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VOLUME 35, NUMBER 22 WWW.RBJ.NET AUGUST 30, 2019 Golisano ROCHESTER’S gift stakes COOLEST SPACES multipurpose Roberts center By DIANA LOUISE CARTER

A proposed building to house several community training institutes and a student center has earned Roberts Wesleyan College the largest donation in its history: a $7.5 million gift from businessman and philanthropist B. Thomas Golisano. An announcement was planned for Thursday morning about the $13.5 million building to be known as the Golisano Community Engagement Center. The college plans to break ground in the fall of 2020 and open the 25,000-square-foot center a year later. “For Roberts, it’s a transformational gift,” said Roberts President Deana L. Porterfield. “The four institutes that will be housed within the center will provide much-needed training and education to businesses, corporate and Section begins on page 8 community partners and students,” Continued on page 38

Revenue rising at Phil Muscato takes helm as Finalists set for del Lago as sports market president for KeyBank Technology and betting begins By GINO FANELLI Canandaigua native and former Manufacturing By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA PGA pro Phil Muscato is filling For the past six years, KeyBank’s Barger’s shoes as Awards Thanks to unparalleled gross rev- Rochester market has been led by market president enue from table games in late July, James Barger, who served as the face and commercial Rochester Business Journal Staff del Lago Resort & Casino enjoyed its of the bank’s local expansion as it be- banking leader. most profitable week ever on the gam- came one of the key players in Roch- Muscato began Rochester-area companies and in- ing floor. ester’s financial landscape. That -ex his 20-year career dividuals have been selected as final- The 2½-year-old casino raked in pansion was largely due to the 2016 in finance after ists for the RBJ’s 2019 Technology and over $4.5 million for the week end- acquisition of Buffalo’s First Niagara learning of his Manufacturing Awards, which recog- ing July 28, thanks to gross revenue of by Cleveland-based Key, which in turn father’s diagnosis nize excellence, promote innovation, $2.26 million from games like black- led to the development of the $16.5 Muscato of lung cancer. He and honor the organizations and in- jack, roulette, craps and baccarat. billion Community Benefits Plan, a dropped his ca- dividuals who lead the manufacturing However, the biggest bet since del 13-state philanthropic mission aimed reer as a teaching professional in Cape industry in our area. Lago opened was made earlier this at bettering the communities that Key Cod to return to his hometown, even- A Chairperson’s Award honoree, a month, when Peninsula Pacific bought serves. tually taking on a financial analyst Global Advancement honoree and a out its partner, the Wilmot family of Barger, an integral part of flexing role at Citibank. Growth in Manufacturing honoree Rochester, and became sole owner of that resource locally, stepped down “I had a very good friend of mine have also been named. the Seneca County gambling retreat. from his position last month for a new who was the head of HR for Citibank, The Rochester Technology & Manu- role as market president for Key’s Con- facturing Association is the presenting Continued on page 41 necticut and Massachusetts market. Continued on page 43 Continued on page 5 > 40 September 16 • 6-9pm 6

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For information surrounding sponsorship opportunities, contact your account manager or [email protected] PAGE 4 AUGUST 30, 2019 ROCHESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL Jeff Bartkoski keeps Mercy Flight Central running smoothly Lifesaver By VELVET SPICER It’s not every day that the crew at Mer- cy Flight Central gets the opportunity to see how their patients turned out. Typi- cally, once a patient reaches the hospital the story ends. But at a recent fundraiser for the Canandaigua nonprofit, staffers and community members were treated to one mother’s grateful—and emotional—story. “A mother never wants to get a call that her teenage daughter was involved in an auto accident,” says Jeff Bartkoski, president and CEO of Mercy Flight Cen- tral. “Now her daughter’s a BU grad and a lawyer. But (she was) very appreciative of the fact that her daughter wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the care that was provided from the time that the initial re- sponders got there to us making that transport, to the great work that Strong (Memorial Hospital) did. “I don’t know if there was a dry eye in the house,” he said. Photo by Kate Melton That success story is one of many the air medical service organization has been part of. Since its founding in 1992, ficult, at best; a loan from Canandaigua tremely busy and I always think to my- decades of experience under his belt, in- the not-for-profit has served more than National Bank helped, but Hyland also self, I’d hate to be doing this alone,” Dil- cluding time in the U.S. Army, says an- 15,000 patients and has grown to 75 em- sold two businesses he ran and mort- lon says. other advantage Mercy Flight Central ployees at three base locations across gaged his home to make it work, he told Mercy Flight Central is called during has is its night vision goggles. New York. the RBJ in a 2008 interview. emergency situations such as a serious “They’re about $14,000 per pair,” Fast Mercy Flight Central annually posts As a nonprofit that is not tied to any car accident or when a patient needs to says, noting that community donations about $12 million in revenues. one hospital, Mercy Flight Central relies be transported quickly from a smaller helped the organization acquire them. “Our mission is very simple,” Bartkos- on both insurance payments and philan- hospital to a larger one for things like The goggles help the pilot see obstacles ki says. “Our mission is to save lives dai- thropy to remain in the black. strokes or bleeds that cannot be handled in the field and assist with take-off at the l y.” “The public and corporate support has at the smaller emergency center. Mercy Flight Central terminal. Critical care been incredible,” Hyland said in the 2008 “They talk about the ‘golden hour,’” The nonprofit recently was awarded interview. “About one-third of our bud- says Dan Courtney. “The idea is to have a full accreditation from the Commission Mercy Flight Central was founded 27 get comes in through philanthropy, so patient within an hour of their injury to on Accreditation of Medical Transport years ago by Paul Hyland, who had we would not have made it if it weren’t a trauma center or in surgery. And that Systems for its air medical helicopter served as an assistant fire chief for the for that and the grants we’re able to get.” greatly decreases morbidity and mortali- service. The accreditation is awarded on- Fishers Fire Department, where he saw a Not a lot has changed on that front. ty. There is only one Level 1 trauma cen- ly to organizations that meet its rigorous number of cases in which victims in re- “About 85 percent of our revenue ter in Rochester, and that’s Strong Hospi- aviation and medical standards. Mercy mote locales failed to get the critical care comes from the flights, so it’s the insur- tal. If you have a serious traumatic inju- Flight Central is one of 162 programs they needed during the crucial first hour ance payments,” Bartkoski says. “And ry, you need to be at one of those hospi- with the qualification and one of just two after a trauma, known as the “golden about 15 percent is the philanthropic tals within an hour. Pretty much the only with the designation in New York State. h ou r.” funds that we receive.” way you can do that is by helicopter.” At one time, Mercy Flight Central of- But despite the need for critical air- Mercy Flight Central has roughly 20 But in addition to speed, what Mercy fered fixed-wing transports, which in- lifting services, keeping the fledgling employees at each of its three locations Flight Central offers is a level of care that volved transports via airplane from one nonprofit afloat in its early days was dif- in Canandaigua; Marcellus, Onondaga is not available in ground transport. The airfield to another, Bartkoski says. When County; and Rome, Oneida County, as flight crew is capable of ventilating a pre- it became clear that the service was not well as 10 or so staffers who make up the mature baby onboard, for example, and generating enough money, the organiza- backbone of organization. Each emer- it is the only air medical service state- tion halted it, until Bartkoski came on gency requires a three-person team that wide that carries an ultrasound, Dillon board and began renting space in the includes a pilot, a nurse and a paramed- says. A second-generation handheld ul- hangar for additional income. Jeff Bartkoski ic, says Shawn Dillon, who is a flight trasound will be in service in the next Mercy Flight Central also is the fixed Title: President and CEO, Mercy nurse working from the Canandaigua lo- couple of months, enabling the nurse base operator for Canandaigua Airport. Flight Central cation. and paramedic to take the equipment An FBO provides flight services to gen- Paramedics and nurses work 24-hour right to the scene. eral aviation airports such as fueling, Age: 56 shifts, while pilots work 12-hour shifts. The ultrasound can be used to look for hangaring, tie-down and parking, among Mercy Flight Central has areas where fluid in the abdomen, dehydration and other things. Both the FBO and hangar Residence: Victor crew can eat, relax and sleep when nec- cardiac wall motion. rental are handled through MFC Avia- essary. “You can’t use the stethoscope once tion Services LLC. “We always fly with a nurse/paramedic you’re in the helicopter; it’s too loud,” “What’s really unique about this FBO Family: Wife, Peggy; three combination. We are all critical-care Courtney adds. “We can put the ultra- is every dollar we make plows back into children: Tara, 27; Luke, 23; and trained prior to coming here,” Dillon sound probe on and look at their lungs saving a life the next day,” Bartkoski says. Seth, 19 says, explaining that flight nurses need to and make sure both lungs are moving Aviation background have worked in either a busy emergency the way they’re supposed to.” Hobbies: Veterans initiatives, room or intensive care unit, while para- Some of the medications that Mercy Bartkoski was born in the Midwest family, sports medics must have prior experience in Flight Central carries onboard are more and raised in Northern Virginia. He critical care transport. “Once you get advanced than those in ground ambu- doesn’t hail from a military family, but Quote: “All I’ve got to do is here, then we’ll hone in the skills that we lances, Dillon notes. And because each the proximity of the U.S. Naval Academy motivate people to save lives on need, because what the critical care sys- crew has a nurse and paramedic, they are in Maryland was impossible to resist. tems do, we actually do more.” authorized to pick up and carry blood “I knew that that would be a neat a daily basis. I mean, all I’ve got to Having two care providers in the heli- with them. school to go to academically for the op- do is get out of the way.” copter means more can be done during And it is all done in an aircraft with portunities there,” he recalls. the 10-minute flight from Canandaigua about the same amount of space as a Thirty years later, Bartkoski retired to Rochester, for example. small work cubicle. from the Navy, having spent three de- “There are times that both of us are ex- Ron Fast, a pilot with more than five cades in active duty. Throughout his ca- PAGE 5 AUGUST 30, 2019 ROCHESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL reer, Bartkoski flew a Sikorsky SH60 Se- Bartkoski says, are vital. like a lot of the country, there’s a short- Victor. The couple has three children: ahawk helicopter, commanded a heli- “So that’s what I try very hard to do, to age, and we’re not hiring a nurse right Tara, 27; Luke 23; and Seth, 19. Although copter squadron, did some missile de- create that type of environment, to make out of nursing school.” retired from the Navy, he remains active fense work, worked at the State Depart- sure each department knows what the But Bartkoski says his job is extremely with veterans initiatives, and he is a ment and most recently ran the ROTC other department is doing, and then, easy. member of the Rochester Rotary. And as unit in the Rochester region. you’ve got to work together. Don’t come “All I’ve got to do is motivate people to a Catholic, he is active in his church. “It was a great final assignment for me to me to solve your problems,” he says. save lives on a daily basis,” he explains. “I An avid sportsman, Bartkoski both for a lot of different reasons,” he says. “It “Inform me of what’s going on, but you mean, all I’ve got to do is get out of the plays and watches a number of sports, was a passing of the torch. And it was a work together. And we’ve really seen that w ay.” including golf. His family has a place in chance to be a representative of the mili- improve over the past five years.” Landing here the Adirondack Mountains that they en- tary in a very visible manner throughout Mercy Flight Central Vice President joy. the city. So I made a lot of great con- Anita Roberts says Bartkoski welcomes Bartkoski calls his career trajectory A lifelong learner, Bartkoski graduat- tacts.” the opinions of those around him. one of “steps.” ed from the Naval Academy in 1984 and Bartkoski, 56, joined Mercy Flight “It’s nice to have someone at the top of “There have been key moments that earned a master’s degree from King’s Central five years ago. He brought with the organization that you can walk in enabled that next step to occur,” he says. College London. In 2012 he graduated him not only his piloting experience, and sit down and have a conversation “Getting command of a squadron really from the Simon Business School at the but a leadership style that in some ways with,” Roberts says. “I used to work for a was a pinnacle at that point of my career, University of Rochester with an execu- defies the stereotypical military ap- company that had 140,000 employees and that enabled the next steps.” tive MBA. proach. worldwide, so for us to even get a glimpse And that his next step landed him at Bartkoski says he did not grow up “I think people have a misperception; of the president of the organization was Mercy Flight Central, Bartkoski says it wanting to be a pilot and, in fact, he con- I’m clearly labeled. They already think it’s nearly impossible. That’s the beauty of makes more sense than at first it may sidered other avenues with the Navy. this very authoritarian figure, and I this organization and having someone seem. “And then I certainly had no idea that probably am a bit. Creating a respectful like Jeff who has a very strong vision of “When I left the military I had spent a I’d be going into something like Mercy environment here is something that’s where he wants to take the organization.” career as a public servant, but at a na- Flight Central, but it was exactly what I very important to me,” he explains. “But Despite a strong leader, Mercy Flight tional level. It’s more difficult to see how wanted,” he says. “I think you need to be what I think people don’t realize that was Central, like other nonprofit organizations, you’re affecting an individual life,” he ex- prepared for what’s coming. You do your ingrained in me in the military is you is not without its difficulties. Funding can plains. “That’s why I really wanted to di- part of it and then God does his part of it have to function as a team and you have be a challenge, but Bartkoski says a nursing rect a not-for-profit. I wanted to know and it all works out in the end. That’s to bring out the strengths of your team shortage also has been burdensome. that my impact was right here in the kind of been the way it’s worked for me, members and you have to give them a “There’s the labor challenges that ma- community I lived in. And it’s been so at least.” knowledge of what’s happening.” ny businesses have. We have great nurs- easy to see that here.” [email protected] / 585- So transparency and empowerment, es,” he says. “This is an area that, not un- Bartkoski and his wife, Peggy, live in 653-4021 / @Velvet_Spicer

FINALISTS ogy Inc. Continued from page 1 • Robert McQuillen, McQuillen Manufacturing sponsor of the Technology & Manufac- turing Awards. Workforce Development – Winners in each category will be an- Enterprise nounced at a luncheon on Wednesday, • Chassix Automotive Oct. 16 at the Joseph A. Floreano Roch- • L3Harris Technologies Inc. ester Riverside Convention Center. Tick- • Optimax Systems Inc. ets can be purchased online at rbj.net/ • The Gleason Corporation events/technology-and-manufacturing. • Mike Hockenberger, Precision SEG) and Rochester Gas & Electric • Workforce Development – Training The finalists by category are: Grinding & Manufacturing Corpo- (RG&E), NextCorps Inc. • Imprintable Solutions, Ink Apprenticeship ration • Optimation Technology Inc., Hori- • NYMAT Machine Tool • Dana Mehnert, L3Harris Technolo- zon Solutions • YAMTEP Inc. • Nicholas Palermo, TEKE Machine gies Inc. • Plug Power, RIT Golisano Institute Corporation Chairperson’s Award Manufacturing Innovation for Sustainability • Richard Spinosa, Optimation Tech- • TEKE Machine Corporation, Ar- • RochesterWorks! nology Inc. • L3Harris Technologies Inc. conic Inc. • Kenneth Swol, Maris Systems De- Global Advancement honoree • New Scale Robotics Rising Star sign • OLEDWorks • New Scale Technologies • Ben Zeller, Optimax Systems Inc. • OptiPro Systems • Jason Bramwell, L3Harris Technol- Growth in Manufacturing honoree Executive of the Year Powerful Partnerships ogies Inc. • Daniel Cross, Love Beets • Precision Grinding & Manufactur- • Julie Camardo, Zweigle’s Inc. • New York State Gas & Electric (NY- • Eliot Giebel, Optimation Technol- ing Corporation. • Jeremy Hadley, Hadley’s Fab-Weld Inc.

