The Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce announced that Joe Robach has been named the organization’s new President and CEO. The selection was made by the Greece Chamber’s Board of Directors after a local and regional search was conducted.
Former Senator Robach served as the New York State Senate representative for the 56th Senatorial District which encompasses the Towns of Brighton, Clarkson, Gates, Greece, Hamlin, Parma, and parts of the City of Rochester, including Charlotte, Historic Maplewood and the University of Rochester.
Before his election to the Senate, Robach served as an Assemblyman for 11 years. During his tenure in the Senate, he secured an unprecedented amount of resources for the Rochester area which funded the expansion of the emergency departments for Highland and Unity Hospitals, and provided funding for hundreds of local charities and all the school districts in the 56th District. He sits on several boards and is a political consultant working for the Monroe County GOP committee. Throughout his tenure, he earned a reputation for being an accessible, community-oriented legislator.
Robach brings to the Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce an exceptional record of community and civic involvement. He has been recognized by many organizations, police departments, healthcare facilities, businesses, and not-for-profits both locally and statewide. He offers definitive and distinguished leadership skills, experience in economic development, and building and enhancing business and community relationships.
Joe Robach was a graduate of Aquinas Institute and the State University of New York College at Brockport, where he received his Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Administration degrees. He has been a lifelong resident of Greece.
“I was honored and pleased to be chosen to lead the Greece Chamber of Commerce,” said Robach. “This will allow me to continue my life’s work on promoting businesses, public safety, and our great community of Greece.” Robach’s plans for his tenure as President and CEO of the Greece Chamber include, continuing the Chamber’s role as a promoter of Greece business and providing opportunities to network and market businesses to the community. He will continue the Chamber’s signature events such as First Friday Networking, Home Health Expo, Small Business Awards and Youth Hall of Fame. “I enthusiastically encourage anyone interested in promoting their business, and our community, to reach out to me directly. I am very committed to being open and accessible. I will be in the Chamber office from 9AM to 4PM, on most days. That is what we are all about. We have Chamber members representing every size business and community groups that provide valuable insight and ideas to enrich the community connections. Reach out to me directly at the Chamber office at 585-227-7272, or email joe@greecechamber.org.”
The Greece Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit 501(c)6 that focuses on enhancing the business and economic vitality of Greece, New York, the largest suburb in Monroe County, and the surrounding region. The Chamber has been serving the business community since 1984.
Chamber services and member benefits include networking, marketing and promotion, education, business services, advocacy, visibility, recognition, advertising opportunities, committee participation, health, dental and vision insurance, travel packages, and numerous monthly and signature events throughout the year. The Chamber
membership includes for-profit and nonprofit corporations, government, education, and individuals from throughout Monroe County and the greater Rochester region in New York State.
The Greece Chamber Charitable Foundation (GCCF) was created in 2002, and is led by a board of directors comprised of community volunteers. The Foundation’s mission is to support programs that prepare young people for success in education and business so as to develop a viable workforce that leads to Greece economic prosperity and community development.
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