Advantage Magazine | February 2025

Chamber News

Applications for Leadership Greater Rochester Open in February

Applications will open on Monday, February 17 for the Leadership Greater Rochester class of 2026 (August 2025-May 2026). Applications will be accepted through Friday, May 2. Leadership Greater Rochester (LGR) is the region’s premier leadership development program. Since 1987,

This 10-month program immerses three dozen leaders in sessions examining everything from economic

development and the local arts scene, to workforce development and building a sustainable community. Through enriching conversations, behind-the-scenes tours, and work on the Community Impact Project, the LGR experience builds lifelong relationships and provides opportunities for business and community leaders to shape and contribute to the

the LGR program has propelled leaders in the community to further be inspired, connected and enlightened. The 1,000+ alumni who have graduated from LGR have gone on to serve in various civic, community, and business leadership positions. The LGR network stretches across the community, present in almost every sector.

fabric of the greater Rochester area.

Learn more and apply online at www.rochestermnchamber.com/lgr

Linking Leaders & Industry A Chamber series connecting local candidates and businesses for meaningful discussions

Elected officials toured and heard first hand from local organizations on challenges and opportunities facing their businesses as well as how policy impacts their operations.

Thank you to Boys & Girls Club of Rochester, Broadway Plaza, Gift of Life Transplant House, GPC Beverage, and Rochester Motor Cars, for hosting these valuable tours and sharing your insights!

In November the Chamber introduced a new series, Linking Leaders & Industry, an evolution of our previous Connecting Candidates & Commerce initiative. The Chamber’s Linking Leaders & Industry series fostered meaningful discussion and collaboration between elected officials and the Rochester area business community. This provided a platform for elected officials to tour businesses and hear directly about the challenges and opportunities facing their businesses and how policy impacts their operations.

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