Jay Advertising’s Ferdinand Jay Smith ready to launch ‘caring’ cartoon for kids
Ferdinand Jay Smith of Jay Advertising has created Suitcase Puppy, a caring cartoon for kids with positive messages, produced in Rochester.
Rochester-based CETech marks 20 years with a customer-first approach
CETech celebrates 20 years of managed IT and consulting services in Western New York, emphasizing cybersecurity and personalized customer support.
State awards $1.22M to support MegazoneCloud’s U.S. headquarters in Perinton
MegazoneCloud establishes its U.S. headquarters in Perinton with $1.22 million in state incentives, creating 122 jobs and boosting the local tech economy.
GRB’s 30-year journey shows the power of community-focused banking
Genesee Regional Bank celebrates 30 years, growing from $24 million to $1.3 billion in assets with a focus on community banking in Western and Central New York.
AeroSafe Global turns sustainable healthcare logistics into a high-growth business
Rochester-based AeroSafe Global pioneers cold-chain-as-a-service, employing nearly 200 locally and operating in 80 countries with sustainable pharma logistics.
Cybersecurity requires strategy, culture and vigilance, local experts advise
Rochester cybersecurity experts advise small businesses to adopt strategic cybersecurity measures and build a security-focused culture amid rising AI threats and litigation.
Three years in, Golisano Institute expands programs, partnerships and impact
The Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is expanding programs and partnerships, opening a second campus in Buffalo to support regional entrepreneurs.
Commercial insurance rates rise slower as NY underwriters focus on risk management
Commercial insurance rates continue rising slower in New York as insurers prioritize financial stability and risk management, says Gallagher and OneGroup.
Paychex reports strong fiscal 2026 revenue growth
Paychex posted double-digit revenue growth in fiscal 2026, driven by Paycor acquisition and AI investments, signaling strong momentum into fiscal 2027.
Rochester executives share playbook for AI implementation
Rochester business leaders discussed AI adoption, productivity gains and responsible use at a recent summit featuring insights from Oleve co-founder Sid Bendre.
RIT boosts AI, scholarships and research with landmark $24M commitment
Rochester Institute of Technology received $24 million from Jeff Harris and Joyce Pratt to fund an AI institute, scholarships and endowed professorships.
A $19.5B data center and a statewide pause: What’s at stake in Genesee County
New York lawmakers approved a one-year moratorium on large data centers, which could impact future development for the sector.















