In the News
May 13, 2008
- 13WHAM - Skyway severed in Midtown project
- The Post-Standard - Paterson's switcheroo
May 12, 2008
- Niagara Gazette - Niagara Falls: Officials staking claim to Upstate czar
- Rochester Business Journal - Berman Prize hails health care providers
- Democrat and Chronicle - Two Rochester health groups win $10,000 prizes
May 11, 2008
- Democrat and Chronicle - Paterson loses good will in upstate New York with change
- Democrat and Chronicle - Feeling a need for networking speed
May 9, 2008
- Democrat and Chronicle - Local business groups urge Paterson to keep upstate development czar
- WROC8 - Upstate/ downstate economic divide may be rekindled
- 13WHAM - Questions abound on Midtown Project
- RNews - Local leaders worry about economic agency changes
- Central New York Business Journal - Unshackle Upstate pushes Albany on brownfield reform
- Schenectady Gazette - Capitol: Assembly majority pushes brownfields reform bill
May 8, 2008
- Buffalo News - New governor may eliminate upstate development office
May 1, 2008
- Democrat and Chronicle - Columnist, author to speak here
- Democrat and Chronicle - Local effort to get state resources was unprecedented
April 29, 2008
- Democrat and Chronicle - Brownfields cleanup reform urged
April 28, 2008
- Democrat and Chronicle - Local leaders seek brownfields reform
- Democrat and Chronicle - Covey espouses a little more than trust in workers
- Democrat and Chronicle - New York has regulatory labyrinth
- Rochester Business Journal - Community owes thanks to coalition members' work
- Democrat and Chronicle - State budget is bad for business
- LoHud.com - A vote against changes in Wicks Law
- Democrat and Chronicle - $700 million set for upstate revival
- Democrat and Chronicle - Paterson faces test in budget
- Democrat and Chronicle - MCC trustees erred in adding two candidates
- Democrat and Chronicle - Local leaders push for state aid
- 10NBC - JPMorgan Chase to cut jobs
- Democrat and Chronicle - Chase will cut 300 jobs downtown
- Democrat and Chronicle - Local leaders lobby Albany for key projects
- RNews - JPMorgan Chase to cut 300 jobs
- Democrat and Chronicle - Small Business Council seeks fourfold growth
- Trading Markets.com - Paterson vows to keep pledge to upstate: Affirms $1 billion plan by Spitzer to boost economy
- Rochester Business Journal - Moving agenda forward with Paterson, backed by community
- Buffalo News - Paterson reaffirms state plan to spend $1 billion on upstate economy
- Democrat and Chronicle - Limit on school taxes decried
March 14, 2008
- Democrat and Chronicle - Paterson takes on major issues in uncertain time
March 12, 2008
- Democrat and Chronicle - Lt. Gov. Patterson reassures Duffy on commitment
- Rochester Business Journal - RBA says Spitzer situation won't affect revitalization plans
- WHEC - Parker tells members work must - and will - go on
- RNEWS - Will scandal hurt Upstate agenda?
March 2, 2008
- Democrat and Chronicle - Henrietta company preserves knowledge
- Democrat and Chronicle - Our manufacturing roots sprouts jobs
- Democrat and Chronicle - Business growth focus of area event
- Democrat and Chronicle - Bringing uniquely female attributes to management
- Democrat and Chronicle - U.S. Chamber chairman calls for focus
February 24, 2008
- Democrat and Chronicle - Property taxes out of whack here
- Media-Newswire.com - 200 additional Upstate leaders join Governor's push for comprehensive upstate revitalization plan
- Democrat and Chronicle - 200 more support Upstate Revitalization Fund
- Rochester Business Journal - Upstate Revitalization Fund and what's in it for Rochester
- Democrat and Chronicle - Spitzer rallies support for upstate aid
- WXXI - Rochester business community, labor rally behind Governor
- WHEC - Gov. Spitzer makes stop in Rochester
- Democrat and Chronicle - Spitzer in Rochester to pitch upstate funding
- Business Strategies Magazine - Business, labor, agricultural and government leaders endorse Governor Spitzer's Upstate Revitalization
- EmpireStateNews.net - Coalition unites behind upstate revitalization fund
- Democrat and Chronicle - Kodak still a vital cog
- Democrat and Chronicle - Striking a balance on health care costs
- WXXI - Rochester business backs Spitzer Upstate plans
- Politics on the Hudson - Upstate business leaders like Spitzer's plans
- Democrat and Chronicle - Kodak slips to third among employers
- 13WHAM - How many hospital beds?
