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Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Duffy Responds to Governor Hochul’s 2022 State of the State Address

January 5, 2022

Chamber News Release Rochester, NY (January 5, 2022) Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Duffy offered the following statement in response to Governor Hochul’s 2022 State of the State Address: “Governor Hochul offered an optimistic and encouraging message for the year ahead, even as COVID19 continues to wreak havoc on businesses and…

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce to Distribute Masks and Test Kits to Local Businesses on January 6, 2022

January 3, 2022

Chamber News Release Rochester, NY (January 3, 2022) Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Monroe County and the Rochester Red Wings, will provide local businesses with KN95 masks and rapid test kits during a drive-through giveaway on Thursday, January 6, 2022 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The cost-free materials are intended for…

New York State Department of Health Announces New Return-to-work Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Critical Workforce, Including Healthcare Workers, In Face of Covid-19 Winter Surge

December 27, 2021

Chamber News Release ALBANY, N.Y. (December 24, 2021) – The New York State Department of Health today announced new guidance allowing healthcare workers and other members of the critical workforce who test positive for COVID-19 and are fully vaccinated to return to work sooner than previously allowed in order to provide healthcare and other essential services to…

Business, Government & Healthcare Leaders Share Message: “Vax. Boost. Mask. Let’s Keep Monroe Open”

December 20, 2021

Chamber News Release County, City, Wegmans, Healthcare Systems and Chamber of Commerce Encourage Community to Work Together to Stay Safe While Gathering, Working, and Shopping   (Rochester, New York) – Business, government and healthcare leaders gathered today at the Wegmans Conference Center to call on the community to “Vax-Boost-Mask” in order to keep the economy…

There’s Still Time to Sign Up for 2022 Greater Rochester Chamber Wage Surveys

December 14, 2021

Chamber News Release Don’t miss the opportunity to receive complimentary pay data as a participant in the 2022 first quarter surveys! In early December, Corporate and Partner members were sent an email invitation to participate in a variety of benchmarking surveys taking place this winter. Members that participate automatically receive complimentary results when released, as…

Mask or Proof of Vaccine Policy FAQs

December 11, 2021

Chamber News Release   From the NYS site:   On December 10, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul announced masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement. This major action to address the winter surge comes as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise statewide and is in alignment…

Bob Duffy Statement on Mask or Vaccine Mandates

December 10, 2021

Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (December 10, 2021) Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Duffy released the following statement in response to Governor Hochul’s announcement today pertaining to mask or vaccine mandates: “Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has always supported allowing businesses an opportunity to lead before the implementation of mandates. That…

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