OneROC Impact Report 2025-2026

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IMPACT REPORT

Dear friends and partners, The most successful regions aren’t defined by a single company, institution or organization. They’re defined by their ability to align—to connect their assets, organize around shared priorities, and bring together leaders from business, government, education, philanthropy and the community to solve challenges no one organization can solve alone.

That is the opportunity in front of Greater Rochester.

For generations, our region has been known for extraordinary assets: world-class innovation, globally competitive companies, renowned educational institutions, committed civic leadership and a quality of life that rivals anywhere in the country.

But assets alone don’t create momentum. When OneROC launched in 2019 as ROC2025, the goal was to strengthen the region’s competitive capacity by aligning and investing in the organizations and strategies necessary to accelerate growth—with a name and a deadline that put urgency behind the work.

Over our first seven years, those investments have built a stronger foundation: more resources to expand business attraction, elevate regional marketing, advance talent strategy, strengthen downtown revitalization and support the innovation ecosystem.

The benchmark numbers tell part of the story. Since 2019, the Rochester MSA’s ranking has improved 18 spots on job growth, 34 spots on labor force growth, 25 spots on regional GDP growth and 11 spots on unemployment rate compared to our 53-metro peer group. More importantly, they have proven something bigger: Greater Rochester can move further and faster when we organize around shared goals.

We see that today through the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub, where partners across economic development, higher education, workforce and industry are building a globally competitive semiconductor ecosystem. We see it through the Regional Revitalization Partnership, where public, private and philanthropic partners are aligning resources around transformational investment in our urban core—Harper’s Corner, High Falls State Park, the West Main Gateway. And we see it through Springboard NY, the new entrepreneurial ecosystem accelerator helping center innovation and entrepreneurship as core drivers of regional growth, strengthening the network of organizations that support early-stage companies and positioning Greater Rochester and Western NY for greater private investment.

These efforts represent more than successful projects. They represent a new way of working.

And they have clarified what comes next.

The biggest opportunities facing Greater Rochester don’t fit neatly into individual organizational lanes.

Downtown revitalization isn’t simply a real estate or placemaking initiative. A thriving center city requires the full economic development ecosystem: business attraction, entrepreneurship, tourism, talent, marketing, infrastructure and investment, working together toward a shared vision.

Talent strategy isn’t just a workforce challenge.

To attract and retain the people our region needs, we must also ensure companies are innovating, growing, creating opportunity and generating the high-quality jobs that allow us to compete nationally.

And innovation must become an engine we fully activate and invest in. Our world-class research, ideas and entrepreneurs must translate into new companies, new investment and new economic growth.

The next chapter of regional competitiveness requires us to organize around these interconnected missions. None of these priorities belong to any single organization. They belong to all of us.

OneROC’s role is to help bring the pieces together— connecting strategies, partners, resources and investments so our collective efforts add up to something larger than any one organization could accomplish alone.

That alignment is also what creates the confidence for transformational investment. When businesses, philanthropy and public partners see a region with a clear vision and coordinated execution capacity, they’re empowered to invest more boldly in its future.

The progress highlighted in this report shows what’s possible when we work together. But the bigger story isn’t only what we’ve accomplished. It’s what we’re now capable of becoming.

To our investors, partners and leaders across Greater Rochester: Thank you for believing in this work and helping make it possible. The first chapter was about building capacity. The next chapter is about strengthening the system.

One vision. One region. Leading what’s next.

Joseph Stefko, Ph.D. President & CEO, OneROC

Total funds pledged (through April 2026) to Alliance organizations and priority initiatives:

$34.573M Additional dollars stewarded into our region:

$80M

$50M

$3M

Regional Revitalization Partnership

NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Accelerator

ONE REGION. ONE VISION. As Greater Rochester’s regional economic alliance, OneROC is a coordinated capacity-building vehicle to drive growth by dedicating more resources, enhancing the coordination and impact of current efforts, and positioning our community to compete more effectively for jobs and investment.

