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VOC Hosting Stand Down 2025 at Rochester Public Market; A One-Stop Shop for Services, Employment

August 25, 2025

Member News Rochester, NY – With just under 40,000 veterans living in Monroe County, many of them need access to critical care and life-altering services. Stand Down 2025, hosted by Veterans Outreach Center, gives veterans in our area the chance to connect with providers and employers in one location at the same time. The 24th…

Tompkins Community Bank Welcomes Ed Negron as Community Lending Manager

August 25, 2025

Member News BATAVIA, NY (August 20, 2025) – Demonstrating its commitment to helping community members on the path to homeownership, Tompkins Community Bank (Tompkins) has announced the addition of Ed Negron as community lending manager. Negron, a 33-year veteran of the banking and financial services industry, will assist prospective homebuyers in securing mortgage financing. He will also work…

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Opens Applications for 2025 Health Equity Innovation Awards

August 18, 2025

Member News Rochester, NY – Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has opened the application portal for its 2025 Health Equity Innovation Awards, inviting nonprofit organizations to apply for funding that supports community-based solutions to health disparities. This annual funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations working to eliminate health disparities and improve health outcomes across upstate New York. Excellus BCBS is…

Joshua B. Beisker Named to 2025 Power List for Law

August 15, 2025

Member News Rochester, New York, August 12, 2025 – Underberg & Kessler LLP is pleased to announce that Joshua B. Beisker has been named to the 2025 Rochester Business Journal and The Daily Record Trusts and Estates Power List, honoring top legal professionals in Western New York. “The people on these lists help make sure…

Breast Cancer Coalition’s Emerging Leaders Program Empowers Local Survivors

August 15, 2025

Member News Rochester, NY – The Breast Cancer Coalition is excited to announce that the third cohort of the Emerging Leaders Program has officially launched, bringing together a dynamic group of breast cancer survivors poised to support the Coalition’s Research Initiative and advocacy efforts. From recent meetings with local Assemblymembers to discuss what makes an effective advocate to…

Lori Florack named 2025 HR Executive of the Year

August 15, 2025

Member News Rochester, NY – The National Human Resources Association (NHRA) has announced Lori Florack as the recipient of the 2025 Human Resources Executive of the Year Award. This prestigious honor recognizes senior HR leaders who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact within their organizations and communities. Florack currently serves as executive vice president and…

The Colwell Law Group Makes Inc. 5000 List for Third Consecutive Year

August 14, 2025

Member News Firm Recognized Among America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Albany, NY – [August 12, 2025] – The Colwell Law Group, LLC, a leading New York family and matrimonial law firm, is proud to announce that it has earned a place on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for the third year in a row. This honor…

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