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End of an era for Hyatt’s Classic Video, co-owners
There will soon be a void in East Rochester. Hyatt’s Classic Video will close on Aug. 31, ending a 52-year run in business; a longevity that witnessed the fast change of technology and one that outlived major corporations like Blockbuster LLC. Bob Hyatt, 84, has been operating a business in Rochester for the past five […]
Heath Slawner at Tech Conference Sept. 7
The 2017 Innovative Solutions Tech Conference will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Rochester. The event will showcase the latest tech trends and support Rochester’s tech community with live demos and insight from area leaders. The conference will feature Heath Slawner, a member of Simon Sinek’s […]
College at Brockport receives $11,000 grant from Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
SUNY College at Brockport has been awarded an $11,000 grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, officials said Monday. The funding will support people with disabilities through the foundation’s Quality of Life program. The grant was given to Brockport’s Committee on Disability and Access to purchase sport wheelchairs. The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation […]
Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show, is coming to RIT this October
Rochester Institute of Technology’s Brick City Homecoming and family weekend will feature Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central. The weekend runs from Oct. 13-15 and usually draws some 17,000 attendees to campus. Noah will speak from 1- 2 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the Gordon Field House. “We have been planning this […]
Two on list of Best Community Colleges
New York State has a strong showing in two new reports by finance website WalletHub. The state ranks ninth in a report of Best Community College Systems. On 2017’s Best & Worst Community Colleges list, Monroe Community College ranked 117th and Genesee Community College ranked 228th out of a total of 700 schools. MCC ranked 102nd […]
Paychex acquires North Carolina firm
Paychex Inc. has acquired North Carolina-based HR Outsourcing Holdings Inc., the company announced Monday. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. HROI is a human resource firm that supports clients in 35 states. All 140 employees of HROI will have the opportunity to be Paychex employees. “We are excited about becoming part of Paychex […]
Lumalon LLC sheds light on efficiency
Light is used by every business. But every business is not using LED light. That is what Pittsford-based Lumalon LLC is working to change. LED—light emitting diode—light is sustainable, creates better quality light, is more energy efficient than traditional lighting and saves money for businesses. The belief in the mission is what has helped founder […]
MCC adds child care practitioner degree program for fall 2017
Monroe Community College has developed a Child Care Practitioner A.A.S. degree program to help meet the demand for child care center providers in the region. The program prepares students for working with children up to 8 years old. The curriculum of the program ranges from the principles of early care education, growth and all aspects of development […]
RIT named a national center for cyber defense
Rochester Institute of Technology has been named a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research through 2022, officials said. Those with the designation seek to advance cyber defense technologies, policies and practices to help protect the country from a cyber-attack. “Like all nations, the United States has a compelling interest in defending its […]
Finger Lakes Visitors Connection and Belhurst Castle and Winery team up
The Finger Lakes Visitors Connection—the tourism agency for Ontario County—has partnered with Belhurst Castle and Winery to create a promotional video that showcases the castle and grounds of Belhurst, which is located in Geneva. “We’re very excited to kick off our partnership with Finger Lakes Visitors Connection with the debut of this video,” said Deb […]
Roberts Wesleyan College adds corporate partners
Roberts Wesleyan College has signed three organizations—Catholic Charities, Mary Cariola Children’s Center and St. Ann’s Community—to its Corporate Partnership program. “This partnership shows each organization’s commitment to education and supporting employees in achieving their full potential,” said Kimberley Wiedefeld, vice president for enrollment management in a statement. “We[...]
‘Lock-a-Palooza’ to feature world-class kayaker
The Genesee Waterways Center and Lock 32 Whitewater Park in Pittsford have teamed up to celebrate “Lock-a-Palooza” on Aug. 26, featuring Paul Twist, a world-class kayaker. Twist, a Rochester native, is a schoolteacher at Monroe No. 1 BOCES in Rochester and went pro in his first season of kayaking, officials said. He has also won […]