DOWNTOWN & PLACE-BASED REVITALIZATION

REGIONAL BRANDING

CAPACITY BUILDING & COORDINATION

BUSINESS GROWTH

ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM

TALENT STRATEGY

NY SMART I-CORRIDOR TECH HUB

BUSINESS GROWTH & ATTRACTION

BRANDING & MARKETING

We invest to more rapidly expand the number of employers and jobs in our region.

We invest to tell our region’s story on the national stage and ensure Greater Rochester is increasingly part of the consideration set for employers and talent.

TALENT STRATEGY We invest to broaden, deepen and diversify the worker pipeline that supports regional growth.

STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT & CAPITAL DEPLOYMENT

DOWNTOWN INNOVATION

We serve as a convener and intermediary to align partners, investors and community stakeholders on transformative regional economic opportunities.

We invest to revitalize and activate the heart of Greater Rochester and enliven the downtown experience.

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MOMENTUM IN ACTION Regional Performance Since 2019 (Rochester MSA ranking out of 53-metro national peer group)

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BUSINESS GROWTH AND ATTRACTION Translating Regional Strengths Into Global Opportunities Greater Rochester’s ability to compete for investment depends on a coordinated business growth ecosystem that connects companies with the assets, resources and partnerships they need to succeed.

POSITIONS

ANNUAL JOB GROWTH FROM #43 TO #25*

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Through continued investments in Greater Rochester Enterprise (GRE), OneROC’s lead Alliance partner for business growth, we are strengthening the region’s capacity to attract new companies, support the expansion of existing employers and proactively pursue opportunities that align with our strongest industry sectors.

This enhanced capacity is driving results beyond traditional business attraction, supporting the broader economic development ecosystem through market intelligence, employer relationships, and strategic alignment with talent attraction, downtown revitalization, innovation initiatives and opportunities that emerge through the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub.

ANNUAL GROSS REGIONAL PRODUCT

KEY INVESTMENTS:

FROM #50 TO #25**

+ Continued expansion of regional business growth capacity through GRE’s proactive outreach, project management and company engagement efforts.

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ANNUAL LABOR FORCE GROWTH FROM #46 TO #12*

+ Strengthened market intelligence and targeted attraction strategies focused on high-growth industries, including advanced manufacturing, optics/photonics/imaging, semiconductors, life sciences, software/IT, energy innovation, and food and beverage.

+ Enhanced coordination across the OneROC Alliance ecosystem to connect companies with workforce solutions, innovation assets, research partners, sites, incentives and community resources. + Supported regional competitiveness through GRE’s expanded relationships with site selectors, executives, investors and industry partners.

2025 IMPACT*:

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POSITIONS

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

+ 281 total projects managed

+ 33 project wins

+ 143 new projects generated

+ $293M new capital investment

+ 41 company site visits hosted

+ 1,546 jobs retained

FROM #40 TO #29*

+ 887 new jobs created

* April 2026 data

* GRE 2025 annual report

** 2025 data

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REGIONAL TALENT STRATEGY Building the Workforce for Tomorrow’s Economy Greater Rochester’s economy is evolving, and our approach to talent must evolve with it.

Over the past six years, the region has made significant investments to attract, retain and develop talent. As employer needs, workforce dynamics and industry opportunities continue to shift, OneROC has brought together Alliance partners and the broader workforce ecosystem to evaluate what is working, understand where gaps remain and align around the next generation of regional talent strategies.

This year, in partnership with Greater Rochester Chamber (OneROC’s lead Alliance partner for talent strategy) and a team of nationally recognized workforce and economic development experts, OneROC funded a comprehensive talent assessment that combines deep labor market analysis, employer insights and ecosystem engagement to better understand where targeted interventions can have the greatest impact and support growth sectors.