Greece Volunteer Ambulance to merge with CHS Mobile Integrated Healthcare By VELVET SPICER operations and finance. The group Ambulance Association, a group that is ambulance services. found that a merger would be beneficial working with the National Association “Not all towns support us financially, Greece Volunteer Ambulance soon for both organizations and the boards of EMTs to change legislation on how so that’s somewhat of a problem,” Al- will become part of CHS Mobile Inte- voted in favor of moving forward. ambulance services get paid. len said. “But we’re trying to change grated Healthcare Inc., the not-for-profit Because not all injuries or illnesses that dynamic at the federal level so that ambulance service that reaches Chili, “Unfortunately, that are called in to 911 require emer- when an ambulance shows up they get Henrietta, Scottsville and Caledonia. The gency room treatment, ambulance paid for the service they provide. The merger should take place in early 2020. ambulance services are transportation is not necessary, thus the funding streams that we have to deal CHS Chief Reg Allen said the two going through a difficult agency does not get paid. Ambulance with are part of the problem.” services began talking six or seven services receive insurance payments as a [email protected] / months ago about ways to cut costs time because of the way result of transportation to an emergency 585-653-4021 while maximizing personnel, what he department or trauma center. Follow Velvet Spicer on Twitter: @Vel- called their “most valuable” asset. healthcare is funded.” Some towns use taxes to underwrite vet_Spicer “There’s a national shortage of EMTs and paramedics,” Allen said. “We’re — CHS Chief Reg Allen in the same boat as everybody else. So we’ve got to start having those discussions and that led to, what would it look “Unfortunately, ambulance services Correction: Ability Partners Foundation will honor Joseph Morelle Jr. as the volunteer like if we merged?” are going through a difficult time be- of the year at the Evening of Stars Gala on Sept. 27. Information about this The two agencies put together a team cause of the way healthcare is funded,” award was incorrect on page 19 in the Aug. 23 issue of the RBJ. to perform due diligence and look at said Allen, who is a member of the board of directors of the American PAGE 6 ROCHESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL / THELIST AUGUST 30, 2019 Credit Unions (Ranked by total assets as of Dec. 31, 2018)

Top Local Executive(s) Total in Share Balance to No. of No. of Name Total Assets Total Loans Accounts Total Reserves Open Basic Members Area Address as of as of as of as of Savings Locations Year Telephone 12/31/2018 12/31/2018 12/31/2018 12/31/2018 Account Total Local Board Chairman or Locally Rank Website ($000) ($000) ($000)1 ($000) ($) Services Provided2 Membership Requirements Employees ATMs President Founded ESL Federal Credit Union 6,204,536 2,940,238 3,491,385 1,102,676 1 Personal, business and commercial banking services, Individuals who live, work, worship or attend school in 364,000 21 Faheem Masood 1920 225 Chestnut St. including checking, savings, health savings accounts; the geographic boundaries of Rochester; employees and Rochester, N.Y. 14604 personal, auto, home-equity, short-term and SBA loans; retirees of Eastman Kodak Co. or its subsidiary 813 43 1. (585) 336-1000 mortgages; lines of credit, visa credit and debit cards; organizations and their immediate family members; Dale Skivington www.esl.org mobile and online banking; cash- and wealth-mgt. employees and retirees of selected organizations The Summit Federal Credit Union 901,881 852,399 796,043 8,750 NA Checking, savings, credit and debit cards with rewards, Employees, retirees and volunteers of one of 740 86,291 17 Michael Vadala 1941 100 Marina Drive mobile check deposit, mortgages and home equity member companies; those related to or sharing a Rochester, N.Y. 14626 products, money market accounts, share certificates, permanent residence with a current or potential member; 150 NA 2. (585) 453-7000 retirement and investment services, insurance, HSAs; individuals who live, work, worship, volunteer or attend Thomas Quirk www.summitfcu.org mobile, online and telephone banking; shared branching school in Rochester, Henrietta or Geneva Reliant Community Federal Credit Union 443,001 347,205 388,915 10,632 NA Checking, savings, money market, certificates, IRAs, Individuals who live, work, worship, volunteer or attend 42,525 9 Pamela Heald 1970 10 Benton Place health savings accounts; personal and business loans; school in Wayne, Ontario or Monroe County; businesses Sodus, N.Y. 14551 mortgage, SBA, private-student, vehicle and home-equity and other legal entities in Wayne, Ontario and Monroe 148 NA 3. (800) 724-9282 loans and lines of credit; overdraft protection, Visa debit counties; immediate family and household members of Jane Slack www.reliantcu.com and credit cards, online and mobile banking, bill payment eligible members Pittsford Federal Credit Union 396,130 291,038 348,825 45,554 5 Mobile and online banking, electronic bill payment, Individuals who live, work, worship, volunteer, belong to 20,553 2 Brian Scudder 1968 20 Tobey Village Road remote check deposit, external transfers; savings, an organization or attend school/college in the towns of Pittsford, N.Y. 14534 checking, IRAs; Visa credit, debit and gift cards; direct Pittsford, Mendon, Honeoye Falls, Avon, Brighton, East 49 4 4. (585) 624-7474 deposit, wire transfers, notary services; certificates, Bloomfield, East Rochester, Henrietta, Lima, Perinton William Beach www.pittsfordfcu.org simple Totten trusts and custodial accounts; mortgages (Fairport), Victor or West Bloomfield Advantage Federal Credit Union 337,824 246,886 250,449 29,454 5 Share savings, share draft checking, money market Individuals and family members who live, work, attend 34,977 8 Jeffrey Bocach 1931 70 Metro Park accounts, debit and credit cards, mortgages, home equity school, worship or volunteer within the city of Rochester; Rochester, N.Y. 14623 lending, auto loans, lines of credit, personal loans, home individuals who work for the Rochester City School 96 22 5. (585) 454-5900 banking, electronic bill payment District, University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Thomas Yale www.advantagefcu.org Technology and more than 50 additional companies Ukrainian Federal Credit Union 247,491 225,248 224,594 22,897 50 Savings, checking, money market, certificates, IRAs, Members of select local community organizations, 21,435 2 Oleg Lebedko 1953 824 E. Ridge Road youth and student and business accounts; commercial associations and churches Rochester, N.Y. 14621 and residential mortgages, HELOCs, personal and 32 NA 6. (585) 544-9518 business loans, lines of credit, auto loans; Visa credit and Wasyl Kornylo www.ukrainianfcu.org debit cards; online and mobile banking and bill pay Family First of New York Federal Credit 217,984 176,857 175,801 21,890 5 Share drafts, CDs, money market accounts, youth Individuals who live, work (or regularly conduct business 15,686 5 Thomas Dambra 1969 Union banking, debit and ATM cards, online and mobile in), worship or attend school in, and businesses and 2520 Browncroft Blvd. banking, bill payment; auto, consumer, home-equity, other legal entities located in Monroe County: or the 60 5 7. Rochester, N.Y. 14625 student and small-business loans; first mortgages, health towns of Macedon, Walworth, or Ontario in Wayne Mark Sansouci (585) 586-8225 | www.familyfirstny.com savings accounts, credit cards, IRAs, remote deposits County Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union 123,171 92,783 110,649 1,303 NA Share drafts, credit and debit cards, money market, Individuals who live, work, worship, volunteer or attend 15,453 3 Robert McFadden 1967 27 Seneca St. certificates, savings clubs, IRAs, online/mobile banking, school in Ontario, Seneca or Yates County, or members Geneva, N.Y. 14456 bill payment, e-statements, mortgages, overdraft and ID of an immediate family or household of those individuals 37 NA 8. (855) 866-9328 protections; auto, RV and watercraft, personal and home- Robert Stivers www.flfcu.org equity loans and lines of credit; youth programs Tonawanda Valley Federal Credit Union 108,658 50,886 98,622 9,894 5 Savings, checking and certificates; vacation or Christmas Individuals who live, work, worship, or attend school in 13,500 1 Kristine Duran 1975 10 Jefferson Square club; Mastercard, debit card, Apple iPay, Samsung and Genesee County; employees of Wyoming County, Batavia, N.Y. 14020 Android pay, bill pay; home and mobile banking; auto/ Wyoming Central School District, Perry Central School 30 1 9. (585) 343-5627 motorcycle, rv/boat, personal, debt-consolidation, share- District, Alden Central School District and Attica Central Norman Reimer www.tvfcubatavia.com secured, pay-check-plus and mortgage loans School District Genesee Valley Federal Credit Union3 82,410 73,268 73,287 493 NA Share drafts, share drafts with dividends, debit cards, Individuals who live, work or worship in Livingston or 8,413 3 Gerard Koehler 1974 money market, home equities Wyoming counties 3768 Main St. 35 NA Retsof, N.Y. 14539 NA 10. (585) 243-4130 www.gvtafcu.com St. Pius X Church Federal Credit Union 75,593 61,878 67,298 8,177 5 Share drafts, savings and youth accounts; credit and Individuals who are members, students or employees of 6,845 1 Ann Hynes 1967 2998 Chili Ave. debit cards, shared branching, internet banking with e- certain Catholic churches, schools and organizations in Rochester, N.Y. 14624 statements, bill payer, direct deposit, lines of credit, the Rochester area; members of the Open Door 22 2 11. (585) 247-0724 overdraft protection, vehicle loans, real-estate loans, Mission's Door of Hope Club; immediate family members Suzanne Leicht www.spxfcu.org remote deposit Fairport Federal Credit Union 41,880 29,073 38,043 418 NA Savings, checking, specialty accounts for seniors and Individuals who live, work, worship or have family in the 4,635 1 Robert McFadden 1972 70 S. Main St. children, consumer loans, home equity products, ATM town of Perinton Fairport, N.Y. 14450 and debit cards 11 NA 12. (585) 223-9151 NA www.fairportcu.com Ever Green Federal Credit Union 33,050 17,826 29,539 3,498 5 Share drafts, share savings, certificates, money market Employees of Rush-Henrietta Central School District, 2,185 1 Stephen Daggs 1968 2215 East Henrietta Road accounts, auto loans, personal loans, home equity loans, Wheatland-Chili Central School District or Getinge USA Rochester, N.Y. 14623 credit and debit cards, home banking, electronic bill Inc. 8 1 13. (585) 334-2710 payment Roseann Terilli www.evergreenfcu.com Spencerport Federal Credit Union 28,270 20,776 25,720 2,334 20 Share savings, drafts and certificates; Visa debit and Individuals who live, work, worship, attend school or 4,398 1 Nancy Bodhorn, 1962 2775 Spencerport Road credit cards, ATM cards; auto loans; boat, camper, and actively volunteer in Monroe or Orleans counties, or Shanna Johnston Spencerport, N.Y. 14559 motorcycle loans; personal loans, home improvement family members of an existing member 7 0 14. (585) 352-6890 loans, home equity lines of credit, overdraft lines of www.spnfcu.org credit; indirect loan program with local used car dealers David Moore Canandaigua Federal Credit Union 25,264 11,733 21,900 559 NA Savings, checking, share drafts, Christmas club, various Individuals who are employees or students of 2,493 1 Barry Stilwell 1964 3210 Eastern Blvd. loans, travelers' checks, IRAs, certificates of deposit, Canandaigua School District and Finger Lakes Canandaigua, N.Y. 14424 kids' savings club, direct deposit, discount entertainment Community College; employees of the Marcus Whitman 6 NA 15. (585) 394-2436 tickets, notary service, insurance School District, Ontario County, town of Canandaigua, Samuel DeSalvo www.canandaiguafcu.com town of Bristol and town of South Bristol Rochester & Monroe County Employees 25,073 20,225 22,087 2,892 5 Share drafts, IRAs, money market accounts, CDs, Visa Individuals who live, work or worship in the city of 4,150 2 William Allen 1935 Federal Credit Union debit cards, first mortgages, home equity, auto and Rochester; employees of the city of Rochester, Monroe 460 N. Goodman St. personal loans County and any town and village within the county 8 3 16. Rochester, N.Y. 14609 Sherry Ralston (585) 546-4279 | www.rocmon.org Gates Chili Federal Credit Union 24,550 9,778 22,747 1,822 25 Share drafts, credit cards, online banking, bill payment, Applicant or immediate family member must live, work, 1,966 1 Mary Sawnor 1964 2870 Buffalo Road home equity loans and lines of credit, consumer loans worship or volunteer in the towns of Gates or Chili Rochester, N.Y. 14624 5 1 17. (585) 247-1090 Kevin Whitmore www.gateschilifcu.org Genesee Co-op Federal Credit Union 21,305 12,831 19,361 1,704 5 Share drafts, ATM and debit cards, share certificates, Individuals who live, work, worship, attend school or 3,846 1 Melissa Marquez 1982 395 Gregory St. auto and personal loans, mortgages, home equity lines of operate a business in the city of Rochester or belong to Rochester, N.Y. 14620 credit, micro-enterprise loans, financial counseling, a group of selected area associations; immediate family 12 1 18. (585) 461-2230 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site, online banking, members Michael Walker www.genesee.coop savings accounts Focus First Federal Credit Union 15,749 8,389 8,819 611 NA Electronic bill payment, checking, CDs, Visa debit cards, Individuals who live, work, worship, volunteer or attend 1,612 1 Scott Neal 1955 1546 Lyell Ave. direct deposit, Visa Platinum credit card, consumer loans, school within Monroe County; employees and retirees of Rochester, N.Y. 14606 home equity loans, home equity lines of credit, student Valeo Electrical Systems Inc., Delco Products and ITT 5 NA 19. (585) 458-9220 loans, Internet banking, Christmas club, kids' savings Automotive Electrical Systems Inc.; immediate families Lloyd Hogle www.focusfirstfcu.org clubs, notary service and household members Webster Federal Credit Union 15,533 10,425 14,211 281 NA Savings, checking, IRAs, holiday clubs, certificates, Visa Individuals who live, work, volunteer, attend school or 2,392 1 Walter Zehder 1964 815 Ridge Road debit and credit cards, home banking, electronic bill pay; worship in the town of Webster or Penfield Webster, N.Y. 14580 vehicle, personal, student, debt-consolidation, overdraft 4 NA 20. (585) 671-8900 and home equity loans; lines of credit, money orders, NA www.websterfcu.org travelers' checks, direct deposit, first mortgages, notary Lexington Avenue Federal Credit Union 14,831 13,693 13,380 588 NA Checking, savings, CDs, savings clubs, Visa credit and Individuals who live, work, worship, attend school or 4,318 1 Aaron King 1958 1275 Lexington Ave. debit cards, IRAs, various consumer loans, Internet belong to or support agencies in the city of Rochester Rochester, N.Y. 14606 banking with bill payment 5 NA 21. (585) 254-4543 NA www.lexfcu.org Rochester Area State Employees Federal 14,354 6,679 12,714 267 5 Savings, checking and money market accounts; club Rochester area state employees and their family 1,927 1 Carl Byers 1935 Credit Union savings, certificates, direct deposit, IRAs, debit cards, members can join, including husbands, wives, children, 2300 Buffalo Road, Building 400-B online and telephone banking, electronic bill payment grandparents, grandchildren, great-grandchildren; 4 NA 22. Rochester, N.Y. 14624 anyone related to someone who is already a member NA (585) 272-0020 | www.rasefcu.org Cobblestone Country Federal Credit Union 10,837 7,979 9,983 189 5 Savings, checking and club accounts; Visa debit cards, Those living or working in Orleans County and family 2,896 1 Nancy Zielonko 1965 299 West Ave. certificates; personal, car, share-secured and home- members by blood or marriage living in the same Albion, N.Y. 14411 equity loans; home banking, direct deposit, payroll household 6 NA 23. (585) 589-5286 deductions, wire transfers, e-statements Wayne Hale www.cobblestonecountryfcu.com Brockport Federal Credit Union 10,649 8,087 9,518 79 NA Savings, checking, IRAs, CDs, debit cards, personal Employees and members of 43 local organizations 1,439 1 Matthew Wieczorek 1970 400 West Ave. loans, auto loans, home equity lending, online banking Brockport, N.Y. 14420 and bill payment 4 NA 24. (585) 637-9179 NA www.brockportfcu.org Greece Community Federal Credit Union 8,630 6,257 7,865 570 NA Savings, CDs, auto loans, share draft, direct deposit, Individuals who live, work, attend school or worship in 1,471 1 Laura Dewey 1958 1795 English Road home equity, ATM and debit cards, bill pay, club the town of Greece Rochester, N.Y. 14616 accounts, mortgages, IRAs, notary service 4 NA 25. (585) 865-2560 NA www.greecefcu.com

Notes: Information was provided by individual credit unions that responded to an email survey. 2 May not include all available services; contact individual credit unions for details The survey contacted federally chartered credit unions in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, 3 If you would like your company to be considered for next year's list, or if there are any corrections or Orleans and Wayne counties that are insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. Formerly the GVTA Federal Credit Union additions, please write to: Research, Rochester Business Journal, 16 W. Main St., Suite 341, Rochester, NA - Not available 1 Share accounts include savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, individual N.Y. 14614; or email [email protected]. retirement accounts and other savings accounts (for example, Christmas clubs). Researched by Andrew Green © 2019 Rochester Business Journal