- Democrat and Chronicle - Parker named adviser to property tax panel
- Democrat and Chronicle - Lawrence wins ATHENA Award
- Democrat and Chronicle -Dr. Ruth Lawrence named the 2008 ATHENA Award winner today
- Democrat and Chronicle - Excellus to pay doctors more
- Democrat and Chronicle - Area physicians will get raises thanks to collaborative triage
- Democrat and Chronicle - Spitzer speech opens split
- Democrat and Chronicle - Women's Council announces directors
- Rochester Business Journal - Community coalition unveils funding priorities
- Rochester Business Journal -Strategic plan charts growth for URMC
- Rochester Business Journal - Funding concerns temper delight over Spitzer plan
- Democrat and Chronicle - Spitzer pledges $50M for UR
- Ithica Journal - Spitzer plan: $1B for Upstate job creation
- Times Union - How low can AMD go?
- Democrat and Chronicle - Spitzer looking to invest in upstate economy
- Democrat and Chronicle - Senators call for parity in state aid
- WHEC - Parker's predictions for 2008
- WHAM - Parker's Predictions for 2008 - more upbeat than 2007
- Democrat and Chronicle - Parker predicts solid year for area businesses
- Rochester Business Journal - RBA chief spells out '08 predictions
- RNews - RBA President's Annual Predictions
- Democrat and Chronicle - City, county need to work together for more money
- Democrat and Chronicle - JOBSapalooza targets young, local talent
- Democrat and Chronicle - Coalition to lobby state for $215M in funding
- Democrat and Chronicle - Job fair casts net to capture young talent
- Southern Tier Business News - Business leader calls for upstate tax cuts
- Rochester Business Journal - Groups join forces to ask Albany for more money
- RNews - Coalition to Lobby for City, County
- WHAM - Coalition to Lobby for Local Projects
- WROC - Rochester leaders rally around wish list for New Year
- Star-Gazette - Awaiting the governors' prescription
- Democrat and Chronicle - RHBA closes out successful year
- Star-Gazette - S. Tier officials offer plan for Spitzer
- HeathcareIT News - Greater Rochester RHIO launches clinical messaging
- Rochester Business Journal - Coalition advances 2008 plans for tax relief, more
- Democrat and Chronicle - Parker seeks an edge for upstate
- Albany Watch - Eliminate biz tax upstate, official proposes
- Democrat and Chronicle - Parker asks state to cut upstate business taxes
- Democrat and Chronicle - RBA networking fete brings out businesses
- Democrat and Chronicle - Unshackle Upstate calls for business tax cuts
- Rochester Business Journal - Unshackle Upstate urges business tax relief in '08
- Democrat and Chronicle - Networking: Small Business Council marks 25th
- 13WHAM - Local restauranteurs to appear on Spanish TV
- Democrat and Chronicle - Working toward healthy lifestyles
- Democrat and Chronicle - RIT plans campus in Dubai
December 1, 2007
- Democrat and Chronicle - Preferred Care's rates up
- Democrat and Chronicle - Minority business leaders urged to guide next generation
- Democrat and Chronicle - Community must help relieve employers' medical plan costs
- Democrat and Chronicle - Excellus rates to rise an average of 8.3 percent
- WXXI - Upstate Cities Compare Economic Development Notes
- Rochester Business Journal - Steadfast coalition effort pays off, promises more
- Democrat and Chronicle - Chinese business leaders scope out Rochester
- Press Release - Matthew Augustine recipient of 2007 Rotary Award
- Democrat and Chronicle - Let Brooks' changes be 1st step in major goverment overhaul
- Democrat and Chronicle - Scaffold Law is target of Unshackle Upstate
- Democrat and Chronicle - Companies honored at Top 100 luncheon
- Democrat and Chronicle - Spitzer wins a few friends with new license policy
- Democrat and Chronicle - Companies open their books for a chance to join celebration
- Democrat and Chronicle - College students, experts to discuss economy
- Democrat and Chronicle -PAETEC raises its stock at home
- Democrat and Chronicle - Link between schools, business should be obvious