Pictured: Greater ROC Young Professionals’ Conference

This work represents a shift from reacting to today’s workforce challenges toward intentionally building the talent systems required for the economy Greater Rochester wants to grow, particularly in high-value, tradeable sectors where the region has the opportunity to compete globally.

KEY INVESTMENTS: + Completed a comprehensive regional talent scan to identify workforce strengths, gaps and opportunities for targeted intervention. + Aligned Alliance partners, workforce organizations, educators and economic development leaders around a shared understanding of regional talent needs. + Advanced a data-driven approach that connects talent strategy with business growth, industry cluster development and long-term economic competitiveness across all industries, firm sizes and skill levels.

+ Integrated talent efforts with major regional investments, including the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub’s STEP UP semiconductor workforce initiative, New York State’s ON-RAMP program, AI workforce initiatives and emerging industry opportunities. + Continued to evolve talent development, attraction and retention strategies to ensure Greater Rochester can compete for the workers, skills and companies driving the next economy.

2025 IMPACT: + 7,500+ year-over-year increase in civilian labor force across the Rochester MSA, up 1.5%

+ 4 priority intervention areas identified to strengthen the regional talent ecosystem

+ 30+ regional stakeholders engaged through interviews and strategy development

+ 2026-2030 regional talent strategy developed to guide future investments and implementation

+ 9 peer regions benchmarked to better understand competitiveness and opportunities

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Credit: City of Rochester Bureau of Communications

DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION Creating a Vibrant Center for Regional Growth Downtown Rochester is the heart of our region’s economic future—a place where business investment, talent attraction, innovation, culture and community come together.

Through continued investments in Rochester Downtown Development Corporation (RDDC), OneROC’s lead Alliance partner for downtown revitalization, we are strengthening the capacity needed to accelerate downtown’s momentum and support a more vibrant, active and connected center city.

Credit: City of Rochester Bureau of Communications

In 2025, years of coordinated investment continued translating into visible progress, with new housing, businesses, amenities, public spaces and experiences bringing more people downtown and supporting Rochester’s continued transformation into a destination for residents, workers, visitors and companies.

KEY INVESTMENTS: + Advanced downtown’s position as a regional economic engine, supporting new investment, business growth, residential development and placemaking initiatives.

+ Expanded street-level vibrancy through new restaurants, retail, services, public programming, and experiences that bring residents and visitors into center city.

+ Strengthened downtown as a destination for employers and talent, with growing office activity and new investments, including UltraPhil’s $17M+ facility at Sibley Square.

+ Advanced ROC the Riverway in partnership with Empire State Development, the City of Rochester and regional partners, including progress on High Falls State Park, Austin Steward Plaza activation, the Convention Center, Rundel Library and ROC City Skatepark.

+ Supported continued growth in downtown living, with seven residential projects completed in 2025 and more than 1,500 additional units in the development pipeline.

+ Elevated downtown storytelling and engagement through expanded marketing, events and community activation efforts that celebrate Rochester’s urban core.

2025 IMPACT: + 16.5M total visits from residents, workers and visitors

+ 1,500+ residential units in the pipeline

+ 42,000 daily average weekend visitors

+ 35 free outdoor events

+ 46,000 daily average weekday visitors

+ 94% residential occupancy rate

+ +8.2% in weekday worker average from prior year

+ 20 new retail establishments opened

+ 10,800+ downtown residents

+ 3M+ social views, showing downtown momentum

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REGIONAL BRANDING AND MARKETING Telling Greater ROC’s Story to the World Greater ROC is the most significant coordinated regional branding and marketing effort in our region’s history. Now, we’re moving our campaign beyond awareness to build a powerful story about who we are, where we’ve been and where we’re going.

Rooted in the idea of Iconic: Then. Now. Next., we’re celebrating a region that has always shaped the future—from Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, Kodak, Xerox, optics and generations of innovators, to the people, companies, neighborhoods and ideas carrying that legacy forward today.