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Gallons Produced Name 1 Address 2018 Telephone Acres Under Longest-Aged Year Rank Website 20171 Wines Produced Cultivation Recent Competitions/Selected Awards and Medals Wine(s) Best-selling Wine(s) Tours/Tastings Available Owner(s) Founded Bully Hill Vineyards Inc. 502,064 Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot 90 NA NA NA Tours from June through October; Lillian Taylor 1970 8843 Greyton H. Taylor Memorial Drive Noir, Cabernet Franc, Niagara, Concord, Catawba, appointments required for groups of 15 or Hammondsport, N.Y. 14840 634,383 French-American hybrid varieties including Baco more 1. (607) 868-3610 Noir, St. Croix, Seyval Blanc, Vidal Blanc www.bullyhillvineyards.com Swedish Hill Vineyard Inc. 142,000 Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot 50 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Competition Gold for 2017 Dry NA Riesling, Cabernet Tastings available daily year-round; David and Jean 1986 4565 Route 414 Grigio, Marechal Foch, Cabernet Franc, Meritage, Riesling; 2019 Los Angeles International Competition 93 Franc Lemberger, reservation recommended for groups of Peterson Romulus, N.Y. 14541 211,000 Pinot Noir, Cayuga White, Sangria, blends and Points and Best of Class for Blanc de Blanc Doobie Blues 10 or mores 2. (607) 403-0029 varietals, sparkling wines, dessert wines, fruit wines www.swedishhill.com Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars 111,000 Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Grüner Veltliner, 130 2018 New York Wine Classic - Winery of the Year, and best 2014 Dr. Dr. Konstantin Frank Tastings year-round; reservations Konstantin D. 1962 9749 Middle Road Rkatsiteli, Cabernet Franc, Gewürztraminer, Pinot red wine for Blaufrankisch 2016 Konstantin Frank Riesling, semi-dry, required for groups of 12 or more Frank & Sons Hammondsport, N.Y. 14840 105,000 Gris Blanc de Blancs Vinifera Wine 3. (607) 868-4884 Cellars Ltd. www.drfrankwines.com Lakewood Vineyards Inc. 92,000 Chardonnay, Dry Riesling, Semi-Dry Riesling, Semi- 85 2019 New York Wine Classic Double Gold Medal 2018 Dry 2017 Reserve Chardonnay Riesling Tastings year-round; reservations Lakewood 1988 4024 Route 14 sweet Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Riesling 2019 Taster's Guild International wine Competition Cabernet Franc Cabernet Franc Long required for groups of 12 or more Vineyards Inc. Watkins Glen, N.Y. 14891 95,000 Cabernet Franc, Lemberger, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Gold Medal 2019 Bubbly Candeo (bottled but not Stem Red 4. (607) 535-9252 Cayuga White, Vidal, Concord, Delaware, Niagara, released) www.lakewoodvineyards.com Sparkling Catawba, Port, red hybrids Wagner Winery LLC 81,642 Riesling, Dry Rosé, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, 220 "Winery of the Year" 2019 NY Wine Classic "Best White NA Dry Riesling, Semi-dry Tours and tastings year-round; Wagner 1979 9322 Route 414 Pinot Noir, Meritage, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Wine" 2017 Dry Riesling, 2019 NY Wine Classic Riesling, Dry Rosé reservations required for groups of eight Business Lodi, N.Y. 14860 73,261 Cabernet Sauvignon, Melody, Cayuga White, or more Operations LLC 5. (607) 582-6450 Niagara, Delaware, Vignoles, ice wines, sparkling www.wagnervineyards.com wine, blends Three Brothers Wineries and Estates LLC 48,000 Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Grüner Veltliner, 40 2019 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, gold for NA NA Tastings year-round David Mansfield, 2007 623 Lerch Road Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, 2016 Bourbon Barbera and 2017 Wanderlush Luanne Geneva, N.Y. 14456 67,000 Zweigelt, Rosé, Barbera, blends Mansfield and 6. (315) 585-4432 Erica Paolicelli www.3brotherswinery.com Lamoreaux Landing Wine Cellars 45,000 Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Cabernet 106 2019 Wine Enthusiast 91 points for 2017 T23 Unoaked 2006 Blanc de 2017 Semi-Dry Tastings year-round; reservations Lamoreaux 1990 9224 Route 414 Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Blanc de Blanc, sparkling Cabernet Franc; 2019 Wine Spectator 90 points for 2017 Red Blanc Extended Riesling required for groups of 12 or more Landing Wine Lodi, N.Y. 14860 45,000 Brut Oak Vineyard Riesling Tirage Cellars LLC 7. (607) 582-6011 www.lamoreauxwine.com Ravines Wine Cellars 40,000 Dry vinifera 160 2018 NY Times Top 20 Wine Experiences of the Year for 2002 Meritage, Dry Riesling 2016, Dry Open all year Morten Hallgren, 2000 400 Barracks Road 2009 Dry Riesling, Argetsinger Vineyard; 2017 Wine & Spirits 2002 Dry Riesling White proprietor and Geneva, N.Y. 14456 60,000 Magazine, Top 100 Winery in the World Riesling, 2002 Springs Vineyard winemaker; Lisa (315) 781-7007 Pinot Noir, 2002 2017, Dry Riesling Hallgren, 8. www.ravineswine.com Chardonnay Argetsinger Vineyard proprietor and 2015 national sales manager Fox Run Vineyards Inc. 35,000 Chardonnay, Riesling, Traminette, Cabernet 50 2019 Great American International Wine Competition Gold NA Chardonnay, Semi- Tours and tastings year-round; Fox Run 1990 670 Route 14 Sauvignon, Merlot, Lemberger, Cabernet Franc, medal for 2017 Silvan Riesling; 2019 Indy International Wine Dry Riesling, Arctic reservations required for groups of 10 or Vineyards Inc. Penn Yan, N.Y. 14527 55,000 Cabernet Franc/Lemberger blend, Port, Dry Rosé, Competition Gold medal for 2017 Lemberger Fox more, can be made online 9. (315) 536-4616 Blush wine, white table wine, red table wine www.foxrunvineyards.com Hunt Country Vineyards 30,000 Cabernet Franc-Merlot, Dry Rosé, red blends, 53 2018 New York Wine Classic Best Ice Wine for 2016 Vidal NA NA Open daily year-round; reservations Art and Joyce 1981 4021 Italy Hill Road Sparkling Rosé; Cayuga, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Blanc Ice Wine; 2017 Jefferson Cup (Dessert Wine) for 2016 required for groups of 10 or more; guided Hunt Branchport, N.Y. 14418 30,000 Riesling, Seyval Blanc, Sparkling Moscato, Vidal Blanc Ice Wine tours of winery on weekends; café open 10. (800) 946-3289 Traminette, Valvin Muscat, Vignoles, white blends; seasonally www.huntwines.com ice wine, cream sherry, port Anthony Road Wine Co. 24,902 Red, white, rose and dessert wines from Vinifera 90 2019 NY Wine and Food classic, Double Gold, 2015 Art Riesling, Riesling, Year round, call for information Martini Family 1989 1020 Anthony Road grapes Series Riesling July 2019 Wine Enthusiast, 90 points/Editors Cabernet Franc/ Rose,Devonian Red, Penn Yan, N.Y. 14527 31,849 Choice, 2018 Rose of Cabernet Franc Lemberger Tony's Red 11. (315) 536-2182 www.anthonyroadwine.com Goose Watch Winery 24,000 Pinot Grigio, Traminette, Viognier, Riesling 27 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Double Gold and Best of Show 2012 Cabernet Pinot Grigio, Tastings available year-round David and Jean 1997 5480 Route 89 Gewurztraminer, Rose of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sparkling Wine for Pinot Noir Brut Rose; 2019 Great Sauvignon Chambourcin, Peterson Romulus, N.Y. 14541 31,000 Franc Rose, Melody, Aromella, cream sherry, American Competition Gold for 2015 Merlot Reserve Diamond (315) 549-2599 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Lemberger, 12. www.goosewatch.com Chambourcin, Noiret, Pinot Noir Brut Rose, Golden Spumante, Flying High Hard Ciders Boundary Breaks Vineyard 21,600 Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Franc, 38 Wine Enthusiast Magazine Top 100 Wines in the World for NA #239 Dry Riesling, Open daily 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. for tastings, Boundary Breaks 2008 1568 Porter Covert Road Bordeaux-style blend Boundary Breaks Single Clone #239 Riesling, Governors Cup #198 Reserve with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, LLC Lodi, N.Y. 14860 20,000 Best Semi-Dry Riesling 2018 Riesling Christmas Day and New Year's Day; no 13. (607) 474-5030 appointments necessary www.boundarybreaks.com Hosmer Winery 20,000 Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Lemberger, 72 2018 New York Wine Classic double gold and best medium Dry Red Wines Riesling, Estate Red Sales and tastings year-round; Cameron 1985 7020 Route 89 Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Sangria, Cayuga White, dry Riesling for 2016 Limited Release Riesling; Wine & Spirits reservations required for groups of 10 or Hosmer and Ovid, N.Y. 14521 20,000 Lemberger, Dry Rose, Brut Rosé, Sparkling, Blush, 94 points for 2017 Late Pick Riesling more; no tours of cellar Maren Hosmer 14. (607) 869-3393 Sauvignon Blanc, Grüner Veltliner www.hosmerwinery.com Atwater Estate Vineyards LLC 14,000 Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, 40 2019 NY Wine Classic Double Gold 2017 Cabernet Franc NA Big Blend Riesling Tastings available all year; reservation Edward Marks 1999 5055 Route 14 Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Vidal Blanc, Cuvée Brut, 2019 The Rosé Competition Double Gold Bubble Pinot Noir Bubble Riesling required for groups of ten or more; Burdett, N.Y. 14818 12,000 Pinot Gris, Dry Rosé, blends, dessert wines Rosé maximum group size is twenty 15. (607) 546-8463 www.atwatervineyards.com Torrey Ridge Winery 10,000 Grape wine, honey wine, fruit wines, hard cider NA 2017 New York Wine & Food Classic Winery of the Year; best NA NA Year-round tastings -call for hours; CK Cellars LLC; 1993 2770 State Route 14 pink wine - Catawba; double gold - Diamond reservations required for groups larger Paul Curcillo and (Earle Penn Yan, N.Y. 14527 NA than 10 Stephanie King, Estates), 16. (315) 536-1210 prinicpals 1998 www.torreyridgewinery.com (Torrey Ridge) Castel Grisch Winery 9,500 Chardonnay, Riesling, Traminette, Gewürtztraminer, 35 2017 Monterey International Wine Competition best dessert NA NA Tastings 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily; Castel Grisch 1983 3380 Route 28 Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cayuga White, wine for 2013 Riesling Ice appointments required for groups of 10 or Management Watkins Glen, N.Y. 14891 10,000 Chancellor, Baco Noir, Vidal Blanc Iced, more LLC; Daniel Lai 17. (607) 535-9614 Chardonnay Riesling, Estate Reserve, Seneca www.castelgrisch.com Dream Red, Seneca Dream White Belhurst Estate Winery 9,000 Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet 0 2019 Tasters Guild International Wine Competition double NA Riesling, Cabernet Tastings available year-round, open 10 Duane Reeder 2004 4069 West Lake Road Sauvignon, Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Pinot gold for Isabella Sparkling, gold for Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon, custom a.m. - 8 p.m. (last tasting at 7:30 p.m.); Geneva, N.Y. 14456 8,880 Noir, Dry Rose, Pinot Grigio, custom blends blends reservations required for groups of 8 or 18. (315) 781-0201 more www.belhurst.com/winery-craft-beer Billsboro Winery 9,000 Dry classic European varietals, including NA 2018 New York Wine Classic double gold for 2016 Cabernet 2014 Cabernet 2017 Sauvignon Tastings 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily, May Vincent and 2007 4760 West Lake Road Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Franc; 2016 New York Wine & Food Classic Governor's Cup Syrah Blend Blanc, 2017 Cabernet through December, and Wednesday - Kimberly Aliperti Geneva, N.Y. 14456 9,120 Albarino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Cabernet and best red wine for 2013 Syrah Franc Sunday, January through April; groups 19. (315) 789-9538 Franc, Pinot Noir larger than 8 by appointment only; no www.billsborowinery.com buses or limos Toro Run Winery 8,000 Riesling,Pinot Noir,Pinot 15 Unoaked Chardonnay 2018 best in class governors cup Dry 2016 blend Semi dry Riesling April thru October upon request march Chris Weaver 2009 3050 Swick Rd. Munier,Chardonnay,Gevertz,Cabernet Riesling 2017 double gold governors cup and November and Jim Coppola Ovid, N.Y. 14521 7,000 Franc,Cabernet Sauvignon,merlot, Gruner Veltliner 20. (315) 530-2663 www.tororunwinery.com Penguin Bay Winery 7,500 Pinot Grigio, Dry Riesling, Riesling, 10 2019 Pacific Rim International Gold for 2017 Dry Riesling; at NA Pinot Grigio, Maroon Tastings available year-round David and Jean 2005 6075 Route 414 Gewurztraminer, Moscato, Cabernet Franc, Pinot 2018 Sommelier Challenge 91 Points and Best Four Dry Red Blend, Peterson Hector, N.Y. 14841 10,000 Noir, Blackberry Gewurztraminer for 2017 Dry Gewurztraminer Blackberry 21. (607) 546-5115 www.penguinbaywinery.com Living Roots Wine & Co. 7,230 Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, NA NA NA NA NA NA 2016 1255 University Ave. Dry Rosé, Cabernet Franc Rochester, N.Y. 14607 NA 22. (585) 383-1112 www.livingrootswine.com Deer Run Winery2 6,700 Riesling, Chardonnay, Vignoles, Traminette, Noiret, NA 2016 New York State Fair double gold for 2015 Dry Riesling, NA NA Free tastings, open all year (modified Deer Run 2002 Corot Noir, Cabernet Franc, blends 2016 New York Wine and Food Classic gold for Attraversare hours in the winter); groups of 10 or more Enterprises Inc. 3772 West Lake Road 7,100 Geneseo, N.Y. 14454 are $4 per person, advance notice 23. (585) 346-0850 required www.deerrunwinery.com Hickory Hollow Wine Cellars 5,000 Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Cabernet NA NA NA NA Tastings year-round; reservations Bruce Kendall, 2003 5289 Route 14 Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, blends required for groups of 14 or more Suzanne Kendall Dundee, N.Y. 14837 6,000 24. (607) 243-9114 www.hickoryhollowwine.com Weis Vineyards 5,000 Traditional German-style wine NA Robert Parker Wine Advocate ratings: 94 points Riesling Ice NA NA Open year-round Hans Peter Weis 2016 10014 Day Road Wine 2017, 90 points Blaufrankisch 2017, Dry Riesling 2017 Hammondsport, N.Y. 14840 3,500 and Cabernet Franc 2016; Wine Enthusiast ratings: 90 points 25. (607) 284-4011 Dry Riesling 2017 and Semi Dry Riesling 2017 www.weisvineyards.com

*In case of ties, wineries were ranked by acres under cultivation. 2 Deer Run Winery is the dba for Deer Run Enterprises Inc. If you would like your company to be considered for next year's list, or if there are any corrections or Notes: Information was provided by individual wineries that responded to an email or fax survey. NA - Not available additions, please write to: Research, Rochester Business Journal, 16 W. Main St., Suite 341, Rochester, The survey area was the Finger Lakes region. N.Y. 14614; or email [email protected]. 1 The growing season for grapes ends with the summer of each year; grapes are harvested every fall. Researched by Andrew Green © 2019 Rochester Business Journal Gallons produced may be approximate.

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Rochester is brimming with unique spaces of all varieties. These 30 locations were selected by RBJ’s editors as the 2019 Rochester’s Coolest Spaces following nominations from our readers. August 30, 2019 Rochester’s Coolest Spaces 9

Rochester’s out-of-this-world event space... Rochester’s out-of-this-world event space... RMSC StrasenburghPlanetarium RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium

The RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium is newly renovated and now booking holiday parties, corporate meetings, presentations, private events, and more for 40 to 200 guests.

Looking for something more down-to-earth? Ask about other sought-after spaces at Rochester Museum & Science Center including an exhibit gallery or historic home.

Make your meeting memorable! Treat your attendees to a Star Show, live science experiment, or hands-on exhibit fun. When it comes to setting your event apart, the sky’s the limit. Hospitality To schedule a tour or book the area’s coolest space: [email protected] or 585.697.1943. RMSC.org/hospitality

Science Museum + Strasenburgh Planetarium + Cumming Nature Center 10 Rochester’s Coolest Spaces August 30, 2019 540WMain Communiversity Aqueduct n just a few years, 540WMain Com- Imuniversity has become one of the city’s leading contributors to discussing social justice issues and how they affect the Rochester region. Founder Calvin Ea- ton opened the nonprofit “communiversity” at 540 W. Main St., in the Susan B. Antho- ny Preservation Dis- trict, in May 2016 and has worked to expand its offerings since then. The flagship location offers classes and programs focused on anti- racism, diversity and inclusion; historic preservation; workforce development; and sustainability. The organization’s goal is to create a safe, accessible and inclusive place for minori- ties and other people in marginalized communities. 540WMain also operates the Douglass Auditorium at 36 King St., an 80-person auditorium, theater and event space. hile the Erie Canal seemed a feat Street in 1927. The space was abandoned This year 540WMain teamed up with The Yards Collective for a satellite location of engineering when it was dug when the subway shut down in the called 540 at The Yards, which offers low-cost, single-session classes in the arts and Win the 1820s, Rochester’s 1950s. wellness at the Rochester Public Market. Aqueduct is another remnant of the age, Today, a palette of graffiti splashes This summer, 540WMain received a Green Cities Grant of $15,000 via the Roches- housing many layers of history within its across the old subway bed, bringing both ter Area Community Foundation that will provide funding for The Nutrition & concrete walls. Built between 1836 and locals and tourists to view both a piece of Teaching Community Courtyard Garden, which will be located in the courtyard at 1842, it was the longest and largest history and a work of art. 540 W. Main St. aqueduct in the country at the time, Named to the National Register of This new space will allow 540WMain to hold classes outside as well as inside; cu- connecting the east and west sides of the Historic Places in 1976, the aqueduct is rate year-round programs centered on urban sustainability, food preservation and Genesee River. surrounded by other historical struc- more; work with teens and youth to plant raised beds filled with produce as part of Rochester’s subway came along in the tures, including the Talman Building, the Seneca Park Zoo’s Urban Ecology Program; cultivate a Pollinator Garden in con- 1920s, and the Aqueduct’s seven-arch where Frederick Douglass published his junction with Seneca Park Zoo; and more. base was eventually topped by Broad anti-slavery newspapers.

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RTISANworks is such a mix of help to strip art appreciation clean of elements it’s hard to describe. Call snobbery, Perticone told the RBJ in Ait Rochester’s visual dessert, or its 2005. “We give people another dimen- art amusement park. sion of (experience), where they can It is 60,000 square feet of old factory touch things. Rarely will you see (vel- he Record Archive itself has long ing tables, booths and comfy chairs. And space at 565 Blossom Road that has been vet) ropes here.” been one of the coolest spaces in the Backroom Lounge serves up a vari- refurbished to house paintings, photo- But it isn’t just a display space. It em- TRochester, as it is one of the largest ety of regional craft beers and wines, graphs, sculpture, classic cars, collect- ploys community members, mostly art- record stores in the country with a vast making the Record Archive the first mu- ibles and Rochester memorabilia of vari- ists, to help build theme rooms and do collection of vinyl albums and music sic store in New York to serve alcohol. ous types. The focus is art, both on dis- general maintenance, painting, etc. It memorabilia. But the venue’s ability to Since the liquor license covers the play and works in progress, but it’s so keeps them working and able to afford entertain expanded when it added the whole business, record store patrons are much more. It’s a museum, an artists’ their creative supplies. Its website says its Backroom Lounge in the spring of 2017. allowed to carry their drinks into the studio, an event space, a performance mission is to “be a place where people The 2,000-square-foot entertainment main retail area while they browse. space, an art-for-lease business. experience creation and inspiration,” and and event space has an eclectic array of The lounge also features a stage for live Louis Perticone and Kimberly Tren- who can’t use a little more of that in their décor from a mix of eras and genres— performances with state-of-the-art holm started this project 25 years ago lives? ’50s jukeboxes, lava lamps, bookshelves sound equipment and a projector and to help artists, create jobs, and provide ARTISANworks is open to the public stacked with rock and roll-themed litera- screen for playing videos. a creative experience like no other in on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. ture, an antique piano and, of course, the Already a haven for diehard music lov- the country. Since it found its perma- There is an adult admission fee of $12; signature giant tyrannosaurus rex skele- ers, the Backroom Lounge has made the nent home in 1999, ARTISANworks seniors and students, $8. Introductory ton. Record Archive a fun, interactive, fami- has blossomed into an eclectic Roches- tours are offered Saturdays and Sundays The venue is able to accommodate ly-friendly business with something for ter institution. Elements of surprise at 2 p.m. good-sized crowds with an array of seat- everyone. August 30, 2019 Rochester’s Coolest Spaces 11

Black Button Distilling Flower City Arts Center

paces can achieve coolness through youth programs. design, people, use or history. It isn’t Then there’s the history. Hook and Lad- Soften you get a space that melds all der No. 4 was built in 1895 and doubled in four of those factors like Flower City Arts size less than 10 years later. When the city Center does. had outgrown the firehouse in 1971, the The building at 713 Monroe Ave. is a building became a haven for various busi- former firehouse, and many original archi- nesses and retailers. Some important com- lack Button Distilling came on the looking the full distillery production tectural elements remain from the original munity institutions found early homes scene in 2014, opening its distillery/ area, as well as take tours of the facility. construction. These include RFD strap- there, such as the Gay Alliance and the Btasting room at 85 Railroad St. — a As a unique event space, the facility can hinged doors, fire poles, wooden ceilings Genesee Co-Op Federal Credit Union. The testament to the city’s interest in craft host parties of anywhere from six to 50 and natural brick walls. Flower City Arts Center, originally called cocktails and small-batch spirits. people. Black Button also holds classes The community artists who use the the Genesee Street Organization, moved in As Rochester’s first “grain-to-glass” in cocktail-making for those wishing to space bring their unique styles to help sometime in 1972 and eventually expand- distillery, the space’s original industrial try their hand at the craft. make the center special and encourage vised into the entire building. architecture and fixtures give it an au- Jason Barrett, owner and head distill- itors’ creativity. Over the years many people contrib- thentic vibe. And Black Button is in- er, founded Black Button in 2012; the The center includes darkroom and pho- uted to the center’s design. Antoni Eck- deed authentically local: As a New York name pays homage to his family’s but- tography facilities, facilities for printmak- mair and various associated workers state-licensed farm distillery, the ingre- ton factory, where Barrett himself ing and book arts, a ceramics workshop, helped create much of the current inte- dients for its whiskey, gin and vodka are worked as a young man. He didn’t feel three galleries for local artists to exhibit rior charm. Also instrumental was Pardi more than 90 percent New York- pulled to fulfill family tradition and de- their artwork and space available to rent Partnership Architects in helping to rei- sourced. cided he wanted to make whiskey infor aspiring artists. There are also intern- magine the interior space and make it Visitors can sip cocktails while over- stead, and Rochester is fortunate he did. ships, over 240 classes for the public, and handicapped accessible.

