Henrietta, NY (March 18, 2026) Hurricane Technologies is pleased to announce that it has earned a spot on the 2026 MWBE Awards list of fastest-growing, privately owned minority- and woman-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in the Finger Lakes Region. Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will reveal the second annual MWBE Award rankings at the MWBE Awards celebration on Thursday, June 11th in downtown Rochester.
Shawn Petti, President said, “I am so grateful to be part of this amazing team at Hurricane Technologies, Inc. You are all amazing! Thank you for everything you do and thank you to all of our amazing customers!”
To be eligible for the Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Awards program, companies must be privately owned, headquartered in the nine-county Greater Rochester region, have a minimum of $250,000 in revenue in each of the three most recent fiscal years, and have a minimum of 51% ownership, operation, and control by minorities and/or women.
Bob Duffy, President and CEO, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, said, “Congratulations to Hurricane Technologies for earning their spot as a 2026 Greater Rochester Chamber MWBE Award honoree. As one of the fastest growing MWBEs, this honor showcases its role in shaping our regional community and building a better community for us all. This year’s list of MWBE Award honorees is a diverse assortment of companies that continue to innovate and drive our region forward. Collectively, these organizations create thousands of jobs and add close to $450 million in revenue. We look forward to celebrating together in June and connecting to propel future growth and opportunity.”
About Hurricane Technologies, Inc.
Hurricane Technologies has been providing IT Services to the Greater Rochester region since 2002. Long time employees, Shawn Petti and Kara Petti purchased the company when the founders, Thomas and Laurie Vonglis retired in 2021. Currently, Hurricane Technologies provides managed IT services, security and peace of mind for other small businesses in the area. They are focused on providing efficient and proactive IT, while keeping the personal relationships, in a time when AI and automation are taking over in many IT service companies.
About Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is the nine-county Finger Lakes Region’s one-stop shop for business support, influence, and community connection. Rooted in advocacy, compliance, talent, and belonging, our organization combines an unmatched depth and breadth of business support with the agility and dedication to turn possibility into progress and accelerate opportunity and action. We’re committed to providing our 1,300+ members the connections, resources, and influence they need to move business forward—faster. Here, you’re in good company.