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Member News ROCHESTER, N.Y. – May 6, 2025 – Rochester Downtown Development Corporation (RDDC) announced the fourth annual Downtown Definitely Events series, featuring 17 free events, including Midday Bash, Movies With a Downtown View, RPO Under the Stars, Fall Fest, and new additions, Yoga on the Riverway and Sunset Sips. The 2025 series kicks off Wednesday, June 4, at…
Member News [Rochester, NY] – First Learning, a trusted leader in high-quality early care and education, with 15 centers in the Rochester and Buffalo areas, is proud to announce the acquisition of the Windsor Academy childcare center in New Windsor, New York. Effective May 1st, 2025, these centers will join the First Learning family, signaling…
Member News Benedict Will Serve as Vice President and Employee Experience Manager BATAVIA, NY (May 16, 2025) – Demonstrating its commitment to providing an exceptional employee experience, Tompkins Community Bank (Tompkins) welcomed Gina Benedict as vice president and employee experience manager. Benedict, who has worked in professional services and human resources for nearly three decades,…
Member News ROCHESTER, N.Y. (April 29, 2025) – As the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease tops more than 7 million for the first time, nearly 4 in 5 Americans would want to know if they had Alzheimer’s disease before it impacted their lives. They also want treatment, even if it comes with risks,…
Member News Rochester, NY – Lifetime Assistance is proud to announce the grand opening of its new, expanded training facility. Located at 175 Mile Crossing Blvd, the training center is conveniently located on a bus line and will serve as a centralized hub for onboarding, skills development, leadership training, and continued education across all departments. Equipped with…
Member News Rochester, NY – Every year, the Breast Cancer Coalition hosts the Pink & Teal Challenge, a 5K walk & run that raises funds to support those affected by breast and gynecologic cancers in Western and Central New York. This year, it will be held on Saturday, May 10, at Monroe Community College. The Pink & Teal Challenge…
Member News ITHACA, NY – Tompkins Financial Corporation (NYSE American: TMP) Tompkins Financial Corporation (“Tompkins” or the “Company”) reported diluted earnings per share of $1.37 for the first quarter of 2025, unchanged from the immediate prior quarter, and up 16.1% from diluted earnings per share of $1.18 reported in the first quarter of 2024. Net…