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$79 million renovation completed nership with The Strong National Museum in October 2018 transformed the of Play for two interactive passenger play A Greater Rochester International zones; hearing loops and counter loops for Airport (aka ROC) from a run of the mill passengers who are hearing impaired; midsize hub to a signature gateway to the smart LED lighting to communicate visual greater metro area. messages; the airport’s own network cornerstone of the Washington lounge and bar area provide a gathering The most visible element of the rehab is ROCview that allows passengers to moni- Square neighborhood, Geva space for patrons to discuss what they’ve a soaring, billowing canopy of steel that tor gate activity remotely; and the Aira A Theatre Center brings big-city witnessed over a beverage or two. adds a signature visual element at the same Network, which helps blind and visually performances to life in an intimate Some 336 play readings have taken time it helps protect departing and arriving impaired travelers move through the ter- theater setting. This vital and vibrant place since Geva’s inception, with more travelers from the worst elements of Roch- minal. component of Rochester’s culture was than 5,636 actors, directors, designers ester’s changeable weather. The airport dates back to a flight hangar founded in 1972 and made its home at and stage managers helping to bring The changes have garnered numerous built in 1927. Monroe County began oper- 75 Woodbury Boulevard in 1982. The them all to life. Notables such as Kathy awards, including the 2018 Most Innova- ating the airport in 1948, just after the end historic building, designed by architect Bates, Samuel L. Jackson and Robert tive Medium/Small Hub Airport Award of World War II, and the two-story airport Andrew J. Warner in 1868, was renovated Downey Jr. have performed on the Geva from the Airport Innovation Accelerator’s terminal was built in 1991. to fit Geva’s vision of a community- stage. Third Annual Forum. But there was much The most recent terminal renovation focused, nonprofit professional theater. Currently led by artistic director Mark more to the redesign that helps make the completed in 2018 consisted of 20 bid Geva boasts two separate stages: the Cuddy and executive director Christo- airport a cool space for people of all abili- packages, 14 prime contractors, 50 sub- Elaine P. Wilson Stage, where the holiday pher Mannelli, Geva regularly collabo- ties. In addition to the signature entrance contractors; SEI Design Group, CHA classic “A Christmas Carol” has been rates with other local organizations to of- canopy, the rehab work included an en- Companies, Passero Associates and Le- performed for roughly 25 years, and the fer educational programs and projects larged passenger security checkpoint; new Chase Construction made up the design- Ron & Donna Field Stage, where con- that support the arts. Food Court lounge space and over 1,000 ers, architects, engineers and construction temporary pieces are explored. The more power outlets for passengers; a part- management team.

Hungerford Building Innovative Solutions

Brian O’Neill nce a manufacturing facility, the area. Hungerford Building is now Each floor of the building has a dif- Ohome to a large and diverse ferent look that guests can explore dur- group of artisans working in a variety ing events that are open to the public— ust how cool can an office space be? In nities of a modern, technology-focused of media. First Friday from 5-9 p.m. on the first the case of Innovative Solutions’ new office. The campus’s four buildings are Inside an old factory in the Public Friday of each month and Second Sat- JRiverwood Tech Campus at 4545 East connected via underground hallways. A Market Business District, on the edge urday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the River Road, pretty cool. state-of-the-art gym makes it easy for of the Neighborhood of the Arts, you second Saturday of each month. The Kodak built Riverwood in the early employees to fit a workout into their will find paintings, pottery, sculptures, building is handicapped accessible and 1970s, using the facility for training and day. fiber art, prints, photography, jewelry, has an elevator operator for First Fri- education. The campus was designed by Workstations are equipped with ad- mixed media art and more. days and Second Saturdays. Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, who justable standing desks, and a variety of At least a dozen artisans have studios The Hungerford Building also hosts drew inspiration from architects Mies different-sized spaces are available for inside the 210,000-square-foot build- The Holidays at The Hungerford, giv- van der Rohe and Le Corbusier. Innova- conferences, phone calls and one-on- ing that started as the J. Hungerford ing people the opportunity to buy their tive Solutions called dibs on the long- one meetings—though sometimes Smith Co. in the 1880s. Maguire Prop- holiday presents from local artisans in- abandoned buildings in 2018 and meetings take place informally at the erties purchased the building and sub- stead of big box stores or online. The moved in after Fred Rainaldi’s vision for ping-pong or pool tables. divided the factory floors into artist Hungerford Building will be open renovation was completed. The lobby’s Innovation Lab features studios and small business spaces. Ma- from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 22, 23, With floor-to-ceiling windows show- the latest tech toys, including robots guire also added signage, an Albert 30, Dec. 7, 14 and 21 and from 5-9 p.m. casing a view of the Genesee River, the and virtual reality, all available for any- Paley sculpture and an outdoor sitting on Dec. 6. refinished space has all the proper ame- one to explore. August 30, 2019 Rochester’s Coolest Spaces 13

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he Iron Smoke Distillery’s World rentable for parties or corporate events. Famous Watering Room and Some upcoming performers on the cal- TSideshow in Fairport has an endar include classic rock, soul and skin: industrial-meets-Victorian ambience. the Nile Singers All-Star Band, Cinna- The tasting room, at 111 Parce Ave., mon Jones and the Rattlesnake Revue usband-and-wife team Niraj Lama teas along with vegan cookies from Red has only been in existence since May Burlesque Show, among others. and Mary Boland know tea. Before Fern, was featured by CNN on a list of the 2018 but has gained a loyal following not Tommy Brunett and his team created Hmoving to the U.S., the couple world’s 11 best tea houses in February 2017. only for its steampunk vibe but also its this oasis of spirits by keeping the origi- owned and operated Darjeeling Tea The bar includes cultural elements from musical entertainment and–fortunately nality of the historical American Can Exclusive, based in Lama’s home of around the world that reflect the sources of for its owners–its drink offerings. factory intact and mixing in Victorian Darjeeling, India. the teas. The tasting room is both a branding furniture in multiple arrangements to After they moved to Rochester, Lama Much of the tea is sourced directly from and entertainment space. It offers tours make various seating areas. And the long and Boland created Happy Earth Tea in farms that Lama has visited personally, and of the distillery and tastings of Iron bar could have been pulled from the set 2011 to focus on a newer market and a he takes the sustainability and conservation Smoke’s products plus a fully licensed of “Westworld.” more global selection of teas. of the earth’s resources seriously when de- bar featuring all New York state beers, All you need to know about this place As part of their new company, the couple ciding where to purchase teas. wines and spirits, including two draft is in the owners’ answer to the question: opened Leaf Tea Bar on South Avenue in Happy Earth Tea is a member of 1% for lines. There’s a gift shop that slakes the “What companies were involved in the 2016. The couple’s goal in opening the bar the Planet and donates 1% of its annual thirst of those seeking Iron Smoke- making of this space?” The cheeky reply: was simple: to create a clean and serene sales to the Finger Lakes Land Trust, a non- branded merchandise. And it hosts live “Tom Waits, Johnny Cash, Louis Arm- spot to shop for and enjoy a cup of tea. profit that works to preserve the natural concerts and other events, but is also strong, Oscar Wilde and Keith Richards.” The bar, which offers a wide variety of heritage of the Finger Lakes region.

Living Roots Marge’s Lakeside Inn

t’s almost impossible to think of a speakeasy during Prohibition, when Rochester in the summertime without smugglers used the lake to run spirits IMarge’s Lakeside Inn. down from Canada. Erin Fisher Photography As nominator Joanna Newcombe wrote: Marge Beth bought the building in 1960 ou’ve never heard of an “urban of Lives Styled had worked to re-create “Sitting on the beach on a Friday night af- to create the inn, her son Ron bought it winery?” That’s because there’s only the space into a winery. Dropped ceilings ter work, drinking an adult beverage, from her in 1975 and operated it until his Yone in Upstate New York — in and drywall were removed to reveal watching the sun go down. Perfect.” death in 1986. Ron’s wife, Fran (who is oc- Rochester, as it so happens. Living Roots brick walls, wooden beams and ceilings, Marge’s, at 4909 Culver Road, is perfect- casionally mistaken for Marge), and their houses a production facility, tasting room and an original fire bell, as well as a cou- ly positioned on the spit of land at the daughter Francine Beth have run the es- and private event space all together at its ple of old vaults. One of those vaults was mouth of Irondequoit Bay to take advan- tablishment since then. Francine says it has 1255 University Ave. address. transformed into the event area, featur- tage of sunsets over the big lake and pleas- become such a local institution that they The building was originally construct- ing a striking plant wall assembled with ant breezes off the lake. have staff and customers who feel more ed in 1909, with the G.W. Todd Co. as its old grape-picking bins. The ambience is beach tiki bar, a definite like family. first tenant; the company invented a pat- Owners Sebastian and Colleen Hardy and relaxing tropical vibe. Photos of the Family members have been the main ented check-protecting machine and merged Finger Lakes and South Austra- inn and its people through the years adorn creators of the space, adjusting as needed manufactured it onsite. lian cultures in their offerings. They have the walls. There’s an old jukebox, frequent to meet the needs of the times. For going Living Roots moved in right before its produced more than 20 varieties of wine live music, a scenic beachfront patio and a on 60 years, Marge’s has served the needs first harvest in 2017, once Dustin Welch so far—and hopefully many more will fire pit. There’s also a pleasing whiff of noir of Rochesterians who desire a place to re- of Passero Associates and Hannah Betts follow. about the place, stemming from its days as lax and wash their cares away. August 30, 2019 Rochester’s Coolest Spaces 15 16 Rochester’s Coolest Spaces August 30, 2019 Memorial Art Gallery MLK Park

Adam Fenster/University of Rochester he Memorial Art Gallery has been Jonathan Binstock has served as the one of Rochester’s coolest spaces for museum’s seventh director since July Tmore than a century. 2014. Emily Sibley Watson founded the mu- An outdoor sculpture park turned 10 seum in 1913 as a memorial to her son, acres of the grounds into a showcase of architect James Averell. It was later given public art and urban space. Four major in trust to the University of Rochester artists—Wendell Castle, Jackie Ferrara, iven the number of events and arez and Brittany Williams, as well as and is one of the few university-affiliated Tom Otterness and Albert Paley—were activities that take place at Martin youth from the City’s Roc Paint Divi- art museums in the country that doubles commissioned to create site specific GLuther King Jr. Park year-round, it sion. as a community art museum. work for the park. seems safe to call it one of Rochester’s top There’s a water spray park that turns The Memorial Art Gallery has more As part of the Art Walk Extension En- gathering spaces. Dedicated in September on for children to frolic in when the than 12,000 pieces of art in its collection hancements Project in the Neighbor- 1975 at 353 Court St., the five-acre park summer heat turns oppressive. MLK spanning 5,000 years. The 14-acre cam- hood of the Arts, Story Walk is an inter- nudges up against The Strong/National Park also boasts a kidney-shaped reflect- pus was expanded in 1926, 1968, 1987 active artistic sidewalk installed along Museum of Play in the East End District. ing pool with three fountains that con- and 2014 and additional public space is Goodman Street, while Poets Walk hon- The park’s landmark feature is its verts into an ice rink in the winter scheduled to be added this year and next. ors poets along University Avenue. Space Frame Tower, which looms over a months. The museum has more than 4,200 Inside the museum, people can enjoy a sunken amphitheater surrounded by Among the many summer festivals the members and received nearly 240,000 vis- meal at the Brown Hound Downtown. waterfalls. A portion of the concrete park hosts are Party in the Park, Roc itors last year. It has a robust volunteer The museum also serves as an event bowl is now decorated with a colorful Women’s Festival and Rochester Black community, with 1,153 people volunteer- space for wedding receptions, holiday mural by artist Shawn Dunwoody, mu- Pride; and the Roc Holiday Village ing 38,572 hours at the museum last year. parties and corporate meetings. ralists Sarah C. Rutherford, Justin Su- makes its home here in December.

The Penthouse at 1 East Ave. Riot Room f you’re looking to take your celebration Ior corporate event to new heights, you couldn’t do much better than The Penthouse at 1 East Ave. In the words of nominator David Wagner, the downtown Roches- ter location “has an im- pressive 360-degree view from 11 stories high–from Lake On- tario to Bristol Moun- tain. Great venue for large musical events as well as more intimate ones.” This example of mid- century architecture features floor-to-ceiling windows, a wrap- around terrace, and full service planning for meetings, client events, weddings, celebrations or rehearsal dinners. The venue has easy ac- ometimes, you just want to break order: the “I Hate My Boss” smash set cess to parking, the stuff. And when you do, you hit the provides you with four electronics, two major downtown ho- SRiot Room. bottles and two plates, along with safety tels, nightlife and en- Destruction therapy is billed as a way gear and equipment to obliterate with. tertainment. In addi- to let your anger out safely, and options Those who would prefer a slightly tion to private events, it abound at the Riot Room, which arrived more civilized version of wrack and ruin also hosts public events in Rochester’s East End in April 2019. can enjoy the Riot Room’s “throwing al- throughout the year: silent discos, fireworks, Jazz Festival and Fringe Fest observa- True to its name, the bar (yes, there is a ley,” channeling their inner marauder tion parties, and annual holiday and St. Patrick’s Day parties. bar) boasts its very own “destruction with a lively axe-throwing session. Built in 1962, The Penthouse level originally served as the president’s office for- Se room” where people can … break stuff! And if you’re feeling lucky, there is curity Trust Bank. Gallina Development was in charge of redeveloping a space that Spectators can watch the carnage safely also a carnival game where you can has captured Rochester’s sense of style from a new perspective. behind polycarbonate windows. throw hockey pucks at ceramic plates Since its reopening as an event space in 2013, it has hosted countless private and Depending on how destructive you and win prizes. Truly, something for corporate events in a space that can hold 50 to 250 guests but still feel intimate. feel, different packages are available to everyone. August 30, 2019 Rochester’s Coolest Spaces 17 Rochester Arc + Flame Center RIT’s MAGIC Spell Studios hort of arson, what could be Scooler than playing with fire? The Rochester Arc + Flame Cen- ter, at 125 Fedex Way in Gates, offers something for everyone: from vocational welder training to glass-making and blacksmithing date nights. The center is an 11,000-square-foot training facility designed specifically for welding, glass working and blacksmithing. RocAFC David Lamb is the only training here’s a prominent motto on a wall at The new building opened in 2018. The facility in upstate Rochester Institute of Technology’s massive sound stage, which meets the re- New York to offer TMAGIC Spell Studios: “We Learn By quirements for the New York state film tax professional and Making Things.” This space is about the credit, has been used to shoot commercials recreational classes in welding, glass working and blacksmithing. magical process of transforming artistic and films. MAGIC also provides resources The center features instructors who are experienced professionals and world-renowned visions into realities. and mentoring to encourage area indie de- artists. Classes are designed for all levels of interest, from curiosity seekers to people desir- Students can walk in with ideas for film velopers to enter the growing games industry. ing professional-level training. and animation or games and digital me- On Oct. 5, MAGIC is hosting the Roch- The driving force behind the center is Michael Krupnicki, executive director and dia—then use state-of-the-art resources in ester Game Festival—the area’s only dedi- founder. He is also the president and owner of Mahany Welding Supply, which has been the building to make it—and walk out with cated game convention—which is free and in existence since 1946. In 2001, Krupnicki had a vision to create welder training classes a marketable product. The space is also be- open to the public. Members of MAGIC are not only for professional tradesmen but also the general public. Since then, Mahany ing used by industry for commercial use, already putting Rochester on the map, help- Welding Supply has trained over 3,000 students through day clinics, night courses, colle- because the new production resources rival ing RIT become the first university to pub- giate and vocational classes, and professional welder qualification programs. The success those found in New York City and Los An- lish a game to the Xbox One platform. Stu- of these welder-training programs prompted Krupnicki to expand his model of training geles. MAGIC (which stands for Media, dent game designers also created Crazy into a separate entity featuring welding and additional flameworking arts. Arts, Games, Interaction & Creativity) Platez, a Rochester-themed mobile game The center boosts partnerships with local colleges, including Rochester Institute of houses a 7,000-square-foot film sound available on iOS and Google Play. Technology and Monroe Community College. It also works with the Veterans Outreach stage; a 180-seat movie theater; sound-mix- The collaborators on creation of the space Center to provide quarterly welding workshops to local vets. ing and color correction studios; game and included RIT, SWBR architects, M/E engi- The space, which has been used by the center since 2012, was developed by Krupnicki media development labs; 2D and 3D ani- neering and Welliver as the construction and Gallina Development Corp. mation labs; and an AR/VR room. manager.

