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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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 […]















