Economic Development
Greater 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 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…
Read MoreBusiness Council of New York State Annual Meeting: Building Stronger Connections for a Stronger New York
Voice of Business Blog Business Council of New York State Annual Meeting: Building Stronger Connections for a Stronger New York date September 23, 2025 tags Advocacy & Policy, Economic Development, 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…
Read MoreNYSEDC 2025 Annual Meeting Recap: Building a Better New York
Voice of Business Blog NYSEDC 2025 Annual Meeting Recap: Building a Better New York date May 27, 2025 tags Economic Development, Voice of Business Blog date By Joe Leathersich, Director of Advocacy, Intergovernmental Relations, and Public Policy I had the pleasure of attending and representing Greater Rochester Chamber at the New York State Economic Development…
Read MoreSUNY Campuses in Greater Rochester Ready to Launch Governor Hochul’s Free Community College Program for Fall 2025
Voice of Business Blog SUNY Campuses in Greater Rochester Ready to Launch Governor Hochul’s Free Community College Program for Fall 2025 date May 20, 2025 tags Economic Development, Talent Strategy, Voice of Business Blog Through ‘SUNY Reconnect’ Community Colleges Across New York State Will Cover Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Adult New Yorkers Ages…
Read MorePolicy Resource: FY2026 New York State Budget Brief
Voice of Business Blog Policy Resource: FY2026 New York State Budget Brief date May 10, 2025 tags Advocacy & Policy, Economic Development, 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 allocations for infrastructure…
Read MoreNew York State One-House Budget Resolutions Showcase Investment Priorities in Finger Lakes Region from NYS Senate and Assembly
Voice of Business Blog New York State One-House Budget Resolutions Showcase Investment Priorities in Finger Lakes Region from NYS Senate and Assembly date March 12, 2025 tags Advocacy & Policy, Economic Development, Voice of Business Blog On Tuesday, March 11, the New York State Senate and Assembly each released their One-House Budget resolutions, showcasing their…
Read MoreGovernor Hochul Announces $90 Million Plan to Extend Historic Empire AI Consortium and Enhance Computing Power for Public Good on Behalf of New Yorkers
Voice of Business Blog Governor Hochul Announces $90 Million Plan to Extend Historic Empire AI Consortium and Enhance Computing Power for Public Good on Behalf of New Yorkers date February 21, 2025 tags Advocacy & Policy, Economic Development, Voice of Business Blog New York’s First-in-the-Nation Consortium of Public and Private Research Institutions To Advance AI…
Read MoreRegional Revitalization Partnership Selects Local Project Administrator for West Main Gateway Project
Voice of Business Blog Regional Revitalization Partnership Selects Local Project Administrator for West Main Gateway Project date February 20, 2025 tags Economic Development, Voice of Business Blog OneROC is proud to announce the selection of a Local Project Administrator (LPA) to lead the West Main Gateway project, funded through the Regional Revitalization Partnership (RRP), a…
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