City of Rochester Upstate MWBE Conference

The City of Rochester will be hosting the 3rd Annual Upstate MWBE Conference. It will be held March 31-April 2, 2025 at the Joseph Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center. This conference brings together MWBE businesses from the four (4) Upstate New York regions: Finger Lakes, Western New York, Central New York and the Southern Tier.

Aprroximately 300 people attended last year representing MWBE’s, community-based organizations and businesses from all four regions. This year, we are aiming to meet and or exceed attendance . We hope to include you in our attendance numbers.

The theme of this three-day event will be “Building Capcity Through Innovation and Equity”. Day one will kickoff with an interactive learning experience where we will explore a historical timeline of Rochester and hear from local icons past and present. Night one starts with a jazz reception and awards dinner with keynote speaker. MBE and WBE companies have been nominated from each region and the selected companies will receive awards. Day 2 will include three training sessions and a keynote luncheon. Day 3 is all about opportunity and networking and will include panel discussions and an Opportunity Expo of approximately 50 businesses representing a myriad of contract, funding and business opportunities.

Join us for 3 days filled with networking, workshops, and discussions focused on supporting Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) in the Upstate Region. Connect with like-minded individuals, learn from industry experts, and discover new opportunities to grow your business. Don't miss out on this exciting event! See you there!

Host or Publisher City of Rochester, NY