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First American Equipment Finance, URochester win top Pinnacle honors

First American Equipment Finance and the University of Rochester received top honors at the AMA Pinnacle Awards, recognizing excellence in Rochester marketing.

National honor...

National honor recognizes GRE leader’s impact on Greater Rochester’s growth

Banking & Finance

Drone manufacturer to acquire Pittsford-based tech firm

Drone manufacturer to acquire Pittsford-based tech firm

PDW Holdings is acquiring Pittsford-based Vanteon Wireless Solutions to boost its military drone communications and RF engineering capabilities.

Real Estate & Construction

Syracuse-based Erie Materials intends to demolish the condemned hotel property at 911 Brooks Ave. and build a new warehouse and showroom. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)

Building materials firm has $18.7M plans for condemned Brooks Ave. hotel property

Erie Materials is seeking $1.7 million in tax incentives to demolish a condemned Brooks Avenue hotel and build a new warehouse and showroom in Rochester.

Government & Politics

The town of Greece has been certified as an Age-Friendly Community. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)

Town of Greece certified as ‘Age-Friendly Community’

The town of Greece earned certification as an Age-Friendly Community, meeting standards from AARP and the World Health Organization to support seniors.

Nonprofits

Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity expands homeownership services with HUD certification

Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity expands homeownership services with HUD certification

Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity earned HUD certification to offer expanded housing counseling and homebuyer education across Monroe, Ontario and Wayne counties.

Healthcare

Couple man and woman face puzzling interpersonal problems need counseling. By Depositphotos

Caring for the whole person: Why mental health is central to older adult services

Commentary: When individuals make the transition into older adult living communities, they are not simply changing their address, they are navigating a significant life change.

Power List

Power List for Construction & Real Estate

RBJ presents the 2026 Power List for Construction & Real Estate

RBJ’s 2026 Power List for Construction & Real Estate includes individuals who are quite literally shaping the Rochester community.

Opinion

Movers & Shakers

In The Lead

In the Lead Best Legacy Businesses logo

RBJ presents In the Lead: Best Legacy Businesses 2026

We are pleased to announce the next installment of our In the Lead recognition program — In the Lead: Best Legacy Businesses in Rochester.

EVENTS

AI Summit

June 18th, 2026 | 1:30 PM

Insights from functional leaders on where to start, what’s working, and how to lead transformational change.

Cybersecurity Panel

June 25th, 2026 | 10:00 AM

Local experts will discuss key issues shaping cyber security in the Rochester region and beyond.

Reader Rankings

July 21st, 2026 | 12:00 AM

Reader Rankings is a unique event that celebrates and recognizes the best our community has to offer. Voting is open until May 29.

SEE ALL EVENTS

Columns and Features

Knicks alum John Wallace is loving his old team’s run | On Sports

Supporting the pathways that power our economy | On Business

Organizational spring cleaning | Leading With Purpose

Charitable Events Calendar | May 29 – June 5, 2026

Your most important meeting may be with your doctor | Coverage and Care

Thirty-something Josh Allen, enjoying his prime time | On Sports

The demise of the ‘professional’ personality | Leading With Levity

Succession planning for privately held businesses: A 360-degree road map

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The most overlooked tax planning window of the year | Viewpoint

Commentary: For many taxpayers, April 15 feels like a finish line. But from a tax planning perspective, the period immediately after Tax Day is often one of the most important times of the year.

Charitable Events Calendar | April 25 – May 1, 2026

Charitable Events Calendar | June 5 -12, 2026

A weekly listing of upcoming nonprofit and community events.

Why executives need personal trainers to thrive

Health isn’t a shortcut – it’s a standard | Effortlessly Healthy

Commentary: True health is not built through extremes, trends or temporary motivation. It is built through standards.

Couple man and woman face puzzling interpersonal problems need counseling. By Depositphotos

Caring for the whole person: Why mental health is central to older adult services

Commentary: When individuals make the transition into older adult living communities, they are not simply changing their address, they are navigating a significant life change.

Rochester real estate: Did I get it wrong? (And what that might mean for 2026)

How Billie Eilish helps explain Zillow’s current struggles | Rochester Realty Review

Commentary: The perceived increase in the value of your home confers status, a sense of security and, perhaps, bragging rights. Millions of Americans are addicted.

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Focus Section

Passing the baton: How two Rochester businesses made the transition

Transitioning your business: What happens without an exit plan? | Viewpoint

Rochester advisors emphasize team approach to succession planning

Four fraud schemes businesses can’t afford to ignore | Corporate Finance

Relationship managers’ roles are evolving along with banking tech

Area banks report steady commercial lending in Rochester

Continuing education: The backbone of modern nursing | Viewpoint

Nurse leaders shape strategy and innovation at Rochester hospitals

Couple man and woman face puzzling interpersonal problems need counseling. By Depositphotos

Caring for the whole person: Why mental health is central to older adult services

Commentary: When individuals make the transition into older adult living communities, they are not simply changing their address, they are navigating a significant life change.

A tired worker is sitting at the table. Long working day in the office. By Depositphotos

Rochester nonprofits address workplace mental health challenges

Rochester nonprofits like NCADD-RA and NAMI Rochester highlight workplace stress and offer programs to improve employee mental health and support.

Employers face rising mental health accommodation requests under ADA

Employers face rising mental health accommodation requests under ADA

Employers face increasing mental health accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act, requiring proactive management and legal compliance.

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Labor and employment attorneys warn of AI risks in hiring and personnel decisions

Labor and employment attorneys highlight legal and privacy risks as AI use grows in hiring and personnel decisions across workplaces.

Succession planning should be an ongoing conversation, regardless of your stage in the business life cycle. (Photo by depositphotos)

Succession planning for privately held businesses: A 360-degree road map

Commentary: Transitioning a family, founder or other privately held business to the next generation is rarely a single decision or a one-step process.

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