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Banking merger builds larger tri-state community lender

NexTier, Inc. will acquire Riverside Bank of Dublin, forming a tri-state community bank with over $3.1 billion in assets under the NexTier Bank brand.

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Banking & Finance

Rochester has another banking option with the opening of a NexTier Bank N.A. branch at CityGate in November and leaders there are open to future expansion in the region. (Photo provided by NexTier)

Banking merger builds larger tri-state community lender

NexTier, Inc. will acquire Riverside Bank of Dublin, forming a tri-state community bank with over $3.1 billion in assets under the NexTier Bank brand.

Real Estate & Construction

Builders Exchange of Rochester partners with AFSP for Hike for Hope

Builders Exchange of Rochester partners with AFSP for Hike for Hope

Builders Exchange of Rochester partners with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for the inaugural Rochester Construction Hike for Hope to support mental health.

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

Rochester Rotary

Longtime nonprofit leader to receive Rochester Rotary’s highest civic honor

The 87th recipient of the Rochester Rotary Award is being recognized for more than five decades of community leadership and philanthropy.

Healthcare

New leader takes the helm at Henrietta-based medical device manufacturer

New leader takes the helm at Henrietta-based medical device manufacturer

Henrietta-based Turbett Surgical appointed a new president and CEO to lead growth and expand global reach of its medical device products.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you bring people together, will they bond?

Supporting (and retaining) your newest employees | Great Workplaces

Commentary: As we bring early-career employees on board, it’s easy to overlook just how much support they’ll need to succeed.

Rochester real estate: Did I get it wrong? (And what that might mean for 2026)

AI plays important role in securing better outcomes in an uncertain market | Rochester Realty Review

Commentary: If you’re close enough to it and paying attention, there is definitely an undercurrent of change and AI is playing a role.

Charitable Events Calendar | April 25 – May 1, 2026

Charitable Events Calendar | May 1-7, 2026

A weekly listing of upcoming nonprofit and community events.

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

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

Commentary: Managers like Tom Schin and executives at Thermo Fisher Scientific share insights on evaluating promotion candidates beyond resumes with storytelling and leadership skills.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Nurse leaders shape strategy and innovation at Rochester hospitals

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

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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

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.

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Legal experts stress need for AI policies in workplace governance

Legal experts Katarina Polozie and Tim Plunkett highlight the growing need for clear AI policies to manage workplace risks and ensure compliance.

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