Andrea Deckert

Small business employment growth ticked higher in November, according to the latest Paychex Small Business Employment Watch.

Community Bank celebrates the opening of its new Pittsford branch Oct. 25 with a community event featuring Bills legend Jim Kelly, family activities and more.

LáLew Public Relations launched The House of LáLew, a membership-based hub offering resources, PR tools and growth opportunities.

7 Brew held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its Brockport location recently to celebrate the grand opening of its newest drive-through coffee stand in New York.

Paychex Inc. reported double-digit revenue growth in its fiscal first quarter, fueled in part by its $4.1 billion acquisition of Paycor. 

The New York State Innovation Summit comes to Rochester Oct. 29–30, featuring a $150K commercialization competition. Local firm Intelligent Surgical Solutions is among the 12 finalists.

The Rochester Chapter of the NYSSCPA named its 2025 Hall of Fame award recipient, recognizing his leadership and community service.

Rochester-based EvolvOptic has acquired DiMaxx Technologies for an undisclosed sum, strengthening its geographic reach and capabilities.

The Strong National Museum of Play announced 12 finalists for the 2025 National Toy Hall of Fame, including Battleship, Catan and Furby.

New York State manufacturing activity turned negative in September, with sharp declines in orders and shipments, a survey found.

RIT Saunders College partners with World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to advance global sustainability education, training and research.

RBTL unveils the first phase of its $65M PROJECT RESTOURATION at the West Herr Performing Arts Center, enhancing accessibility, amenities and patron experience.

University of Rochester has appointed alumnus Sam Thomas as the next dean of the School of Arts & Sciences. He returns to Rochester from Tufts University, where he is senior dean of academic affairs.

Rochester nonprofit awarded state funding to launch peer-led youth program

Pittsford-based Armbruster Capital Management surpassed $1 billion in assets under management, joining fewer than 3% of RIAs at this scale.

Harbor House’s gala honors two founders’ transplant journeys while raising support to expand lodging for families of critical-care patients.

Platinum Equity has led a recapitalization of Rochester-based Kodak Alaris, aiming to unlock growth for the Kodak Moments and Alaris units.

The Greater Rochester Health Foundation and Rochester Area Community Foundation awarded an additional $440K in grants.

The 2025 Rochester Fringe Festival, which will feature more than 600 shows, brings a major economic boost to downtown.

The Paychex Small Business Employment Watch shows job growth at U.S. small businesses held flat in August.