The Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards celebrate the region’s fastest-growing minority- and women-owned businesses, collectively representing a combined annual revenue of over $400 million and thousands of employees.
Rochester, New York, May 20, 2026 – The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has named Linden Digital Marketing to its 2026 Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Top 50 Awards, an honor that reflects the work Lindsay Connelly and the Linden team have built together right here in Rochester.
In partnership with Insero Advisors, LLC, the Greater Rochester Chamber presents its third annual MWBE Awards to propel an environment of equitable economic growth and empowerment. The award celebrates the remarkable achievements of the region’s fastest-growing minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs), highlighting their courageous journeys and ongoing success stories.
The 2026 honorees represent a combined annual revenue of over $400 million and thousands of employees. Honorees are recognized through growth rankings that consider both the percentage increase and actual dollar amount of revenue growth.
“Digital marketing is a crowded space, and standing out takes more than good strategy. It takes integrity, consistency, and a team that truly delivers. This award is a testament to the standard we hold ourselves to every day, and to the Rochester business community that has embraced what we’re building here.”
— Elyse Mee, Director of Marketing, Linden Digital Marketing
Founded in 2018 as a one-woman operation, Linden digital marketing has grown into an 18-person, MWBE-certified, award-winning digital marketing agency, achieving 400% revenue growth over four years and a 26% increase in revenue from 2024 to 2025. Linden has served clients nationally, designed a state-of-growth service model that simplifies digital marketing and improves project ROI and client retention. In 2025, Linden purchased its first commercial building in Rochester, NY, reinforcing a long-term commitment to local economic development. It has been recognized as one of Rochester’s fastest growing MWBE for two consecutive years.
Several honorees will be featured in the Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Award List. View the 2026 Top 50 Award Honorees here.
“Our 2026 MWBE Awards honorees shine a light on the diverse, widespread business growth that makes Greater Rochester thrive. Across industries, sectors, sizes, and ages, this year’s top 50 organizations are united in their shared success, and we are excited to recognize that success with this program.”
— Bob Duffy, President and CEO, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce