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Brockport Research Institute Announces New Program Evaluator and Assistant Director of Evaluations

May 9, 2024

Member News Brockport Research Institute (BRI) is excited to announced the appointment of Laura Cochell as a full-time Program Evaluator. Laura currently serves as an evaluator for several educational grants including NYS Education Department 21st Century Community Learning Centers, U.S. Department of Education Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language, and Full-Service Community Schools grant programs.…

Dark Star Orchestra set to return to Innovative Field August 21

May 8, 2024

Member News The Band Continues The Grateful Dead Live Concert Experience at Innovative Field ROCHESTER, NY – Presenting its critically acclaimed live show to Deadheads, both young and old, Dark Star Orchestra is set to perform locally on Wednesday, August 21, at Innovative Field. The August show will be their eighth trip to Innovative Field.…

Child Care Council to Celebrate Provider Appreciation Day® May 10

May 8, 2024

Member News ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 8, 2024 – Child Care Council Inc. will join community organizations across the country in observing Provider Appreciation Day on Friday, May 10, 2024, to celebrate the efforts of local child care providers and educators of young children. Child Care Council CEO Jeff Pier said, “It is important to take…

“Adams Leclair Advocates” Takes On Challenge: Team of Six to Rappel Kodak Tower in Support of Scouting

May 8, 2024

Member News Rochester, NY-Six attorneys and staff members of the Adams Leclair law firm will take up a new challenge on Friday, May 17, 2024. The challenge won’t come from inside a courtroom. Instead, it will involve team members rappelling 21 stories down the outside of the iconic Kodak Tower in downtown Rochester. “It is…

Tompkins Community Bank Welcomes Don Cortina as SVP, Commercial Banking Regional Manager

May 7, 2024

Member News ROCHESTER, NY – An expansion of its commercial lending services, Tompkins Community Bank (Tompkins) has welcomed Don Cortina as senior vice president and commercial banking regional manager. Before joining Tompkins, Cortina worked as a senior relationship manager, global and commercial banking, at Bank of America. Bringing over 20 years of banking and financial experience…

Visions Contributes to Creation of AACUC Future Fund

May 6, 2024

Member News Washington, DC – Visions Federal Credit Union’s President/CEO Ty Muse joined credit union industry leaders and representatives of the African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) during the African American Credit Union Hall of Fame event at the Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, DC, where they were thrilled to announce the creation of the AACUC’s…

The Pink & Teal Challenge – A Survivor-Focused Commitment to the Cause

May 6, 2024

Member News Rochester, NY – Every year, the Breast Cancer Coalition hosts the Pink & Teal Challenge, a 5K walk & run that raises funds to support those affected by breast and/or gynecologic cancers. This year, it will be held on Saturday, May 11, at Monroe Community College. The Pink & Teal Challenge is the Coalition’s…

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