https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/accelerate-greater--6716820enBusiness©2025 One ROChttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/eed99e34e854cd2cee1035fb40f72d22.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/accelerate-greater--6716820Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:01:57 +0000One ROCROC Vox Podcast Networkfitz@rocvox.comAccelerate Greater is the podcast that pulls back the curtain on how Greater Rochester, NY is building a bold, inclusive economy - one partnership, one project, and one big idea at a time.Hosted by Joe Stefko and Shannon Ealy of OneROC, each episode...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-greenwood-project--70782652
In the latest episode of Accelerate Greater, OneROC VP of Innovation Shannon Ealy sits down with Dr. LaShunda Leslie-Smith, Davis Craig, and Atashia Sinkler from Connected Communities to share how they’re bringing that vision to life in Rochester’s EMMA and Beechwood neighborhoods through the Neighborhood Hub, Connect Lab, and so much more.

Supported by the Regional Revitalization Partnership, with OneROC serving as regional intermediary, Connected Communities is building a resident-led model for neighborhood revitalization that shows exactly what it means to accelerate greater.

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In the latest episode of Accelerate Greater, OneROC VP of Innovation Shannon Ealy sits down with Dr. LaShunda Leslie-Smith, Davis Craig, and Atashia Sinkler from Connected Communities to share how they’re bringing that vision to life in Rochester’s EMMA and Beechwood neighborhoods through the Neighborhood Hub, Connect Lab, and so much more.

Supported by the Regional Revitalization Partnership, with OneROC serving as regional intermediary, Connected Communities is building a resident-led model for neighborhood revitalization that shows exactly what it means to accelerate greater.

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Recorded at ROC Vox Recording & Production Studios, Rochester, NY  rocvox.com]]>2240accelerategreater,businessattraction,downtown,economicdevelopment,greaterroc,rochester,talentstrategyfalse1101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laying-the-groundwork-for-greater--67634160You’ll hear the origin story: what sparked the formation of OneROC, why collaboration is our edge, and how this podcast will elevate the voices of the people doing the work.
We break down the four pillars of OneROC’s core strategy: business attraction, talent strategy, regional marketing, and downtown revitalization - and preview what’s coming in our first full episode, featuring the leaders of Greater Rochester’s powerhouse economic development organizations.
Hit subscribe and come along as we build momentum, reimagine what’s possible, and Accelerate Greater. 

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We break down the four pillars of OneROC’s core strategy: business attraction, talent strategy, regional marketing, and downtown revitalization - and preview what’s coming in our first full episode, featuring the leaders of Greater Rochester’s powerhouse economic development organizations.
Hit subscribe and come along as we build momentum, reimagine what’s possible, and Accelerate Greater. 

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