Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber President and CEO Bob Duffy has released the following statement on the FY2023 NYS Budget: “We appreciate Governor Hochul and the Legislature’s commitment in the FY2023 budget to workforce development, funding for childcare, equitable broadband expansion, and investment in economic development initiatives like the digital gaming tax credit, Regional…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (April 4, 2022) The Women’s Council, a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce affiliate, has announced the 20 finalists for its annual Young Women of Distinction Award. The scholarship program supports the Women’s Council’s belief that young women with promise today will become tomorrow’s leaders. Modeled after the ATHENA Award,…
Chamber News Release Are you looking to fill your internship, co-op, or full-time entry level talent needs? Greater Rochester Chamber’s Talent Team is hosting a virtual career fair for college students and recent graduates on Saturday, April 9th, from 10am – 12pm. With over 130 students registered from seven Greater Rochester colleges and universities, we…
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and its Small Business Council affiliate have issued a call for nominations for the 39th 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…
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Duffy said, “Public safety for our community remains a great concern. Criminals who continue to commit violent crimes should not be permitted to remain at large on our streets pending trial. I applaud Governor Hochul for reexamining bail reform, and for her commitment…
Chamber News Release Today, the NYS Department of Labor shared the news that the designation of COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health under the NYS HERO Act ended as of March 17, 2022. Private sector employers are no longer required to implement their workforce…
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Duffy said, “New York State is in a period of recovery. With Governor Hochul’s leadership and that of our State Legislature, we are well on the road to building back stronger than ever. Greater Rochester Chamber commends the State Senate for including in…