Pictured: Boston OOH Activation

Through refreshed creative, expanded storytelling, targeted out-of-market campaigns and deeper partner collaboration, Greater ROC is showcasing a region where history fuels momentum—advancing the next generation of breakthroughs in technology, entrepreneurship, creativity and community.

KEY INVESTMENTS: + Evolution of the Greater ROC campaign through the Iconic: Then. Now. Next. creative platform.

+ Collaborative activations with regional partners to turn brand awareness into real-world experiences.

+ Strategic out-of-market campaigns focused on talent attraction and regional visibility.

+ Continued audience sentiment research and performance analytics.

+ Expanded storytelling highlighting Greater Rochester’s innovation, culture and quality of life.

2025 IMPACT: + 28.3M+ impressions generated through integrated marketing efforts

+ 29.8% increase in engagement with Greater ROC social content since 2024

+ 54,697 visits to GreaterROC.com, connecting audiences with regional stories and opportunities

+$300,000 Market New York grant secured to support expanded regional activations

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NY SMART I-CORRIDOR TECH HUB

Early Impact Across the Corridor

Powering New York’s Semiconductor Future

$2.15M+

New York State is experiencing one of the most significant economic development opportunities in a generation, with more than $124 billion in semiconductor-related investment announced since 2022.

Anchored by transformational projects from Micron, GlobalFoundries, Wolfspeed and a growing network of companies across the value chain, this momentum is creating demand for suppliers, skilled workers, research commercialization, new technologies and regional collaboration.

By 2034, one in four American-made semiconductor chips is expected to be manufactured within 350 miles of Upstate New York.

Convened by OneROC, Buffalo Niagara Partnership and CenterState CEO, the NY SMART I-Corridor brings together more than 100 organizations to help position Upstate New York as a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing, innovation and workforce development.

deployed to corridor initiatives

600+ companies and training providers engaged

60 technical assistance projects completed or underway

19 SMART wins identified

$260M+ regional investment attracted

175+ jobs created or retained

In Greater Rochester, OneROC works closely with local implementation partners and Tech Hub sub-awardees—including Greater Rochester Enterprise, Greater Rochester Chamber, Monroe Community College, NextCorps, RIT, University of Rochester and others—to ensure companies, entrepreneurs, workforce partners and institutions can access the right resources.

This “no wrong door” approach reflects the way the Tech Hub is designed to operate: through coordinated partners with distinct strengths, working together to connect businesses and organizations to all available opportunities, funding and technical assistance across the NY SMART I-Corridor.

10-year Goals

9,000+ new middle-skill and construction positions

$5.2B average annual investments

$18B additional GDP growth

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A Statewide Strategy for Semiconductor Leadership

Credit: NY SMART I-Corridor

Stacking Resources & Expanding Participation The semiconductor economy will create opportunities well beyond the fabs themselves. OneROC and our partners are helping Greater Rochester companies, small businesses, entrepreneurs and workers understand where they fit and connect to the resources, partners and pathways that can help them participate in this growth.

To ensure those opportunities are accessible to as many businesses as possible, NY SMART I-Corridor has partnered to secure additional resources and programmatic supports. A collaboration with Empire State Development secured $11 million in competitive funding from the U.S. Treasury Department to launch the statewide Supply Chain Growth Access Program (SGAP), empowering diverse New York businesses to access lucrative opportunities in the growing semiconductor ecosystem. And the new PropelNY partnership with Next Street, supported by JPMorganChase, launches its first semiconductor supplier program cohort this summer, building capabilities needed to compete for emerging supply chain opportunities through personalized learning pathways, industry expertise and additional resources.

+ Technical assistance for companies seeking semiconductor opportunities + Supplier readiness support and industry certifications

The NY SMART I-Corridor works alongside New York State’s leading semiconductor assets to accelerate growth.

GO-SEMI New York State’s central coordinating office for semiconductor growth, aligning industry attraction, workforce development, supply chain expansion, infrastructure and community investment.

