CONNECTING GREATER
We are a region on the rise. Highlighting the people making a real difference here. Deepening connections across our diverse communities. Playing up the places and happenings you won’t find anywhere else. Take it all in. Find what moves you. Then spread the word about what’s Greater. For others to revel in Greater, too.
GROW GREATER
On July 2, 2024, President Biden, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Administration announced the inaugural federal funding awards through the Regional Tech Hub program.
Among the handful of regions receiving awards was the OneROC co-led NY SMART I-Corridor consortium spanning the Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse region, focused on semiconductor technology.
SHOW YOUR CHAMPION BADGE
Local businesses and organizations, here’s an easy way to display your Greater ROC pride and commitment to promoting our nine-county region: Place the Champion for Greater ROC logo on your website’s homepage, within an email signature, on social media and in other online or printed collateral. Your support, together with thousands of others, will help generate buzz and momentum for our Greater story.
Visit Rochester / Andy Buscemi
OUR MOMENTUM MAKERS
CREATING THE SOUND FOR GREATER ROC
LEVI BENNETT
GREATER ROCHESTER, NY
GREATER THAN YOU KNOW
Videos: 45 Fathoms Studios
Visit Rochester
is your guide to the hot spots and hidden gems all around the region.
DISCOVER GREATER
With four glorious seasons, there’s a chance to be awestruck anytime, anywhere—from serene lakeside to rolling vineyards to rising ski slopes. You’ll find the scenic therapy around Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes good for the soul. And where are your people at? Out and about at 140+ eclectic events and festivals happening here year-round.
INNOVATE GREATER
Innovators, entrepreneurs, startups and business leaders unite here. The Greater Rochester region
is a hotbed of talent, resources and opportunity—the ideal area for business development and career growth, with bonus points for exceptional quality of life and proximity to major markets.
Rich Brainerd Photography
SEE GREATER
Greater Rochester ranks high in the minds and sources that already know. Look and learn:
RANKED
TOP 5
PATENT PRODUCING MAJOR METRO
US Patent and Trade Office 2022. Major Metro Per 1,000 Workers
BEST
SMALL CITY IN AMERICA
FOR VEGANS
GREATER ROCHESTER, NY
vegnews.com, Why Rochester, New York Is The Best Small City in America for Vegans
GREATER ROCHESTER, NY
#10
TOP TECH TALENT
IN NORTH AMERICA
GRE Analysis of CBRE 2024, Scoring Tech Talent
LETCHWORTH STATE PARK
#1
BEST STATE PARK FOR HIKING IN THE U.S.
OutsideOnline.com, The 14 Best States for Hiking in the U.S.
RANKED
TOP 5
MAJOR METRO FOR
STEM DEGREES
GRE Analysis of the National Center for Education Statistics (Fall 2022-Spring 2023). Per capita data among major metros with more than 1 million residents.
#1
MOST NEIGHBORLY CITY
IN THE UNITED STATES
GREATER ROCHESTER, NY
Neighbor.com, The 2022 Most Neighborly Cities in America
CELEBRATE GREATER
Get your Greater ROC style on and show your community pride for all the good happening in our region. G>R hats and t-shirts are now available at area Wegmans stores.
