber has released the following statement today on behalf of President & CEO Bob Duffy: “Greater Rochester Chamber welcomes the approval of the 2025 State Energy Plan and its recognition that affordability and reliability must remain central as New York advances its energy transition.…
Chamber News Release December 9, 2025 (ROCHESTER, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recipients for its 2026 Community Stewardship Awards. Colleen Wegman, President and CEO, Wegmans Food Markets, will receive the award in the for-profit sector and Julia Tedesco, President & CEO, Foodlink, will receive the award for the…