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💼 Rochester at Work

Workplace Highlights in Rochester, NY

The Rochester metro area continues to show stable labor-market conditions, with unemployment holding near 3.8% as of November 2025, reflecting slight improvement over recent months. Private-sector employment has expanded by roughly 3,700 jobs year-over-year, driven by ongoing strength in education and health services, professional and business services, manufacturing, and hospitality.

🔥 Top Job Postings

• Direct In-Home Sales Representative - In Rochester, NY at ProEdge Remodeling by Custom Built, Inc.
  💵 $120K - $150K a year | 📍 Rochester, NY (Apply)

• Sr. Business Consultant - Outside Sales at Alcott HR
  💵 $70K - $185K a year | 📍 Rochester, NY (Apply)

• Customer Business Mgr 3 at CROSSMARK
  💵 $85K - $90K a year | 📍 Rochester, NY (Apply)

👀 Top Job Seekers

• Miriam Rudnick, Accounting Specialist
  👉Open to new opportunities |📍Rochester, NY (Profile)

• Joe Luconte, Assistant Lacrosse Coach & Air Personality
  👉Open to work |📍Rochester, NY (Profile)

• Keith Austin, Production Supervisor
  👉Seeking to make a contribution in manufacturing management |📍East Rochester, NY (Profile)

• Engineering Services for the James R. Pond Regional Traffic Operations Center Rehabilitation Project (Link)

• Resident Project Representative Services Animal Services Kennel Replacements (Link)

• The City of Rochester is seeking proposals from qualified parties interested in purchasing the High Falls Parking Garage (Link)

• The City of Rochester needs Genesee River Debris Mitigation (Link)

• New York State Office of General Services needs Firearms, Ammunition, and Less-Lethal Products (Statewide) (Link)

• Resident Project Representative Seneca Avenue Reconstruction (Link)

• Funding for Public High School Equivalency (HSE) Test Administration (Link)

• Senator Samra Brouk and Assemblywoman Sarah Clark Announce $150,000 in Funding for Lifespan, the Lily Cafe, and Senior Support Services (More)

• Tom Golisano awards $25 million to Mary Cariola Foundation (More)

• N.Y. nonprofits getting creative to help those in need (More)

• To address surging food insecurity (especially after SNAP disruptions), Foodlink has purchased over US $1.5 million in food and expanded its emergency network to help residents across Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes region. (More)

• United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes $250,000 Donation to Foodlink (More)

• County Executive Adam Bello, Mayor Malik Evans, Congressman Joe Morelle, Foodlink And The Rochester Red Wings Host County-wide Food Donation Drive To Help Those Impacted By SNAP Funding Delay (More)

• Rochester assemblymembers announce $200K grant to strengthen local nonprofits (More)

• Starting Nov 22, 2025, the program from Foodlink and the city will distribute “FreshConnect” emergency food checks at Rochester Public Market so qualifying families (including low-income or SNAP-eligible households) can receive $20 in coupons per household member to buy fresh produce and groceries. (More)

What are the most effective ways to uncover high-quality business leads in Rochester?

1. Leverage Local Business & Industry Networks
Tap into Rochester’s strong ecosystem of business associations and sector groups. Events hosted by organizations tied to technology, manufacturing, health services, and small business development often attract decision-makers and growth-stage companies. These gatherings help you meet vetted, actively engaged local professionals.
2. Use Rochester’s Industry Clusters to Target Better Prospects
Rochester has concentrated strength in optics & photonics, health care, advanced manufacturing, food & beverage, and tech startups. Focusing your outreach on these clusters, especially companies expanding or hiring, produces more qualified leads because these sectors show consistent investment and job growth.
3. Monitor Local Business Growth Signals
Pay attention to indicators like new facility announcements, hiring surges, grant recipients, or businesses undergoing expansions. These companies are often entering growth cycles and are more receptive to new vendors, professional services, or partnerships.

Thank you for being part of our Greater Rochester business community!