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About the Foundation

The Rochester Chamber Foundation was organized and incorporated in March 1990 with the ongoing purpose of being the educational and scholarship arm of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce.

Our Mission: To support and advance the charitable interests of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce through education and workforce development programs which promote:

  • P-16 education initiatives;
  • Creation of diverse and flexible workplaces;
  • Leadership development which encourages a dynamic and innovative vision of the future;
  • Planning, research and community education to anticipate and communicate future community needs and challenges; and,
  • Partnerships between the business community and educational, governmental and non-profit organizations.

Does your business provide products or services for individuals with disabilities?  If so, we invite you to have a booth at the 8th Annual Transition Fair! The Rochester Community Transition Interage...


Rochester: “One of the ten best cities for the next decade” (Kiplinger, 2010). Rochester: “Where the jobs will be” (Florida, 2010). Rochester humbly and persistently works back up into the na...


On Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010, internationally recognized Professor John A. Powell will be the keynote speaker at the event Exploring Race: Building an Inclusive Community event put on by the Diversity C...



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