To propel an environment of equitable economic growth and empowerment, Greater Rochester Chamber proudly presents the inaugural Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards, in partnership with Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP. Our unwavering belief in extending avenues of economic progress to all employers, regardless of their background, is a key part of our mission.
The Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of our region's fastest-growing minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs), highlighting their courageous journeys and ongoing success stories.
Minority- and women-owned businesses seeking recognition through the Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards can apply annually through a straightforward application process. The 2024 MWBE award honorees will be unveiled in alpha order early April, and their rankings will be revealed at the Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards breakfast celebration in May 2024 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center.
To be eligible for the Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must show proof of a minimum of 51% ownership, operation, and control by minorities and/or women.
- Privately held, headquartered in the nine-county Greater Rochester/Finger Lakes region
- A minimum gross revenue of $100,000, and a maximum gross revenue of $20,000,000 in each of the 3 most recent fiscal years. All revenue information will be reviewed by a third-party accounting firm (Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP) and will remain strictly confidential.
In addition to the Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards celebration, Greater Rochester Chamber, in partnership with Monroe County, COMIDA, and MCIDC, also invites you to join us for a special recognition ceremony to support and celebrate the 2023 locally certified MWBEs. Monroe County is committed to providing opportunities for underutilized businesses to grow, build capacity, and create generational wealth. Since its inception in January 2021, Monroe County has certified 204 MWBEs. If you are part of the 2023 MWBE certification presented by Monroe County, COMIDA, and MCIDC, and you are not included in the Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards recognition program, please register directly by emailing us below.
Save the date to celebrate with us and unveil the rank order
on Thursday, May 2, 2024!
Three Reasons to Apply for the Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards
Sponsorship Opportunities
Position your brand on the forefront of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Greater Rochester region and invest in the MWBE community by supporting the inaugural Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards. Different sponsorship levels are available for companies of all sizes who want to support!
Thank you to our 2024 MWBE Awards Sponsors!
Program Partners
Corporate Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Beyond TalentEdge | Authentica
Canandaigua National Bank & Trust
M&T Bank
Paychex
Xerox Business Solutions