NY CREATES A globally recognized semiconductor research and development hub anchored

by Albany NanoTech, connecting industry, researchers and universities to advance next-generation technologies.

+ Grant funding to improve capabilities, capacity and competitiveness

TALENT: BUILDING THE WORKFORCE PIPELINE Semiconductor Talent & Employer Partnership Upstate New York (STEP UP) Preparing the workforce needed to support semiconductor and advanced manufacturing growth. + Investments in innovative workforce training models + Support for education, workforce, union and community partners + Employer-driven pathways into high-quality manufacturing careers

INNOVATION: BRINGING NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO MARKET

Connecting Companies, Workers & Innovators to Opportunity

Commercialization & Collaboration Center (C3) + THRIVE

Through targeted investments and coordinated implementation, the NY SMART I-Corridor is helping companies enter new markets, preparing workers for high-quality careers and accelerating innovation across the region.

COMPANIES: STRENGTHENING THE SUPPLY CHAIN

Helping startups, researchers and companies move semiconductor-related technologies from concept to commercialization. + Innovation vouchers supporting technology development + Access to university expertise, specialized equipment and research resources + Connections between startups, manufacturers and industry partners

Supply Chain Activation Network (SCAN) Get Connected Scan to explore resources and find where you fit in the semiconductor opportunity.

Helping manufacturers enter, expand and strengthen their role in the semiconductor supply chain.

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PLACE-BASED REVITALIZATION Aligning Investment. Building Capacity. Transforming Places.

COMMUNITY VISION

LONG-TERM IMPACT

ALIGNED INVESTMENT

Great places don’t happen by accident. They require shared vision, coordinated investment, strong implementation partners and sustained capacity to move complex projects from idea to impact.

OneROC is helping Greater Rochester build a new model for place-based revitalization, bringing together public, private, philanthropic and community partners to align resources, accelerate implementation and create lasting economic opportunity.

Through initiatives like the Regional Revitalization Partnership (RRP), we are demonstrating the power of targeted investment: focusing resources in strategic geographies, supporting trusted local leaders, and creating the conditions for additional investment and long-term neighborhood transformation.

Regional Revitalization Partnership: A New Model for Community-Driven Investment Made possible by visionary funding partners:

FROM IDEA TO IMPACT

ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT LEVERAGED

IMPLEMENTATION CAPACITY

Investment in Action: Revitalization Across Rochester + Webster Avenue— advancing commercial activation and future business ownership opportunities

Pictured: Connect Lab

EMMA + BEECHWOOD

+ Exploring pathways for resident investment and shared neighborhood wealth

Implementation Partner: Connected Communities Building neighborhood wealth through community-driven investment. + Neighborhood HUB— creating a central gathering place for residents, services and community partners + Connect Lab— supporting entrepreneurs and growing neighborhood businesses

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Credit: City of Rochester Bureau of Communications

DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER Implementation Partner: RDDC + City of Rochester Strengthening the region’s Center City through redevelopment, housing and business activation.

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+ Re:Main Fund— leveraging $2 million into nearly $37 million of mixeduse redevelopment, including 85 housing units and 10,000+ sq. ft. of commercial space

+ Housing + commercial investment strategy—unlocking opportunities for additional mixed-use redevelopment and neighborhood-serving businesses

+ 151 Mt. Hope redevelopment opportunity—preparing riverfront property for future private investment

The Work Continues

+ Main Street Activation Program—bringing new small businesses into vacant downtown storefronts + Harper’s Corner— transforming longvacant historic buildings into 11 apartments and four commercial spaces

Credit: Brian Dold

WEST MAIN GATEWAY OneROC Incubation + Partner Coordination Building a replicable model for neighborhood commercial corridor revitalization. + Business Property Improvement Program—advancing 22 projects supporting neighborhood businesses and historic properties + Public-realm improvements— creating a more welcoming, walkable and vibrant corridor

Credit: New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

GENESEE RIVERWAY

The next generation of economic development requires systems that align capital, strengthen organizations and turn community vision into action.

