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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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Is a buyout by management in future for Rochester’s Monro, Inc.?

Banking & Finance

Capital One Café has opened at Eastview Mall in Victor, helping to meet what the company calls a growing customer demand in the region. (Photo by Eastview Mall)

Capital One expands café concept to Rochester market

Capital One expands its café concept to Rochester with a new location at Eastview Mall, combining banking services with a coffee shop atmosphere.

Real Estate & Construction

Royal Oak Realty Trust has added the home of American Filtration Technologies in Henrietta to its property portfolio. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)

Royal Oak adds $5.625M Rochester industrial property to portfolio

Royal Oak Realty Trust acquired a $5.625 million industrial property in Henrietta, Rochester, expanding its portfolio with a long-term leased facility.

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

Homesteads for Hope offering weekday, corporate volunteer opportunities

Homesteads for Hope offering weekday, corporate volunteer opportunities

Homesteads for Hope in Spencerport seeks volunteers for weekday farm work and corporate volunteer days at its inclusive community farm.

Healthcare

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.

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

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.

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[...]

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.

SEE ALL EVENTS

Columns and Features

‘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

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

Finding a good financial advisor | The Informed Investor

US manages through limited job growth and rising price pressures

Charitable Events Calendar | May 15-22, 2026

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

From fun to fulfillment: What businesses can learn from joyful learning

Charitable Events Calendar | April 25 – May 1, 2026

Charitable Events Calendar | May 29 – June 5, 2026

A weekly listing of upcoming nonprofit and community events.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure: Infusing wellness into your health benefits  

Your most important meeting may be with your doctor | Coverage and Care

Commentary: Preventive care is one of the most effective ways to improve health outcomes and help control rising health care costs over time.

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

Thirty-something Josh Allen, enjoying his prime time | On Sports

Commentary: We read a lot about athletes being on the “wrong side of 30,” but I would contend that Josh Allen has time on his side.

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

The demise of the ‘professional’ personality | Leading With Levity

Commentary: The old version of professionalism — where companies rewarded people who looked serious at all times — is dying. And honestly, it is about time.

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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Focus Section

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

Clinical partnerships strengthen nursing workforce pipeline in Rochester

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

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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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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