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Member News WARSAW, N.Y. – February 9, 2026 – Five Star Bank (the “Bank” or “Five Star”), a subsidiary of Financial Institutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: FISI) and an affiliate of wealth management firm Courier Capital, announced today that it is recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognize companies…
Member News Rochester, NY – GreenSpark Solar, a New York-based installer serving commercial and residential solar and battery customers throughout the state, as well as developers throughout the Northeast, has once again earned the NYSERDA Quality Solar Installer – Gold Status designation for 2026. This achievement marks GreenSpark’s third consecutive year receiving Gold status, and…
Member News Rochester, NY – McDonald’s restaurants across the Rochester area are bringing back the fan-favorite Shamrock Shake® with a purpose. From February 17 through March 17, local McDonald’s owner/operators will donate twenty-five cents from every Shamrock Shake sold to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester, helping provide comfort, care, and essential resources to families with children who are…
Member News ROCHESTER, NY, Doyle Security Systems, Inc., a leader in residential and commercial security, announces Doyle Safety and Security Consulting to help organizations evaluate and enhance safety protocols, crime prevention strategies, and emergency preparedness. The program provides safety and security assessments led by higher education public safety expert, Lee Struble. As organizations face growing…
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…