Small Business Council of Rochester

11/05/2025

Less than a month away — and the need in our community is greater than ever.

We’re gearing up for this year’s SBC Cares Thanksgiving Appeal - happening on November 21st and 22nd.

In 2024, thanks to 137 companies, 150 volunteers, and countless generous donors, we provided over 2,800 food boxes and $14,000+ in donations to local families in need.

This year? More than 6,000 families have requested assistance.

Here’s how you can help:
• Build food boxes
• Make a monetary donation
• Volunteer your time

If your organization is looking for a meaningful way to give back this season, let’s do this together. Our community is counting on us.

Learn more and get involved: https://my.greaterrochesterchamber.com/calendar/Details/sbc-cares-2025-thanksgiving-appeal-1430571?sourceTypeId=Website

06/12/2025

We’re thrilled to announce our Special Guest Speaker for the 2025 Business Person of the Year Award ceremony!

Please join us in welcoming Salvatore “SoccerSam” Fantauzzo, Founder, CEO & Franchisor of Salvatore's Old Fashioned Pizzeria - a true Rochester original and community champion.

From one shop in 1978 to a beloved franchise across several states, Sam’s story is one of grit, vision, and local pride. Don’t miss the chance to hear firsthand from one of Rochester’s most iconic entrepreneurs.

Learn more about our special guest speaker here: https://lnkd.in/gNmMwCpb

📅 Wednesday, July 30th
📍 Hyatt Regency Rochester
👉 Register today and be part of the celebration! https://lnkd.in/gnmf4bCS

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce

12/30/2024

We hope you're having a joyful and relaxing holiday season!We can't wait to see everyone again on Thursday, January 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. for SBC Connects -- a fun evening of networking at the stunning CityView Ballroom, located at the top of the Strathallan hotel. This relaxed gathering is the perfect chance to meet and mingle with more than 100 professionals and explore new opportunities to grow and elevate your business in 2025.

Thank you to our event sponsors!

Premier Sponsor:
Brighton Securities

Supporting Sponsors:
Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP
M & T Bank
U.S. Employee Benefits Services Group

Learn more and reserve your spot at https://my.greaterrochesterchamber.com/calendar/Details/sbc-networking-strathallan-1247889?sourceTypeId=Hub

SBC is proud to be a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce affiliate.

12/20/2024

📅 Save the Date & Secure Your Spot!

Join us on Thursday, January 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. for an evening of connection and opportunity in the stunning CityView Ballroom at The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa- a DoubleTree by Hilton.

This relaxed gathering is the perfect chance to meet and mingle with over 100 professionals and explore new opportunities to grow and elevate your business in 2025!

Event Highlights:

⭐️A breathtaking wraparound terrace with lounge seating, offering one of Rochester's most unique sunset views.

⭐️Complimentary appetizers and one drink ticket with each ticket purchase.

⭐️Support a good cause: A portion of proceeds will benefit a local nonprofit through the SBC Cares initiatives, an affiliate of the Greater Rochester Chamber Foundation and Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce.

Get tickets and find out about sponsorship opportunities at https://my.greaterrochesterchamber.com/calendar/Details/sbc-networking-strathallan-1247889?sourceTypeId=Hub

Special thanks to Premier Sponsor Brighton Securities and to our Supporting Sponsors: Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP; M&T Bank; and U.S. Employee Benefits Services Group

*In-Person Event* Kick off the new year with Greater Rochester Chamber's Small Business Council affiliate, at an exciting networking event on Thursday, January 23rd, at the Strathallan's Cityview Ballroom. This casual gathering provides the perfect opportunity to connect, share ideas, and ...

12/13/2024

Please join us in welcoming our newest Small Business Council board members!:

Dan Connolly, Dean, School of Business, St. John Fisher University; Alexander Ognenovski, Senior Trust Officer, Nottingham Trust (Division of Community Bank N.A.); Cheryl Yawman, Business Development Director, Consiliarium Group, LLC.; Ben Levy, Sr. Vice President & Sr. Relationship Manager, M&T Bank; Quan Hounshell, Sr. VP of Marketing, First American Equipment Finance; Miranda Leo, Recruiting Manager, JK Strategies; and (not pictured) Adam Clouden, Employee Benefits Consultant at Lawley

Our volunteer board members help to provide Rochester’s business community with programs to help local business leaders, and their businesses, grow and prosper – both personally and professionally. We were excited to welcome our new board members earlier this week at downtown Rochester's newest steakhouse, Patron Saint.

The SBC is a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce affiliate.

12/06/2024

Join us to kick off the year with a networking event from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23 at the The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa- a DoubleTree by Hilton's Cityview Ballroom. This is a casual event where attendees are encouraged to meet and mingle. Join more than 100 attendees to make connections and find new opportunities and ways to elevate your business in 2025!

Tickets include complimentary appetizers and one drink ticket. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local non-profit organization via SBC Cares initiatives, an affiliate of the Greater Rochester Chamber Foundation, and Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce.

Sponsorship opportunities are available!

All information is posted at https://my.greaterrochesterchamber.com/calendar/Details/sbc-networking-strathallan-1247889?sourceTypeId=Hub

11/27/2024

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11/27/2024

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Happy Thanksgiving from GP Flooring Solutions! Once again, we enjoyed donating food through SBC Cares. Huge thanks to the Small Business Council of Rochester and the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce for organizing the drive and to our team for their generosity. We deeply appreciate our communities, customers, colleagues, partners, family, and friends. Wishing everyone a joyful and safe holiday season!

11/27/2024

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