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The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown businesses’ finances into a tizzy, but local accounting professionals have tips on how companies can best get their spread sheets in order. “Cash flow is the most important thing,” says Nancy Catarisano, managing partner at ...

The Rochester Engineering Society honors twelve local leaders in their field at an event to be announced. Because of the COVID-19 crisis the group had to cancel the RES Annual Gala that was originally to be held April 18. Founded in ...

I recently had the honor of accepting Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s invitation to serve as his special adviser for reopening the Rochester and Finger Lakes region in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Cuomo has emerged as a national leader ...

As of April 26, 2020, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was down approximately 20% from its February 12 all-time high — a significant recovery, after being down more than 38% from its all-time high on March 23. In the midst ...

These are unprecedented times, and numerous businesses in the Rochester region are facing obstacles they have never had to overcome before. The Rochester Business Journal thought it would be helpful to turn to a few CEOs, proven successful leaders, for ...

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Just over a month ago, it became apparent that COVID-19 was more than a disease to be feared. It was creating global and local crises. As we watched the number of cases rise and the disease hitting all communities, we ...

A few years ago, Microsoft founder Bill Gates said, “Never before in history has innovation offered the promise of so much to so many in so short a time.” It’s a good bet that even Gates — a world-changing visionary who ...

“I’ve interviewed hundreds of people for jobs in my career and have prided myself on making good hires with in-person conversations. I must say that the prospect of interviewing the upcoming crop of candidates on Zoom upsets me. The vibes ...

The risk of social isolation, a concern for senior citizens even in normal times, has been amplified as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, local senior living facilities have found many ways to help residents deal with these challenges, ...

COVID-19 is leaving a deeper mark on the economy than previously anticipated. Data shows that in the United States, the number of unemployment claims has dwarfed any other period in recent history. The first wave of unemployment followed immediately after ...

The COVID-19 pandemic is an economic catastrophe for: businesses large and (especially) small, entire industries from airlines and entertainment to restaurants and retail, individuals suddenly unemployed, and families at home with children missing school and many unknowns on the horizon. ...

COVID-19 presents nursing homes and senior homes with an immense array of daunting challenges. The job of caring for and protecting seniors in various levels of care and health is difficult and challenging enough without the COVID-19 pandemic. “Outbreaks are ...

The impact of COVID-19 on business operations has been devastating, at the very least. With social distancing being the new norm, businesses need to find more creative ways to reach their customers and market their products and services. However, with ...

Looking back at major events over the last three months feels as if we are looking at a decade’s worth of news. With all that has happened in the first three months of the year, the spreading global coronavirus pandemic ...

As the COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered businesses, disrupted markets and impacted nearly every corner of the global economy, many investors are struggling with how to approach the future and evaluate their portfolios in a time of extreme uncertainty. The Dow ...