Chamber Events Calendar
Friday HR Briefing: Raising the Bar on Customer Service: Practical Strategies for HR and Managers
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Raising the Bar on Customer Service
2026 Women Empowering Women Conference
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
A Unified Conference for Professional Women, With No Breakout Sessions to Foster Connection and Collaboration
Friday HR Briefing: HR’s Role in Cybersecurity Incident Response
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
HR and cybersecurity incident response
Rochester TRENDS: Collaborative Purchasing for the Public Sector
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bringing awareness of the latest business/community trends and current information/ strategies
SBC Connects: Economic Update & Networking
3:45 PM - 6:00 PM
An Informational Panel Discussion and Social with Our SBC Affiliate Volunteer Board and Chamber Members
Policy Matters: A Conversation with NYS Senator Jeremy Cooney
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Legislative Insights with Regional and Federal Policymakers
Friday HR Briefing: From Hiring to Revenue: Closing the Sales Training Gap to Accelerate Growth
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Closing the Sales Training Gap to Accelerate Growth
Collaborative Entrepreneurship: Virtual Session for Sole Proprietors
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where Sole Proprietors Connect, Exchange Ideas, Learn, and Grow - Virtually
Business Made Social: Prive at the Metropolitan
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
An Exclusive Members Only Networking Opportunity at a Premier Venue
Friday HR Briefing: Supporting Caregivers at Work: A Key to Engagement and Retention
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Supporting Caregivers at Work: A Key to Engagement and Retention
Human Resources Management Training - April 2026
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Build your Human Resources knowledge - 8 Half-day Sessions
Small Business in Focus: Empowering Your Workforce
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Focused events specifically for our small business members
Greater ROC Young Professionals: Seneca Park Zoo Cleanup
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
A Volunteer Opportunity for Greater ROC Young Professionals
2026 Young Women of Distinction Scholarship Awards
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Scholarship awards program for female high school seniors.
Member Orientation & Services Overview - May
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Overview of Greater Rochester Chamber services
Women's Council: Fitness & Social at Midtown Athletic Club
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
A Health and Wellness Gathering for Women to Relax and Build Relationships
Chamber CONNECT - May
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Networking for Members to Share, Connect, and Grow
Policy Matters: A Conversation with NFIB State Director Ashley Ranslow
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Legislative Insights with Regional and Federal Policymakers
SBC Connects: The Penthouse
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
An Informal Social with Our SBC Affiliate Volunteer Board and Chamber Members
Greater ROC Young Professionals: Center City Terrace
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
A Gathering of Greater ROC Young Professionals to Connect, Collaborate, and Grow
Leadership for Managers Training - June 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Leadership Training - 5 Sessions x 4 Hours Each
Women's Council: Cultivating Clarity: Nourish Your Mind and Empower Your Daily Habits
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
A Health and Wellness Gathering for Women
Chamber CONNECT - July
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Networking for Members to Share, Connect, and Grow
Business Made Social: Farmhouse Table
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
An In-formal In-Person Social to Connect and Update Your Headshot
2026 Business Person of the Year Awards Celebration
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Honoring Small Business Leaders for Growth, Leadership, and Community Impact
Women's Council: Derby Day Social at Batavia Downs
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Women’s Council social event at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel
Member Orientation & Services Overview - August
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Overview of Greater Rochester Chamber services
Chamber CONNECT - September
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Networking for Members to Share, Connect, and Grow
2026 Inclusive Leadership Award
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Honoring organizations for outstanding leadership in promoting inclusivity among diverse workplace backgrounds.
SBC Fall Classic Golf Scramble 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Annual Golf Tournament Supporting the SBC Cares Charitable Initiative
Women's Council: When Women Lead – A Panel Discussion & Social
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A Gathering for Professional Women to Connect and Build Relationships
Chamber CONNECT - November
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Virtual Networking for Members to Share, Connect, and Grow
Member Orientation & Services Overview - November
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Overview of Greater Rochester Chamber services