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RDDC’s Downtown Rising: Development Investments in Downtown Rochester
Voice of Business Blog RDDC’s Downtown Rising: Development Investments in Downtown Rochester date May 20, 2025 tags Voice of Business Blog Today, Rochester Downtown Development Corporation (RDDC) hosted a Downtown Rising luncheon, showcasing upcoming economic development efforts in our downtown corridor. Greater Rochester Chamber is proud to support RDDC and the Downtown Rising as a…
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 MoreWhy should businesses partner with school districts?
Voice of Business Blog Why should businesses partner with school districts? date May 13, 2025 tags Member Post, Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES on behalf of A Community Together (ACT) for Education As Bob Duffy mentioned in his recent Rochester Business Journal article, community support and…
Read MoreDiscover the Talent Pool That’s Powering Greater Rochester’s Workforce on May 21
Voice of Business Blog Discover the Talent Pool That’s Powering Greater Rochester’s Workforce on May 21 date May 13, 2025 tags Talent Strategy, Voice of Business Blog Presented by Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce–in partnership with InSpring, Greater ROC Global has been working behind the scenes to help Greater Rochester’s employers close critical workforce gaps…
Read MoreCounty Executive Bello Announces “Equip Monroe” Rebate Program to Help Small Businesses Make Major Equipment Purchases
Voice of Business Blog County Executive Bello Announces “Equip Monroe” Rebate Program to Help Small Businesses Make Major Equipment Purchases date May 12, 2025 tags Voice of Business Blog ROCHESTER, NY — Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced the “Equip Monroe” program, which will provide incentives to local businesses who make major equipment purchases…
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 MoreWhy Meeting Planners Are Eyeing This Michelin-Recognized Lakefront Venue in the Finger Lakes
Voice of Business Blog Why Meeting Planners Are Eyeing This Michelin-Recognized Lakefront Venue in the Finger Lakes date May 10, 2025 tags Member Post, Voice of Business Blog Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member The Lake House on Canandaigua Looking for a venue that will truly wow your clients and attendees? The Lake House on…
Read MoreGreater Rochester Chamber Issues Statement on FY2025-26 New York State Enacted Budget
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber Issues Statement on FY2025-26 New York State Enacted Budget date May 9, 2025 tags Advocacy & Policy, Chamber News Releases ROCHESTER, NY (May 9, 2025)—New York State passed its $254 billion FY2026 budget on Friday, May 9th. This budget encompasses crucial allocations for infrastructure development, healthcare initiatives, economic stimulus…
Read MoreSpringboard Will Award at Least $500,000 to Ecosystem Builders in 2025
Voice of Business Blog Springboard Will Award at Least $500,000 to Ecosystem Builders in 2025 date May 9, 2025 tags Voice of Business Blog Buffalo, N.Y., May 5, 2025 – The Springboard 2025 prize program launched today and will award at least $500,000 to ecosystem builders focused on activities, networking, and events that grow and…
Read MoreGreater Rochester Chamber releases statement on Unemployment Insurance announcement from Governor Hochul
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber releases statement on Unemployment Insurance announcement from Governor Hochul date May 6, 2025 tags Advocacy & Policy, Chamber News Releases Greater Rochester Chamber has issued the following statement in response to Governor Hochul’s announcement that the state budget will now pay off all of the $6.2 billion in unemployment…
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