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Regional banking experts say communication and planning critical for small businesses 

Regional banking experts highlight the importance of communication and planning for small businesses.

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

NTID names first Deaf woman dean

NTID names first Deaf woman dean

Rochester Institute of Technology appoints Flavia S. Fleischer as the first Deaf woman dean of NTID.

Healthcare

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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.

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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.

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APD named to Zweig Group’s 2026 Hot Firm List

APD Engineering & Architecture has been recognized as a 2026 Hot Firm by Zweig Group, recognizing the 100 fastest-growing AEC firms.

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Columns and Features

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

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

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Rethinking ‘culture fit’ in hiring can boost innovation and diversity

Commentary: Experts challenge the emphasis on culture fit in hiring, advocating for culture contribution to enhance innovation and diversity in teams.

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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

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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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