Chamber News Releases
Bob Duffy’s Statement on the Lifting of COVID-19 Restrictions in NYS
Bob Duffy’s Statement on the Lifting of COVID-19 Restrictions in NYS date June 15, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2021 Contact: Marc Cohen, Marc.Cohen@GreaterRochesterChamber.com “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…
Read MoreNYS Senate Honors Rochester’s Sandy Parker
NYS Senate Honors Rochester’s Sandy Parker NYS Senate Honors Rochester’s Sandy Parker date June 10, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases 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…
Read MoreBob Duffy Statement on Passage of U.S. Innovation and Competition Act
Bob Duffy Statement on Passage of U.S. Innovation and Competition Act date June 9, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases 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…
Read MoreBob Duffy’s Statement on the Passing of Sandy Parker
Bob Duffy’s Statement on the Passing of Sandy Parker date June 6, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases “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…
Read MoreGovernor Cuomo Announces $3.5 Billion in Assistance for Renters and Small Businesses
Governor Cuomo Announces $3.5 Billion in Assistance for Renters and Small Businesses date May 25, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases $2.7 Billion Rental Assistance Program to Provide Funding for Eligible Households Experiencing Financial Hardship; Online Applications Accepted Starting June 1 $800 Million Small Business Recovery Grant Program to Provide Funding to Small Businesses to Help…
Read More2021 Young Women of Distinction Award Winners Announced
2021 Young Women of Distinction Award Winners Announced date May 19, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases Women’s Council Scholarship Program for Next Generation of Leaders 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…
Read MoreBob Duffy Statement on COMIDA Amazon Waiver Approval
Bob Duffy Statement on COMIDA Amazon Waiver Approval date May 18, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases ROCHESTER, NY, May 18, 2021 “Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is proud that Amazon chose Rochester for the projects underway in Gates and Ogden. Greater Rochester Chamber actively supported this waiver request and the larger projects, and we will…
Read MoreBob Duffy Statement on Announcement NYS Will Adopt CDC Mask Guidelines
Bob Duffy Statement on Announcement NYS Will Adopt CDC Mask Guidelines date May 17, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases ROCHESTER, NY, May 17, 2021 “Greater Rochester Chamber was pleased to hear Governor Cuomo’s announcement that New York State will adopt the CDC’s mask guidelines effective Wednesday, May 19. As a state with some of the…
Read MoreGovernor Cuomo Signs New York Health and Essential Rights Act (HERO Act) Into Law, Including Chapter Amendments
Governor Cuomo Signs New York Health and Essential Rights Act (HERO Act) Into Law, Including Chapter Amendments date May 11, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (the HERO Act) into law on May 5, 2021, requiring the New York State Department of…
Read MoreRochester Red Wings Can Host May 18 Home Opener Using May 19 Expanded Attendance Guidelines
Rochester Red Wings Can Host May 18 Home Opener Using May 19 Expanded Attendance Guidelines date May 11, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases Earlier this month, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that large-scale outdoor venues could increase capacity effective May 19. For baseball, this means “vaccinated sections” could host 100% capacity and “unvaccinated sections” could host…
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