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Member News ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Goodwill of the Finger Lakes is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Aust as its new chief financial officer, a key leadership role focused on strengthening and advancing the organization’s financial strategy and operational excellence. In his role at Goodwill, Aust will oversee all aspects of financial management, including financial…
Member News The community bank approved $11.7 million in 7(a) loans through the SBA’s Buffalo District Office, helping to support more than 900 local jobs BUFFALO, N.Y. – June 1, 2026 – Five Star Bank’s (the “Bank” or “Five Star”) commitment to small business lending helped the growing community bank earn the prestigious Gold Award…
Member News Jay McHarg, CEO of AeroSafe Global, has been named as the 2026 recipient of the Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award, presented by Saunders College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology. Established in 1984, the award is presented annually to a Rochester-area entrepreneur who has enhanced the regional economy through innovative business leadership. The recipient is selected…
Member News FALCONER, N.Y.: Jamestown Container Companies announced the acquisition of Syracuse Corrugated Box Corp., further expanding the company’s footprint across New York State. Founded in 1956, Jamestown Container Companies is a family-owned packaging manufacturer specializing in custom corrugated packaging, retail packaging, displays, and packaging supplies. The acquisition of Syracuse Corrugated Box Corp. strengthens Jamestown…
Member News JUNE 1, 2026 ROCHESTER, NY – In celebration of the historic return of the FIFA World Cup to the United States, Flower City Union and Flower City 1872 Rochester’s men’s and women’s premier soccer clubs, are thrilled to announce the “Summer of Soccer,” campaign, a multi-month series of special events, watch parties,…
Member News Debuting in the U.S. June 1, with international availability this fall ROCHESTER, NY – Fee Brothers, the fifth‑generation, family‑owned flavor house, is introducing a first-of-its-kind line of water‑soluble Fat Washes designed to make savory cocktails faster, more consistent, and easier for bars of all sizes to execute. The new line launches in three flavors-bacon, roasted duck,…
Member News TES Staffing is proud to announce the appointment of Karyn Tellez as President, ushering in an exciting new chapter for the organization as it continues to grow and strengthen its impact across the Rochester community. A founding employee of TES Staffing in the early 2000s, Tellez has played a pivotal role in the…