BOA partners with VC firm to advance equality and economic opportunity

Jordan Eich believes retirement planning could begin as soon as people earn their first full-time paycheck.“You have one shot at …

After two years of social distancing and remote work, employers are learning some very significant things about the “new workplace.” …

Jane Possee vividly remembers that evening in December 1975 when her University of Rochester women’s basketball home game against Oswego …

William H. Whyte was arguably our keenest observer of corporate America. He was a staff writer for Fortune magazine and …

Soaring gas prices. Higher cost of goods. Rising rates for services. Inflation has an impact on every business across every …

Among the mental health concerns that were exacerbated by COVID-19, one that impacts employers of all types and sizes shows …

Over the past few years, we’ve all expanded our policies and evolved our cultures to accommodate flexible work arrangements. That’s …

Kathryn DeVinney reaches for her phone to check the weather before going outside.“Five minutes later, I haven’t checked the weather, …

Writing this column is surprisingly similar to posting on social media, which is not something I anticipated when I started …

Well, it’s official – we’re now in a bear market!  Stocks, as measured by the S&P 500 Index (a proxy …

When state lawmakers approved the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) in March 2021, one of the key provisions in …

From propagating plants to educating about equity opportunities, this summer will be anything but a time for rest for those …

Investors are currently experiencing one of the worst stock markets in years and one of the worst bond markets in …

Talk about the potential value of the legal cannabis market in New York and you’re talking big money — very …

Seen Embrace Your Sisters  May 1, 2022 – Embrace Your Sisters raised $50,000 at their 15th annual Tea at Two …

“My boss goes to great lengths to recognize our longtime customers even to the point of sending gifts for special …

You have to go back to the mid-1970s to early 1980s to find inflation rates near where they have been …

These days, Maybelle Blair clocks her pitches in years rather than miles per hour. So, when the former All-American Girls …

Planning for retirement and creating a contingency plan in the event of an unexpected exit from the workforce are critical …

While family-owned businesses are commonplace in the United States, those that are multigenerational remain rare gems. According to Cornell University’s …

There is a lot of discussion about strategic planning in not-for-profit circles lately. Evidently, moving through a global pandemic and …

It’s my favorite time of year: Great Place to Work just announced the 25th Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work …

From the straightforward “buy 9 smoothies, get 1 free,” to sophisticated frequent flyer programs, loyalty programs are a staple in …

“I’m a hiring manager at a local company looking to fill several positions. I’ve noticed that about two-thirds of our …

If you had known, in early 2020, that you might be working from home during a multi-year, global pandemic, would …

By the time he finished delivering a motivational speech that would have made Knute Rockne proud, Dick Vitale looked like …

In my 10 years at Tompkins and 35 cumulative years in the banking field, I’ve witnessed the industry undergo several …

This year’s casino-themed Highland Hospital Gala raised its second highest amount ever, with more than $650,000 gross net income thanks …

If you’re in your 50s – o.k. early 50s – you probably remember a time when a gallon of gas …

Imagine this: Your business has been open for only five months and is doing really well. Revenue is higher than …

With some COVID-19 restrictions relaxing and others already lifted, the smell of tourism is in the air. Demand for leisure …

What do you need to stay safe in your family home, even if your home is getting to be too …

The journey of aging is rarely a smooth one. As older adults and their families face emotional, financial and health …

The nation’s senior population is the largest and most diverse in history, according to the most recent census data from …

Over the past decade, investors experienced a best-case scenario of relatively low inflation and strong investment returns from both stocks …

It seemed like a good deal at the time – a rattletrap Ford van with more than 100,000 miles on …

Financial plans differ based on individuals’ incomes, future goals, age and tolerance for risk, but often unconsidered in those plans …

Every manager at every level has experienced it — that awful feeling in the pit of your stomach when one …

There has never been a better time to consider the sustainability of your program activities and take action to address …

With the country facing rising inflation and interest rates, as well as the lingering COVID-19 pandemic and the war in …

As the world enters year three of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has issued a warning …

Rochester is on its way to becoming a national hub for technology innovation. Experts predict that it has the highest …

Some years ago, financial author and advisor, Bill Schultheis, devised a simple game to illustrate the difficulty faced by investors …

Technology is advancing at warp speed and certainly some innovations could benefit you and your company, but it’s easy to …

From LIDROTEC, a company with patent-pending wafer dicing laser machines for the semiconductor industry to Stratio, which provides artificial intelligence …

They had trained together five days a week for nearly six months in the backyard solitude of Josh Snyder’s rural …

 Understanding the ins and outs, trends and activities going on in M&A markets can help businesses make informed decisions including …

When people ask me what I do, now that I’m out of television, I simply say, “I have my own …

2021 was a record-breaking year globally and nationally for mergers (combining two separate businesses into one new legal entity) and …

Rochester has recently been the recipient of many state, federal and private investments that create a true path for transformational …

Mike Neer likes to joke that he doesn’t get enough credit for helping Jay Wright become the best-dressed coach in …

Digital transformation continues to sweep the country — especially as more companies and their customers embrace digital payment technologies.Here are …

There have been dramatic shifts in both the needs and the realities of manufacturing the United States over the past …

It’s time to talk about time. For many employees, their lunch break is a time when they can step away …

Just In Time (JIT) is a production method pioneered in the 1930s by Toyota Motor Corporation as a means to …

Firms are using 3D printing to create unique tools, parts and other objects right here in Rochester, allowing for new …

March marks Women’s History Month. It is a time to honor the strong, brave women who have broken down barriers, …

Quick: How long is the average career? If you guessed 40 years, you would’ve been right a few years ago. …

Younger women who grew up with technology and worked in the gig economy may be more comfortable with the pace …

If you pressed me to rank the most indispensable Buffalo Bills of this glorious era, I’d go with quarterback Josh …

For obvious reasons, COVID-19-19 and the many elements of disruption it has caused continue to dominate conversation at organizations of …

March marks two worldwide awareness events for the environment: World Water Day and Earth Hour. In Rochester, New York, these …

Monday’s seismic news that Atlanta Falcons star receiver Calvin Ridley had been suspended for the 2022 season for betting on …

Ahhh, what to say about the important art of mentoring? It is certainly an art and, in preparation for this …

When it comes to intellectual property (IP), the old English idiom “penny wise and pound foolish” never goes out of …

Bernie Lillis points with pride to a framed photograph on the mantelpiece above the fireplace of his Fairport home. There …

Super Bowl ads deliver on a few recurring themes every year, and this year was no different. Whether it’s nostalgia …

Investors have a natural affinity for income-producing investments. A steady stream of investment income is comforting even if it is …

In January, New York Attorney General Letitia James released a report summarizing the findings of a broad investigation into so-called …

As of January 8, 2022, New York State joined the ranks of more than a dozen states that have legalized …

An abundance of liquidity and market exuberance in the world’s recovery from COVID-19 have made this a promising time for …

Eric Weddle is one of those feel-good stories that Rochester tight-end-turned-broadcaster Roland Williams has followed closely in recent weeks. Late …

The virtual Women of Color Summit 2022 will address systemic barriers, inequities and disparities for women of color.  It will …

 New York will provide $50 million to the Land Bank Initiative, the first dedicated source of state funding to help …