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Harris Beach Murtha Welcomes Special Counsel with Sophisticated Tax Experience

January 12, 2026

Member News (Jan. 7, 2026) – Harris Beach Murtha has added James B. Mann as Special Counsel, an experienced tax attorney who’s worked extensively in the cannabis, renewable energy, financial services and health care sectors. With sophisticated tax experience, he will counsel clients on complex corporate, partnership and international tax issues. James joins the firm’s Tax Practice Group, Corporate Practice…

Agency 29 Adds Three New Hires, Expanding Its Superpowers in Strategy and Creativity

January 12, 2026

Member News Rochester, New York (January 7, 2025) – Agency 29, a strategy and creative firm proudly rooted in food, beverage, and agriculture, has welcomed three new team members to its growing crew. Jenny Stockdale has joined the team as Senior Strategic Account Manager, Shawna Gormican is now the team’s Office Manager, and Matt D’Angelo has…

Nominations Now Being Accepted for 87th Rochester Rotary Award

January 8, 2026

Member News Rochester Rotary is accepting nominations for the Rochester Rotary Award, the oldest and most prestigious civic award in Rochester. The Rochester Rotary Award recognizes community members who personify Rotary International’s “Service Above Self” motto. Award recipients must demonstrate exceptional community spirit, touch the lives of many citizens, serve as a positive role model,…

Bowers Appoints Joe Mocciaro, CPA, CMA as First New Managing Partner in Nearly Three Decades

January 6, 2026

Member News Syracuse, Rochester & Watertown, NY – 1/6/2026 – Bowers announced that Joe Mocciaro has been appointed as the firm’s new Managing Partner, marking the first change in firm leadership in 28 years. Originally from Syracuse, New York, Joe graduated from Ithaca College in 1990 with a Bachelors in Finance. Joe began his career…

City Blue Imaging Begins Centennial Year Celebrating 100 Years in Downtown Rochester

January 5, 2026

Member News ROCHESTER, N.Y. – City Blue Imaging (CBI) enters a milestone year as the company begins its centennial celebration on January 1, 2026.  This marks 100 years since City Blue’s 1926 incorporation and a full century of continuous business in downtown Rochester. The year-long observance also highlights 40 years of family ownership by the…

Harris Beach Murtha Elects Six New Partners

January 2, 2026

Member News (Jan. 2, 2026) – Attorneys Marni Weiner Arlia, Alessandra Ash, Michael A. Discenza, Meghan A. Hayden, Vincent R. Merola and Jeffery J. Sheng have been elected new partners at Harris Beach Murtha, effective Jan. 1, 2026. These accomplished lawyers assist in representing regional, national and international clients, and practice in many of the firm’s…

Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP Announces Appointment of New Managing Partner

January 1, 2026

Member News Rochester, NY – Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP, an award-winning, boutique law firm concentrating in construction law, surety law, and complex commercial litigation, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian M. Streicher as Managing Partner. Brian succeeds Todd R. Braggins, who is retiring after 32 years with the firm, including 12 years as…

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