In a recent newsletter, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Laura Ring announced that she will retire on December 31, 2025, after many years of dedicated leadership.

Dear Members,

After serving the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce for over 35 incredible years, with 33 years as your President/CEO, I have made the difficult but exciting decision to retire. My retirement from my role as President of the Chamber will be effective December 31, 2025.

Serving this organization and our fantastic business community has been one of the greatest and most fulfilling journeys of my life. It has been an honor to support, advocate for, and celebrate the businesses that make our community so vibrant and resilient.

Over the years, I had the privilege of working alongside you to promote your businesses and develop incredible programs and events that have been successful. And I am deeply grateful for the trust and support you have provided me.

When I step away, I will do so with a full heart and tremendous pride in all the Chamber has developed and accomplished. Our Chamber is fortunate to have wonderful business people and staff who are dedicated to leading our organization. Together over the years, we have navigated challenges including economic ups and downs, several social issues, and pivoted through a worldwide pandemic. We also embraced growth over the years and celebrated many accomplishments.

Thanks to the support of all of our members, our Chamber is in a strong position. We have the building that was purchased and able to be paid for many years ago, reserve funds we have built for the future, a membership that continues to grow, and valuable connections and partnerships that matter.

I will always remain a champion for this incredible organization and its continued success. I am especially thankful for the many relationships, both professional and personal, that I have made along the way that has made this experience so meaningful. I will always hold the Chamber, its members, and this incredible community close to my heart.

I leave at the end of this year with full confidence in the Chamber’s continued success. My sincere thanks to you, our members, and our community for the opportunity of a lifetime.