About Us

RocGrowth is a grassroots, volunteer organization with 2,400 members founded in 2013.  

RocGrowth Mission

Empower the New Rochester

RocGrowth aims to identify, support and build community for the new generation of leaders, as Rochester regains its rightful place among prominent progressive and prospering cities.

Showcase our communities leading innovators and entrepreneurs

RocGrowth aims to publicize motivational stories from the individuals who represent our enormous talent pool.

Instigate “creative collisions”

RocGrowth aims to break down barriers and create opportunities for interpersonal interaction, encouraging fellowship and pride in belonging to the Rochester community.

Promote social equity

RocGrowth aims for equality of race, class, gender and age in all its endeavors, recognizing the mistakes of our past have impeded our progress.

RocGrowth Mission Fulfillment

Events

RocGrowth Candids and RocGrowth Coffee are produced on alternating months. We have presentations with leading entrepreneurs and by local innovators.  

We record our interviews, which you can see here:

Content

We post recordings made at the events, along with curated blogs from community members.

Micro-Grants

We make modest donations to emerging and innovative non-profits aligned with RocGrowth’s mission and give them exposure to our community.

Social Media

We have a large following on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn

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RocGrowth Candids and RocGrowth Coffee are produced on alternating months and feature interviews with leading entrepreneurs and presentations by local innovators.

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