News Release - Mayor Warren Announces Information Session for City Business Assistance Programs

City of Rochester

News Release

(Monday, Jan. 8, 2018) – Mayor Lovely Warren announced that the City’s Neighborhood and Business Development Department will conduct an information session for businesses located in Downtown and developers who work with Downtown projects to help them obtain City loans, grants and services on Wednesday, Jan. 10, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in City Hall, City Council Chambers, 30 Church St.

“The City has many programs available for businesses and we want more people to be aware of them,” said Mayor Warren. “Whatever the business need, there is almost certainly a City program available to help support it.”

Department of Neighborhood and Business Development Commissioner (NBD) Bayé Muhammad and NBD staff will be available to discuss and provide information on the City’s various business loans, services and grants. The City can assist businesses with the purchase of furniture, fixtures, equipment, real estate, renovations, facade improvements and much more.

City business owners should RSVP by calling (585) 428-6912 or via email at Alisa.Gillan@cityofrochester.gov. More information on resources for city businesses may be found at www.cityofrochester.gov/BusinessResources.

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News Media: For more information, contact Press Officer Jessica Alaimo, 428-7135.