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Member News WHEATLAND, NY – Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Spectrum Northeast, LLC joined Congressman Joe Morelle, County Legislators and Wheatland Supervisor Jim Kirch to announce a major milestone in closing the digital divide: countywide access to reliable high-speed internet. Through a $1.8 million investment from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Monroe County…
Member News Rochester, N.Y. – Roberts Wesleyan University has received a $1 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative 2025. The project, titled “Immersive Formation: Equipping for the Future,” will strengthen and expand Northeastern Seminary’s online theological education to help prepare Christ-centered women and men for faithful and effective service to…
Member News (Dec. 2, 2025) – Harris Beach Murtha has launched an Artificial Intelligence Industry Team to assist clients with navigating the legal, ethical, regulatory and business challenges raised by the rapidly developing technology. As AI becomes more prevalent, the risks associated with it present challenges. Whether developing AI products, using off the shelf customer-facing AI…
Member News Rochester, NY – Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has announced the recipients of its 2025 Health Equity Innovation Awards, an annual funding opportunity that supports nonprofit organizations working to eliminate health disparities and improve health outcomes across upstate New York. The selected organizations are leading efforts to close gaps in care through innovative, community-driven solutions tailored to…
Member News Rochester, NY – The Breast Cancer Coalition is pleased to announce that the 2026-2027 grant season of its yearly Breast Cancer Research Initiative is currently seeking requests for proposals. The Coalition is soliciting proposals for two grants: The Sylvia Cappellino Breast Cancer Research Faculty Grant – $50,000 The Pamela Delp Polashenski M.D. Breast Cancer Research Trainee Grant – $25,000…
Member News New CEO’s Strategic Vision, Dedicated Board, and Community Partnerships Drive Growth, Collaboration, and Youth Empowerment Rochester, NY – November 26, 2025 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester is proud to recognize the first-year leadership and community impact of Dr. Ghislaine Radegonde-Eison, who has served as Chief Executive Officer of Big Brothers Big…
Member News Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester (BBBSR) is proud to spotlight Donna McLaren, who joined the organization in October 2025 as Development Strategist. Donna brings over 20 years of senior-level experience in fundraising, public relations, and strategic communications across the corporate and higher-education sectors, including leadership roles at Kodak, Xerox, and Roberts…