Soft skills are worth developing for your career
Soft skills–those traits and techniques that help you build relationships with others–are a key to getting ahead at work. Even in a high-tech, highly electronic world, says Melisza Campos, a […]
Wegmans hiring for Rochester-area culinary jobs
Wegmans wants a few good chefs. And baristas, and pizza makers. The supermarket company has scheduled an open interview event for culinary workers Tuesday from 2 to 6 p.m. at […]
Wegmans pharmacies collect unused drugs on Saturday
Wegmans stores in five states will be collecting unused and unwanted prescription medications on Saturday, in an effort to curb dangerous misuse of drugs such as opioids. Collections will be […]
Wegmans opens in the Big Apple Sunday morning
Wegmans will break into the New York City market at 7 a.m. Sunday when it opens a 74,000 square-foot supermarket in Brooklyn’s Navy Yard. The store – the 101st for […]
At MAGIC Center, David Long balances student opportunities with professional work
A year ago this month, David L. Long was standing at a podium showing off Rochester Institute of Technology’s newest toy – MAGIC Spell Studios, a state-of-the-art studio for creating […]
Jack DePeters reflects on life with Wegmans
When Jack DePeters retires from Wegmans, he says his only goal is to spend time with his family. Perhaps that’s because he has spent the majority of his life […]
Jack DePeters to retire after 52 years at Wegmans
Jack DePeters, the most senior executive in the Wegmans corporation other than members of the family themselves, will retire at the end of 2019. DePeters, senior vice president of store […]
Local ice cream makers move toward non-dairy products
In April, Perry’s Ice Cream released a line of oat-milk-based frozen desserts that are dairy-free. In June they started sending out frozen yogurt laced with vegetable purees. This week craft ice-cream maker Eat […]
Target adds drive-up service to four Rochester-area stores
Four Target stores in the Rochester area are the latest to offer drive-up service. The service allows customers to purchase items online through an app and have them delivered to […]
Foodlink Career Fellowship graduates first class
Foodlink Inc. on Thursday graduated eight members of its inaugural Career Fellowship. “This is a proud moment for these eight individuals, and for our entire organization,” Foodlink President and CEO […]
Community Kitchen brings students nutrition and opportunities
The kitchen backsplashes are covered with up-to-date subway tiles. There are seven workstations, complete with sink, oven and range combo, counter space and storage cupboards and drawers. And there […]
Grow-NY competition will encourage agriculture and food entrepreneurs
Agricultural and food entrepreneurs in the Finger Lakes and two adjoining regions may compete for up to $1 million in a new business stimulation competition announced Friday. The Grow-NY competition […]















