ROCHESTER, NY (June 23, 2021) Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Bob Duffy released the following statement in response to Rochester’s primary election: “Congratulations to Mayor-Elect Malik Evans on winning yesterday’s primary. I have known and worked with Malik for decades and have enormous respect for him both personally and professionally. Rochester faces…
“Today’s news regarding a statewide vaccination rate of 70% among New York’s 18+ population is a welcome announcement. Governor Cuomo, state and local health leaders, frontline healthcare heroes, the Finger Lakes Regional Control Room and Vaccination Hub, and our partners in business and government are to be credited for today’s milestone. “The last 15 months…
June 10, 2021 (ALBANY, NY) – Today, Senator Jeremy Cooney (D-Rochester) celebrated the life of the late Sandy Parker with a formal resolution by the New York State Senate. Parker, who died earlier this week, was a fixture in the Rochester community and a trailblazing woman in business. As the CEO of the Rochester Business Alliance, now called the…
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Duffy said, “As outlined in an analysis by MIT Professor Jonathan Gruber, the Greater Rochester region is ranked number one in the nation as ripe for technological and economic investment and growth. With 19 nationally and internationally renowned higher education institutions to provide much-needed talent, world-class facilities…
“I was asked to offer a statement on behalf of Sandy’s family. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sandy Parker, a trailblazer in Rochester whose vision and contributions have positively impacted our entire region. Sandy was an unsung hero in the Greater Rochester community for decades, contributing her time, resources,…
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced $3.5 billion in assistance for renters and small businesses experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The rental assistance program makes up to $2.7 billion in emergency rental assistance available for struggling New Yorkers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications for the program will be accepted…
ROCHESTER, NY (May 19, 2021) The Women’s Council, a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce affiliate, announced the recipients of its 22nd annual Young Women of Distinction Awards at a virtual celebration at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. The scholarship program supports the Women’s Council’s belief that young women with promise today will become tomorrow’s…