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CGR at 100: A Remarkable Story | PDF
Founded in 1915, CGR has been delivering expert support to the public, nonprofit and private sectors for a century. Originally, we were incorporated as the Rochester (NY) Bureau of Municipal Research, and were established by founder George Eastman with a mandate to “get things done for the community” we call home. Although our passion for delivering promising solutions has never changed, both the geographic area and clients we serve have broadened dramatically. Today we have a national reach and can be found working with a diverse range of agencies, organizations and communities.
In an arena served almost exclusively by for-profit consultancies, CGR stands apart. Since our founding, we have operated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, a status that insulates us from political bias and holds us accountable to our clients’ true shareholders – the communities they serve – positioning them as more desirable places to live and work.
Just like our clients, we’re in the business of making a difference.
As you know, our mission to enable positive community change through the highest quality research, analysis, data insight and collaboration remains vitally important. Your support of CGR allows us to invest in our staff and ensure that our capabilities match community needs, so that we can continue to support the organizations and initiatives working to meet today’s numerous challenges.
In 2023, some of our key efforts focused on:
CGR uses philanthropic donations to keep our nonprofit research and consulting practice strong and responsive to our community’s most pressing challenges. We thank you for your support!
Erika Rosenberg
President and CEO