Rochester’s CRE market remains stable despite interest rate concerns

Rochester's commercial real estate market remains stable with low industrial vacancy and strong multifamily demand despite rising interest rates and construction costs.

Nurse leaders shape strategy and innovation at Rochester Regional Health

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Banking & Finance

RIT names veteran higher ed finance exec as CFO

Rochester Institute of Technology appointed a senior vice president and CFO who brings over 30 years of higher education financial leadership.

Real Estate & Construction

Rochester’s CRE market remains stable despite interest rate concerns

Rochester's commercial real estate market remains stable with low industrial vacancy and strong multifamily demand despite rising interest rates and construction costs.

Government & Politics

Erik Frisch has been promoted to commissioner of neighborhood and business development by Rochester Mayor Malik Evans. (Photo provided by city of Rochester)

Rochester names new neighborhood and business development commissioner

Rochester Mayor Malik Evans has named a new commissioner of neighborhood and business development, succeeding Dana Miller.

Nonprofits

Children’s Institute faces job cuts following URochester split

The University of Rochester's contract termination with the Children's Institute will impact some jobs at the organization.

Healthcare

Hallway of medical facility by Depositphotos

Nurse leaders shape strategy and innovation at Rochester Regional Health

Nurse leaders at Rochester Regional Health are increasingly influencing executive strategy, workforce decisions and innovation in patient care.

Power List

RBJ presents 2026 Power List for Accounting & Insurance

The people on this Power List have helped Rochester’s accounting and insurance industries innovate amid changes to the workforce and more.

Opinion

Movers & Shakers

In The Lead

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

Women of Excellence

May 14th, 2026 | 5:00 PM

Women of Excellence identifies high-achieving women for their tremendous career accomplishments.

Tax and Regulatory Outlook Panel

May 28th, 2026 | 10:00 AM

Local experts will discuss key issues shaping the tax and regulatory outlook in the Rochester region, including evolving compliance requirem[...]

Reader Rankings

May 29th, 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.

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Columns and Features

From taboo to superpower: Embracing the AI revolution in business education

Celebrating Faheem Masood, the best of greater Rochester | On Business

Haley Winn pursues another title; Too soon to tell about Bills draft

Flexibility as strategy: Rethinking how nonprofits build leadership capacity | Leading with Purpose

Rethinking academic integrity and ethics in AI | Viewpoint

Every business has a story | Going Solo

Futures literacy strengthens decision-making, agency and sustainability | Viewpoint

Charitable Events Calendar | April 25 – May 1, 2026

Continuing education: The backbone of modern nursing | Viewpoint

Commentary: Continuing education at St. John’s is vital for nurses to keep pace with evolving healthcare demands and improve patient outcomes.

Beyond resumes: How managers can evaluate promotion candidates | Managers at Work

Recalling the day Karl Wallenda walked a tight rope above Rochester | On Sports

Commentary: Karl Wallenda came to Rochester a half-century ago for a memorable journey six stories above an old diamond on a dreary night when he once again made sure that the show went on.

Innovation built here: Why community-based healthcare systems can lead | Health Care

Commentary: Community-based healthcare systems are uniquely positioned to respond to emerging needs in real time, turning insight into action while impact still matters.

The ROI of not taking yourself so seriously | Leading With Levity

Commentary: There is a quiet myth in business that seriousness signals competence. The more intense the face, the tighter the tone, the more credible the leader.

Charitable Events Calendar | April 25 – May 1, 2026

Charitable Events Calendar | May 1-7, 2026

A weekly listing of upcoming nonprofit and community events.

Focus Section

Rochester firms lead generative AI adoption across industries

Rethinking academic integrity and ethics in AI | Viewpoint

Secure Choice Savings Program: What does it mean for you? | Viewpoint

Growing demand for ‘real life’ benefits can create opportunities for Rochester employers

Five tips for managing small business employee recruitment and hiring | Viewpoint

Smart borrowing in a higher-rate environment | Viewpoint

What Rochester’s small business owners miss by separating strategy, wealth | Viewpoint

Rochester marketing pros emphasize human storytelling for small businesses

Continuing education: The backbone of modern nursing | Viewpoint

Commentary: Continuing education at St. John’s is vital for nurses to keep pace with evolving healthcare demands and improve patient outcomes.

Nurse leaders shape strategy and innovation at Rochester Regional Health

Nurse leaders at Rochester Regional Health are increasingly influencing executive strategy, workforce decisions and innovation in patient care.

Clinical partnerships strengthen nursing workforce pipeline in Rochester

Clinical partnerships with St. John Fisher University and Monroe Community College support nursing training and workforce development in Rochester.

From taboo to superpower: Embracing the AI revolution in business education

Commentary: Tomorrow's business graduates must be skilled in harnessing big data, machine learning and advanced analytics to deliver powerful business solutions.