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Member News Ferrara will serve as part of Tompkins’ small business lending management team BATAVIA, NY (February 14, 2024) – An expansion of its small business lending (SBL) team, Tompkins Community Bank has appointed Todd Ferrara to a newly created role, SBL business line manager. Ferrara will oversee Tompkins’ SBL underwriters, lending assistants and market-based…
Member News ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2024 – – For the first time, Child Care Council Inc. is collaborating with a school-based child care program in New York to implement the Pyramid Model of social-emotional development. The Pyramid Model is an evidence-based framework proven effective in building social and emotional competence in early care and…
Member News St. John Fisher University is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Annual Spring Career Fest, slated to take place on Thursday, March 21, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. In an exciting update, the event will unfold in a new location this year, the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Athletic Center Field House.…
Member News Free! 11AM – 2PM at Nazareth’s Golisano Training Center-Interactive Creative Activities & Demonstrations Rochester, NY-February 12 2024-The Golisano Foundation, Special Olympics, and Best Buddies are joining together to host the third annual Festival of Inclusion on Saturday, February 24. The inspirational day of interactive fun, games and education is free and will be held at…
Member News Within the Service and First-Generation Scholar Programs at St. John Fisher University, first-year Scholars engage in the community in small groups to support our local nonprofit organizations. Might your organization have a project this Spring? Below are examples of possible opportunities: Volunteer to participate in community events Assist with fundraising events Assist with your…
Member News Rochester, New York (February 1, 2024) – Julie Chapus, founder and driving force behind Miss Julie’s School of Beauty, has been honored with the prestigious 2024 ATHENA Award in Greater Rochester, NY by Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and its Women’s Council affiliate. The ATHENA Award, a symbol of excellence, is bestowed upon…
Member News A graduate of West Virginia University (WVU), Jim completed his studies with a dual degree in Marketing and Management in 1978. Jim’s career with Northwestern Mutual started out as Agency Supervisor where he was responsible for recruiting, training, and mentoring new agents and interns. Through The American College of Financial Services, he acquired…