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Black Bird Design buys flex property on Mt. Hope
Black Bird Design will relocate to the new address this summer and occupy one of the buildings. The firm will lease the second building.
Roc Paper Straws: Enviro-friendly paper covers ROC with launch of new venture
The Roc Paper Straws product line is biodegradable, marine-safe and compostable. In addition to its standard product line, the business offers custom-branded straws with company logos. Wrappers can even be personalized.
Printer moves from Henrietta to city to accommodate growth
Image360, a full-service graphic design, printing and sign production company, has moved from its location in Henrietta to a new, larger facility at 1128 Lexington Ave. The move was made to better meet the needs of its commercial, corporate and nonprofit clients, officials said, as well as to streamline the production process and to accommodate […]
Cooley Group rebrand showcases offerings
The Cooley Group specializes in providing brand enhancement solutions for clients and the firm is now doing just that for itself. As part of its 75th anniversary, Cooley Group has introduced a new corporate brand, including the slogan “Showcase Your Brand.” “The Cooley Group logo has been updated to better represent the end-to-end capabilities and […]
Bobo’s Chicken Shack, Panther Graphics receive Empire Award
Two Black-owned businesses were presented with the New York State Senate’s Empire Award by state Sen. Jeremy Cooney (D-Rochester) on Thursday. Devon “Bobo” Crittenden, owner of Bobo’s Chicken Shack, and Tony Jackson, president of Panther Graphics Inc., were recognized for their commitment to giving back to the community. The awards, which recognize excel[...]
Canfield & Tack persevere through pandemic, launch OptiMail service
As a 100 percent employee-owned company, the full effect of last year’s pandemic was felt by every one of Canfield & Tack Printing Inc.’s 75 staffers. “I remember the initial scramble getting masks. And the other thing was gaining essential business status. Figuring out what that meant took us a while,” said Canfield & Tack […]
With a little help from its friends, City Blue Imaging stands tall again
The Rochester community often is praised for its generosity, its willingness and ability to give back and its readiness to step up when needed. During the last 15 months that has been witnessed at every turn, but perhaps none more than after a raging fire took down a local business last Christmas Eve. “Our neighbors, […]
State AG wants Kodak boss to testify about stock buy
New York state Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday petitioned the court to force Eastman Kodak Co. CEO Jim Continenza to publicly testify about his stock purchase last year ahead of the federal government’s announcement that Kodak was in line to receive a $655 million loan to build its chemical business. According to James, “Continenza […]
Business opportunities abound for NYS with legalization of recreational marijuana
New York’s legalization of recreational marijuana could bring new opportunities, and big returns, for the Rochester business community. State lawmakers passed legislation Tuesday night to legalize adult-use cannabis and Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act into law Wednesday. “This is a historic day in New York – one that rights the […]
Canfield & Tack adds to offerings
Rochester’s Canfield & Tack has launched a new direct marketing campaign service that will add momentum to traditional direct mail. “OptiMail is the latest initiative in our strategy to follow growth opportunities in key sectors of our business,” said President and CEO Ray Brown. “There is a resurgence in direct mail, especially ‘smart’ direct mail. […]
Golisano firm invests $100 million in Kodak
Grand Oaks Capital, an investment firm founded by Paychex founder Tom Golisano, has committed to invest a total of $100 million in Eastman Kodak Co. The firm purchased $75 million of Kodak’s 5 percent Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and has agreed to purchase an additional $25 million of this series of preferred stock subject […]
Local commercial printers to merge
Two of Rochester’s largest commercial printers have merged, consolidating space and staff in Henrietta. Canfield & Tack Printing Inc., an employee-owned printer, and Cohber Press plan to operate as one company from Cohber Press’s John Street location in Henrietta. Although financial details of the merger were not disclosed, the combined company will have more than […]
