ROCHESTER, NY (June 15, 2026) – Highland Planning has been recognized for the second consecutive year as one of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce‘s fastest-growing minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE), earning a ranking of 16 among the 50 companies honored in this year’s Chamber’s 2026 MWBE Awards.
What began as a one-person consultancy founded by Tanya Mooza, AICP, in 2007 has grown into a team of 16 planners, designers, engagement specialists, and strategists working on transformative projects across New York State. Headquartered in Rochester with staff in Buffalo and Albany, the woman-owned firm specializes in creative public engagement, planning, urban design and creative marketing communication strategies.
The annual MWBE Awards recognize the fastest-growing minority- and women-owned businesses headquartered in the nine-county Finger Lakes region based on revenue growth over a three-year period. This year’s 50 honorees represent nearly $450 million in combined annual revenue and thousands of employees across a wide range of industries.
Since its founding, Highland Planning has remained committed to helping communities navigate growth, investment, and change through collaborative planning and meaningful public engagement. The firm’s portfolio includes downtown revitalization strategies, transportation and mobility studies, climate resilience planning, hazard mitigation planning, comprehensive plans, economic development initiatives, and statewide strategic planning efforts.
Over the past year, Highland Planning has continued to expand its impact throughout New York State, helping communities secure significant state and federal investments while advancing projects that strengthen local economies, improve quality of life, and create more resilient and connected places.
Being recognized among the region’s fastest-growing MWBEs for a second consecutive year reflects the firm’s continued growth, the dedication of its staff, and the trust placed in Highland Planning by communities, agencies, and partners throughout the state.
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Media Contact:
Megan Jasinski Morsch
Director of Marketing and Business Development
585-504-1672 | Megan@highland-planning.com
