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*In Person Event*

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present its inaugural Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards, in partnership with Insero & Co. CPAs, LLP.  Our unwavering belief in extending avenues of economic progress to all employers, regardless of their background, is a key part of our mission. 

The Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards serves as a tribute to the accomplishments of minority- and women-owned businesses (MWBEs). It celebrates the outstanding achievements of the region's fastest-growing MWBEs, recognizing their ongoing success through growth rankings that consider both the percentage increase and the actual dollar amount of revenue growth.

Join us for the awards celebration on Thursday, May 2nd, at the Floreano Convention Center. A pre-ceremony reception and vendor showcase begins at 7:30 a.m. followed by the awards celebration at 8:00 a.m. Help us honor and recognize the fastest growing local MWBE companies that strengthen the vitality of our region.

The Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards celebration will be a party.  So, bring your team and enjoy the morning with an amazing sense of camaraderie that will fill the ballroom. We want to hear our MWBE companies bring the noisemakers, confetti, boas, or whatever suits their team to help cheer on the many accomplishments, loud and proud! 

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In addition to the Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards celebration, Greater Rochester Chamber, in partnership with Monroe County, COMIDA, and MCIDC, also invites you to join us for a special recognition ceremony to support and celebrate the 2023 locally certified MWBEs. The MWBE program was established in January 2021 as a recommendation from the Commission on Racial and Structural Equity (RASE) report in an effort to support diverse and equitable business in our region. Monroe County is committed to providing opportunities for underutilized businesses to grow, build capacity, and create generational wealth. Since its inception in January 2021, Monroe County has certified 204 MWBEs.  IMPORTANT: If you are part of the 2023 MWBE certification presented by Monroe County, COMIDA, and MCIDC, and you are not included in the Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards recognition program, please register directly by contacting Events Specialist, Cassidy Franklin via email at Cassidy.Franklin@GreaterRochesterChamber.com

PROGRAM TIMEFRAME:

• 7:30 - 8:15 AM - General Reception and Vendor Showcase. 
• 8:30 - 10:00 AM - MWBE Certification Recognition Ceremony followed by Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards Presentation (sit down plated breakfast)

RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, April 24.

Questions or need any special accommodations? Contact Gena Stein at Gena.Stein@GreaterRochesterChamber.com 

We gratefully acknowledge our event sponsors for their generosity and support of this awards program.

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Supporting Sponsors: 

• Beyond TalentEdge | Authentica
• Canandaigua National Bank & Trust
• M&T Bank
• Paychex, Inc.
• Xerox Business Solutions