GROWING GREATER
An innovative alliance of economic development organizations investing to catalyze growth in the Greater Rochester, NY region



TO ACCELERATE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN GREATER ROCHESTER
To create new jobs, increase regional wealth, raise regional GDP and enhance opportunity. To invest in a world-class economic development ecosystem where incumbent businesses are thriving, new firms are locating, and the world’s best talent is choosing to live.
Through ROC2025, we’re dedicating significantly more resources to growth. Enhancing the reach and impact of current efforts, furthering our work to expand the regional economy, and competing more effectively for jobs and investment.







WHY GREATER ROCHESTER
INNOVATING, CREATING & GAME-CHANGING
- #1 metro for future growth - Jump Starting America
- Top-20 millennial magnet - Bloomberg/Lending Tree
- Top-25 most innovative city - 24/7 Wall Street
- #1 metro in STEM degrees per capita - USDOE
- #5 metro in patents per capita - USPTO
- Top-20 best quality of life - US News & World Report
REGIONAL REVITALIZATION PARTNERSHIP
CO-INVESTING IN COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING
ROC2025 serves as coordinator of the Regional Revitalization Partnership (RRP). Announced by Governor Hochul in 2022, the RRP is a collaboration between New York State and private philanthropy to jointly invest $300M in the Cities of Rochester, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls.
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Public Meeting Recording
View the recording from RRP's public forum on March 15, 2023 (Zoom password pBw#M3v3)
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Overview Presentation
Access an overview presentation on RRP, its goals, and project selection criteria
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Invitation for Proposals
Interested in submitting a proposal for RRP consideration? Get information here.
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Pre-Proposal Worksheet
Download a printable worksheet to begin compiling your project information
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Submit Your Proposal
Once your worksheet is completed, enter your information and submit your final project proposal