Susan Holliday

Susan Holliday is a board member at the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and a former president, publisher, and owner of the Rochester Business Journal. Susan began their career in 1988 as the publication's first female president and grew the company to include contract publishing and an extensive events division.

Under Susan's leadership, the Rochester Business Journal became widely regarded as the outstanding news source on business-related issues in the greater Rochester region, read by more than 80,000 readers each week. Integrity in reporting and thoughtful analysis of community issues affecting business in the metropolitan Rochester, New York area became the hallmarks of the publication.

In 1997, Susan purchased the Rochester Business Journal and orchestrated a financial turn-around that positioned the company for long-term success. Susan sold the publication in 2016 after 28 years of ownership.

Susan strongly believes that a successful career comprises both corporate and civic leadership, a philosophy they model through wide-ranging involvement in the greater Rochester community. Susan is a tireless advocate for businesses in the region and is committed to making Rochester a great place to work, live, and raise a family.

Susan Holliday's educational career consists of a BS in Agricultural Economics from Cornell University and an MBA from Rochester Institute of Technology.