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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.

Richard "Dick" Mengel (courtesy of MMB+CO)
Jul 10, 2026

MMB+CO co-founder remembered as mentor, adviser and community leader

Richard J. "Dick" Mengel, co-founder of MMB+CO, is remembered for over 50 years of leadership, mentorship and community service in Rochester's accounting sector.

TAXING MATTERS Anthony R. Scinto
Jul 9, 2026

Why your CPA should be in the boardroom | Taxing Matters

Commentary: Most expensive business decisions aren’t bad decisions – they’re good ones made without the right or a full financial perspective.

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.

Saunders Dean Jacqueline Mozrall will step down at the end of the 2026-27 academic year. (File photo from RIT)
May 5, 2026

RIT announces dual leadership moves with Saunders’ dean transition, CFO appointment

Rochester Institute of Technology announced Jacqueline Mozrall will step down as dean of the Saunders College of Business and named Christine Regis as new CFO.

Chis Regis RIT
May 4, 2026

RIT names veteran higher ed finance exec as CFO

Rochester Institute of Technology appointed a senior vice president and CFO who brings over 30 years of higher education financial leadership.

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Apr 23, 2026

Rochester universities expand graduate business programs

Nazareth University and St. John Fisher University add flexible AI and finance tracks to graduate business programs to meet workforce demand.

Schlegel Hall, home to UR's Simon Business School. (Courtesy of UR)
Apr 15, 2026

Simon Business School partners with 5 colleges on fast-track MBA pipeline

University of Rochester Simon Business School is partnering with five colleges to offer a 4+1 business master's pathway accelerating MBA completion and reducing barriers.

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Apr 3, 2026

How AI complements wealth management

Commentary: Conner Simonetti of Tompkins Financial Advisors explains how AI expands financial advice access but works best paired with human advisors for personalized wealth management.

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Apr 2, 2026

Control what you can: A playbook for uncertain times | Wealth Revealed

Commentary: Jarrett Felton of Rochester-based Invessent Wealth Management shares disciplined financial strategies to manage uncertainty and market volatility.

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Apr 2, 2026

New leader takes the reins at ESL

ESL Federal Credit Union named its new president and CEO, who succeeds Faheem Masood and will lead one of the region's largest financial institutions.

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Apr 2, 2026

How will tariffs impact my financial plan? | Private Banking

Commentary: KeyBank experts explain how the Supreme Court's tariff ruling influences inflation, interest rates and market volatility for U.S. financial plans.