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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 Nominations Now Being Accepted for 87th Rochester Rotary Award date January 8, 2026 tags 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…

Member News Bowers Appoints Joe Mocciaro, CPA, CMA as First New Managing Partner in Nearly Three Decades date January 6, 2026 tags 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…

Member News City Blue Imaging Begins Centennial Year Celebrating 100 Years in Downtown Rochester date January 5, 2026 tags 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…

Member News Harris Beach Murtha Elects Six New Partners date January 2, 2026 tags 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…

Member News Ernstrom & Dreste, LLP Announces Appointment of New Managing Partner date January 1, 2026 tags 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…