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She dives deep into social media to help her clients
Feb 3, 2020

She dives deep into social media to help her clients

Emily Hessney Lynch thought she wanted to be a teacher. During her undergraduate years she had the opportunity to student-teach while studying abroad, and she soon realized that teaching wasn’t […]

Sister team makes waves in world of business coaching, development
Dec 6, 2019

Sister team makes waves in world of business coaching, development

As a corporate human resources executive with ties to many businesses in the local community, Jeanne Allen says she felt like the pied piper. Business owners called her left and […]

Maestro of event planning oversees two Rochester venues
Nov 8, 2019

Maestro of event planning oversees two Rochester venues

Agathi Georgiou-Graham’s road to becoming a staple in the Rochester hospitality industry wasn’t one of glitz and glamour. In fact, she never planned on being an event planner and multi-venue […]

He gives unwanted electronics a new purpose in life
Oct 4, 2019

He gives unwanted electronics a new purpose in life

At first glance one might assume that Computer Systems Asset Disposal gets rid of old computers, but the company does much more than that. In fact, founder Peter Bartula is […]

Accomplished saleswoman makes her own way with training firm
Aug 23, 2019

Accomplished saleswoman makes her own way with training firm

Cindi Crowley was as surprised as the person on the other end of the phone when she declined a lucrative job offer. The price was right, she got along well […]

Young graphic designer stays ahead of the curve
Aug 9, 2019

Young graphic designer stays ahead of the curve

For Gino Broccolo, being original and innovative is not tantamount to neglecting his roots. Both are possible. The founder and sole member of the new Rochester graphic design firm, Ninety […]

Mendon runner devises Koala Clips to solve 21st century problem
Jul 26, 2019

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 […]

Years of intensive study lead to career as a prosthodontist
Jul 8, 2019

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.

Pair strive for old world experience at Waterlily Boutique in Brighton
Jun 14, 2019

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.

Laughing Gull proprietor takes chocolate to a new level
Jun 3, 2019

Laughing Gull proprietor takes chocolate to a new level

“I’m going to save the world with chocolate.” That is the declaration that Lindsay Tarnoff, owner of Laughing Gull Chocolates, made in college, and the idea stuck. She grew up […]

Rochester woman finds fulfillment filling jobs
May 3, 2019

Rochester woman finds fulfillment filling jobs

Amorette Miller admits that ShiftDiff was born out of her frustration. A longtime labor and management worker, she found herself struggling to find a job. “I couldn’t find any positions […]

Doctor finds way to spend more time with patients
Apr 19, 2019

Doctor finds way to spend more time with patients

Aaron Olden M.D. tragically lost his 34-year-old brother to an opioid overdose in 2017. Devastated, Olden found hope in his heartache and used it as a catalyst for his latest […]