Credit: YAMTEP

WORKFORCE PATHWAYS

Implementation Partners: ROC the Riverway (ESD + City of Rochester) + RDDC

Implementation Partners: RochesterWorks, NextCorps, YAMTEP, TRACS + Regional Workforce Partners

Turning transformational public investment into lasting economic impact.

Connecting residents to the opportunities created by regional growth.

+ High Falls State Park— advancing a once-ina-generation riverfront transformation supported by $75 million in state investment + Aqueduct Reimagined— reconnecting downtown Rochester to the Genesee River through iconic public space investment + Riverway activation strategy—building programming, partnerships and visitor experiences around Rochester’s riverfront assets

+ Downtown Career Center—creating a 24,000-sq.-ft. hub connecting residents and employers + School-to-Work Navigator Program— expanding career exposure, employment pathways and industry connections for Rochester students + YAMTEP—providing manufacturing training and employment pathways for youth and adults + TRACS—building construction career pathways connected to regional infrastructure and development growth

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With approximately $35 million in catalytic funding remaining to be deployed, RRP partners will continue advancing communitydriven priorities, unlocking additional investment, and accelerating transformational projects across Rochester’s neighborhoods and commercial corridors.

Learn more about Rochester’s RRP projects.

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WNY ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM ACCELERATOR

Credit: Springboard NY

DRIVING TOMORROW’S STARTUP COMMUNITY Made possible through the vision and support of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, the WNY Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Accelerator is advancing the next chapter of a long-term effort to strengthen Western New York’s startup community.

Built on years of input from entrepreneurs, Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs), funders and community leaders, the initiative is designed to create a more connected, inclusive and coordinated ecosystem where entrepreneurs have access to the relationships, resources and support they need to start, grow and scale.

The first phase of this work, Springboard’s rapid prizes, sparked innovation across the ecosystem, supporting new ideas, engaging diverse partners and demonstrating the power of small, catalytic investments to uncover opportunities and build momentum.

Now, as the lead intermediary for the Ecosystem Accelerator phase, OneROC is helping move the region from experimentation to coordination—strengthening connections across geographies, supporting collaboration among ESOs, elevating entrepreneurial stories and building the shared infrastructure needed for long-term startup growth.

Building a Stronger Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Across Rochester, Buffalo and Western NY The Ecosystem Accelerator is focused on connecting and strengthening the organizations, networks and resources that help entrepreneurs succeed.

Connecting the Ecosystem Building stronger relationships among entrepreneurs, ESOs, economic development partners, universities, industry leaders, investors and funders to reduce silos and increase collaboration across Western New York.

Catalyzing Collaboration Supporting ecosystem investments that encourage experimentation, strengthen partnerships and identify opportunities for future strategic investment.

Sharing the Region’s Story Creating a stronger regional narrative by elevating entrepreneurs, innovative companies, ecosystem leaders and collaborative initiatives across Western New York.

Learning and Scaling Studying successful entrepreneurial communities and bringing proven approaches back to the region to strengthen long-term ecosystem capacity.

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PROGRESS & MOMENTUM As part of this next phase, Springboard has: + Strengthened relationships with entrepreneurial ecosystem partners across Western New York.

+ Convened entrepreneurs, students, industry leaders and partners around regional innovation opportunities.

+ Launched ecosystem activation investments to support collaborative ideas and address emerging opportunities.

+ Built relationships with leading entrepreneurial ecosystems across the country.

+ Created learning exchanges that connect communities, industries and support organizations.

LOOKING AHEAD The next phase of work will focus on deeper ecosystem activation, including: + Expanding Springboard ecosystem investments. + Advancing a regional storytelling strategy that increases visibility for entrepreneurs and resources.

+ Strengthening connections between startups, corporations, investors and support organizations. + Identifying opportunities to fill gaps and attract additional resources into the ecosystem.

