RocGrowth

Passion Projects: Social Entrepreneurs Making a Difference * Michael Gilbert, Downtown ROCs [https://rocgrowth.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=29139ea3ea577adc4f6d01daa&id=5242128ef2&e=71573d47a4] * Matthew Apple, Walking for Rochester [https://rocgrowth.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=29139ea3ea577adc4f6d01daa&id=8224e755b8&e=71573d47a4] * Ray Mahar, Local Sound Collaborative [https://rocgrowth.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=29139ea3ea577adc4f6d01daa&id=87c8cdde77&e=71573d47a4] RocGrowth Candids [https://rocgrowth.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=29139ea3ea577adc4f6d01daa&id=f900732878&e=71573d47a4] features regional entrepreneurs and innovators who share their personal stories and describe their journey building successful organizations that have a meaningful impact upon our community. Rochester is enjoying a renewed vitality attributable to the contributions of talented individuals launching initiatives that make our community more livable, inclusive and welcoming for creators. Their grassroots efforts share a passion for helping others and leaving a positive imprint. We feature three such individuals. Each has created a new approach to make Rochester a better place, bootstrapping their initiative without expectation of financial gain, and relying on skills and expertise acquired throughout their career.

RocGrowth is pleased to present A Candid In-Person event with Zoom Option  Downtown Rochester at an Inflection Point   * Jenna Knauf, Roc Holiday Village [https://rocgrowth.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=29139ea3ea577adc4f6d01daa&id=3b93a4155d&e=71573d47a4] * Galin Brooks, Partnership for Downtown Rochester [https://rocgrowth.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=29139ea3ea577adc4f6d01daa&id=e2eefa512c&e=71573d47a4] * Suzanne Mayer, Hinge Neighbors [https://rocgrowth.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=29139ea3ea577adc4f6d01daa&id=cd6905946d&e=71573d47a4] RocGrowth Candids [https://rocgrowth.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=29139ea3ea577adc4f6d01daa&id=90c5b28ba2&e=71573d47a4] features regional entrepreneurs and innovators who share their personal stories and describe their journey building successful organizations that have a meaningful impact upon our community. Downtown Rochester has been experiencing a renewed vitality. It is widely accepted that a prospering metropolitan region has a thriving urban core, with successful collaboration between the public and private sectors. We face a moment when major decisions might determine whether Rochester is able to rise above mediocrity and achieve recognition as being one of America's great mid-sized cities. That is why RocGrowth is featuring three innovators from the private sector who are pursuing superior outcomes in different ways. Join us on Thursday, March 28, 2024 to learn more about the entrepreneur behind Roc Holiday Village [https://rocgrowth.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=29139ea3ea577adc4f6d01daa&id=c460b30e62&e=71573d47a4], the Partnership for Downtown Rochester [https://rocgrowth.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=29139ea3ea577adc4f6d01daa&id=863126211e&e=71573d47a4] and revitalization efforts downtown, and Hinge Neighbors [https://rocgrowth.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=29139ea3ea577adc4f6d01daa&id=a3091a37f4&e=71573d47a4] and their role with the Inner Loop North.

RocGrowth Candids is pleased to present  * Andrea Westerlund, Founder, Flower Power Magazine [https://rocgrowth.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=29139ea3ea577adc4f6d01daa&id=c9f7de9511&e=71573d47a4] * Renee Long, Board Member, Clarissa Street Legacy [https://rocgrowth.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=29139ea3ea577adc4f6d01daa&id=b6b8370a47&e=71573d47a4] * Quajay Donnell, Co-Curator, Behind the Glass Gallery [https://rocgrowth.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=29139ea3ea577adc4f6d01daa&id=8c74939235&e=71573d47a4] Innovative Community Building in Rochester RocGrowth Candids [https://rocgrowth.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=29139ea3ea577adc4f6d01daa&id=ba1d6a819d&e=71573d47a4] features regional entrepreneurs and innovators who share their personal stories and describe their journey building successful organizations that have a meaningful impact upon our community. Community building fosters a sense of belonging and social cohesion among residents. When people feel connected to their neighbors and the larger community, they are more likely to work together, support each other, and participate in community activities. This is aligned with RocGrowth's mission.   Join us  to learn more about Clarissa Street Legacy, Flower Power Magazine  and Behind the Glass Gallery. Their leaders will discuss their initiatives, personal motivations and experiences building their organizations.

RocGrowth Candids is pleased to present Steve Dubnik - President and CEO The Strong Museum of Play and Its Impact Upon Rochester In recognition of relaxed pandemic protocols RocGrowth Candids [https://rocgrowth.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=29139ea3ea577adc4f6d01daa&id=c291f30ebb&e=71573d47a4] is joyfully resuming its in-person event, providing a virtual participation option. We feature regional entrepreneurs and innovators who share their personal stories and describe their journey building successful organizations that have had lasting impact upon our community’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Strong National Museum of Play [https://rocgrowth.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=29139ea3ea577adc4f6d01daa&id=98a7e91498&e=71573d47a4], is a beloved Rochester institution that is undergoing a major expansion visible to all who pass by a neighborhood undergoing radical transformation. On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, we feature Steve Dubnik, President and CEO, who has guided the institution through this ambitious phase. We will learn how the museum has acquired an international reputation, the breadth of its work, and dedication to our city.

Join us for a discussion with Mike Colyer, CEO of Foundry.  Foundry was created to meet the institutional demand for better capital access, efficiency and transparency in the digital asset mining and staking industry. Headquartered in Rochester, NY, Foundry leverages its institutional expertise, capital and market intelligence to empower participants within the crypto ecosystem by providing the tools they need to build tomorrow's decentralized infrastructure. Adrian Hale, Director, Economic & Community Development, will join us to discuss Foundry's commitment to positively impact our region and seizing the blockchain's transformative potential to improve society.