Recent Articles from Velvet Spicer
Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign kicks off Thursday
The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester will kick off its 2021 Red Kettle Campaign and announce this year’s fundraising goal on Thursday in the center court at Marketplace Mall. This […]
Warrior Salute veterans’ celebration to be held in person Thursday
Warrior Salute Veteran Services will celebrate veterans and rally the Rochester community Thursday at the 6th Annual Salute “A Toast to Our Veterans” event at the Strathallan Hotel. The fundraising […]
Garlock parent stock climbs on Q3 earnings results
EnPro Industries Inc., the parent company of Palmyra’s Garlock Family of Companies, on Friday reported strong third-quarter results, beating Wall Street expectations. For the quarter ended Sept. 30, the Charlotte, […]
Jazz Fest producers preparing for 2022 edition
Planning for the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is underway, with plans to hold the popular event in June 2022. Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, festival producers […]
First American moves to new digs in Victor
Following a decade of solid growth, First American Equipment Finance has moved its Rochester headquarters from its longtime Fairport location at Woodcliff Office Park to a new facility at High Point Business Park in Victor.
Art-Craft Optical acquires safety glass frames manufacturer
Art-Craft Optical Co. Inc. has acquired a Las Vegas-based manufacturer of safety glass frames for an undisclosed amount.
National Toy Hall of Fame inducts three popular toys
Sand, that gritty substance that gets stuck between your toes and follows you home from the beach yet creates hours of fun for kids and adults alike, is one of […]
PathStone to present event on devaluation of Black-owned homes
The PathStone Foundation will host its Provok!ng Thought event this year in a free, virtual format on Nov. 9 on the topic of “The American Dream and the Devaluation of […]
Hair show to benefit human trafficking survivors
Human trafficking survivors will benefit from a unique event taking place on Nov. 5 at the Century Club. The “Diamonds in The Rough” Hair Show will include a silent auction […]
Transcat sales, income soar in second quarter
Rochester’s Transcat Inc., a supplier of accredited calibration, repair, inspection and laboratory instrument services, on Tuesday reported a drastically improved second-quarter, beating analyst estimates. For the second quarter ended Sept. […]
Causewave collaborates on Matchstick Prize for local nonprofit
Causewave Community Partners is partnering with the Credit Union Collective — the Summit, Pittsford and Reliant Credit Unions — Rochester Area Community Foundation and News 8 WROC-TV to award an […]
Landmark Society announces 2021’s Five to Revive
The Landmark Society of Western New York has announced its 2021 Five to Revive – a list that identifies opportunities for targeted, strategic revitalization in the region. The list includes: […]














