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Member News Rochester, New York, January 21,2026 – Underberg & Kessler LLP is pleased to announce that Lee Ann D. McDonald has joined the firm as Senior Counsel in the Real Estate & Finance practice group. Lee Ann brings a strategic, business-focused approach to advising lending institutions, borrowers, real estate investors, and developers on complex…
Member News Expanded Services and Continued Commitment to the Gates/Chili Community Family First Credit Union recently acquired Focus First Credit Union, a small but respected financial institution serving the Gates/Chili community. The merger was approved by the Focus First membership on December 1, 2025, and took effect on January 1, 2026. As the continuing credit…
Member News Rochester, N.Y., January 20, 2026 – East House officially announces their 2nd annual PAR FOR THE CAUSE Golf Tournament on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at The Links at Greystone. This event supports and raises funds to empower individuals in recovery from mental health and substance use disorders to live healthy and fulfilling lives…
Member News BATAVIA, NY (January 20, 2025) – In a continued effort to support the needs of homebuyers throughout Western New York, Tompkins Community Bank has welcomed Migdalia “Miggie” Concepcion, CRA mortgage loan originator and community lending specialist, to its mortgage lending team. In this role, Concepcion will focus on expanding access to home financing in historically underserved…
Member News Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has opened the application portal for its 2026 Health Equity Innovation Awards, inviting nonprofit organizations to apply for funding that supports innovative, community-based solutions to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations within Excellus BCBS’s service area can apply online at ExcellusBCBS.com. The application period runs from Wednesday,…
Member News ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Veterans Outreach Center (VOC) is proud to announce the appointment of Don Reeve as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. A long-time advocate for the organization, Reeve returns to the helm of the board to guide VOC’s strategic vision for 2026 and beyond. Reeve brings a distinguished legacy of executive…
Member News Rochester, NY – January 15, 2026 – Behind the Glass (BTG) Gallery, curated by acclaimed Rochester photographer Richard B. Colón, is celebrating its third anniversary with a free community reception on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. on the upper floors of Farmhouse Table Midtown, 90 S Clinton Ave. The event will feature a…