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Jun 29, 2023

Oaks Construction celebrates 20 years as more than just a construction firm

Oaks Construction has ballooned into one of the area’s fastest-growing companies, expanding both geographically as well as in business offerings with the addition of a dumpster service, two golf courses and a marina.

Wilmorite, through a subsidiary, paid just over $2 million for the former Sears building at The Mall at Greece Ridge. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Jun 28, 2023

Wilmorite acquires Mall at Greece Ridge anchor property

SGRC, LLC, a subsidiary of Wilmorite, submitted the winning bid of $2,008,500 in the auction of the former Sears building at 317 Greece Ridge Center Dr.

Jun 28, 2023

As Monroe County credit rating rises, Bello proposes surplus safeguard

A week after S&P's Global Ratings boosted Monroe County's credit rating to its highest level since 2001, Adam Bello is asking the legislature to adopt a fund balance policy.

Jack Doyle becomes president and CEO of Doyle Security Systems on July 1. (Photo provided)
Jun 27, 2023

Jack Doyle becomes fifth-generation CEO of Doyle Security

Jack Doyle has been promoted to president and CEO of Doyle Security Systems, Inc. Founded in 1919, Doyle Security Systems is a family owned and operated provider of residential and commercial security, fire and medical monitoring systems. Jack Doyle’s promotion, effective July 1, marks the fifth generation of the Doyle family to lead the company. […]

The TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Estero, Fla., features 114 rooms. (Photo provided).
Jun 27, 2023

Essex Hotel Management adds another Florida property

The addition of a third Florida property brings to 15 the number of hotels under the Essex management umbrella. The TownePlace Suites in Estero is also the third extended-stay hotel in the Essex portfolio.

Surpassing $1 million in season ticket revenue for the first time in franchise history helped the Rochester Americans business staff earn Ticket Sales Department of the Year from the American Hockey League. (Photo provided by Rochester Americans)
Jun 26, 2023

Amerks front office earns AHL honors for sales revenue achievements

The Rochester Americans earned seven team front office achievement awards, including Ticket Sales Department of the Year, during the American Hockey League's Team Business Meetings.

Neal Evans, Lexington Avenue plant leader since 2000, is retiring after 44 years with General Motors. (File photo)
Jun 26, 2023

Rochester GM plant leader Evans retiring after 44 years

Since 1979, Neal Evans has worked in some capacity for General Motors in Rochester, including the past 24 as plant leader.

Jun 23, 2023

New Seneca casino in Rochester area now appears unlikely

Negotiations on a new gaming compact with the Seneca Nation will continue, the parties say, but a local casino apparently is no longer included.

Jun 23, 2023

Cerion Nanomaterials, Lollypop Farm and U of R named top marketers by AMA

Cerion Nanomaterials of Pittsford, Lollypop Farm and the University of Rochester received top honors in the annual Pinnacle Awards from the Rochester Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA|Rochester). The Pinnacle Awards recognize local marketers for their strategies, tactics, creativity and most importantly, results. There are for-profit and not-for-profit award di[...]

Jun 22, 2023

AIA Rochester awards scholarships totaling $20,000

Six merit-based scholarships totaling $20,000 have been awarded to students interested in pursuing a career in architecture.

Jun 22, 2023

Bello: Creating municipal utility could cost ‘billions;’ Metro Justice disagrees

Metro Justice has been urging county and Rochester leaders to break free from what it says is a corporate stranglehold RG&E has on customers.

Jun 21, 2023

Chamber announces IGNITE Award finalists

The IGNITE Award, launched in 2019, celebrates young professionals who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and forge paths of leadership for others to follow.