Chamber announces award winners with Velocitii named ‘Business of the Year’
Velocitii photo: Heather Smith, the CEO a partner at Velocitii, recently was recognized as a finalist for the 2025 Greater Rochester Chamber Inclusive Leadership Award.
The Orleans County Chamber of Commerce has announced its annual award winners, with Velocitii in Medina named Business of the Year.
Velocitii opened 11 years ago. It operates out of the Olde Pickle Factory on Park Avenue in Medina.
Velocitii is a business process outsourcing company. It provides support for other businesses, handling calls for customers about plans, billing and troubleshooting. Velocitii works with companies in healthcare, waste management, hospitality, e-commerce, auto insurance and technology.
Velocitii was founded by Roger Hungerford in the Olde Pickle Factory, initially with six employees. Velocitii each of the past three years has been named a top workplace in the Rochester region, placing in the mid-size company category (125 to 300 employees).
The Chamber awards celebration will be Oct. 23 at the White Birch Golf Course in Lyndonville.
The award winners include:
- Business of the Year: Velocitii
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Rita Zambito
- New Business of the Year: Homestead Pest Control
- Small Business of the Year: Bentley Brothers
- Phoenix Award: Newell Lounge/Shirt Factory
- Agricultural Business of the Year: RLW Cattle
- Hidden Gem: Hurd Orchards
- Business Person of the Year: Dan DeCarlo
- Community Service Award: Genesee-Orleans Ministry of Concern
RSVPs are due by October. 18. For information about tickets, contact Director Darlene Hartway at director@orleanschamber.com or (585) 590-6430. Tickets also are available online through EventBrite.
