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Member News Driving Health Equity Forward: Excellus BCBS Opens 2026 Innovation Award Applications date January 19, 2026 tags Member News Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has opened the application portal for its 2026 Health Equity Innovation Awards, inviting nonprofit organizations to apply for funding that supports innovative, community-based solutions to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes.…

Member News Veterans Outreach Center Appoints Former Wegmans Executive Don Reeve as Board Chair date January 19, 2026 tags Member News ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Veterans Outreach Center (VOC) is proud to announce the appointment of Don Reeve as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. A long-time advocate for the organization, Reeve returns to the helm…

Member News Behind the Glass Gallery Marks 3rd Anniversary with Free Reception on Farmhouse Table Midtown’s Upper Floors date January 19, 2026 tags Member News Rochester, NY – January 15, 2026 — Behind the Glass (BTG) Gallery, curated by acclaimed Rochester photographer Richard B. Colón, is celebrating its third anniversary with a free community reception on Friday,…

Member News George Eastman Museum Council Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Brunch and Film Event date January 19, 2026 tags Member News Rochester, N.Y., January 16, 2026—On Sunday, February 15, the Eastman Museum Council will present the 2026 Valentine’s Day Brunch and Film, with proceeds benefiting the George Eastman Museum. The event begins at 10 a.m. and includes…

Member News Understanding Care Options During the Cold and Flu Season date January 19, 2026 tags Member News ROCHESTER, NY – As winter illnesses like colds, flu, or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surge, it’s important for people to know where to go for care. “When you’re sick and it’s not an emergency, start with the…

Member News Breast Cancer Coalition Honors Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and Advocates Year-Round date January 13, 2026 tags Member News Rochester, NY – January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, an important time to spread awareness and support those impacted by the fourth most common cancer worldwide among people assigned female at birth.[1] The Breast Cancer Coalition is…

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…