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Member News Syracuse, Rochester, Watertown, Ithaca, NY – February 5, 2026: Bowers, a leading accounting and advisory firm with offices in Syracuse, Rochester, and Watertown, is proud to announce its expansion into the Ithaca region as Sciarabba Walker joins forces with the firm. As of July 1, 2026, Sciarabba Walker and Bowers will officially unite. Sciarabba Walker has served the Ithaca community since…
Member News Rochester, NY, February 5, 2026-The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) is pleased to announce that acclaimed will be honored at the MAG Gala 2026: Flourish For All, Forever.   The premier evening of philanthropy propelling the arts in Rochester will take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 6:00-9:00 pm. Hosted by Gala Chairs Kitty and Nick Jospé, the event celebrates and…
Member News Rochester, NY – February 4th is World Cancer Day, an internationally-recognized day to honor those impacted by cancer that promotes awareness, people-centered care and the importance of telling stories. The day’s social media tag is #UnitedByUnique, informing communities that each person’s story of living with cancer is uniquely their own. The Breast Cancer Coalition deeply…
Member News Rochester, New York (February 3, 2026) – The Vermont Dairy Promotion Council (VDPC) has selected Agency 29 as a creative and strategic partner this year, following a competitive bid process last fall. The collaboration builds on Agency 29’s agricultural roots and depth of experience supporting agricultural organizations across the country, from regional dairies…
Member News Rochester, N.Y., January 29, 2026-Federal funds of $500,000 have been secured by U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and appropriated for the George Eastman Museum to support the restoration of its historic house’s chimneys, parapets, and roof railings-all of which are in critical need of upgrades. The museum will receive a Save America’s Treasures grant…
Member News ITHACA, NY – Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP) Tompkins Financial Corporation (“Tompkins” or the “Company”) reported diluted earnings per share (GAAP) of $6.70 for the fourth quarter of 2025, up $5.33 or 389.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. The Company had record operating diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP) for the…
Member News Rochester, NY (January 30, 2026) – Roberts Wesleyan University is proud to announce the opening of New York State’s first Chick-fil-A location on a college campus. The new Chick-fil-A satellite café, owned by Chick-fil-A’s Henrietta restaurant on Marketplace Drive, is now operating inside the University’s Library Cafe, bringing one of the nation’s most popular…