Entrepreneur switches from family business to her own shop
Bre Morris and her husband, Dan, moved home to Rochester after living in Houston to take over the family business. But sometimes even the best laid plans do not […]
Mendon runner devises Koala Clips to solve 21st century problem
Kristina Powell has been an avid runner all her life. After having her two kids—now five and six—she felt it was important to carry her phone when she runs to […]
Working for Ronald McDonald House fulfills lifelong passion
Danielle Howard’s interest in volunteering began in high school. She and her family participated in American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, a cause near and dear to their hearts. Howard, […]
Top woman at Mercy: Pamela Fennell Baker
Career pivots can happen at any age. For Pamela Fennell Baker, the new president and CEO of Our Lady of Mercy School for Young Women, it was at 62.
Years of intensive study lead to career as a prosthodontist
Fourteen years. That’s how long Gabriela Carranza studied dentistry before officially beginning her career as a prosthodontist.
Girl Scouts honor two local women entrepreneurs
Girl Scouts of Western New York will recognize two local women for their leadership in their careers at the agency’s annual Women of Distinction Dinner & Awards Ceremony in September.
Three women poised to take first-ever higher-ed leadership roles
On July 1, three women will create history in the Rochester area as each one officially becomes the first woman to preside over her respective college or university.
Wellness studio designed to be welcoming and budget-friendly
Melissa Griffo's journey opening Revolution Studio + Wellness Bar ate up a lot of time and involved numerous noes.
United Way hires chief development officer
Tipping Point Communications president and co-owner Barbara Pierce will leave her post at the public relations agency she heads with Michelle Ashby to serve as United Way’s fundraising lead.
Pair strive for old world experience at Waterlily Boutique in Brighton
The little spa that could. That is how Beth and Craig Gamble, co-founders of Waterlily Spa and Cosmetics Boutique, think of their business.
Alfresco FLX and the growth of farm-to-table
RBJ reporter Diana Louise Carter talks with Bennett Loudon about what she learned at the conference.
Foray into flooring pays off
Abby Reinhard admits it’s at first a little difficult to draw a parallel between her educational background and the business she chose to own and operate.













