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Member News “Building Dreams, Framing Futures” Rochester, New York – Upstate Interiors Academy is proud to announce its 5th Graduation Ceremony, honoring students who have successfully completed the Academy’s pre-apprenticeship construction trades training program. The graduation ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 961 Lyell Avenue,…
Member News Awards showcase Diamond’s folding carton decorating capabilities, including printing, foiling, and embossing. ROCHESTER, NY – June 10, 2026 – Diamond Packaging today announced that it won seven awards in the 2026 Neographics Masterpieces in Print Competition, one of the the largest and most prestigious regional printing competitions in the nation. Awards were presented…
Member News Spencerport Nonprofit Farm Launches Seasonal Campaign to Bring Free Classes and Nature’s Classroom to Learners of All Abilities SPENCERPORT, NY – June 8, 2026 – As Homesteads for Hope celebrates its 10th season, the nonprofit community farm is launching Farm for All, a new initiative designed to welcome more people into nature’s classroom…
Member News ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 9, 2026 – ESL Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that for the ninth time, Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine named the locally-owned financial institution one of 2026’s Best Workplaces in New York State. ESL ranked 8 on the list of 60 small and medium-sized companies, along with 40 large companies.…
Member News Rochester, N.Y. June 2, 2026 – Prentice Wealth Management (PWM) is honored to be recognized among the nation’s leading firms in a ranking that evaluates both reputation and business momentum. The USA TODAY list provides a transparent and credible benchmark of the most trusted and high-performing financial advisors in the United States. In…
Member News Two-day national gathering will focus on inclusive development, workforce innovation and community revitalization Rochester, N.Y., June 8, 2026-As cities across the country grapple with housing pressures, workforce shortages, economic inequality and the long-term impacts of disinvestment, leaders from government, development, construction, workforce and community sectors will gather in Rochester June 24-25 for the…
Member News The new directors have deep roots in Buffalo and Rochester and bring significant expertise across investment management, technology, operations and manufacturing WARSAW, N.Y., June 4, 2026 – Financial Institutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISI) (the “Company”), parent company of Five Star Bank (the “Bank”) and Courier Capital announced the election of David P. Bovenzi and…