Advocacy & Policy
SBA Proposed Rule Change – Here’s What You Need to Know
Voice of Business Blog SBA Proposed Rule Change – Here’s What You Need to Know date September 8, 2026 tags Advocacy & Policy, Voice of Business Blog On August 20, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration published a proposed rule that would substantially rewrite the standards used to determine which companies qualify as “small businesses”…
Read MoreNY SMART I-Corridor: Proven Impact, Powerful Possibility
Voice of Business Blog NY SMART I-Corridor: Proven Impact, Powerful Possibility date September 1, 2026 tags Advocacy & Policy, Economic Development, Funding & Grants, Voice of Business Blog Since July 2024, the NY SMART I-Corridor federally designed Tech Hub has delivered more than $2.5 million in direct business and training resources, supported $260 million in…
Read MoreGreater Rochester Chamber President & CEO Bob Duffy Reacts to American Quantum Competitiveness Act
Greater Rochester Chamber News Greater Rochester Chamber President & CEO Bob Duffy Reacts to American Quantum Competitiveness Act date September 1, 2026 tags Advocacy & Policy, Chamber News Releases Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Bob Duffy reacted to Congressman Nick Langworthy’s newly introduced American Quantum Competitiveness Act: “Quantum technologies are critical to…
Read MoreLessons in Collaboration & Abundance from Greater Rochester, NY
Voice of Business Blog Lessons in Collaboration & Abundance from Greater Rochester, NY date July 21, 2026 tags Advocacy & Policy, Economic Development, Voice of Business Blog On July 14, the National Science Foundation announced $15 million in federal funding for the Greater Rochester region through the STELLAR project, selected as part of the NSF’s…
Read MoreGreater Rochester Chamber Releases Statement on Enacted FY27 New York State Budget
Greater Rochester Chamber News Greater Rochester Chamber Releases Statement on Enacted FY27 New York State Budget date May 28, 2026 tags Advocacy & Policy, Chamber News Releases, Economic Development May 28, 2026 (ROCHESTER, NY) – New York State passed its $268 billion FY27 budget on Thursday, May 28. This budget encompasses investments in infrastructure and…
Read MoreJoin us to Build a Homegrown Workforce That Meets a Generational Opportunity
Voice of Business Blog Join us to Build a Homegrown Workforce That Meets a Generational Opportunity date April 13, 2026 tags Advocacy & Policy, Economic Development, Talent Strategy, Voice of Business Blog Did you know that about 14,000 new semiconductor-related job opportunities are expected to arrive in Upstate New York over the next decade? We’re proud to…
Read MoreLess Red Tape, More Progress: EXPRESS NY Portal Open Through Friday, 4/3
Voice of Business Blog Less Red Tape, More Progress: EXPRESS NY Portal Open Through Friday, 4/3 date March 31, 2026 tags Advocacy & Policy, Voice of Business Blog Frustrated with the way things work in New York State? Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of the fix. State leaders are seeking your feedback…
Read MoreGreater Rochester Chamber Releases Statement on Governor Hochul’s Proposed CLCPA Reforms
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber Releases Statement on Governor Hochul’s Proposed CLCPA Reforms date March 20, 2026 tags Advocacy & Policy, Chamber News Releases 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…
Read MoreMember Brief: New York State One-House Budget Resolutions Showcase NYS Senate and Assembly FY2027 Priorities
Voice of Business Blog Member Brief: New York State One-House Budget Resolutions Showcase NYS Senate and Assembly FY2027 Priorities date March 10, 2026 tags Advocacy & Policy, Voice of Business Blog This week, the New York State Senate and Assembly each released their One-House Budget resolutions, showcasing their proposed FY2027 New York State budgets and…
Read More2025 in Numbers: The impact we made together
Voice of Business Blog 2025 in Numbers: The impact we made together date December 16, 2025 tags Advocacy & Policy, Economic Development, Human Resources, Talent Strategy, Voice of Business Blog Each year, Greater Rochester Chamber looks back on the past year to reflect on our role in our community. We compile metrics and numbers to…
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