Rochester offers a host of attractions and events for just about every interest and pastime, including classical music, professional sports and music and arts festivals. The city’s rich history as a center for civil rights and social justice remains an important element of Rochester’s legacy and a continues to...
The Healthy ROC Grocer Program makes it easy for you to find stores conveniently located in your neighborhood or near your workplace to quickly fill your shopping basket with nutritious, wholesome foods that support well-being for you and your family.
Welcome to the Bureau of Business and Housing Development (BHD). We have four main divisions that work together with our Administrative unit to achieve our goals: Business Development, Housing, Real Estate, and Credit Underwriting.
Content of Business Development support, and contacts.
Learn about what type of business the NSCs require permits for operating. Learn about the renewal process for existing permit holders.
Learn about the services and activities the City's Neighborhood Service Centers provide.
Content on Grants and Loans provided by the City.
The City of Rochester procures goods and services through two different processes, depending upon legal requirements. Procurement requiring competitive bidding, such as for commodities and public works contracts, is administered by the Bureau of Purchasing.
Kiva provides crowdfunded business loans of $1,000-$15,000 at 0% interest and with no fees. Borrowers use their loans for projects such as renovations, purchasing pieces of equipment, or moving into store fronts.
Posting of liquor license applications and hearings.
This Agreement, and The City of Rochester's operation of the Website, shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of New York. Any disputes arising out of this Policy shall be adjudicated in a court located in Monroe County, New York.
Content of neighborhood businesses that were successful in receiving grants for their business.
The City of Rochester is making recycling easier and more convenient with our expanded mixed recycling program. Now mixed recycling means paper can be mixed with metal, glass and plastic so all recyclable materials can be placed in one container.
Content for city, county, state, federal programs to help businesses flourish.
Free 4-part series about Small Business Taxes.
Free 4-part series about Small Business Taxes.
Free 4-part series about Small Business Taxes.
Free 4-part series about Small Business Taxes.
Introduction to the cannabis industry in-person class.
The City of Rochester utilizes MWBEs on all city-funded public works projects. Public works fall under two categories: street construction and general/building construction.