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How to recruit and retain a diverse workforce will be the focus of a daylong, two-session symposium on Oct. 24. The Right Talent, Right Now: Improving Business and Health Outcomes through Workforce Diversity Symposium will be held at the Memorial ...

Five properties in the Rochester region will be targeted for renovations as part of the Landmark Society of Western New York’s annual Five to Revive program. Now in its seventh year, the Five to Revive program identifies opportunities for targeted, ...

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Phase I has been completed on Otto House, a Veterans Outreach Center facility that provides transitional housing. Otto House, at 290 Cypress St., will serve eight veterans who are also able to receive case management and have access to services ...

For many of us, a flat tire may be an inconvenience; it may make us late to work or a doctor’s appointment, but likely it will have no long-term repercussions. For individuals living in poverty, that flat tire may mean ...

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Strength Solutions Inc., an Olean-based nonprofit, recently received a grant from WinnCompanies and Sibley Square to provide scholarships to participants in its strength-based technology programs. Strength Solutions helps people and organizations identify their strengths to overcome obstacles. Its flagship programs, ...

Blue Cross Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 15 will again host the 10th annual Project Homeless Connect Rochester, an event that helps bring services to Rochester’s homeless population. PHCR will serve as a one-stop-shop event, featuring services that include legal assistance, ...

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PathStone Corp. Inc. leader Stuart Mitchell plans to transition out of his CEO role and take on the new role of executive director of the PathStone Foundation, the nonprofit organization said Oct. 10. Mitchell will be replaced by company COO ...

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As winter approaches, four local homeless service providers have lost more than half a million dollars in federal and state funding. Together, the Salvation Army of Greater Rochester, YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County, Volunteers of America – Rochester and Spiritus ...

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The new tenant at the former Mise en Place store is one of its former neighbors. TRU Yoga Studio is moving kitty-corner from its location at South Avenue and Gregory Street to occupy the former grocery store at 686 South ...

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Rochester Women’s Network on Oct. 24 will name the recipient of the Women Inspiring Women Award, its highest honor. RWN has named five finalists for its “W” Award, whom the organization calls “generous, tireless professionals” who strive to create spaces in ...

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Main Street Arts, a gallery founded by Marjorie Morris over six years ago, has brought art from around the country to the Ontario County village of Clifton Springs and the broader upstate area. Now the nonprofit will spread its reach ...

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Sage Rutty and Co. Inc. President and Chairman Wayne Holly has been named the 2019 Invest in Others Volunteer of the Year at the 13th annual Invest in others Awards gala in Boston. Holly earned the honor for his charitable ...

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Quad A for Kids has chosen Rochester native Isaac Bliss as its new executive director. Bliss succeeds Vincent Alexander, who served as interim executive director beginning in March. Prior to joining Quad A, Bliss for the last 14 years has ...

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The Women’s Council of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Inc. has extended the nomination deadline for its annual ATHENA Awards to Oct. 4, officials said this week. The internationally recognized award program was founded in 1982 in Lansing, Mich., ...

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The long-awaited, $45 million Schottland Family Branch of the YMCA of Greater Rochester opened Monday amid much fanfare. As hundreds of individuals swam, ran or played ball, dozens of others attended a ribbon-cutting that was held in one of the ...

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