Rochester designer Raquel Lowry is making a statement, one handbag at a time

At her kitchen table one Saturday night in 2018, Raquel Lowry thought she was starting a side project. By sunrise the next morning, she had launched a business.

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

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Experts discuss tax and IRS changes affecting Rochester businesses

Experts from MMB+CO and Insero Advisors discussed tax law changes, IRS enforcement, and cryptocurrency reporting impacting Rochester businesses.

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.

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.

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.

Mucci Family Foundation invests $500K in student mental health at Fisher

The Mucci Family Foundation donated $500,000 to St. John Fisher University to expand student mental health services with a new clinical treatment coordinator.

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.

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

Excellence in Law

June 4th, 2026 | 11:30 AM

With the Excellence in Law Awards, The Daily Record and Rochester Business Journal pay tribute to the various ways in which legal profession[...]

Financial Leaders

June 4th, 2026 | 11:30 AM

Recognize financial leaders who have made outstanding contributions to their organizations and to the Greater Rochester community.

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.

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Columns and Features

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

‘AI won’t take your job’ and other things CEOs say before the layoffs | Best at Work Insights

Baseball pioneer Mo’ne Davis blazing more trails for women’s sports | On Sports

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

Finding a good financial advisor | The Informed Investor

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.

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

Commentary: It’s been a quarter century since John Wallace launched a jump shot or grabbed a rebound for the New York Knicks, but lately he’s felt as if he’s still playing basketball for his old team.

Greater Rochester Chamber philosophy: ‘Gentle pressure — relentlessly applied’

Supporting the pathways that power our economy | On Business

Commentary: For too long, we’ve been sending a message to young people that success means going to a four-year college.

Purpose as strategy: Building cultures that attract and sustain talent

Organizational spring cleaning | Leading With Purpose

Commentary: Just as a well-scrubbed home fosters a comfortable living environment, a well-organized nonprofit fosters efficiency, credibility and growth.

Charitable Events Calendar | April 25 – May 1, 2026

Charitable Events Calendar | May 29 – June 5, 2026

A weekly listing of upcoming nonprofit and community events.

Focus Section

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

Clinical partnerships strengthen nursing workforce pipeline in Rochester

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

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.