- Democrat and Chronicle - RBA hires chief financial officer
- Media Newswire - UR and High Tech Rochester Announce Affiliation
- Democrat and Chronicle - Put mayor at the helm of city schools
- 10WHEC - New health plan pays people to be healthy
- Rochester Business Journal - Mayor not planning bigger school role
- WXXI - Biz Council Calls for Look at Mayoral Control of Schools
- Democrat and Chronicle - Employers gloomy on health care premiums
- Rochester Business Journal - Firms dangle dollars if workers opt out of company health plans
- Rochester Business Journal - Should Duffy control the schools?
- Democrat and Chronicle - Employers expect to pass on health care costs
- Democrat and Chronicle - Monroe finds itself in familiar fiscal bind
- 13WHAM - Rochester Business Alliance promotes healthy living
- Democrat and Chronicle - Mayoral control of schools examined
- Rochester Business Journal - Nominations sought for ATHENA Award
- Democrat and Chronicle - Groups partner to foster growth
- Democrat and Chronicle - RBA lauded for wellness work
- Rochester Business Journal - Joint office planned for job creation
- WXXI - City, county to bring economic development programs together
- Democrat and Chronicle - Group: Nonprofits need young pros on boards
- 10NBC - 2007 Rochester Business Ethics Award
- Democrat and Chronicle - Fall cleanup to start downtown
- Democrat and Chronicle - GRE gets grant from community foundation
- Democrat and Chronicle - Sociable sorts meet at combined event
- Business Strategies Magazine Rochester Celebrates Business Success
- Rochester Business Journal - RBA finisheds 2006 in black ink, looks to expand its ranks
- Rochester Business Journal - Both 'drain,' 'lack of gain' spell trouble for area
- Democrat and Chronicle - UR to alter health care coverage
- Democrat and Chronicle - Workers take on health challenge
- Democrat and Chronicle - Reuse tools that fixed Workers Comp
- Democrat and Chronicle - Tax return shows UR's big impact
- R-News - Local hope for manufacturing jobs
- Democrat and Chronicle - Stemming the tide leaving the region
- 13WHAM - Economic development czar comes to Rochester
- Star-Gazette Albany Bureau - Worker's comp costs will fall, Spitzer says
- Democrat and Chronicle - Workers' comp drops 20%
- Democrat and Chronicle - Signs pointing upward for job growth in area
- R-News - Rochester's confidence is down
- R-News - B&L Bidding War
- Rochester Business Journal - Region featured in airline magazine
- Democrat and Chronicle - RochesterWorks honors Five Star Bank exec
- Democrat and Chronicle - Jobs outlook in region is positive, survey says
- Democrat and Chronicle - Great expectations fizzle out in Albany
- Democrat and Chronicle - Networking: Golf suits networking to a tee
- Democrat and Chronicle - Inaction on Wicks Law frustrates local leaders
- Rochester Business Journal - Hollow promise
- NY Journal News - Lawmaker blasts official for not living in Buffalo
- 13WHAM - Wegmans seeks support for LPGA
- Democrat and Chronicle - Officials say LPGA will remain strong
- The Buffalo News - Changes in Wicks law shortchange upstate, critics say
- Democrat and Chronicle - Deal made on public projects in Albany
- Rochester Business Journal - An Uncertain Future for Wegmans LPGA
- Rochester Business Journal - Upstate cities: more Wicks law tweaks
- Rochester Business Journal - Eight key actions at center of new co-chair's upstate vision
- Democrat and Chronicle - Outside experts eye area's prospects
- Democrat and Chronicle - Deadline nears for Top 100 nominations
- Democrat and Chronicle - Hundreds looking for direction on Tuesday
- Poughkeepskie Journal - Report finds upstate drags in drawing new residents
- Press and Sun - No solutions proposed for upstate economic issues
- Insurance Journal - N.Y. Businesses renew call for reform of 'Scaffold Law'
- Democrat and Chronicle - N.Y. lawmakers say Scaffold Law unlikely to go this year
- The Buffalo News - 'Unshackle Upstate' seen creating change
