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The Rochester Networker

👋 Good afternoon, Rochester! Welcome to The Rochester Networker, the local newsletter that serves professionals in the Greater Rochester business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Announcing The Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 Companies Awards

👀 Rochester Public Schools defends its branding upgrade in business terms

💼 Listings of Top Jobs Postings and Top Job Seekers in Rochester, NY

📈 Rochester organizations looking for Audio Visual Upgrades, Avaya Phone System Maintenance and Support, real estate developers, and more

Monroe County announces forgivable working capital loans up to $25,000 for small businesses, & Main Street Activation Program offers matching grants (up to $50,000)

🔎 Who are the top connectors in Rochester, NY?

📅 Register for Rochester networking events

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COMMUNITY
🍇 The Rochester Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Greater Rochester, NY

  • Announcing The Greater Rochester Chamber Top 100 Companies Awards (Read)

  • Rochester Public Schools defends its branding upgrade in business terms (Read)

  • Import tax changes hit Rochester business, sparking supply and cost concerns (Read)

  • Greater Rochester Chamber announces 2nd cohort of RETAIN Program participants (Read)

  • Two Monroe County companies impacted by federal funding cuts (Read)

STRATEGY
 Deep Dive

Why Netwinars Beat Webinars Every Time

Professionals are ditching standard Zoom calls and virtual networking events for netwinars that spark collective learning, deeper engagement, and meaningful relationships.

Forget webinars, netwinars are the new virtual networking powerhouse.

Just think about it …

How many times have you attended a webinar that turned into one long sales pitch?

Or finished a session without connecting with a single person?

While no one can predict the future of networking, one thing is certain …

It won’t look anything like it does today…

CAREERS
💼 Rochester at Work

Workplace Highlights in Rochester, NY

Rochester’s job market continues to grow steadily, adding approximately 4,000 private-sector jobs over the past year. The strongest gains are in education and health services, professional and business services, and leisure and hospitality, reflecting strong demand in service-driven industries. Unemployment in the region remains low at around 4.0%, supported by ongoing workforce development programs and investment in training initiatives.

🔥 Top Job Postings

👀 Top Job Seekers

  • Daniel Marcellus, Award-Winning Supervising Story Producer / Post Producer / Development Producer / Editor
    👉Actively Seeking New Opportunities |📍Rochester, NY (Profile)

  • Kyle Ollino, Project Manager & Service Advisor
    👉 Seeking New Opportunities |📍Penfield, NY (Profile)

  • Delaney Pierson, Production Intern
    👉Game Design and Development Graduate from RIT seeking full-time employment |📍Rochester, NY  (Profile)

  • Sagar Kate, Information Analyst & Senior Software Developer
    👉Actively seeking full-time job opportunities |📍Rochester, NY  (Profile)

SALES
📈 Rochester Leads

Who's Buying in Rochester Right Now?

  • Audio Visual Upgrades to Auditorium in Sheriff's Department (Link)

  • ELECTRICAL TERM SERVICES needed in Monroe County (Link)

  • Avaya Phone System Maintenance and Support at 39 West Main Street Room 101 Rochester, New York 14614 (Link)

  • The City of Rochester is seeking proposals from experienced real estate developers for the purchase of Adlai E Stevenson School No. 29 (Link)

  • Monroe County is accepting bids for HVAC Maintenance & Repair Services (Link)

  • Purchase and repurposing of former school facility (School No. 29) (Link)

  • Rochester Community Sports Complex Water Infiltration (Link)

SUPPORT
  Rochester Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Rochester, NY

  • Rochester offers Neighborhood Commercial Assistance Grants for storefront, signage, equipment upgrades for businesses (More)

  • Main Street Activation Program offers matching grants (up to $50,000) for interior build-outs in vacant storefronts (More)

  • Monroe County announces forgivable working capital loans up to $25,000 for small businesses (More)

KNOWLEDGE
🔎 Rochester Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for Rochester Professionals

Who are the top connectors in Rochester, NY?

1. Robert Duffy - President & CEO of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
2. Faheem Masood - Chairman of the Greater Rochester Chamber’s Board of Directors
3. Lauren Dixon - Vice Chair of the Chamber’s Board
4. Bill Goodrich - Vice Chairman of the board of “Support GRE” (Greater Rochester Enterprise regional development)
5. Emily Colliss - Connector, Creator, Community Engagement Facilitator” in Rochester.

NETWORKING
📅 Rochester Events

Top Networking Events in Greater Rochester

💻 10/15 Rochester Business Networking Event | Virtual (Register)

🤝 10/28 Depoian Team 25th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting & Before Hours Networking | Rochester, NY (Register)

🤝 11/07 First Friday Breakfast Networking at WROC-TV 8 | Rochester, NY (Register)

🤝 11/19 Real Estate and Business Networking | Marshall Street Bar & Grill, Rochester, NY (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

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