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Why remote workers are moving to Rochester

(foreground) Lia Burt and Alex Lavell, and (background) M’Kenzie Wilson and Melanie DellaPietra on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, February 16, 2023
Megan Mack
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WXXI News
(foreground) Lia Burt and Alex Lavell, and (background) M’Kenzie Wilson and Melanie DellaPietra on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, February 16, 2023

What are some of the perks of living in Rochester? We ask a few of the city’s newest residents – remote workers who relocated to Rochester through the Greater ROC Remote program. The program, run by the Chamber of Commerce, is offering financial incentives to prospective Rochesterians. The pandemic changed how many of us work, and so if you work from home, why not consider a move?

We hear from workers who chose to relocate to Monroe County. Our guests:

  • Melanie DellaPietra, talent strategy partner for ROC Remote and Tech at the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
  • Lia Burt, new Rochester resident
  • M’Kenzie Wilson, new Irondequoit resident
  • Alex Lavell, Rochester native who recently returned to the city
Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.