Chamber News Release The Greater Rochester Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides financial support for educational and community development activities and programs, is proud to announce the winners of the Sandy Parker Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship provides financial support to young women at Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women completing their high…
Voice of Business Blog Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, along with the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce today honored the inaugural class of Minority/Women-Owned Businesses certified through the county’s local MWBE Certification program. The program, a recommendation of the Commission on Racial and Structural Equity (RASE Commission), began on January 1, 2022 as a way…
Chamber News Release Women’s Council Scholarship Program for Next Generation of Leaders ROCHESTER, NY (February 16, 2023) Greater Rochester Chamber and its Women’s Council affiliate have issued a call for applications for its 23rd annual Young Women of Distinction Award. Brought to Rochester in 2000, the Young Women of Distinction Award is presented…
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and its Small Business Council affiliate have issued a call for nominations for the 40th Annual Business Person of the Year Awards, which recognize for-profit business leaders who have demonstrated success in both civic and professional areas, specifically in the areas of growth, leadership, achievement, and community service.…
Voice of Business Blog We’re still glowing from last week’s 2023 ATHENA International Awards celebration at the Floreano Riverside Convention Center! Thank you to all who attended, including our amazing partners and sponsors CMI AV, 13 WHAM, 98.9 the Buzz, Constellation Brands, Nocon & Associates, Baldwin Richardson Foods, and NYSERNet. Read all about our amazing…
Chamber News Release Honoring Women Leaders in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes Region ROCHESTER, NY (February 2, 2023) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and its Women’s Council affiliate presented Carmen Allen, President & Executive Director, Beyond the Sanctuary with their 37th annual ATHENA International award. Natalie Sinisgalli-Kettavong, Founder & CEO, NSP Studio…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (February 1, 2023) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Duffy has released the following statement on Governor Kathy Hochul’s FY2024 Budget Proposal: “Public safety, economic revitalization, and workforce development were centerstage during Governor Hochul’s FY2024 budget announcement – three initiatives Greater Rochester Chamber is proud to…