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Advocacy Agenda

Greater Rochester Chamber advocates strongly for an environment that promotes the success of our members and of our economy at the local, state, and federal level.

Each year, we survey our members and develop an Advocacy Agenda that focuses on key areas of member concern.

To make your voice heard on important issues that affect your business or organization, please reach out to us today.

2025 Advocacy Agenda

Our advocacy work is a collaborative process with our members. The above advocacy agenda is a living document that evolves as the priorities and concerns of our members change. If your business has a policy concern that Greater Rochester Chamber can advocate for on your behalf, please reach out to Director of Advocacy, Intergovernmental Relations, and Public Policy Joe Leathersich at Joe.Leathersich@GreaterRochesterChamber.com.

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Delivering results and proving the value of your membership investment is our responsibility.

Our extensive work during the 2024 Legislative Session yielded major wins for the Greater Rochester business community. Read more about the ways we showed up for our members.

Current Advocacy Efforts
Business Council of New York State Annual Meeting: Building Stronger Connections for a Stronger New York
September 23, 2025

Voice of Business Blog Last week, Greater Rochester Chamber joined leaders from across the state in Lake George for the Business Council of New York State’s 2025 Annual Meeting. President…

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Business and Civic Leaders Launch Statewide ‘Build More New York’ Coalition to Support Jobs, Construction, & Development by Reforming Antiquated Scaffold Law
September 4, 2025

Voice of Business Blog Nearly 50 groups seek to reform the only-in-New York Scaffold Law, which leads to skyrocketing construction costs while doing nothing to improve worker safety – a…

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Policy Resource: FY2026 New York State Budget Brief
May 10, 2025

Voice of Business Blog On Friday, May 9, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the FY2026 New York State Budget into law after months of negotiations. This $254 billion budget encompasses crucial…

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