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

Matt Hurlbutt, president and CEO of Greater Rochester Enterprise, is recognized as one of North America’s top 50 economic developers for his impact on regional growth.

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

Banking & Finance

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Small business employment reaches highest level of 2026, Paychex reports

Paychex reports small business employment reached its highest level of 2026 in May, showing resilient job growth across industries and regions.

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

Rochester Area Ford Dealers presented new Transit vans to Bridges For Brain Injury and Homesteads for Hope, Inc. earlier this year. (Photo provided by Rochester Area Ford Dealers)

Rochester Ford dealers will again donate vehicle to nonprofit in need

The Rochester Area Ford Dealers will donate a new vehicle to a local nonprofit through the Friendship Express program supporting transportation needs.

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

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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

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

‘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

Why executives need personal trainers to thrive

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

Commentary: We are living in a time where people want results faster than ever before.

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

Commentary: It’s been a quarter century since John Wallace played for the New York Knicks, but lately he’s felt as if he’s still playing 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.

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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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