Chamber News Releases
Bob Duffy Statement on COMIDA Amazon Waiver Approval
Bob Duffy Statement on COMIDA Amazon Waiver Approval date May 18, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases ROCHESTER, NY, May 18, 2021 “Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is proud that Amazon chose Rochester for the projects underway in Gates and Ogden. Greater Rochester Chamber actively supported this waiver request and the larger projects, and we will…
Read MoreBob Duffy Statement on Announcement NYS Will Adopt CDC Mask Guidelines
Bob Duffy Statement on Announcement NYS Will Adopt CDC Mask Guidelines date May 17, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases ROCHESTER, NY, May 17, 2021 “Greater Rochester Chamber was pleased to hear Governor Cuomo’s announcement that New York State will adopt the CDC’s mask guidelines effective Wednesday, May 19. As a state with some of the…
Read MoreGovernor Cuomo Signs New York Health and Essential Rights Act (HERO Act) Into Law, Including Chapter Amendments
Governor Cuomo Signs New York Health and Essential Rights Act (HERO Act) Into Law, Including Chapter Amendments date May 11, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (the HERO Act) into law on May 5, 2021, requiring the New York State Department of…
Read MoreRochester Red Wings Can Host May 18 Home Opener Using May 19 Expanded Attendance Guidelines
Rochester Red Wings Can Host May 18 Home Opener Using May 19 Expanded Attendance Guidelines date May 11, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases Earlier this month, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that large-scale outdoor venues could increase capacity effective May 19. For baseball, this means “vaccinated sections” could host 100% capacity and “unvaccinated sections” could host…
Read MoreSBA Administrator Guzman Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund date April 27, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases Fund prioritizes direct relief to women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and includes $9.5 billion in set-asides for smaller businesses WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin…
Read MoreDixon, Strickland-Ruiz, Brockport Research Institute Receive 2021 ATHENA Awards
Dixon, Strickland-Ruiz, Brockport Research Institute Receive 2021 ATHENA Awards date April 22, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases Honoring Women Leaders in the Rochester and Finger Lakes Region ROCHESTER, NY (April 22, 2021) Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and its Women’s Council affiliate presented Dixon Schwabl Founder & Chairman Lauren Dixon with their 35th annual ATHENA…
Read MoreCannaBusiness Event Series to Educate Members Following Legalization of Recreational Marijuana
CannaBusiness Event Series to Educate Members Following Legalization of Recreational Marijuana date April 20, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases The recent legalization of recreational marijuana in New York State has serious implications for our economy and employers. On one hand, it opens the door for increased economic opportunities. On the other, it presents new challenges…
Read MoreAssured Edge Solutions to Expand Operations at Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park in Ontario County
Assured Edge Solutions to Expand Operations at Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park in Ontario County date April 20, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases Sustainable Agribusiness Company Will Move into New Building being Constructed on the Center for Excellence Campus in the City of Geneva Investment Complements “Finger Lakes Forward” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy…
Read MorePolicies & Benefits Survey Released – Are your Organization’s Benefits Competitive?
Policies & Benefits Survey Released – Are your Organization’s Benefits Competitive? date April 20, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases How well do your company’s policies and benefits stack up against both local and national employers? Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has answers to more than 330 human resource policies and benefits questions in its 2021-2022…
Read MoreEmpire State Development’s New York Ventures announces $250,000 investment in Rochester Based Mosaic Microsystems
Empire State Development’s New York Ventures announces $250,000 investment in Rochester Based Mosaic Microsystems date April 20, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases Microelectronics and Photonics Packaging Company to Apply Additional Seed Investment to Continue Aggressive Growth Initiatives. New York Ventures Provides Capital to Grow and Support Early-Stage, High-Growth Startups Located in New York State Through…
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