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f being “cool” can be equated with “cutting building operations. Highlights include a edge,” then RIT’s Golisano Institute for geothermal system and an open-air terrace ochester’s Public Market epitomizes original ground bricks and a vendor ISustainability is the epitome of coolness. that features large areas of sedum and plant- what makes a public space great. It is shed built in 1930 to a two-year-old fully The institute—a world class “living lab” at ings. The “green roof” also provides some Rwelcoming and open; diverse in enclosed vendor shed, and a new out- 190 Lomb Memorial Drive on the Roches- insulation value, and absorbs runoff from people, products, offerings and door covered shed that was designed to ter Institute of Technology’s campus—rep- rain and snow. Rainwater, for example, is fil- opportunities. It is a place that inspires be a perfect replica of an original 1905 resents the school’s commitment to sustain- tered and used to flush the toilets. A verita- civility and civic pride. Most importantly, shed. The open-air nature of the market ability, and to solving real-world manufac- ble “green wall” near the west entrance con- the market is what it is because of the makes it feel and function like a tradi- turing problems. tributes to air quality as well as aesthetics. people who congregate there, be they tional “old world” market. Green technology has been incorporated Led by Associate Provost Nabil Nasr, vendors or customers, out-of-town visitors The market has become such a key into every inch of the 84,000-square-foot more than 100 full-time engineers, techni- or local residents. piece of the surrounding community building—from the solar panels on the can- cians, research faculty and sponsored stu- The market has been a hub of commerce that the neighborhood is called Market- opy to its vertical wind turbines. The insti- dents work on institute projects for hun- and community in Greater Rochester since view Heights, and the immediate area tute is designed to be 56 percent more effi- dreds of local, regional and international it opened at its 280 North Union St. site on around the market is known as the Pub- cient than a standard building. It has been businesses. June 1, 1905. It is a public marketplace for lic Market District. certified Leadership in Energy and Envi- The Golisano Institute for Sustainability foods and general merchandise. But it is al- The market’s space is made available to ronmental Design (LEED) Platinum by the was established in 2007 with a $10 million so a space for community events and gath- the community year round, specifically U.S. Green Building Council, the highest gift from Paychex Inc. founder B. Thomas erings; a place to bond with existing family, via 165 regular market shopping days standard that can be achieved in that rating Golisano. The institute’s home was dedicat- friends, colleagues, and neighbors; and a per year, and another 47 days with free system. ed on April 12, 2013. LeChase Companies, place to make new connections with other admission special events. The facility has extensive data sensors and SWBR Architects and FXCollaborative members of the community. The Public Market is owned and oper- feedback loops that monitor and inform worked together to create the space. The architectural features range from ated by the city of Rochester.

Schoen Place Seneca Bark Longhouse at Ganondagan

choen Place is, in the words of with the unique assortment of shops, offers nominator Louis Gitsis, a “Perfect a one-of-a-kind treat. Shop shelves brim Splace to spend the day.” with custom crafts and collectibles, wood- National Historic Landmark, and used two-tiered bunks; the bottom Local families and many tourists to the work and topiary, keepsakes and gifts. Ganondagan is the only New York tier was for sleeping and the top tier was area would agree. In addition to overlooking the Erie Ca- A historic site dedicated to a Native for storage. The longhouses had a door at A retail and public promenade in the vil- nal, Schoen Place is adjacent to protected American theme. The iconic full-size each end and smoke holes in the roof lage of Pittsford, it is the most intact, au- farmland and the highly walkable and his- Seneca Bark Longhouse was built in 1997 above each of the fires. thentic Erie Canal waterfront mill district toric village of Pittsford. and opened in 1998. The site where the Seneca Bark Long- remaining in New York state that has been And what cool place would be complete The longhouse is a replica of a fully house stands was razed in 1687 by the rehabilitated for modern use. A rehabili- without a running controversy of some furnished dwelling that reflects a typical French Marquis de Denonville. The ded- tated grain silo, plenty of shading elms, kind? There seems to be some dispute Seneca family from the late 1600s, in- ication of the Seneca Bark Longhouse docks, seating and old buildings present a about whether “Schoen” is pronounced cluding reproductions of 17th century marked the return of a traditional Sene- striking view from any angle. A prolifera- “shone” or “shane.” Take your pick; just be- Seneca objects and European and colo- ca dwelling to that site 311 years later. tion of ducks, quaint retail shops and rides ware that a controversy does exist. nial trade goods. The Seneca Bark Longhouse is open on the Sam Patch replica canal packet boat The first dock and pavilion at Schoen Hundreds of thousands of visitors through the end of October before clos- help complete the ambience. Place were installed by the village. It took have learned about Seneca life by visiting ing for the winter. The Seneca Art & Cul- The shops and eateries in this area are nine capital projects between 1995 and the longhouse since its opening. Each ture Center at Ganondagan remains connected by a picturesque towpath. Shop- 2011 to make the space what it is, with the longhouse held several families from the open Nov. 1 through April 30. pers mingle with sightseers and exercise help of EDR Landscape Architects, Trow- same clan. They were about 20 feet wide The Seneca Bark Longhouse’s roof was buffs. It’s a happy mix of visitors and home- bridge Wolf Landscape Architects, and and from 40 to 200 feet long, depending successfully replaced in July to allow for town folks. The engaging view, combined Douglas McCord Landscape Architect. on the number of inhabitants. future generations to continue to enjoy Inside, families shared central fire pits and learn from this historic space. August 30, 2019 Rochester’s Coolest Spaces 19 Solera and Cheshire RMSC Planetarium

mong Rochester’s many treasures telescope viewing throughout the year. ocated at 647 South Ave., Solera and Cheshire came on the scene in 2011 as a sits a true gem: the Rochester The planetarium also is a source of ed- Cheshire double down and deliver study in mixology. This sort-of secret AMuseum & Science Center’s ucation when compelling astronomy Lon the upscale wine bar/creative bar—there’s no sign outside and it’s ac- Strasenburgh Planetarium, which has events occur, such as eclipses. cocktail bar vibe. cessible only through a back staircase in delighted generations of visitors with star RMSC and the planetarium feature Throughout both spaces, the 1880s ar- Solera—serves up classic cocktails like shows, films, educational programs and works of art and various exhibits as well. chitecture adds quiet elegance to the am- the Old Fashioned and Mint Julep as well laser shows, as well as special events. Outside, a sculpture by Francesco Somaini bience. Both bars were designed and cre- as some original creations in another A four-story dome houses the plan- of Lake Como, Italy, was commissioned ated by John and Evvy Fanning. small, intimate venue. etarium, which aptly echoes the shape specifically for the planetarium. Emil A steadfast South Avenue spot since A bit of Cheshire’s cachet can be found of a spiral galaxy. The Rochester-based Muller, who served as chairman of the 2006, Solera was Rochester’s first wine in the Black Walnut Toronto cocktail, firm of Waasdorp, Northrup, and Kael- building committee and as a member of bar; it has continued to flourish with its made with rye, orange and walnut bit- ber Architects designed the initial RMSC’s board of trustees, donated the focus on small, family-owned wineries ters—and Riga Black Balsam. floor plan, and the planetarium offi- funds for the sculpture. Located on the from around the world. The small bar ar- The Riga is a Latvian herbal liqueur cially opened in 1968. Named for pa- East Avenue side, it was installed upon the ea is surrounded by just a handful of ta- available at exactly two bars in the Unit- trons Edwin and Clara Strasenburgh, building’s completion and dedicated dur- bles, creating a sense of intimacy. ed States. Slip upstairs for one and enjoy the planetarium offers free rooftop ing the planetarium’s second anniversary. Flirting with a speakeasy vibe, feeling exclusive. ROCHESTER ARC + FLAME CENTER Rochester’s Coolest Space to Play With Fire Classes in Welding, Glass, Smithing and Jewelry

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The Strong National Museum of Play Studio 180

rom the oversized, colorful child’s underwent a major expansion in 2006 to blocks near its entrance to the add the blocks and the butterfly garden, Fbutterfly-shaped addition housing mimics the fun and whimsy that guests tudio 180 is an event space that making it a good fit for events like wed- its butterfly garden, The Strong National can expect to find inside. The Strong is boosts an eclectic mix of styles dings that bring in out-of-town guests. Museum of Play is one of the most now working on a new expansion as part Sserving an eclectic mix of uses. Its 2,800 square feet can comfortably visually distinctive buildings in Rochester. of a larger Neighborhood of Play, which It is a versatile enough location that seat 106 for dinner and host up to 160 What happens at The Strong also in- will include a hotel, retail spaces, and you could have a ceremony, dinner and for a cocktail-style event. Midsize wed- forms and molds its distinctive space. In housing built by partners Indus Hospi- dance party all in the same space. dings are one of its main uses, but it is the words of nominator Karyl Friedman, tality Group and Konar Properties. The Studio 180, at 170 St. Paul St., is a also a fitting space for corporate events “Every age can have a fun and entertain- museum will also be adding a ground floor, private event enclosure or baby or bridal showers. Catering is ing time with every visit to this joyous 90,000-square-foot new wing to the that has the feel of a New York City loft. available from a few of the area’s finest place. It’s a blast!!” main building. There are beautiful exposed bricks, oak catering chefs. Good natural light, air The Strong is an educational nonprofit The Strong was built in 1982 and was timbers, original maple hardwood floors conditioning, a vintage house sound that explores play and the ways in which about half the size that it is now. The and 20-foot beamed ceilings. system and available private parking it encourages learning, creativity, and Strong’s expansion in 2006, which intro- The building housing this unique help round out the venue’s benefits. discovery and illuminates cultural histo- duced the playful exterior elements to space was created in the early 1920s and John Larkin and Deb Standing are the ry. It houses the world’s largest collection the building, was designed by CJS Archi- was repurposed into its current use in designers, coordinators and hosts who of play-related objects, such as dolls, tects. The team at CJS is working on the 2014. It is centrally located in the historic make Studio 180’s disparate elements games, board games, and toys. museum’s next expansion project as well. St. Paul Quarter, in easy walking dis- work for whatever you have planned. The exterior of the museum, which tance from the major downtown hotels, August 30, 2019 Rochester’s Coolest Spaces 21

Three Heads Brewing The Yards Collective ochester’s craft brewing scene Rcontinues to impress, and a top contender is Three Heads Brewing. It sprang up June 2016 in NOTA at 186 Atlantic Ave., bringing another dose of local business to the rapidly evolving neighborhood. Named for founders Daniel Nothnagle, president, Casey Kind- lon, head brewer, and Bruce Lish, brewmaster, the brewery has a traditional bar, a beer he Yards Collective, at the Public dios. The collective usually has around garden and a large Market in Rochester, was founded 20 studios renters at a time, working in a patio for patrons to Tin 2011 as a collaborative art space wide variety of mediums. enjoy. All of the intended to be inclusive and supportive Sarah C. Rutherford and Lea Rizzo beers are “proudly of local residents and their artwork. were the founders of the collective. The brewed” in Roches- As described by nominator Eliza Har- collective’s current owner and director, ter, and some 15 va- vey, it’s just a fun spot: “A community of Kristina Kaiser, calls the Public Market rieties are usually creatives that is open to sharing and relocation funky, warm and perfect for the available on draft. ceiving new ideas and collaborations ev- local art community’s needs. They also offer ery day—what’s not to like? Any person Beyond weekly showings Saturdays dur- non-alcoholic op- from any walk of life is welcome here to ing market hours, the gallery is also open tions so those rid- mingle with artists from the Rochester during the city’s First Friday events or by ap- ing the sober trend community. Art workshops, wellness pointment. Local artists are given a chance aren’t left out of the fun. classes, children’s programming: there’s to mingle with the community, along with And they serve up a lot of fun—live local music is on the menu nearly every week- something for everyone.” the chance to show off their work and net- end, featuring local favorites such as Hypnotic Clambake and The White Hots. A host The building that houses this creativity work among appreciators of the arts. of other events includes board game night, trivia night and drag queen bingo, as well was built in the early 1900s and used to It’s all part of a goal to have art be more as benefit nights like Pints for Paws and Hope on Tap, which supports Foodlink and be a warehouse. It now is home to a gal- accessible and visible in Rochester. And Be the Match. lery space and over a dozen artists’ stu- fun, as Kaiser insists. Drinking beer and doing good—what’s not cool about that?

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BY VELVET SPICER

Story begins on page 24 PAGE 24 ROCHESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL / SPECIALREPORT AUGUST 30, 2019 African-American women strive for equal pay with white men Panelists at rally cite 39-cent gap in hourly wages

By VELVET SPICER Earning just 65 cents to every dollar white men make, African-American women in New York State stand to lose nearly $1 million over their lifetime as a result of the minority wage gap. Tanishia Johnson is one of those women. As an African-American edu- cator holding a master’s degree she dis- covered she was earning less than a white male teacher with fewer years’ experience. As a team leader working in the criminal justice system, she was making less money than a white male who reported to her. “I didn’t have someone in my ear telling me to advocate. I know better now,” Johnson said. “What my grandmother and my mother told me, to their credit, was to work harder. You’ve got to work Photos by Velvet Spicer two times harder in school, at work. So Attendees converse at the pay equity rally Aug. 22 that means when you get your first job, you show up earlier, you leave later, you validate what you’re doing constantly. And I did all of that. And in many cases I was still paid less. So I speak from that lens.” Johnson was one of several women and men who served as panelists at an Aug. 22 rally held at Workers United. Organized by Rochester’s Pay Equity Coalition, the rally was designed to bring attention to the unequal pay between black women and white, non-His- panic men. Aug. 22 was chosen because it marked the day when African-American women “caught up” to the salaries of white men in 2018. In other words, black women worked 599 days to earn as much as a non-Hispanic white man doing the same job earned in 365 days. All wom- From left, Candice Lucas, Ernesta Walker and Seanelle Hawkins speak at rally. en earn roughly 81 cents for every dollar white men earn, while Hispanic women earn just 58 cents on the dollar. The Pay Equity Coalition includes erine Johnson were not the center of at- equality, an issue that can be addressed advance. staff from Action for a Better Commu- tention. They put their best work for- by businesses, Walker suggested. “We don’t really know how pervasive nity Inc., La Cumbre Latinos United for ward in spite of the fact they were not “Businesses can become more com- (the wage gap) is. A lot of companies Progress, St. Joseph’s Neighborhood immediately recognized for the incred- petitive (through policy), especially for aren’t looking at it,” said Jennifer Brown, Center, Latina Pay Equity, Greater ible work they performed,” said Rose small businesses that can’t afford to pro- author of “How to Rochester Area Branch American As- Nichols, affirmative action coordinator vide the highest salaries. Workers will Be an Inclusive sociation of University Women, League for the city of Rochester, who spoke at consider factors like flexibility and paid Leader: Your Role of Women Voters Rochester Metropol- the rally on behalf of Mayor Lovely War- leave policies,” Walker explained. in Creating Cul- itan Area, Citizens Action of New York, ren. “Some of us here today may share “When you have good benefits that in- tures of Belonging ROC the Future, the Children’s Agenda, a similar experience as Dorothy, Mary terest and speak to the needs of women, Where Everyone Rochester National Organization for or Katherine. You are putting in the you have better loyalty and retention in Can Thrive.” Brown Women and more. The coalition’s mis- hours and the effort with no recogni- your business.” also is the founder, sion is to bring heightened awareness to tion. Do not be discouraged or disillu- Black women experience a wage gap president and CEO the issue of pay inequity. sioned. The work you are doing is valu- at every education level, according to Brown of Jennifer Brown In addition to Johnson, panelists at able. Continue to push forward and do the National Women’s Law Center, and Consulting. “This is last week’s rally included Candice Lucas, what is right. Your work is central and the gap is largest for the most educated not an exercise that’s being performed executive director of St. Joseph’s Neigh- has been the backbone of this country black women. Among doctorate degree across the board. And if it is, it may be borhood; Seanelle Hawkins, president for 400 years.” holders, African-American women typ- being done in top secret, super-private and CEO of Urban League of Rochester, Panelist Ernesta Walker, a member of ically make 60 percent of what their conversations. I think the companies N.Y. Inc.; Jerome Underwood, president the Pay Equity Coalition, noted that white, non-Hispanic male counterparts that aren’t prioritizing this are in the and CEO of Action for a Better Com- women often are the caregivers in fam- are paid—an annual loss of nearly ‘unaware’ or ‘don’t want to know’ phase. munity; Monroe County Clerk Adam ilies, both to their children and to their $49,000, or more than $1.9 million over They’re afraid to look at it. Bello; and Monique Owens, Empire elderly relatives, which oftentimes im- the course of a 40-year career. And black “When you start to look at these State Fellow for women’s affairs, repre- pacts their earnings. Nearly 70 percent women with professional degrees are things, you have to be ready for what senting Gov. Andrew Cuomo; among of working caregivers caring for a fam- typically paid 61 percent of what their you discover,” Brown added. “You have others. ily member or friend report having to white, non-Hispanic male counterparts to have your whole plan ready because Each of the panelists touched on a dif- rearrange their work schedule, decrease are paid, leading to a lifetime loss of invariably you’ll find a gap. That much ferent topic, but all had a common their hours or take an unpaid leave in more than $2 million, NWL found. you can count on.” theme: that on average, black women order to meet their caregiving respon- Yet Lean In, a global community ded- On Aug. 26, women nationwide cel- earn 39 cents less per hour than white, sibilities, according to AARP Public icated to helping women achieve their ebrated the 100th anniversary of the non-Hispanic men doing the same job. Policy Institute, and that comes at a cost ambitions, reports that only half of passage of the 19th Amendment, which “In the book ‘Hidden Figures,’ Doro- to both individuals and businesses. That Americans think obstacles still exist thy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and Kath- unpaid leave leads to greater income in- that make it harder for black women to Continued on page 26 AUGUST 30, 2019 ROCHESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL / SPECIALREPORT PAGE 25

