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The greater Rochester/Finger Lakes region is currently on a hot streak for outstanding projects, development, and investment.

Many small businesses are seeking guidance as they brace for an anticipated economic downturn or recession.

After two years of social distancing and remote work, employers are learning some very significant things about the “new workplace.”

If you need a tent or other party rental equipment within the next few months, you’ll want to place your order as soon as possible.

William H. Whyte was arguably our keenest observer of corporate America. He was a staff writer for Fortune magazine and his 1956 book, The Organization Man, sold in the millions. The book chronicled the white-collar conformity and commitment of corporate ...

Here are ten tips small businesses can follow for a “bottom-up” approach to evaluating an income statement and planning for success.

There’s a massive effort underway to capitalize on the current momentum to improve the street level experience and create a more vibrant downtown Rochester.

Soaring gas prices. Higher cost of goods. Rising rates for services. Inflation has an impact on every business across every industry, and many business owners are unsure how to mitigate the damage—especially when their customers and employees are also feeling the pressure.

The west side of the city in particular is humming with development and renovation. The Rochester Business Journal checked in on the status of three of the major projects going on in the city right now for updates:

No design is produced in a vacuum. A great design is composed of ideas drawn from a multitude of sources. In the building industry, design is often thought of as coming only from architects, interior designers and engineers but one often-overlooked principal element of design is the community’s input.

Among the mental health concerns that were exacerbated by COVID-19, one that impacts employers of all types and sizes shows no signs of slowing: employee burnout.

Not one to rest on his laurels, Dom Genova, when he sold his car dealership in 2020, ensured he would have plenty to fill his time.

Over the past few years, we’ve all expanded our policies and evolved our cultures to accommodate flexible work arrangements. That’s a good thing.

There can be outward signs that social media use is hurting mental health.

There are lots of questions and comments about “getting back to normal” lately. It’s important to understand what people mean by this idea of getting back to normal, because perceptions and attitudes vary greatly.