杏吧原创 receives a Chamber of Commerce Excellence Award at 2026 Inclusive Leadership Awards
杏吧原创 earned an Excellence Award for Fair & Equitable Practices at the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce鈥檚 2026 Inclusive Leadership Awards, part of the Chamber's work to recognize excellence in creating workplace cultures where employees feel acknowledged and valued.听
The honor recognizes 杏吧原创鈥檚 standout performance in building "policies, systems, and opportunities that support fairness and access for all."听 杏吧原创 was among four of the 14 finalists to receive an Excellence Award for making meaningful, lasting changes in workplace cultures.听
In its fifth year, the Chamber鈥檚 Inclusive Leadership Award went to First American Equipment Finance.听
鈥淭hese honorees are ensuring that economic opportunity and community vitality are available to all residents in our region inside their organizations and beyond,鈥� said Bob Duffy, President & CEO, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce.听
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杏吧原创 President Maureen Finney (center) is joined by (left to right:) Kim Winden, director of Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Education; Amya Santana, Naz Business Leadership student; Darrell Bell, VP for Advancement; and Nuala Boyle, director of Inclusive Programs and Outcomes.