Chamber News Releases
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund date April 27, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases Fund prioritizes direct relief to women, veterans, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and includes $9.5 billion in set-asides for smaller businesses WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin…
Read MoreDixon, Strickland-Ruiz, Brockport Research Institute Receive 2021 ATHENA Awards
Dixon, Strickland-Ruiz, Brockport Research Institute Receive 2021 ATHENA Awards date April 22, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases Honoring Women Leaders in the Rochester and Finger Lakes Region ROCHESTER, NY (April 22, 2021) Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and its Women’s Council affiliate presented Dixon Schwabl Founder & Chairman Lauren Dixon with their 35th annual ATHENA…
Read MoreCannaBusiness Event Series to Educate Members Following Legalization of Recreational Marijuana
CannaBusiness Event Series to Educate Members Following Legalization of Recreational Marijuana date April 20, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases The recent legalization of recreational marijuana in New York State has serious implications for our economy and employers. On one hand, it opens the door for increased economic opportunities. On the other, it presents new challenges…
Read MoreAssured Edge Solutions to Expand Operations at Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park in Ontario County
Assured Edge Solutions to Expand Operations at Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park in Ontario County date April 20, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases Sustainable Agribusiness Company Will Move into New Building being Constructed on the Center for Excellence Campus in the City of Geneva Investment Complements “Finger Lakes Forward” – The Region’s Comprehensive Strategy…
Read MorePolicies & Benefits Survey Released – Are your Organization’s Benefits Competitive?
Policies & Benefits Survey Released – Are your Organization’s Benefits Competitive? date April 20, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases How well do your company’s policies and benefits stack up against both local and national employers? Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has answers to more than 330 human resource policies and benefits questions in its 2021-2022…
Read MoreEmpire State Development’s New York Ventures announces $250,000 investment in Rochester Based Mosaic Microsystems
Empire State Development’s New York Ventures announces $250,000 investment in Rochester Based Mosaic Microsystems date April 20, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases Microelectronics and Photonics Packaging Company to Apply Additional Seed Investment to Continue Aggressive Growth Initiatives. New York Ventures Provides Capital to Grow and Support Early-Stage, High-Growth Startups Located in New York State Through…
Read MoreFY2022 NYS Enacted Budget Brief
FY2022 NYS Enacted Budget Brief date April 13, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases Summary: The New York State Legislature passed the FY2022 $212 billion budget on April 7, 2021. The budget accounts for increased revenue provided by the American Rescue Plan ($5.5 billion of the $12.6 billion in FY2022) and additional revenue raisers including wealth taxes…
Read MoreCelebrating Women’s History Month: The 2021 ATHENA International Award Finalists
Celebrating Women’s History Month: The 2021 ATHENA International Award Finalists date March 3, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases In honor of International Women’s History Month, we are honoring the finalists for the Greater Rochester ATHENA International Awards, presented by Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s Council affiliate. These internationally recognized awards, which honor…
Read MoreCall for Nominations: 2020 Business Person of the Year Award
Call for Nominations: 2020 Business Person of the Year Award date February 15, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases Award Nominations Due March 31 ROCHESTER, NY (February 15, 2021) Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and its Small Business Council affiliate have issued a call for nominations for the 2020 Business Person of the Year Award, which…
Read More2021 ATHENA, YP, and Organizational International Awards Finalists
2021 ATHENA, YP, and Organizational International Awards Finalists date February 1, 2021 tags Chamber News Releases Greater Rochester Chamber and Women’s Council Recognize Extraordinary Women Leaders ROCHESTER, NY (February 1, 2021) Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and its Women’s Council affiliate announce the finalists chosen for the ATHENA International Award, the ATHENA International Young Professional…
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