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SWBR Announces New Registered Landscape Architect

November 13, 2023

Member News SWBR is pleased to announce that Brittany Murphy has completed her four-part licensing exam and is now a Registered Landscape Architect in the State of New York. As part of SWBR’s Landscape Architecture team, Murphy collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to design outdoor spaces for a variety of housing, education, workplace, and community planning…

Charles Guarino Appointed to Chief Banking Operating Officer of Tompkins Financial Corp.

November 9, 2023

Member News ITHACA, NY (NOVEMBER 9, 2023) – Tompkins Financial Corporation (Tompkins) announced that Charles “Chuck” Guarino has been promoted to chief banking operations officer, a newly created position for the organization. Over the past five years with Tompkins, Guarino has effectively led mortgage sales and operations and small business lending, including a successful implementation of the Paycheck Protection Program…

Diamond Packaging Wins Six Awards in 2023 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition

November 9, 2023

Member News Awards showcase Diamond’s folding carton decorating capabilities, including printing, foiling, and embossing. ROCHESTER, NY – November 9, 2023 – Diamond Packaging today announced that it won six awards in the 2023 North American Paperboard Packaging Competition, the premier competition for carton manufacturers involved in the concept, design, print, performance, and shelf appeal of…

Phillips Lytle Adds 13 New Attorneys, Surpasses Recruitment Goals

November 8, 2023

Member News Buffalo, N.Y. – Phillips Lytle LLP announced it has added 12 new attorneys across its office locations over the last six months, as the firm surpassed its aggressive, talent-driven growth strategy goal of hiring 40 new attorneys. These appointments bolster Phillips Lytle’s teams in the Buffalo, Chicago, Garden City and Rochester markets. Since…

Art-Craft Optical announces the return of its Melo-Ray™ sunglass lens, marrying vintage military style with modern lens technology

November 6, 2023

Member News Offering comprehensive optical clarity and sun protection, Art-Craft’s updated take on its classic emerald-grey lens will be available in select Art-Craft Sun frames beginning this fall’ Rochester, NY (November 1, 2023) – Art-Craft Optical has announced the return of its Melo-Ray™ sunglass lens. First developed by Art-Craft in the 1940s for use in…

2023 Rochester Fringe Festival Wraps 12th Edition

November 3, 2023

Member News Rochester, NY-The 2023 Rochester Fringe Festival (September 12-23), lauded by The New York Times as “one of the country’s more prominent multidisciplinary events,” recently wrapped its twelfth festival and immediately started planning for 2024.  The non-profit festival, which like many arts organizations is still rebounding from the pandemic, saw a 39% increase in…

Phillips Lytle LLP Recognized in 2024 Best Law Firms® Rankings

November 3, 2023

Member News Buffalo, N.Y. – Phillips Lytle LLP is honored to announce the firm has earned national and regional recognition in the 2024 Best Law Firms® rankings. Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms list are known for their professional excellence, and they consistently receive impressive ratings from clients and peers. When firms achieve a tiered ranking,…

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