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Build Your Rochester Power Network
Your Insider's Guide to The Greater Rochester Business Network
Mike Marcellus
August 06, 2025
The Rochester Networker
Connecting the Rochester Business Community
👋 Good afternoon, Rochester! Welcome to The Rochester Networker, the local newsletter that connects 10,000+ professionals to what matters most for the business community in Greater Rochester, New York.
In today’s issue:
👍 Local entrepreneurs honored at 2025 Business Person of the Year Awards
👀 Monroe County-Finger Lakes APEX Accelerator program expands into Western N.Y.
⭐ The secret to real networking? Be kind. Be human.
💼 Listings of Top Jobs Postings and Top Job Seekers in Rochester, NY
✅ Rochester organizations looking for Professional Consulting Services, Inspection Program, Newsletter printer, Cafe Event Space Rent and more
📌 Register for the upcoming Rochester networking events
➕ Plus, much more!
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COMMUNITY
🍇 The Rochester Grapevine
Business Buzz in Greater Rochester, NY
Local entrepreneurs honored at 2025 Business Person of the Year Awards (Read)
Monroe County-Finger Lakes APEX Accelerator program expands into Western N.Y. (Read)
Business owners on North Clinton Avenue express concerns with early closure order (Read)
UNC Dairy plant in Rochester closing, impacting nearly 100 workers (Read)
Park Ave Summer Stroll showcases local businesses, artists (Read)
STRATEGY
⭐ Deep Dive
Human Kind. Be Both.
The secret to real networking? Be kind. Be human. Kindness sparks connection. Humanity builds relationships.
After two decades of helping people connect and build relationships, I’ve discovered that one word captures the true heart of networking and human connection.
Humankind.
One word. Two meanings. Both matter.
In the traditional sense, humankind encompasses every person across time and place, bound together by the common threads of experience, emotion, and the human spirit.
It is the story of all people—past, present, and future—woven together by the shared experience of being human.
But it also reflects a way for people to be “human” and “kind” to others, which are two qualities at the heart of genuine networking and real connections.
In networking, “humankind” becomes a powerful catalyst for opportunity, growth, and lasting success.
Let’s take a closer look …
CAREERS
💼 Rochester at Work
Top Work and Career Moves in Rochester, NY
Rochester's job market remains tight and steady, with low unemployment and no major job losses in recent months. Growth is concentrated in professional services, hospitality, and the tech sector, while manufacturing and financial services lag. The tech expansion, boosted by major federal investments and local innovation, is creating high-demand, high-paying roles.
🔥 Top Job Postings
👀 Top Job Seekers
Alexander Nicholson - SEO Specialist/Quality Control Analyst
👉 Data Scientist Master's Student |📍Rochester, NY (Profile)
Fares D., Construction and Kitchen Designer
👉 Looking for Architectural Technologist roles |📍Rochester, NY (Profile)
Nicole Minurka, Title Clearance Coordinator
👉 Seeking New Opportunities |📍Rochester, NY (Profile)
SALES
✅ Rochester Leads
Who's Buying in Rochester Right Now?
Which service will you need this year? |
SUPPORT
✅ Rochester Resources
Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Rochester, NY
Greater Rochester Enterprise (GRE), the lead economic development organization in the Greater Rochester, NY region, secured 30 separate company project wins in 2024, representing more than $335 million of new capital investments, the creation of 887 new jobs, and the retention of 2,363 jobs. (See Full Report)
Monroe County expands business accelerator program that facilitates federal contracts (More)
McAlpin Industries Plans $23 Million Expansion in Webster, NY (More)
KNOWLEDGE
👀 Rochester Insights
AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for Rochester Professionals
“What are the top 5 organizations to use when raising venture capital in Rochester, NY?”
1. Excell Partners (formerly Excell Technology Ventures)
2. Rochester Angel Network (RAN)
3. Launch NY
4. RIT Venture Fund
5. The Entrepreneurs Network (TEN)
NETWORKING
📅 Rochester Events
Top Business Events Across Greater Rochester
💻 8/20 Rochester Business Networking Event | Business Networking (Register)
🤝 8/20 Before Hours Networking at M-Power Agency | Irondequoit Chamber of Commerce (Register)
🤝 8/27 General Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential (Register)
🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual
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