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Jul 30, 2026

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.

CETech
Jul 28, 2026

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.

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Jul 22, 2026

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
Jul 20, 2026

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's headquarters at 460 Buffalo Road in Rochester. (Photo provided by AeroSafe Global)
Jul 6, 2026

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.

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Jun 30, 2026

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.

Tom Golisano spoke to the inaugural graduating class from the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship last August. (Photo provided by the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship)
Jun 29, 2026

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.

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Jun 25, 2026

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.

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Jun 24, 2026

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.

Summit panelists share what has worked, and what hasn’t, when incorporating AI into their companies. Pictured are Kyle Psaty, vice president of sales and marketing, ITX Corp.; Jane Bernard, chief financial officer, Nixon Peabody; Malorie Benjamin, chief transformation officer, Dixon Schwabl + Company, and Anthony Scinto, CPA, chair of the tax department, MMB+CO. (Photo by Andrea Deckert)
Jun 23, 2026

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 Board of Trustees member Jeff Harris and College of Liberal Arts National Council chair Joyce Pratt have made a $24 million commitment to the university, as the couple’s lifetime giving now surpasses $30 million. (Photo courtesy of RIT)
Jun 18, 2026

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.

Stream Data Centers has proposed a three-building, 2.2 million-square-foot data center on some 90 acres in Genesee County. (Rendering provided by Stream)
Jun 15, 2026

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.