Alliance Partners

Greater Rochester Enterprise is an economic development organization committed to attracting new capital investments and creating regional wealth and new jobs throughout the region.

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce passionately serves, promotes and advocates for members to secure economic prosperity throughout the Greater Rochester region.

Rochester Downtown Development Corporation drives economic vitality— accelerating development by marketing assets that attract businesses and investments—creating a more vibrant and inclusive community.

Visit Rochester is the official tourism promotion agency for Monroe County, marketing Greater Rochester as a preferred destination to grow and maximize visitor spending and economic vitality.

Public Sector Partners Additionally, our public sector partners are vital to accelerate economic growth:

CITY OF ROCHESTER MONROE COUNTY EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT

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Credit: City of Rochester Bureau of Communications

COLLABORATION IS OUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE OneROC exists to bring partners together around opportunities too large for any one organization to tackle alone. Our approach is to invest in the organizations, partnerships and strategies that strengthen Greater Rochester’s entire economic development ecosystem.

Working through our Alliance partners and a growing network of public, private, philanthropic, higher education and community organizations, OneROC aligns investment, builds regional capacity, and coordinates action across business growth, talent, place-based revitalization, entrepreneurship, innovation and regional marketing.

This collaborative model allows resources to flow where they create the greatest impact while leveraging the expertise and infrastructure already in place across the region. The result is a stronger, more connected ecosystem that is better positioned to compete for investment, grow businesses, create opportunity and advance Greater Rochester’s long-term economic competitiveness.

INVESTOR PARTNERS Baldwin Richardson Foods* Billitier Electric Buckingham Properties Constellation Brands* Elmer W. Davis Inc. ESL Charitable Foundation* Excellus BlueCross BlueShield*

Five Star Bank* Konar Foundation* LeChase Construction* M&T Bank Charitable Foundation* Paychex Charitable Foundation* Pike Construction Services*

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation

St. John Fisher University

Riedman Foundation*

University of Rochester*

Rochester Gas and Electric*

Wegman Companies Inc.

Rochester Institute of Technology*

Wegman Family Charitable Foundation*

Rochester Regional Health* Sands Family Foundation*

*Denotes board-level investor

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Board of Directors VOTING MEMBERS Dan Burns M&T Bank

William (Will) Mack LeChase Construction

Chair

Dr. Sarah Mangelsdorf University of Rochester

Faheem Masood as Chair of Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce

Martin Mucci*** Paychex

Treasurer

John Gibson**** Paychex

Bill Goodrich as Chair of Greater Rochester Enterprise William Gunther as Chair of Visit Rochester

Steve Dubnik as Chair of Rochester Downtown Development Corp. *

Dr. Joseph Stefko, President & CEO Shannon Ealy, Vice President of Innovation

Dr. William Sanders Rochester Institute of Technology James Reed Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

Victoria Van Voorhis** as Chair of Rochester Downtown Development Corp.

Senior Staff

Deana Percassi Wegman Family Charitable Foundation

David Riedman Riedman Foundation Robert Sands

Martin Birmingham Five Star Bank

Chair Emeritus

Garth Hankinson Constellation Brands

Joseph Sayre Rochester Gas & Electric

Alex Castro PathStone Corporation

Erin Tolefree Baldwin Richardson Foods

At-Large Director

NON-VOTING MEMBERS

Virginia Clark Sands Family Foundation Dr. Richard “Chip” Davis Rochester Regional Health Dr. Seanelle Hawkins Urban League of Rochester Rufus Judson Pike Construction Services Howard Konar William & Sheila Konar Foundation

Rep. Joseph Morelle U.S. House of Representatives Hon. Adam Bello Monroe County Executive Hon. Malik Evans Mayor, City of Rochester Vincent Esposito Empire State Development Brian Pincelli Wayne County IDA * Through May 2026 ** Beginning June 2026 *** Through June 2026 **** Beginning July 2026

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