- The Business Council of New York State - New York's large and small businesses, agricultural sector, and construction industry unite in urging reform of Scaffold Law
- Democrat and Chronicle - Small businesses play big role
- Democrat and Chronicle - City, county considering tax hike to 8.5 cents
- Ithica Journal - Leaders close to deal on DNA expansion, Wicks changes
- Empire State News.net - Expansion of small business services announced in Monroe county
- Democrat and Chronicle - Networking: Trivia event attracts serious fun
- Rochester Business Journal - Antiquated Wicks Law adds to taxpayer burden
- Democrat and Chronicle - Former industry leader Aspengren dies at 74
- Democrat and Chronicle - Women's Council to honor high achievers
- Business Strategies Magazine - Eat Well. Live Well.
- Democrat and Chronicle - Applications open for Top 100 list
- Democrat and Chronicle - Business, labor focus on economy
- Democrat and Chronicle - Survey of wages offers peak at regional trends
- Democrat and Chronicle - Keep economic ball rolling in Albany
- Democrat and Chronicle - 'Speed Networking' put zip in the business pitch
- Rochester Business Journal - Let's get busy: Key issues await active discussion
- Democrat and Chronicle - Magazine to profile area
- Democrat and Chronicle - Speed networking to be available at RBA session
- R News - RBA Hosts a Business Briefing
- Democrat and Chronicle - Keep pressing Albany to slice pie more evenly in 2008
- Democrat and Chronicle - Networking Gains Speed
- Democrat and Chronicle - State offers extra $5 million to city
- R News - RBA presents 'Speed Networking'
- Democrat and Chronicle - Burns rises higher at Xerox
- Democrat and Chronicle - Cities clash over state aid
- R News - Lawmakers battle over spending plan
- 10NBC - More state aid for city is doubtful
- Democrat and Chronicle - Budget deal near as process grinds on
- Democrat and Chronicle - About 170 run in Fair Share 5K
- 13WHAM - 'Fair Share' group returns from Albany
- EmpireStateNews.net - Rochester forwards 10,000 Fair Share letters to Albany
- City Hall - Albany leaders get 10,000 Fair Share Letters
- Democrat and Chronicle - Duffy to lobby for more aid
- Rochester Business Journal - Small business owners to head to Albany
- 10NBC - Mayor Duffy in Albany to lobby for more state aid
- City Hall - Rochester runs for the money
- 10NBC - Rochester's Fair Share
- Democrat and Chronicle - Compromise leads to workers' comp reform
- Rochester Business Journal - Lets abandon cynicism, unshackle Rochesterians of little faith
- 13WHAM - Carestream Brings Headquarters to Rochester
- Rochester Business Journal - Award to recognize young achievers
- Democrat and Chronicle - Workers' comp bill signed into law
- Democrat and Chronicle - Check, double-check and save big bucks
- 13WHAM - Cutting Edge Companies Invest in Employees' Health
- 10NBC - Companies challenged to get healthier
- Democrat and Chronicle - Firms push worker wellness
- Rochester Business Journal -More firms sign on to healthy effort
- R News - Eat Well...Live Well
- Rochester Homepage.net - Sounds Simple Enough
- Democrat and Chronicle - Workers' comp reform passes
- Democrat and Chronicle - Area business leaders cry to be unfettered
- R News -Albany Urged to Unshackle Upstate
- 10NBC - Unshackle Upstate
- 13WHAM - Unshackle Upstate Heads for Albany
- Democrat and Chronicle - Reform effort hitting the road
- Press & Sun-Bulletin - State overhauls workers' comp
- Democrat and Chronicle - 'Unshackle Upstate' rally slated
- Democrat and Chronicle - Small, midsized businesses new core of economy
- Democrat and Chronicle - Workshop aids minority firms
- Utica Observer Dispatch - Upstate Business Leaders Want Change
- Democrat and Chronicle - Business leaders are set to rally for reform
- Rochester Business Journal - It's 'all for one, one for all' in message to Albany
- Democrat and Chronicle - City seeks state-aid parity
- Democrat and Chronicle - Soft Housing fall expected
- 10NBC - Too many holidays for City Hall?
