BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T100000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Small Business in Focus: Capital Strategies: Navigating Grants and Funding Opportunities DESCRIPTION:Greater Rochester Chamber invites you to our next installment of our Small Business in Focus event series\, specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by small businesses. Based on feedback from leaders in our community\, this series offers practical solutions\, expert insights\, and opportunities to forge meaningful connections.Join us for this interactive session at our headquarters at 75 Clinton Square on Tuesday\, June 9\, from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. This engaging event will provide valuable insights and practical capital strategies to help small business owners navigate the complex landscape of grants and funding opportunities needed to fuel growth and expansion.\nEvent Highlights:Expert Panel Discussion: Hear from experienced funding professionals and grant writers who will share essential tips on identifying funding sources\, crafting compelling grant proposals\, and leveraging available resources to support your business goals.Moderated Q&A: Engage directly with our panelists to address your specific questions regarding funding strategies and grant applications\, gaining personalized feedback to enhance your understanding.Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow small business owners in your community\, fostering collaboration\, sharing experiences\, and building supportive relationships that can lead to future partnerships.Our Panelists:Robin Finnerty\, Deputy Director\, Monroe County Planning & DevelopmentRafael Salaberrios\, Sr. VP\, Small Business Capital Access\, Empire State Development\nThaddeus Schofield\, Director of Business Development\, The City of RochesterVirginia Smith\, Deputy District Director\, U.S. Small Business AdministrationProgram Timeframe: \n-- 8:30 to 9:00 AM - Registration and Networking\n-- 9 to 10 AM - Formal Program (Including Q&A)Registration Details: Please register online to secure your spot. This event is complimentary and open to members only\, but seats are limited due to space constraints. If you wish to sign up as a sponsor for this event or have any questions\, contact Events Manager Cassidy Pendell at Cassidy.Pendell@GreaterRochesterChamber.com.Event Sponsor: $500 Company name listed on all event materials and promotionsSocial posts showcasing sponsorship on all our social channelsAccess to send up to 2 reps to the eventOption to place marketing materials on the registration table\, or a dedicated vendor table\, depending on the venue's space limitations. Inquire for more details.Additional sponsorship options are available HERE.Greater Rochester Chamber acknowledges the generous support of our 2026 'Premier Access Event Series' Sponsors: Community Bank N.A.\, Harris Beach Murtha\, & Indotronix AvaniClick here to learn more about our Small Business in Focus initiative. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Greater Rochester Chamber invites you to our next installment of our \;Small Business in Focus event series\, specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by small businesses. Based on feedback from leaders in our community\, this series offers practical solutions\, expert insights\, and opportunities to forge meaningful connections.

Join us for this interactive session at our headquarters at 75 Clinton Square \;on Tuesday\, June 9\, from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM. This engaging event will provide valuable insights and practical capital strategies to help small business owners navigate the complex landscape of grants and funding opportunities needed to fuel growth and expansion.
Event Highlights:

Our Panelists:

Program Timeframe:
-- 8:30 to 9:00 AM - Registration and Networking
-- 9 to 10 AM - Formal Program (Including Q&\;A)

Registration Details: \;Please register online to secure your spot. This event is complimentary and open to members only\, but seats are limited due to space constraints. \;

If you wish to sign up as a sponsor for this event or have any questions\, contact Events Manager Cassidy Pendell at Cassidy.Pendell@GreaterRochesterChamber.com.

Event Sponsor: $500 \;

Additional sponsorship options are available HERE.

Greater Rochester Chamber acknowledges the generous support of our 2026 '\;Premier Access Event Series'\; Sponsors: \;Community Bank N.A.\, Harris Beach Murtha\, &\; Indotronix Avani

Click here \;to learn more about our Small Business in Focus initiative.
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