Rising insurance rates call for closer relationships with providers
Between inflation, supply chain issues, catastrophic weather event and more, a perfect storm is hovering over commercial insurance rates. According to MarketScout, the composite rate for US commercial insurance rates rose 5.1% in the fourth quarter of 2022 and the year closed with overall commercial rate increases for the sixth straight year. Everything is going […]
Data will help Red Cross create more energy efficient real estate footprint
Blueprint Power will install its DIGBOX metering hardware at the Greater Rochester Chapter of the American Red Cross building, a 112,000-square-foot facility on John Street. DIGBOX metering will collect detailed, real-time energy usage data.
GCEDC approves tax breaks for fifth largest project ever proposed in county
Horizon Acres Associates, LLC, based in Rockland County, is partnering with Geis Companies, based in Streetsboro, OH, to build six flex commercial/industrial facilities totaling 1.5 million square feet.
InSite Software provides critical jobsite insight for contractors
How efficiently an excavator can move and remove topsoil and other layers at a construction site can mean the difference between making or losing money on a job.
Bonadio acquires Rochester-based accounting firm
The Bonadio Group has acquired Rochester-based accounting firm, Webber CPA, which will now operate under The Bonadio Group name. With over 850 employees spanning 10 offices, this expansion adds to The Bonadio Group’s Rochester footprint. Company leaders said the acquisition aligns with The Bonadio Group’s strategic goals to continuously enhance service offerings and ca[...]
Hickey Freeman resolves issues with union, NLRB complaint withdrawn
The Rochester Regional Joint Board of Workers United has withdrawn a charge of unfair labor practices after reaching agreement on issues regarding wages and benefits with the company that oversees employee operations at Hickey Freeman. Montreal-based Luxury Men’s Apparel Group, a subsidiary of Grano Retail Holdings and assets owner of Hickey Freeman, has implemented a […]
Commercial insurance: Annual review of coverages can prevent future disaster
With spring (finally!) approaching, companies should consider adding an annual insurance checkup to their “spring cleaning” to-do list. Many businesses have, at some point, encountered this nightmare scenario: despite paying substantial insurance premiums year after year, a significant claim arises and the company learns that it is not fully covered. The claim might fall outside […]
Goodwill’s Dancing in Denim gala slated for March 11
Attendees are encouraged to wear Black Tie Affair or their fanciest denim. The evening will include an open bar, dinner, silent and live auction, dancing, live music and entertainment by Shawn Your DJ Services.
Franchise ROC to host informational meeting
Prospective small business owners and franchisees have another opportunity to learn what it takes to start and maintain a business, and if becoming a franchise owner is the right move.
Best Companies to Work for in New York announced
Rochester Business Journal, Best Companies Group and New York State Society for Human Resource Management have announced the winners of the 2023 Best Companies to Work for in New York state awards.
Partners + Napier wins Best of Show in advertising awards
Partners + Napier developed a social media campaign that captured the cultural phenomenon of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) while they were trending online.
JFS receives grants to support local Holocaust Survivor community
Together, these represent the largest collective gift ever made to support the direct service needs of Holocaust Survivors served by JFS.