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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…

Mary Ellen Burris makes landmark gift to support free admission at the Memorial Art Gallery

March 11, 2026

Member News Burris’ $2 million commitment moves MAG closer to permanent free access for all. Mary Ellen Burris ’68W (EdM) The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) is advancing its effort to make general admission permanently free, thanks to a milestone gift from Mary Ellen Burris ’68W (EdM)-a community leader, Warner School of Education and Human Development alumna,…

Breast Cancer Coalition Announces Young Survivor Discussion Group

March 10, 2026

Member News Rochester, NY – The Breast Cancer Coalition is pleased to announce a new program offering for those diagnosed with breast and gynecologic cancers under age 50. The Young Survivor Discussion Group will be offered in a hybrid format on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. It will be professionally…

Jamestown Container Companies Celebrates 70 Years of Packaging Excellence and Innovation

March 10, 2026

Member News Jamestown, NY – Saturday, March 7, 2026: Jamestown Container Companies, a leading corrugated packaging provider in the Great Lakes region, proudly announces 70 years in business. Since 1956, Jamestown Container has grown from one plant into a multi-location manufacturing and packaging organization serving businesses across a wide range of industries. Jamestown Container has…

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