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PwC US Family Business Survey highlights AI adoption, growth, and succession priorities

March 18, 2026

Member News PwC has released its latest US Family Business Survey, highlighting how family-owned businesses are navigating rapid advances in artificial intelligence, economic uncertainty, and generational transition. For businesses across the Greater Rochester region, the findings point to a pivotal moment. Many organizations are balancing long-standing values with the need to adopt new technologies and…

M&T Bank Reminds Small Businesses of March 18 Deadline for New York State Retirement Savings Program

March 17, 2026

Member News Every business in New York State with 10 employees or more will soon be required to offer retirement savings plan options to their workforce. M&T Bank and its investment management division Wilmington Trust have been assisting small businesses across the state to ensure compliance with the newly implemented regulations.  “The New York State…

Breast Cancer Coalition Announces Webinar on Finding & Accessing Clinical Trials

March 17, 2026

Member News Rochester, NY – Each month, the Breast Cancer Coalition hosts a webinar as part of the organization’s Evening Education Webinar Series. Focusing on a variety of topics related to health and wellness, the webinars are free and open to the public. On Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00 PM, join in for a discussion on finding and accessing…

County Executive Bello Announces Launch of 2026 Community Festival Application Process

March 16, 2026

Member News Applications are due Monday, April 13, 2026 ROCHESTER, NY – Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced the opening of the online application portal for 2026 Community Festival Funding. This is the fifth year Monroe County has set aside funding for community festivals. Last year, Monroe County provided more than $400,000 to 43…

Tompkins Community Bank Names Phil Quintana President-Elect; Quintana succeeds John McKenna, who will retire in July 2026

March 16, 2026

Member News Tompkins Financial Corp. today announced that Phillip M. Quintana has been appointed President-Elect of Tompkins Community Bank, effective immediately. He will succeed John McKenna, who will retire as President of Tompkins Community Bank in July 2026 after seventeen years of service. Quintana brings more than 27 years of banking leadership experience across the…

The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester Raises a Record-Breaking $545,000 to Support Children of the Community

March 13, 2026

Member News Community members gathered for a night of support and generosity, raising critical funds for services to support children and families in the community. ROCHESTER, NY – March 13, 2026 – On Saturday, March 7th, The CAC welcomed a sold-out room of 300 guests at the new location, The Ballroom at Carey Lake, for the…

New Book The Team That Loves Mondays Offers Blueprint to End Burnout and Bring Joy Back to Work

March 12, 2026

Member News A refreshingly practical guide to transforming tired teams into energized, purpose-driven ones. Rochester, N.Y. – March 12, 2026 – What if your team actually looked forward to Mondays? For too many workers, the Sunday Scaries are real – that creeping dread before another draining week. In The Team That Loves Mondays: How to Build a…

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