Diversity ethos becoming ingrained in forward-thinking businesses

By SETH WALLACE with diverse, inclusive solutions while of the fabric of their business, compa- way.” also understanding the importance and nies are realizing there’s no proverbial Part of that lengthy journey has been here’s been an interesting trend de- dynamic values within their own com- box to check or way to ever achieve com- “moving diversity from a program office veloping over the past two decades pany. plete mastery. to part of our mainstream culture,” Tin American business regarding ef- “If we don’t take this topic seriously, Nationwide and in New York state Searles said. forts towards diversity and inclusion — we may still be around in 10 years but specifically, the evolution of protected “We hold ourselves accountable, think but it’s probably not the one that seems we’ll be irrelevant, and anyone who class membership has been “extremely about the levels of influence we have and most intuitive. thinks diversity and inclusion is a trend expansive,” Parton said. Lawmakers in how we can be champions for diversity,” It’s no great insight to realize that the doesn’t pay attention,” Parton said. “As Albany have extended previously non- he added. face of business, along with the face of an advertising firm, we don’t just have existent protection to people on the ba- Open access to leadership, a range of America, is going through a demo- a business understanding — we have an sis of gender identity, sexuality, nation- formal diversity and inclusion training, graphical change. More women and obligation to be representative.” al origin, disability and age, but just action-oriented education and dedicat- people of color are members of the Some of the nation’s largest businesses, making sure the compliance office ed funding — perhaps the hardest black- workforce than ever before and they’re including Hewlett Packard and Proctor doesn’t receive a call from state regula- and-white indicator — are all ways com- using their purchasing power as con- and Gamble, have drawn a “line in the tors — doing the bare minimum — isn’t panies like Excellus are addressing some sumers. sand” when they’re looking for vendors, cutting it anymore. Gov. Andrew Cuo- of the hardest topics in an already ur- It’s as iron a law as supply-and-de- Parton said, and are only interested in mo earlier this year announced the so- gent discussion. mand: if there’s an underserved market, dealing with marketing contractors called Promoting Recruitment, Oppor- “It’s important to give everyone the someone will exploit that inefficiency to whose internal diversity will give the tunity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Growth fundamental skill-set to start thinking turn a profit. Businesses can no longer wide, holistic perspective desired. program, which calls for the hiring of more confidently about diversity and afford to ignore entire segments of the “That’s a tremendous and encouraged one thousand professional instructors inclusion,” Searles said, noting there’s a population because those segments had step that drives market forces,” Parton from minority groups by 2030. The pro- never-ending struggle against uncon- not traditionally been viewed as poten- said of diversity as a request-for-propos- gram reaches across all 64 State Univer- scious bias and “groupthink” while un- tial customers, or somehow otherwise al criterion. “There’s been a huge shift sity of New York campuses where mi- derstanding that diversity can and unworthy of engagement. in how companies have understood the norities make up only 8 percent of SU- should include all employees. So there’s the obvious one: businesses important changes and shifts and ap- NY faculty members, according to state “Even if you’re not of a protected class, are, and have been, making diversity preciating what a diverse culture and figures. you still bring diversity in your back- and inclusion a pillar of product devel- workforce can do for your clients.” Program and initiatives promoting ground, how you think, where you grew opment and marketing to reach and per- Even with all the understanding in diversity and inclusion are important at up,” he said. “It’s important that we in- suade sources of untapped revenue. It the world, however, Parton says there’s the public level, where leaders and of- clude everyone in this journey because just makes financial sense. one piece still missing that’s only in the ficials can direct specific action and change can’t happen without everyone.” That’s a sad reality to confront, as the last few years truly started to manifest goals, but in business, it needs to go the There’s no one big answer to the ques- potential to lose customers will drive in day-to-day operations. other way — from the ground up. tion of how to approach the challenges change on a faster and larger scale than “We talk about diversity from a busi- “It’s a work in progress and we’re not and opportunities that an increased fo- notions of social responsibility. Experts ness perspective, but the organizations perfect, but we’re conscious of the way cus on diversity and inclusion has say, however, that’s starting to thaw. that are really in touch approach it from we should be thinking of access, equity, brought to the business world, but Sear- “Companies have been talking about a humanization standpoint,” he said. diversity and inclusion,” said Joseph les and Parton both say that’s part of the this for a very long time,” said Doug “Doing it because it’s the right thing to Searles, diversity relations director of point. While success can be measured Parton, head of talent and human re- do, because it’s wise and smart and Excellus Blue Cross-Blue Shield. With in hiring goals or company demograph- sources for Rochester firm Partners & good, not just because it makes business more than 1.5 million members across ics, there’s no finish line. Napier. “The action is now more impor- sense.” 39 upstate counties, Excellus’ business “This isn’t an initiative, and if you tant than just being well educated.” That powerful sentiment is the key in is all kinds of people. treat it as such, you won’t be successful,” A leading advertising and marketing attuning a business to the seismic shifts “Diversity and inclusion has been a said Parton. “It needs to be ingrained company with satellite offices in New and global awareness surrounding di- part of our strategies and tactics and in your own understanding of your York City and on the West Coast, Parton versity and inclusion issues: they’re not culture for many years, and we’ve done company.” and his colleagues see the issue from actually their own issues at all. By ac- great things in terms of pushing the nee- Seth Wallace is a Rochester-area free- both sides — responding to client needs cepting diversity and inclusion as part dle,” said Searles. “We’ve come a long lance writer.

Inclusive leadership can inspire minority employees to achieve

By KESHA CARTER human capital growth but does not environment uncovers risks that may not ship level, the possibility of appropriate identify how to increase and retain di- have been considered. conflict arises. This conflict can be akin any organizations boldly adver- versity at all of levels. The correlation to the Tenth Man doctrine adopted fol- tise in their marketing material, between diversity and business growth Organizations with lowing the Yom Kippur War. The mi- Mon their websites and through has been researched, proven and report- nority dissent of even one decision mak- recruiting methods how their total worked for several years. Yet diversity in gen- higher gender diversity er gives way to the exploration of alter- force is very diverse. This is really a mis- der, race, age, different abilities and per- native ideas and solutions. nomer that doesn’t consider that most spectives are often lacking at the leader- at the executive There are steps organizations can take of the diversity exists among entry level ship level. Many organizations don’t in order to build a truly diverse environ- employees or is highly concentrated even realize what is lacking. leadership level ment. A first step would be to measure within one division within the organiza- When a leadership team is homoge- financially outperform how diverse they really are at all levels. tion. An organization can be thought of nous, employees in the organization who By developing a diversity dashboard as having true diversity when it includes feel they are different do not view the idea others in their industry which looks at diversity metrics report- hiring and promoting a diverse work- of working toward being a member of ed by employees in different positions force at all levels of leadership including that team as an achievable goal. The risk by 15 percent and those and divisions within the organization, the board of directors. Recruiting and of losing talent is imminent if employees an accurate picture of where the gaps retaining employees with various back- feel there is no opportunity for growth with higher racial and are is revealed. Setting clear obtainable grounds, perspectives and identities is within an organization. Diversity at the metrics within the organization helps just a starting point. leadership level becomes a nonverbal ethnic diversity do so by to continue building the diversity. The Organizations with higher gender di- communication that the path to leader- 35 percent. metrics should not be confused with of- versity at the executive leadership level ship is possible. In a survey by the Cor- fering opportunities to underqualified financially outperform others in their porate Executive Board research firm of “tokens.” Instead, intentional efforts industry by 15 percent and those with more than five hundred leaders, 74 per- Obtaining organizational objectives should be developed to address recruit- higher racial and ethnic diversity do so cent reported that they most often hired could be achieved more efficiently when ment, retention and promotion efforts. by 35 percent (McKinsey & Company, someone who had a personality similar more diversity is included in the deci- Creating a pipeline of talent through 2015). to theirs. That “gut feeling” or instinct sion-making process. The experiences, recruiting efforts helps to build the di- Business sustainability and growth many of us rely on when making deci- backgrounds and identities of others versity at all levels. When recruiters do are paramount for any organization. It sions could be a factor in maintaining dictates how the information is filtered what they have always done, they will is amazing to see how much time orga- the status quo and limiting innovation. and lends a hand in the decision-making continue to get the types of candidates The unique contributions and alternative process of that individual. When these nizations put into building a strategic Continued on page 26 plan that maps out financial gains and perspectives offered in a more diverse perspectives are included at the leader- PAGE 26 ROCHESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL / RBJ.NET AUGUST 30, 2019

EQUAL PAY Continued from page 24 guaranteed women’s right to vote. But they also pointed to the inequity that still exists, and what that inequality means in the bigger picture. Although the gender pay gap has nar- rowed over time, at the current rate of change, it will not close until 2059, according to the Institute for Women’s Policy Research. Further, pay inequity early in a career equates to lower wealth, savings and retirement later. Black women need to work more than 66 years to earn what white, non-His- panic men will earn in 40. And when it comes to retirement, as a result of lower lifetime earnings the average Social Security benefit for all women aged 65 and older is roughly $14,000 per year, compared with $18,000 for men of the same age. A 2016 report by the Joint Economic Committee Democratic staff noted that in 2014, the median annual income in retirement from all sources including Social Security benefits, pensions, earn- Photo by Velvet Spicer ings and personal savings of women A poster makes the point at pay equity rally in Rochester Aug. 22. aged 65 and older was $17,400, just 56 percent of men’s income in the same age. In other words, women face an income with a mission to inspire social, eco- York Labor Law to address unequal pay toring and better support in their early gap of 44 percent in retirement, a dif- nomic and environmental change in cit- for protected classes, which include age, years so they can be on equal footing ference that is more than twice the over- ies, notes that the median household race, gender identity or expression and when it comes to entering the work- all gender pay gap. wealth of a white family in America is others. It’s a step in the right direction, force,” said Laura Friedman, assistant The report also indicates that the pay roughly $154,000, while the median panelists at last week’s rally said, but director of commu- gap typically grows with age. While wealth of a black or Hispanic family is more can be done at the corporate level. nications for Work- women ages 18 to 24 earn 88 percent of one-tenth of that. A recent report from “As executive director of St. Joseph’s force Opportunity what their male counterparts earn, McKinsey & Co. notes that by closing Neighborhood Center, I am proud that Services, a New women over age 35 earn only 76 percent. the bigger-picture racial wealth gap— our organization has taken a leadership York City-based Funded by the National Domestic not just the wage gap between African role in our community’s Racial Equity nonprofit that de- Workers Alliance, “The Status of Black American women and white men—the and Justice Initiative (REJI),” Lucas said. velops the skills of Women in the United States” found that U.S. gross domestic product could be 4 “REJI’s core focus is to identify, address untapped talent black women remain underrepresented to 6 percent higher by 2028. The orga- and dismantle racism at the internal- from underserved at every level of federal and state po- nization estimated that the racial wealth ized, interpersonal, institutional and Friedman and veteran com- litical office nationwide. In addition, gap’s dampening effect on consumption structural levels.” munities. “I don’t more than six in 10 black women are in and investment will cost the U.S. econ- Dismantling that system of racism believe they get the same resources and the workforce and roughly 28 percent omy between $1 trillion and $1.5 trillion will support an equitable society, she skill-sets in their early years, which on- of employed black women work in ser- between 2019 and 2028. said. ly hurts them when competing in a com- vice occupations, the occupational Nichols noted that the city of Roch- “And we believe what’s essential to petitive job market. I also don’t think group with the lowest wages. ester has created the office of commu- accomplishing this goal is engaging in- they’re being appropriately screened Other findings from the report nity wealth building so that families liv- stitutions in examining their own poli- when applying for corporate jobs. ing paycheck to paycheck can begin cies and rooting out the insidious prac- “I think the long-term issue is that it Black families depend on black women’s building wealth for their future, and tices that allow inequities in pay to per- is going to create further systemic seg- earnings; nearly 81 percent of black moth- together with Rochester City Council sist,” Lucas added. “As we recognize the regation in our society,” Friedman add- ers are the breadwinners in families. and the Greater Rochester Chamber of 400 years since the first enslaved Afri- ed. Although health insurance coverage Commerce, Warren this year signed a cans were sold to Virginian colonists, Lucas said in the Rochester commu- rates have increased since the imple- historic charter that provides a frame- we must acknowledge that the labor of nity, institutions must examine the hir- mentation of the Affordable Care Act, work for Rochester to implement spe- people of African descent continues to ing practices that prevent black women 16.5 percent of non-elderly black wom- cific strategies to advance racial equity be devalued.” from entering the workforce. en still lacked coverage. through smart policy decisions and civ- Authors of the “Status of Black Wom- “We must interrogate the lack of Black women experience poverty at ic engagement. en” report suggest strengthening Afri- professional development and ad- higher rates than black men and women The “Let’s Get Real” initiative will al- can-American women’s political par- vancement opportunities that keep from all other racial and ethnic groups low the community to examine inequal- ticipation; supporting employment and black women in low-wage, labor-in- except Native American women. ity through a racial equity lens to impact increasing earnings for black women by tensive positions,” she added. “We From a young age, black girls are dis- true change, not just through words, but raising the minimum wage, among oth- must challenge the evaluation and ciplined at higher rates than all other with action, Nichols said. er things; creating a policy infrastruc- merit systems that are used to justify groups of girls in public schools. On a statewide level, recent legislation ture to support work-life balance; and stagnant wages and lack of promotion- Black women of all ages were twice as has been signed to further the gover- expanding opportunities and reducing al opportunities for black women. We likely to be imprisoned as white women nor’s 2019 Women’s Justice Agenda. Ef- poverty among black women. cannot wait another 400 years for this in 2014; among young women, the dis- fective in January, employers no longer “This comes from my research on the system to fix itself. We cannot wait parity was more pronounced. will be allowed to ask for a job appli- topic; what needs to be done is those one more day.” Progress and recommendations cant’s salary history. And in October who come from minority groups need [email protected]/585- this year, legislation will amend the New access to better education, better men- 653-4021/@Velvet_Spicer Next City, a nonprofit organization

DIVERSITY terviewing practices minimizes the op- them in outward appearance and per- ship and board of directors should reflect Continued from page 25 portunities for unconscious biases to play sonality. This is known as an in-group the values, as well as the customers and a role in the hiring decisions. bias or affinity bias. Due to the white communities served. If an employee does they have always gotten. Changing the Within the organization, existing male leadership dominance of many or- not feel valued or have a sense of belong- way recruiting is conducted aides in ex- leaders can serve as mentors to employ- ganizations, those who identify differ- ing in an organization, they will not stay. panding the pools of potential candi- ees. Creating a mentoring program in ently often have a harder time forming Maybe one day the need for special mon- dates. By conducting training on inter- which underrepresented employees are these vital relationships. ikers such as “African American CEO,” viewing practices and partnering with given equitable opportunities ensures A formula dictating the correct mix of “female CFO” or “gay COO” will no lon- existing programs that aim to help orga- integrity in the program. Much like genders, ethnicities, races, religions, abil- ger be needed because they won’t be so nizations hire more diverse workers and leaders who hire for similar personali- ities, sexual orientations, etc. does not ex- rare as to warrant the special attention. leaders, organizations can implement ties, there is a tendency for executives ist. Each organization is unique in every Kesha Carter is chief diversity officer successful initiatives. Standardized in- to favor existing employees who are like industry, and the employee base, leader- at CCSI. ROCHESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL

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WEEKEND BESTBETS ON STAGE Feel the pressure Cobblestone Arts Center Theatre Image City Photography Gallery is hosting Hannah Sharp, a local is hosting Portfolio Showcase performer, who will present “The 2019. This exhibit is a juried 1 Show Must Go On.” show with selected portfolios by Dick Beery, Saikat Chakaborth, Bi- agio Dell-Aiera, Katherine Driscoll, Tom Kredo, Susan Larkin, Nikhil Na- gane and Avi Pryntz-Nadworny. This is the last weekend to come view the beautiful pieces. imagecityphot- ographygallery.com

