Chamber News Release Middle school students across New York are gearing up for a groundbreaking opportunity as they prepare to compete in the National Civics Bee for the very first time during the 2023-2024 school year. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the organizing body behind the National Civics Bee, has selected Greater Rochester Chamber…
Chamber News Release Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has identified the Benefits Cliff as a key advocacy priority to address in 2024. The Benefits Cliff occurs when workers, especially those from vulnerable populations, receive raises that push their salaries past a certain threshold, resulting in the loss of crucial social support programs. As a result,…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (February 9, 2024) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share that President & CEO Bob Duffy was recognized as a key power player in the Greater Rochester region on the Rochester Business Journal’s 2024 Power 100 list. Recognition on this list is a testament to the visionary…
Chamber News Release FEBRUARY 6, 2024 (Rochester, NY) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is excited to share the next development for its in-house recruiting firm, Beyond TalentEdge. Formerly known as RBA Staffing, and most recently as TalentEdge, this updated name represents a continuing commitment to creating exceptional hiring experiences for employers and job seekers…
Chamber News Release ROCHESTER, NY (February 1, 2024) – Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and its Women’s Council affiliate presented its 38th annual ATHENA Award to Julie Chapus, Founder and Director, Miss Julie’s School of Beauty, at an awards ceremony on Thursday, February 1st. Agathi Georgiou-Graham, Owner and President, Arbor Venues + Agathi & Co.…
Chamber News Release Building off the success of its inaugural year, Greater Rochester Chamber is excited to share the 2024 cohort of its annual DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) Leadership Exchange program. This year, twelve local leaders and changemakers will be welcomed to this exclusive space to share ideas, skills, and strategies to shape business…
Chamber News Release As the voice of business for Greater Rochester’s nine-county region, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share our 2024 Advocacy Agenda, outlining key policy priorities for this year on the local, State, and Federal levels. Our team works with elected officials and leaders at all levels of government to ensure…