Recent Articles from Ben Jacobs
RBJ launches new and improved web experience
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new and improved RBJ.net.
RBJ committed to expanding DEI coverage
The Rochester Business Journal started hosting the annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit in 2019 to educate business leaders on the importance of adopting diverse practices and creating a diverse company culture. This year’s event, held March 15, drew more than 200 attendees to hear insights from keynote speaker Julio Jordan, Director of Diversity, Equity, […]
URMC’s Colleen Davis wins ATHENA Award
Colleen Davis, chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine for Golisano Children’s Hospital at University of Rochester Medical Center, was named the ATHENA Award winner Thursday at the 36th annual ATHENA International Awards, hosted by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. “It’s a tremendous honor, and I am humbled to have […]
Political changes rated top stories of 2021
While COVID-19 continued to dominate the landscape in 2021 as it did in 2020, the RBJ’s readers selected political leadership changes in New York state and Rochester as the top local business stories of 2021. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation as governor amid a sexual harassment scandal garnered a vote from 71 percent of respondents, narrowly edging […]
Rochester Biz Conversations: Paul Harding and Norman Palmiere of Martin, Harding & Mazzotti
Paul Harding and Norman Palmiere of Martin, Harding & Mazzotti, talk about the firm's expansion into Rochester, the changing legal industry and more.
Rochester Biz Conversations: Natalie Madeira Cofield, Small Business Administration’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership
Natalie Madeira Cofield, assistant administrator for the Small Business Administration’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership, talks to the RBJ about how her office helps female entrepreneurs, the recent expansion of the Women's Business Center in Rochester, the unique challenges the pandemic posed for women, and more.
Rochester Biz Conversations: Colleen Matteson, Rochester Market President for Bank of America
Colleen Matteson, Rochester Market President for Bank of America, talks to the RBJ about what she's learned from clients during the pandemic, consumer behavior, support for women, and more.
Rochester Biz Conversations: Jaime Saunders, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes
Jaime Saunders, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes, joins the RBJ to talk about the merger of six local United Ways and what it means for our region.
Rochester Biz Conversations: Dr. Lesli Myers-Small, Superintendent of the Rochester City School District
Dr. Lesli Myers-Small, superintendent of the Rochester City School District, talks to the RBJ about her first year on the job, the district's response to the pandemic, the district's finances and more.
Rochester Biz Conversations: Jill Knittel, President of JK Executive Strategies
Jill Knittel, president of JK Executive Strategies, joins the RBJ to talk about winning the Small Business Person of the Year award, how companies' leadership needs have changed as a result of the pandemic and continued social unrest, what companies should be doing to ensure smooth leadership transitions, and more.
Rochester Biz Conversations: Malik Evans, Rochester City Councilman
Rochester City Councilman Malik Evans joins the RBJ to discuss winning the Democratic mayoral primary and his plans to address gun violence, economic growth, the Rochester City School District and more.
RBJ’s Power 30 Construction & Real Estate 2021
The Rochester Business Journal’s inaugural Power List program continues this week with our Power 30 Construction & Real Estate. The list includes individuals who are quite literally shaping the Rochester community. The people on this list help companies achieve their goals and help families fulfill their dreams. They have helped make sure projects and plans […]