Greater Rochester Chamber releases statement on Governor Hochul’s 2025 State of the State presentation
Greater Rochester Chamber President & CEO Bob Duffy issued the following statement in response to Governor Hochul’s 2025 State of the State address:
“Governor Hochul’s State of the State today outlined her vision to enhance the quality of life for hard working New Yorkers — and on issues Greater Rochester Chamber is supportive of. Investments in economic development, childcare, public safety, mitigating the benefits cliff, and tax cuts are deeply important to our members
across the Finger Lakes Region.Greater Rochester Chamber looks forward to working with Governor Hochul and our partners in the Legislature to reduce barriers to economic growth in our communities. We will advocate tirelessly over the coming months to ensure that our region has a seat at the table in crucial conversations on the issues that matter to our members.”
As advocates for our business community, Greater Rochester Chamber plays a crucial role in interpreting the potential impact of proposed policies and initiatives on our local businesses, as well as articulating perspectives, concerns, and support for specific proposals to ensure that the economic interests of the Greater Rochester region are well-represented.
To learn more about Greater Rochester Chamber's advocacy efforts, please visit GreaterRochesterChamber.com/advocacy or contact Director of Advocacy, Public Policy, and Intergovernmental Affairs Joe Leathersich at Joe.Leathersich@GreaterRochesterChamber.com.