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Advocacy Update: Navigating the Final Weeks of Legislative Session

May 21, 2024

Voice of Business Blog As we approach the end of this year’s legislative session there is still a lot of action happening in Albany. As the voice of business for the nine-county Greater Rochester Chamber/Finger Lakes region, Greater Rochester Chamber is here to be your guide to navigating the complex legislative process and to ensure…

The Benefits Cliff and Racial Inequity: Perpetuating Generational Poverty & Keeping Americans Down

May 20, 2024

Voice of Business Blog We are still feeling the effects of the centuries of unjust practices and policies along racial lines that have made it difficult to break cycles of poverty. Individuals and families of color across the United States have been disproportionately affected by discrimination that has created limited access to economic mobility and…

County Executive Adam Bello Announces Monroe County Receives AARP Designation as an Age-Friendly Community

May 20, 2024

Voice of Business Blog ROCHESTER, NY – Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced AARP designated the county as an Age-Friendly Community. A top priority of the Bello administration has been to establish the county’s first age-friendly livable community plan in preparation for the increasing population of older adults. The plan, “Creating a Community for…

Greater ROC Relocate: Empowering Seamless Integration into Greater Rochester

May 20, 2024

Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of Greater ROC Relocate, a transformative initiative aimed at facilitating the relocation process for individuals and families looking to call the Greater Rochester region home. Formerly known as Greater ROC Remote, this program has undergone a significant evolution to widen  its…

Are you ready to be part of something big? Apply to work at MCC Label today!

May 20, 2024

Voice of Business Blog Guest post by Greater Rochester Chamber member MCC Label Are you ready to be a part of something BIG? Immediate openings for Manufacturing Associate Team Members. Come join our growing team at the world’s largest label printing company!  Apply today on-line and join us at our open house hiring event!  When:…

Geared for Growth: Healthy Baby Network Empowers Diverse Families in Rochester

May 15, 2024

Voice of Business Blog Watch Healthy Baby Network’s“Geared for Growth” Interview Healthy Baby Network is in our community connecting vulnerable families to essential services in Rochester’s inner city. Executive Director Sherita D. Bullock was featured on “Geared for Growth” on Wednesday, May 15th as part of Greater Rochester Chamber’s ongoing partnership with 13WHAM/Fox Rochester. Bullock…

Governor Hochul Launches Round XIV Regional Economic Development Council Initiative

May 14, 2024

Voice of Business Blog New York State Consolidated Funding Application Now Open With Available Funding from More Than 20 Programs New Capital Grant Program Will Award Funds to Projects Located in Pro-Housing Certified Communities New Program to Support Small Manufacturers Throughout the State  Governor Hochul today announced the launch of Round XIV of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative.…

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