The musical variety show is intended to raise awareness for Ehlers- Danlos syndrome, which Sharp was diagnosed with in 2013. EDS is a con- nective tissue disorder that affects “La Cage Aux Folles” begins the skin, joints and blood vessel walls. next week at Geva Theatre “My disease has made me who I 2Center. Georges and Albin run am today, and I want to share my gifts a glamorous nightclub with drag Next week marks the 53rd annual Western New York Gas & Steam Engine Rally in Alexander, Genesee with the community,” says Sharp. performers. But when Georges’ County. Come explore over 100 years of farming equipment history, bargain with over 170 vendors at the Sharp and members of the Cobble- son announces he’s marrying the two-acre flea market and enjoy classic fair foods and daily demonstrations. This year’s theme is All Things stone Players will perform an eclectic daughter of one of France’s most Steam. Demonstrations include steam-powered machines, threshing, a working blacksmith shop and a mix of musical theatre numbers conservative politicians, Georges pumpkin cannon. There will also be daily tractor pulls and live music. Sept. 5 through 8. (think: “Les Miserables” and “Rent”) and Albin try to make sure every- alexandersteamshow.com and pop tunes by artists like Shawn thing goes without a hitch. Sept. 3 Mendes and Panic at the Disco. through Oct. 6. gevatheatre.org Sharp has endured a tough Eastman School of Music’s Fac- journey, but it has given her more ulty Artists Series presents the New art gallery honors FLCC pioneers strength and tenacity than she could 3Collaborative Pianists Faculty Finger Lakes Community College is hosting a grand open- have ever imagined. EDS is known on Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Kilbourn ing reception for ArtSpace36 by showcasing work by the col- as an “invisible illness” because of Hall. Five Eastman collaborative lege’s first art faculty. how it presents itself. For Sharp, she pianists will play Lowell Lieberman’s ArtSpace46, FLCC’s new downtown Canandaigua art gal- experienced joint issues starting in “Daydream and Nightmare, Op. lery, presents a variety of mediums in Honoring Our Roots: high school that resulted in several 94,” Amy Marcy Beach’s “Summer Wayne Williams and T. F. Insalaco. Williams created sculp- surgeries. Doctors thought she had Dreams, Op. 47,” Astor Piazzolla’s “La tures (an example at right) and Insalaco focused on painting hyper-mobility syndrome. Muerte Del Angel” and more. esm. and drawing. EDS hasn’t kept Sharp down, rochester.edu “The gallery is part of a college-wide effort to deepen our though. She received a bachelor In celebration of Seneca Heri- engagement with the community, and it is meaningful that of fine arts degree in music theatre tage Day, Middlesex Heritage our search for a location would lead us back to our roots in and a minor in fine art from Niagara 4Group is hosting Sally Roesch downtown Canandaigua,” says Lacey McKinney, assistant pro- University in 2010. She performed Wagner as the guest speaker to talk fessor and director of the gallery. professionally with theatres in Buffalo on this year’s theme, Sisters in Spirit. The art department was founded by Williams, and two for 10 years, as well as The Diva Show Wagner is a lecturer, author and years later Insalaco was hired. Together the two worked on Band for two years. women’s rights historian who was curriculum expansion. Williams earned his bachelor’s and Sharp moved back to Victor from awarded one of the first doctorates master’ degrees in fine arts in sculpture from Syracuse Univer- Buffalo in 2017. Her daily life isn’t in the country for work in women’s sity. He created the life-size bronze sculpture at the Vietnam easy—she takes 15 to 20 medica- studies. 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Memorial Garden at Highland Park. tions, some of which are supplied Aug. 31 at Overackers Corners Insalaco earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from SUNY though a direct line into her heart, Schoolhouse. visitfingerlakes.com Buffalo and a master’s in fine arts from Rochester Institute of and her meals are supplied through a Technology. His work combines symbolism and influences of tube—but she perseveres. Mendon 64 announces the major artists throughout history. “(EDS) has taken so much from me, Brightscapes art show, fea- “(Williams and Insalaco) were instrumental in establishing but I have to keep fighting. Giving up turing work from Mike Kraus. 5 not just the art program, but the overall identity of the col- is not an option,” she says. “I’m fight- The exhibit highlights landscape lege in its formative years,” adds McKinney. “We encourage ing for the opportunities I know I will scenery inspired by the Finger anyone who took classes with (them) and those who have en- still have the chance to achieve.” Lakes. Opening night begins at 4 joyed their art to join us for this event.” “The Show Music Go On” begins at p.m. on Sept. 3. Exhibit runs until Opening reception is on Sept. 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Both Williams and Insalaco will discuss their work. flcc. 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31. cobble- Sept. 28. mendon64.com edu/artspace36 stoneartscenter.com

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LOCAL STOCK PERFORMANCE PORTFOLIO CLOSING CLOSING NET PERCENT EARNINGS ANNUAL A weekly report compiled from the proxy statement and annual report of a publicly PRICE PRICE CHANGE IN CHANGE P/E PER DIVIDEND 52 - WEEK held company with local headquarters or a company with a major division in the area. 8/26/2019 8/19/2019 PERIOD IN PERIOD RATIO SHARE1 RATE2 HIGH LOW ADT Inc. (NY-ADT) 4.60 4.79 -0.19 -3.97 LOSS -0.74 0.14 9.84 4.25 AT&T Inc. (NY-T) 34.82 35.38 -0.56 -1.58 14.73 2.37 2.04 35.50 26.80 Avangrid Inc. (NY-AGR) 48.92 49.46 -0.54 -1.09 26.72 1.85 1.76 53.47 45.81 Bank of America Corp. (NY-BAC) 26.47 27.27 -0.80 -2.93 9.53 2.81 0.72 31.49 22.66 Bausch Health Cos. Inc. [NY: BHC] 21.33 21.83 -0.50 -2.29 LOSS -2.61 NONE 28.45 17.20 Berry Global Group (NY-BERY) 40.01 39.92 0.09 0.23 17.28 2.31 NONE 59.16 38.60 New York Stock Exchange—TGT Target Corp. of Minneapolis operates large-format general merchandise and food BioTelemetry (NAS - BEAT) 40.64 40.98 -0.34 -0.83 31.80 1.29 NONE 80.92 38.78 discount stores in the United States as well as an online business. In 2015 the company CVS Health Corp. (NY-CVS) 60.24 61.39 -1.15 -1.87 16.65 3.65 2.00 82.15 51.72 sold its former pharmacy and clinic businesses to CVS Pharmacy Inc., which now operates them in Target’s stores under a perpetual operative agreement. It currently has The Carlyle Group LP (NAS-CG) 22.02 21.71 0.31 1.43 9.05 2.41 1.47 25.99 15.09 1,844 stores in 50 states and the District of Columbia, serviced by 40 distribution centers. A significant portion of the company’s sales is derived from locations in the five states Charter Communications Inc. (NAS-CHTR) 385.51 384.51 1.00 0.26 67.09 5.91 NONE 417.13 272.91 of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota and North Dakota. Target employed approxi- Citigroup Inc. (NY-C) 61.95 64.31 -2.36 -3.67 8.73 7.19 2.04 75.24 48.42 mately 360,000 people as of Feb. 2. There are eight Target stores in the Rochester area. The company breaks out product category sales as a percentage of total sales. For Citizens Financial Group Inc. (NY-CFG) 31.77 32.95 -1.18 -3.58 8.63 3.73 1.44 41.76 27.62 2018 these figures were: beauty and household essentials, 24 percent; food and bever- Conduent Inc. (NY-CNDT) 6.65 7.08 -0.43 -6.07 LOSS -8.31 NONE 23.39 5.26 age, 20 percent; apparel and accessories, 20 percent; home furnishings and décor, 19 percent; and “hardlines” (electronics, movies, sporting goods, toys and other goods), Constellation Brands Inc. Class A (NY-STZ) 198.51 201.80 -3.29 -1.63 16.06 12.61 3.00 228.91 150.37 17 percent. Target reported net income of $2.94 billion, or $5.55 per share in 2018, up 0.7 percent Constellation Brands Inc. Class B (NY-STZB) 200.04 193.59 6.45 3.33 - - NONE 200.04 189.90 and 4 percent respectively from the prior year. Sales in 2018 increased 4 percent to $74.4 The Cooper Cos. Inc. (NY-COO) 321.67 335.38 -13.71 -4.09 38.09 8.51 0.06 344.32 228.65 billion, from $71.8 billion in 2017. The company paid dividends of $2.54 per share, up 8 cents from the prior year. Net cash provided by operating activities was $6 billion; net Corning Inc. (NY-GLW) 27.45 27.89 -0.44 -1.58 17.02 1.60 0.80 36.56 26.98 cash used in investing activities was $3.4 billion; and net cash used in financing activities was $3.6 billion. CurAegis Technologies Inc. (OTC-CRGS) 0.11 0.10 0.00 5.00 LOSS -0.12 NONE 0.49 0.05 The company’s most recently completed fiscal year ended Feb. 2, 2019. Delphi Technologies PLC (NY-DLPH) 13.18 14.60 -1.42 -9.73 5.48 2.45 NONE 38.21 13.18 Common shares outstanding as of May 4...... 515,510,000 Document Security Systems Inc. (AMEX-DSS) 0.43 0.39 0.04 11.00 LOSS -0.12 NONE 1.99 0.34 Price per share of common stock on Aug. 16...... $84.21 Total market value on Aug. 16...... $43,411,097,100 Eastman Kodak Co. (NYS-KODK) 2.49 2.12 0.37 17.45 0.59 3.92 NONE 4.44 1.87 Controlled by all directors and officers as a group……...1,256,013 (less than 1%)1 EnPro Industries Inc. (NY-NPO) 60.86 63.46 -2.60 -4.10 37.20 1.64 1.00 78.31 55.43 Exelon Corp. (NY-EXC) 44.88 45.28 -0.40 -0.88 19.51 2.34 1.45 51.18 42.19 Exxon Mobil Corp. (NY-XOM) 67.49 69.45 -1.96 -2.82 16.35 4.15 3.48 87.36 64.65 Performance Record FSB Bancorp Inc. (NAS-FSBC) 17.65 17.90 -0.25 -1.40 LOSS -0.03 NONE 19.33 15.96 (Dollars in thousands except per-share data) Financial Institutions Inc. (NAS-FISI) 28.47 29.56 -1.09 -3.69 11.65 2.48 1.00 33.35 24.49 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 Sales 74,433 71,786 69,414 73,717 72,618 Fortive Corporation (NY-FTV) 68.37 70.08 -1.71 -2.44 9.03 7.66 0.28 89.48 62.89 Net income (loss) 2,937 2,914 (2,734) 3,363 1,636 Frontier Communication Corp. (NAS-FTR) 0.74 0.82 -0.08 -9.68 LOSS -58.83 NONE 7.25 0.67 Net income per share (loss) 5.55 5.32 (4.73) 5.35 2.58 Dividends per share 2.54 2.46 2.36 2.20 1.99 Gannett Co. Inc. (NY-GCI) 10.33 10.13 0.20 1.97 86.45 0.12 0.64 11.99 7.41 Total assets 41,290 40,303 38,724 40,262 41,172 Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (NY-GWR) 110.59 110.39 0.20 0.18 29.97 3.69 NONE 110.82 68.27 Long-term obligations 11,275 11,398 12,591 12,760 12,725 Shareholders’ equity 11,297 11,651 10,915 12,957 13,997 Graham Corp. (NY-GHM) 18.11 19.26 -1.15 -5.97 LOSS -0.26 0.44 28.73 18.62 Operating cash flow (loss) (5,970) 6,861 5,337 5,254 5,157 HSBC Holdings PLC (NY-HSBC) 35.63 36.56 -0.93 -2.54 10.30 3.45 2.00 45.40 35.62 Investing cash flow (loss) 3,416 3,075 1,473 (508) 1,926 Financing cash flow (loss) (3,644) (3,729) 5,505 4,630 1,024 L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NY-HRS) 189.46 189.46 0.00 0.00 25.03 7.56 NONE 200.77 123.24 IEC Electronics Corp. (AMEX-IEC) 6.42 6.66 -0.24 -3.60 5.53 1.16 NONE 8.65 5.00 2 ITT Corp. (NY-ITT) 54.65 57.25 -2.60 -4.54 16.16 3.39 0.59 66.88 44.89 Directors Number of common shares International Business Machines Corp. (NY-IBM) 129.57 135.04 -5.47 -4.05 13.42 9.69 6.48 154.36 105.94 Brian Cornell, 60, chairman and CEO, Target Corp…...... ….313,305 J.C. Penney Co. Inc. (NY-JCP) 0.58 0.59 -0.01 -1.74 LOSS -0.88 NONE 2.05 0.53 Mary Minnick, 59, advisor, Lion Capital LLP…...... 69,560 Roxanne Austin, 58, president, Austin Investment Advisors…...... 56,221 JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NY-JPM) 108.72 108.69 0.03 0.03 10.93 9.78 3.60 119.24 91.11 Calvin Darden, 69, chairman, Darden Petroleum & Energy Solutions LLC…...... 30,534 Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NY-KDP) 27.49 27.95 -0.46 -1.65 39.61 0.68 0.60 31.06 22.19 Henrique De Castro, 53, advisor, Cantor Fitzgerald...... 25,298 Douglas Baker Jr., 60, chairman and CEO, Ecolab Inc…...... …24,770 KeyCorp. (NY-KEY) 16.57 16.54 0.03 0.18 9.52 1.68 0.74 21.50 13.66 Donald Knauss, 68...... 20,980 Robert Edwards, 63...... 20,222 Kohl's Corp. (NY-KSS) 47.33 48.20 -0.87 -1.80 10.01 4.53 2.68 83.28 43.33 Kenneth Salazar, 64, partner, WilmerHale…...... 19,604 Kraft Heinz Co. (NAS-KHC) 25.33 25.31 0.02 0.08 LOSS -9.10 1.60 59.91 24.89 Melanie Healey, 58...... 9,643 Monica Lozano, 62, president and CEO, The College Futures Foundation…...... 8,443 M&T Bank Corp. (NY-MTB) 143.90 149.19 -5.29 -3.55 10.41 13.99 4.00 180.77 133.78 Dmitri Stockton, 55…...... ….3,722 Macy's Inc. (NY-M) 15.56 16.13 -0.57 -3.53 4.47 3.29 1.51 38.35 15.72 George Barrett, 64…...... 2,067 Manning & Napier (NY-MN) 1.74 1.70 0.04 2.35 13.57 0.13 0.08 3.03 1.45 Executive compensation Metlife Inc. (NY-MET) 46.21 45.77 0.44 0.96 7.38 6.07 1.76 51.16 37.76 3 Monro Inc. (NAS-MNRO) 76.50 80.23 -3.73 -4.65 31.63 2.42 0.88 89.72 60.78 Officer 2018 compensation Brian Cornell, chairman and CEO…...... ….$17,204,069 New Media Investment Group Inc. (NY-NEWM) 8.35 8.50 -0.15 -1.76 656.92 0.01 1.52 16.25 7.08 John Mulligan, executive vice president and chief operating officer...... …..8,575,733 Cathy Smith, executive vice president and chief financial officer….5,580,695 Parker Hannifin Corp. (NY-PH) 158.03 165.34 -7.31 -4.42 13.81 11.48 3.52 193.19 140.82 Michael McNamara, executive vice president and chief information officer...5,356,168 Paychex Inc. (NAS-PAYX) 79.72 82.29 -2.57 -3.12 28.13 2.86 2.48 88.43 61.32 Don Liu, executive vice president and chief legal & risk officer…...... …4,331,364 Above executive officers as a group……………………………………..41,048,029 SPX Flow Inc. (NY-FLOW) 32.61 33.75 -1.14 -3.38 15.32 2.06 NONE 54.13 27.23 Seneca Foods Corp. Class A (NAS-SENEA) 26.74 26.40 0.34 1.29 46.56 0.59 NONE 35.90 21.97 Footnotes: 1 Total does not include restricted share units not vesting within 60 days. Seneca Foods Corp. Class B (NAS-SENEB) 26.93 25.10 1.83 7.29 47.45 0.59 NONE 35.37 24.08 2 Includes shares held in trusts, shares owned by other parties affiliated with officers and/ Shiseido Co. Ltd. (OTC-SSDOY) 80.05 75.25 4.80 6.38 34.91 2.35 0.45 82.28 54.77 or directors (such as charitable foundations), shares held by family members and shares that may be acquired through exercise of stock options. Stantec Inc. (NY-STN) 21.40 21.61 -0.21 -0.97 47.27 0.46 0.45 26.74 20.22 3 Includes salary, bonuses, value of stock and option awards, non-equity incentive plan compensation, change in pension value and non-qualified deferred compensation earn- Stewart Information Services Corp. (NY-STC) 34.58 35.41 -0.83 -2.34 20.17 1.75 1.20 45.75 35.04 ings and all other compensation. Synnex Corp. (NY-SNX) 83.24 85.06 -1.82 -2.14 10.35 8.11 1.50 109.62 71.83 Target Corp. (NY-TGT) 103.49 85.92 17.57 20.45 17.35 6.04 2.64 106.52 60.15 Stock Performance Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NY-TMO) 269.36 279.52 -10.16 -3.63 30.94 8.76 0.76 305.45 208.34 Thomson Reuters Corp. (NY-TRI) 65.72 67.45 -1.73 -2.56 9.98 6.65 1.44 70.93 42.77 Tompkins Financial Corp. (AMEX-TMP) 77.10 78.98 -1.88 -2.38 14.92 5.22 2.00 88.95 69.02 Transcat Inc. (NAS-TRNS) 21.50 23.02 -1.52 -6.60 22.55 0.99 NONE 27.00 17.56 Ultralife Corp. (NAS-ULBI) 8.57 9.14 -0.57 -6.24 5.81 1.48 NONE 11.97 6.30 United Technologies Corp. (NY-UTX) 123.42 126.64 -3.22 -2.54 20.44 6.14 2.94 144.40 100.48 Verizon Communications Inc. (NY-VZ) 55.92 57.00 -1.08 -1.89 14.81 3.83 2.41 61.58 52.28 Vuzix (NAS-VUZI) 1.88 1.99 -0.11 -5.53 LOSS -0.86 NONE 7.30 1.77 Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NY-WMT) 110.83 113.81 -2.98 -2.62 25.33 4.42 2.12 115.49 85.78 Windstream Holdings Inc. (OTC:WINMQ) 0.21 0.20 0.00 2.49 LOSS -78.41 NONE 5.43 0.18 Xerox Corp. (NY-XRX) 27.78 28.36 -0.58 -2.05 12.75 2.20 1.00 36.58 18.58

