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Member News Bowers Names Patricia Mills & Laurie Podvin to Firm’s Executive Committee date January 12, 2026 tags Member News Syracuse & Watertown, NY — 1/8/2025 – Bowers is pleased to announce that Patricia Mills (“Patty”) and Laurie Podvin are promoted to the Firm’s Executive Committee. Their appointment reflects the firm’s continued commitment to strong,…

Member News ESL Federal Credit Union Announces 10 Executive- and Senior-Level Promotions date January 12, 2026 tags Member News ROCHESTER, N.Y., January 8, 2026 – ESL Federal Credit Union recently announced 10 executive- and senior-level changes to its leadership team in support of the credit union’s strategic priorities to deliver superior customer experiences, operate efficiently, and drive…

Member News Friendly Senior Living Appoints Laurie Phelps as New Vice President of Human Resources date January 12, 2026 tags Member News ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Friendly Senior Living, a Rochester-based nonprofit provider of senior living and care services, today announced the appointment of Laurie Phelps as Vice President of Human Resources, further strengthening the organization’s commitment to its workforce and the delivery…

Member News Harris Beach Murtha Welcomes Special Counsel with Sophisticated Tax Experience date January 12, 2026 tags 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…

Member News Agency 29 Adds Three New Hires, Expanding Its Superpowers in Strategy and Creativity date January 12, 2026 tags 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…

Member News Roberts Wesleyan University Receives Another Grant From Lilly Endowment Inc. For Northeastern Seminary Efforts–This Time For $10 Million date December 31, 2025 tags Member News Rochester, N.Y. – Roberts Wesleyan University has received a $10 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative 2025. This money will support Northeastern Seminary…

Member News Recognize Excellence – Nominate Today for 2026 TechRochester GREAT Awards date December 31, 2025 tags Member News Every day in Rochester’s tech community, innovation sparks, leadership shines, and extraordinary ideas come to life. You see it firsthand—the breakthrough projects, the tireless teamwork, the bold thinkers pushing boundaries. Now is your moment to help…

Member News Once Again Names Susan DiPietro CEO  date December 11, 2025 tags Member News Nunda, NY – Once Again, a 100% employee-owned, organic and natural nut-and-seed butter company and the #1 nut butter brand in the natural channel (SPINS), today announced the appointment of Susan DiPietro as Chief Executive Officer. She succeeds Bob Gelser, who…

Member News Roberts Wesleyan University Expands Online Dual-Certification Master’s Program to Address Statewide Teacher Shortage date December 11, 2025 tags Member News Rochester, N.Y. — As New York faces persistent teacher shortages, Roberts Wesleyan University has taken a significant step to expand access to teacher certification across the state. The University’s dual-certification Master of Education in…

Member News Memorial Art Gallery presents “Desire and Abundance: American Culture and the Still Life” opening December 13 date December 9, 2025 tags Member News Rochester, NY, December 9, 2025— The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) invites visitors to explore a selection of American still lifes spanning from the 1800s to the present in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Desire and Abundance: American…