Our SBC programs feature information presentations on a wide range of small business concerns, including human resource issues, software, communications, legal and legislative concerns, and marketing techniques.

SBC programs and initiatives include:

Executive Development Roundtable
A learning network where senior and mid-level managers meet with other business executives to evaluate various business issues for the purpose of problem resolution.

Headliner Program
Programs for the small business community headlined by top executives discussing marketing, sales, corporate culture, and leadership.

Boot Camp
Educational and networking opportunity for new and growing businesses, to learn basic business practices in a casual, interactive environment from industry experts in their fields.

Legislative Affairs/Albany Small Business Lobbying Day
Members operate in cooperation with the Chamber's Public Affairs department to ensure that small business interests are considered in the legislative process.

SBC Cares Thanksgiving Appeal Food Drive
An annual food drive to lend a helping hand.
Proceeds to benefit Sojourner House, Wilson Commencement Park and the YWCA.

Small Business Person of the Year Annual Gala Luncheon
An annual event that honors Rochester's outstanding small business entrepreneurs.

Social Events:

Annual Golf Outing
An annual fun event - foursomes compete in a "scramble", followed by a dinner networking event.

Holiday party
Free to SBC Members, the holiday party represents our annual networking event.  This year the holiday party will be our 25th anniversary celebration - featuring an event at the Rochester Museum and Science Center highlighting 25 years of service to the Rochester business community.