Greater Rochester Chamber to Host TalentFEST to Connect Employers and Job Seekers
ROCHESTER, NY (April 22, 2025) - Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce TalentFEST, a brand-new annual hiring event designed to connect Greater Rochester’s top talent with the region’s leading employers all in a dynamic and inclusive setting under its CampusROC program.
Happening September 13, 2025, TalentFEST is not your average career fair. It’s a reimagined experience, built to reflect the spirit of Greater Rochester—diverse, welcoming, and full of opportunity. This full scope hiring event is open to all types of job seekers: college students, recent graduates, career switchers, returning professionals, veterans, and more.
“TalentFEST is our response to what job seekers and employers have been asking for: a space that’s both accessible and engaging, where meaningful connections can happen without the pressure of a traditional fair,” said Andrea Tuttle, Talent Strategy Program Manager at CampusROC. “Whether you're looking for your next team member or your next big opportunity, TalentFEST is designed to bring the energy and the right people together.”
TalentFEST represents a bold step forward for CampusROC, building off of our years of history connecting college-students and employers and enabling us to better serve the whole community.
What to Expect at TalentFEST:
- Direct access to a broad, diverse pool of job seekers across industries and experience levels
- A relaxed, come-as-you-are environment
- Interactive elements and entertainment—including the much-loved mechanical bull
- A celebration of Greater Rochester as a place to live, work, and grow
This year's event is proudly presented by Community Bank, N.A. (CBNA), a longtime supporter of local talent and economic development in our region.
Join Us as an Employer or a Sponsor
We invite employers across Greater Rochester to take part in this exciting event. TalentFEST offers a unique opportunity to meet job seekers in a more authentic setting, and to showcase your company culture in a way that resonates.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for organizations looking to support inclusive hiring and strengthen their presence in the regional talent pipeline.
Registration is now open—click here for full event details and employer sign-up. Be sure to follow CampusROC and Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce channels for updates.
For more information on TalentFEST, contact Talent Strategy Program Manager Andrea Tuttle at Andrea.Tuttle@GreaterRochesterChamber.com.