- R News - RBA, City to Lobby for State Aid
- 13WHAM - Rochester - Telecom Alley?
- 10NBC - There is life after Kodak
- Democrat and Chronicle -Area executives attend RBA Networking Event
January 28, 2007
- Democrat and Chronicle - Set upstate free of economic restraints
- Democrat and Chronicle - Deputy mayor wins Athena Award
- 10NBC - Another achievement for Rochester's first female deputy mayor
- 13WHAM - Malgieri Honored with Athena Award
- R News - Deputy Mayor Receives Athena Award
- Rochester Business Journal - Deputy mayor wins Athena Award
- Democrat and Chronicle - Jobs at stake in state divide
- Democrat and Chronicle - Learning tied to success
- Democrat and Chronicle - 'Face challenges head on', leader urges
- 13WHAM - Parker's Predictions
- 10NBC - 2007 economic outlook
- Rochester Business Journal - RBA chief more optimistic in '07
- Democrat and Chronicle - RBA chief upbeat about state legislature
- Democrat and Chronicle - Plugging the Brain Drain
- R News - Job Fairs Still Worth the Effort
December 13, 2006
- Democrat and Chronicle - Holiday Jam attracts a crowd
December 12, 2006
- Democrat and Chronicle - Employers plan to step up hiring
November 20, 2006
- Democrat and Chronicle - Flood of Criticism Delays Facility
November 15, 2006
November 14, 2006
- Democrat and Chronicle - 20 Local Women Are Finalists for ATHENA Award
- Rochester Business Journal - ATHENA Award Finalists Announced
November 9, 2006
- Democrat and Chronicle - CEO of Top 100 Leader Credits Humble Start
- Rochester Business Journal - RBA Announces Top 100 Firms
November 5, 2006
- Democrat and Chronicle - RBA's Annual Meeting Slated for Wednesday
- Democrat and Chronicle - Top 100's First 20 Years Hold Some Key Lessons
October 12, 2006
- RNews - Local Business Leaders Look to China
- Democrat and Chronicle - The Twain Can Meet, Says Chinese Official
- RNews - Employers Brace for Benefits Hike
October 11, 2006
- Rochester Business Journal - Rochester Business Alliance Endorses Spitzer for Governor
- RNews - Doing Business in China Explored
- Democrat and Chronicle - Hispanic Group Honors Area CEO
September 28, 2006
- Democrat and Chronicle - Hispanic Group Fetes Morales
September 27, 2006
- Democrat and Chronicle - Flu Pandemic Could Disrupt or Ruin Your Business
- Rochester Business Journal - FM Express CEO Honored
September 21, 2006
- Democrat and Chronicle - 3.3 Percent Pay Raises Likely Next Year
September 20, 2006
- Rochester Business Journal - Firms Budget for 3.3 Percent Pay Raises
September 12, 2006
- Democrat and Chronicle - Brooklyn Exec to Lead State Business Council
August 28, 2006
- Gannett News Service N.Y. - Workers' Comp Costs Out of Line, Report Finds
August 24, 2006
- Democrat and Chronicle - Ethics Are Bread and Butter of Success