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Passing the baton: How two Rochester businesses made the transition

Shear Ego and Messner Flooring in Rochester share insights on navigating business ownership transitions and succession planning.

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$145M Barilla expansion in Avon to boost production, employment

Banking & Finance

Insero expands offerings with acquisition of Rochester firm

Insero expands offerings with acquisition of Rochester firm

Rochester-based Insero Advisors, LLC has acquired Actel Advisory Group, a market research and strategy consulting firm. 

Real Estate & Construction

$145M Barilla expansion in Avon to boost production, employment

$145M Barilla expansion in Avon to boost production, employment

Barilla is investing $145 million to expand its Avon manufacturing facility, creating over 90 new jobs and boosting production capacity in Livingston County.

Government & Politics

The town of Henrietta intends to buy the Dome Arena for use as a community and recreation center. (File photo)

COMIDA action advances Henrietta’s plan to buy Dome Arena

COMIDA extends PILOT agreement through 2028 to aid Henrietta’s plan to buy Dome Arena for community and recreational use.

Nonprofits

Crossroads of Caring to host “The Art of Caring” dinner at ARTISANworks

Crossroads of Caring to host “The Art of Caring” dinner at ARTISANworks

Crossroads of Caring will host the art of caring dinner at ARTISANworks to support spiritual caregiving education in Rochester.

Healthcare

Rochester Regional Health recently celebrated the graduation of its inaugural class of peace officers, who completed specialized training aimed at enhancing safety and security across the health system. (Photo provided by RRH)

New peace officer program strengthens safety at RRH

Rochester Regional Health is celebrating its first peace officer graduates, enhancing safety and security across its health system.

Power List

Power List for Accounting & Insurance

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

BTM Business Connect

ID Signsystems Announces Acquisition to Accelerate Growth and Build a Signage Platform

ID Signsystems announces acquisition to accelerate growth and build a signage platform

ID Signsystems (IDS), a provider of architectural signage, environmental graphics, branded environments, and wayfinding solutions, announced its acquisition by James Van Thof, a growth-oriented operator with a proven record of scaling industrial and manufacturing businesses.

EVENTS

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[...]

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.

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Passing the baton: How two Rochester businesses made the transition

Shear Ego and Messner Flooring in Rochester share insights on navigating business ownership transitions and succession planning.

business succession plan visualization by depositphotos

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

Commentary: Every business owner will eventually exit their business. Preparing for that eventuality helps ensure continuity and peace of mind for stakeholders.

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Rochester advisors emphasize team approach to succession planning

Rochester-based advisors highlight the importance of a collaborative team approach to business succession planning, covering financial, legal, and family aspects.

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

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