1Earnings per share are for the company’s most recent four quarters. 2Forward annual rates based on most recent company filing Researched by Nicole Sheldon © 2019 Rochester Business Journal PAGE 29 AUGUST 30, 2019 ROCHESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL Manufacturing slows amid HOME SALES GENESEE COUNTY LIVINGSTON COUNTY 200 200

international trade disruptions 160 160 n the latest sign of fallout from global 120 120 trade tensions, U.S. manufacturing 80 80 activity contracted in August for the I 40 40 first time in nearly a decade. The monthly purchasing managers index 0 0 ‘18Q2 ’18Q3 ‘18Q4 ’19Q1 ‘19Q2 ‘18Q2 ’18Q3 ‘18Q4 ’19Q1 ‘19Q2 produced by the business intelligence firm BEHIND MONROE COUNTY ONTARIO COUNTY IHS Markit declined to a seasonally adjust- THE NUMBERS 2500 400 ed 49.9 from 50.4 in July. Index values be- 2000 320 low 50.0 indicate a contraction in output Gary Keith while values above 50 imply expansion. 1500 240 The pullback was driven by a decline in and spending power. 1000 160

new orders, with new export sales falling at In 2018, manufacturing workers account- 500 80 the fastest pace since August 2009. ed for $3.7 billion or 17 percent of the Roch- 0 0 The IHS survey was echoed by a similar ester area’s total private payroll income—40 ‘18Q2 ’18Q3 ‘18Q4 ’19Q1 ‘19Q2 ‘18Q2 ’18Q3 ‘18Q4 ’19Q1 ‘19Q2 poll conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank percent more than the U.S. average. ORLEANS COUNTY WAYNE COUNTY of New York. The outlook for manufacturing employ- 200 400

The monthly Empire Survey found statement will likely remain cloudy, given con- 160 320 wide manufacturing conditions to be posi- tinuing softness in U.S. export demand and tive but relatively weak in August, with the potential for higher input costs related to 120 240 readings over the past three months falling escalating import tariffs. 80 160

to the lowest level since 2016. Monroe CountyIn the August Empire 2290 Survey 2035, roughly 2196 14 192940 2049 1872 1867 1497 801291 1539 1690 2003 2261 2216 2198 The deceleration in industrial activity can percent of manufacturers reported substan- 0 0 also be seen in local payroll employment tial increases in input costs due to tariffs, ‘18Q2 ’18Q3 ‘18Q4 ’19Q1 ‘19Q2 ‘18Q2 ’18Q3 ‘18Q4 ’19Q1 ‘19Q2 trends. while 24 percent noted moderate cost in- Rochester’s manufacturing job count decreases. clined by 1.1 percent in July—the fourth Should higher costs continue to hamper consecutive year-over-year contraction and business sales and profits, the potential for MORTGAGE FILINGS ROCHESTER AIRPORT the weakest stretch since the first quarter of further downward pressure on local and na- (no. of ﬁlings, Monroe County) PASSENGERS (in thousands of people) 2018 (Figure 1). tional manufacturing employment will like- MONTHLY 250 While the impact of factory employment ly intensify. 2500 has declined in recent years, it remains an Gary Keith is vice president and region- 200 important contributor to household income al economist at M&T Bank Corp. 2000 150 1500 100 1000

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Average weekly wages in area lag nation 100 100 The average weekly wages for all industries in the Rochester area for the 4th quarter of 2018, the latest figures available from the U.S. Labor Department’s Bureau of Statistics, show the 75 75 area at $984 a week, $160 a week below the national average. The national average was $1,144 a week, but that includes the major metropolitan areas, where the cost of living and wages 50 50 tend to be higher. (The average in the New York City area, for example, was $1,537 a week.) ‘18Q2 ‘18Q3 ’18Q4 ‘19Q1 ’19Q2 ‘18Q2 ‘18Q3 ’18Q4 ‘19Q1 ’19Q2 Also, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean hourly wage in the Rochester area MONROE COUNTY ONTARIO COUNTY as of May 2018 was $24.44, 54 cents an hour below the national average of $24.98. 175 200 —Dick Moss 150 175 Average wages for all industries by county 1200 125 150

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Transportation Authority and a council- He most recently Dredger Baumer tion of the following new officers: John man for the town of Henrietta. He has McKenna, chair; Nancy Catarisano, Bagrov served as senior cu- a bachelor’s degree in accounting from first vice chair; Michael Trojian, second rator of Gosfilmo- SUNY Geneseo. M/E Engineering P.C. announces the vice chair/facilities chair; Alex Whitak- fond, the nation film archive of Russia. He appointment of John Dredger to presi- er, secretary; Richard McGrath, trea- has a master’s degree in plasma physics dent and the hiring of Christopher Bau- surer. The following individuals have from St. Petersburg State Polytechnical mer as senior engineer. been elected as members of the board of University and a doctorate from the Scien- trustees: Ann Marie Cook; Brigid tific Research Institute of Film in Moscow. Dredger brings nearly 30 years of engi- Noonan; and Gregory Senecal. Lastly, neering consulting experience and has the following individuals have been been with the firm for 26 years. elected members of the board of governors: Melissa Geska; John McKenna; Baumer brings over 30 years of industry Sean Ossont; and Roberta Langie Van Vigelette Hobart experience to the role. His work ranges Winkle. in sanitary, water supply, domestic hot water, storm drainage, specialized gases DiMarco Group and more. announces the addition of Stephen Bellknap Davis Harff as vice president of commer- Mengel Metzger Barr & Co. announces cial leasing for Di- the hiring of Brett Bellknap and Chris- Marco Realty Ser- topher Davis as auditing interns. vices. He will over- Daniels Keefer Harff see and coordinate Bellknap has a bachelor’s degree in ac- the leasing of exist- counting and is currently enrolled in a ing and proposed real estate portfolios. master’s degree program at the College at Brockport. 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APPLICATION FOR AUTHORITY Liabilities: $500,000 to $1 million 14526 Location: 55 Seawatch Trail, Webster, N.Y. Attorney: Sammy Feldman Date filed: July 1 14580 MONROE COUNTY Chapter: 11 Date filed: July 2 Date: Aug. 20 Alleson of Rochester Inc. Enviable Properties LLC Index Number: 2-19-20821 Amount: $285,000 and $5,150,000 North Greece Road LLC 8233 Lexington Drive, Severn, Md. 21144 Seller: Darren Soudan and Townline Partners Amount: $273,268 Filer: Cynthia Pines Name: Christopher P. Hollowell, fdba Dun- LLC Seller: Mitchell Hetko and Laura Hetko well Doughnuts, fdba Hollo-bar Inc. Location: 834 Houston Road, Webster, N.Y. Location: 36 Colonnade Terrace, Hilton, N.Y. GBG Sports Travel LLC Address: 265 Main St., Hornell, 14843 14580 and 2921 Brighton Henrietta Townline 14468 C/O CT Corp. System, 28 Liberty St., New York, Assets: $620 Road, Rochester, N.Y. 14623 Date filed: July 2 N.Y. 10005 Liabilities: $90,283 Date filed: July 1 Filer: GBG Sports Travel LLC Attorney: Joseph G. Pelych Wilshire Hill LLC Chapter: 7 Linda Messina, Harry Messina Jr. and Linda Amount: $463,775 PCN Network LLC Date: Aug. 21 R Messina Revocable Living Trust Seller: Leigh Rundell and Mary Rundell C/O CT Corp. System, 28 Liberty St., New York, Index Number: 2-19-20826 Amount: $385,000 Location: 31 Aden Hill, Pittsford, N.Y. 14534 N.Y. 10005 Seller: Carlos Martinez and Tatyana Martinez Date filed: July 2 Filer: Mohamed Elkhalily Name: Shel D. Beaston, Karen N. Beaston, Location: 3 Esternay Lane, Pittsford, N.Y. 14534 dba Beaston Budget Printing Inc., Speedy Date filed: July 2 Della Pietra Real Estate LLC ONTARIO COUNTY Print Services, dba Carpet Hydro Steam, Amount: $700,000 fdba Rochester Rental Sales Inc. NVR Inc. and Ryan Homes of New York Seller: Irwin Properties LLC Geophysical Survey Systems Inc. Address: 442 Highfield Drive, Macedon, Amount: $332,790 and $315,265 Location: 103 N. Washington St., East Roch- C/O CT Corp. System, 28 Liberty St., New York, 14502 Seller: Andrew Deutsch, Leslie Deutsch, Aar- ester, N.Y. 14445 N.Y. 10005 Assets: $270,994 on Wallach and Gloria Wallach Date filed: July 2 Filer: Dorothy Rabuano Liabilities: $324,083 Location: 54 Stoneledge Way, Penfield, N.Y. Attorney: David H. Ealy 14526 and 1550 Rosa Circle, Webster, N.Y. Rochester 101 LLC and 4200 West Henri- ORLEANS COUNTY Chapter: 7 14580 etta Road I LLC Sharon Mutual LLC Date: Aug. 22 Date filed: July 2 Amount: $1,630,000 913 Latonka Drive, Mercer, Pa. 16137 Index Number: 2-19-20836 Seller: Fastrac EG LLC Filer: Gregory Gerlach Mark 246 LLC Location: 650-672 E. Main St., Rochester, N.Y. DEEDS Amount: $342,900 14605 and 291 Jefferson Road, West Henri- AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Seller: Susan Chauncey etta, N.Y. 14467 This information is obtained from the Mon- Location: 83 E. Church St., Fairport, N.Y. 14450 Date filed: July 2 Capstone Information Technologies Inc. roe County Clerk’s Office. Date filed: July 2 announces that the company ranked No. 4175 Dayce II LLC on Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list. American International Relocation Solu- Wilshire Hill LLC Amount: $2,420,000 tions LLC Amount: $822,123 Seller: Fastrac EG LLC Canandaigua National Corp. announces Amount: $285,000 Seller: Raymond Kenney and Kathryn Kenney Location: 375 W. Ridge Road, Rochester, N.Y. that Diana Wright has been awarded the Em- Seller: Darren Soudan Location: 21 Lexton Way, Pittsford, N.Y. 14534 14615 ployee of the Year Award. Location: 834 Houston Road, Webster, N.Y. Date filed: July 2 Date filed: July 2 14580 BANKRUPTCIES Date filed: July 1 George Osteyee, Minnie Osteyee and 4200 West Henrietta Road I LLC George H and Minni L Osteyee Joint Revo- Amount: $1,740,000 Name: Pick-Your-Own Inc. National Transfer Services LLC cable Living Trust Seller: Fastrac EG LLC Address: P.O. Box 479, Victor, 14564 Amount: $370,000 Amount: $296,000 Location: 4200 W. Ridge Road, Rochester, N.Y. Assets: $500,000 to $1 million Seller: Elizabeth Bukys and Ryan Miller Seller: Keith Christopher and Marlene Chris- 14623 Location: 34 Rockbridge Lane, Penfield, N.Y. topher Date filed: July 2 PAGE 33 AUGUST 30, 2019 ROCHESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL DISSOLUTIONS State of New York Trust Co. 1176 Portland Ave., Rochester, N.Y. 14621 Date filed: July 5 Location: 2921 Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Filer: Thiyazan Alsaayadi MONROE COUNTY Road, Rochester, N.Y. 14623 Tim Swetz, D.B.A Tim Swetz Contracting Date filed: July 1 Home Construction & Remodeling Inc. 27 Wood Creek Drive Associates LLC 59 Warner St., Rochester, N.Y. 14606 300 Barmont Drive, Rochester, N.Y. 14626 Filer: Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Amount: $13,982.62 Western Realty LLC Filer: E SAn Creditor: American Builders & Contractors Sup- Amount: $1,800,000 10466 Heritage Bay Associates LLC ply Co. Inc. Mortgagee: Canandaigua National Bank and LJS Remodeling Inc. Filer: Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Date filed: July 5 Trust Co. 71 Craftwood Lane, Hilton, N.Y. 14468 Location: 30 Airline Drive, Rochester, N.Y. 14624 Filer: Keith Wrisley Alert Protective Systems Inc. Date filed: July 1 Filer: Teresa Riekstins Lovefit Fitness Apparel Inc. STATE/COUNTY COURT Irwin Properties LLC 125 S. Main St., Fairport, N.Y. 14450 Cimino Enterprises Inc. JUDGMENTS SATISFIED Amount: $640,000 Filer: Tyrone Ellis Filer: Salvatore Cimino Mortgagee: Della Pietra Real Estate LLC This information is obtained from the Mon- Location: 103 N. Washington St., E. Rochester, LY Dumpling House Inc. Crownwood Capital LLC roe County Clerk’s Office. N.Y. 14445 1 Van Buren Road, Pittsford, N.Y. 14534 Filer: Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP Date filed: July 2 Filer: Chiaochen Yuan Dolce Aroma LLC Entreplanning Inc. Creditor: New York State Department of Labor SJD Emerson LLC Mentors Inspiring Boys & Girls Inc. Filer: Francis Wershing Date satisfied: July 1 Amount: $1,200,000 262 Glenwood Ave., Rochester, N.Y. 14613 Mortgagee: M&T Bank Filer: Robert Ricks Foery Insurance Agency Inc. Dayce IV Scottsville Road LLC Location: 1525 Emerson St., Rochester, N.Y. Filer: Paul Foery Amount: $3,000,000 14606 PBRS Macedon Inc. Seller: Fastrac EG LLC Date filed: July 2 2 Coach Side Lane, Pittsford, N.Y. 14534 Giamay Inc. Location: 1064 Scottsville Road, Rochester, N.Y. Filer: AllState Corporate Services Corp. Filer: Waverly Yao 14624 Liberty Point Properties LLC Date filed: July 2 Amount: $300,000 PBRS Webster Inc. Palmyra Family Eyecare Inc. Mortgagee: Susan Gordon 2 Coach Side Lane, Pittsford, N.Y. 14534 Filer: Chester Scerra Phoenix Graphics Inc. Location: 884 Bay St., Rochester, N.Y. 14609 Filer: AllState Corporate Services Corp. Amount: $1,250,000 Date filed: July 3 The Brian D. Steklof Insurance Agency Inc. Seller: SJD Merson LLC Odonata Sanctuary Inc. Filer: Brain Steklof Location: 1525 Emerson St., Rochester, N.Y. Pathfinder Holdings LLC 20 Parrish Road, Honeoye Falls, N.Y. 14472 14606 Amount: $454,478.21 Filer: Timothy Pellittiere TST Environmental Solutions LLC Date filed: July 2 Mortgagee: M&T Bank Filer: Michael Cudlipp Location: 134 and 136 S. Fitzhugh St., Roches- Ruby Buttercup Inc. Hillside Children’s Center ter, N.Y. 14608 9 N. Main St., Fairport, N.Y. 14450 Upstate Trucking LLC Amount: $732,500 Date filed: July 3 Filer: Carri Brown Filer: Cheyenne Moseley Seller: New Linden LLC Location: 100 Metro Park, Rochester, N.Y. 14623 585 Coin Realty LLC Sea Restaurant Brockport Inc. WDW Design Inc. Date filed: July 2 Amount: $300,000 and $250,000 37 Shetland Circle, Rochester, N.Y. 14624 Filer: William Woodhams Mortgagee: Canandaigua National Bank and Filer: Dawson Law Firm P.C. Jefferson Street LLC Trust Co. and Canopy Coin Laundry II LLC ONTARIO COUNTY Amount: $1,440,000 Location: 585 Hudson Ave., Rochester, N.Y. SKFisher & Associates Inc. Seller: Fastrac EG LLC 14605 125 Sully’s Trail, Suite 2, Pittsford, N.Y. 14534 Budget Office Supplies Inc. Location: 2500 Browncroft Blvd., Penfield, N.Y. Date filed: July 3 Filer: Stanley Fisher Filer: Louis Siciliano 14526 Date filed: July 3 S&J Morrell Inc. Smart Deli & Market Inc. Go Fetch Canine Training LLC Amount: $1,490,822 826 Joseph Ave., Rochester, N.Y. 14621 Filer: Mark Williams 1197-1199 Park Avenue LLC Mortgagee: Five Star Bank Filer: Thiyazan Alsaaydi Amount: $352,500 Location: 651 Mendon Road, Pittsford, N.Y. WAYNE COUNTY Seller: Robert Ooyama and Catherine Ooyama 14534 and 206 and 208 W. Bloomfield Road, Tran Huy Garden Inc. Fundamental Wellness Pharmacy Associ- Location: 1197-1199 Park Ave., Rochester, N.Y. Pittsford, N.Y. 14534 3445 Winton Place, Suite 228, Rochester, N.Y. ates LLC 14610 Date filed: July 3 14623 Date filed: July 3 Filer: Sammy Feldman Filer: Diamond Brown NAME CHANGES STATE/COUNTY COURT JUDGMENTS Easthampton Penfield LLC VCO Real Estate Corp. Amount: $338,600 MONROE COUNTY 22 Dickinson Crossing, Fairport, N.Y. 14450 Seller: Stephen Bartels and Judith Bartels Filer: Carri Brown This information is obtained from the Mon- New name: 512-514 Lake Ave LLC roe County Clerk’s Office. Location: 41 Maryview Drive, Webster, N.Y. 14580 Old name: Liberty Point Properties LLC ONTARIO COUNTY Date filed: July 3 Filer: Morgenstern Devoesick PLLC Westgate Nursing Home Inc., D.B.A. Arbor Health Inc. Creekview Nursing and Rehabilitation Samui Properties LLC New name: Pan-Tor LLC 611 Wangum Road, Victor, N.Y. 14564 525 Beahan Road, Rochester, N.Y. 14624 Old name: The Pan-Tor LLC Filer: Dawson Law Firm P.C. Amount: $79,129.98 Amount: $390,000 Seller: Liberty Point Properties LLC Filer: Martin Philippone Creditor: McKesson Medical-Surgical Minne- Caring Hearts Food Pantry Inc. sota Supply Inc. Location: 884 Bay St., Rochester, N.Y. 14609 Date filed: July 3 New name: Frontenac-Genesee LLC 12 Hibbard Ave., Clifton Springs, N.Y. 14432 Date filed: July 1 Old name: Fontenac-Genesee LLC Filer: Laura Janas Canopy Coin Laundry II LLC Filer: VCorp Services LLC Carter Street Bakery Inc., MLLB Inc. and Studick Holdings Inc. Takele Delnesa Amount: $400,000 Seller: 585 Coin Laundry II LLC New name: Viet International Foods Inc. 1913 Studick Road, Victor, N.Y. 14564 242 Rogers Parkway, Rochester, N.Y. 14617 Old name: Viet Pepper USA Co. Inc. Filer: Carri Brown Amount: $53,207.94 Location: 585 Hudson Ave., Rochester, N.Y. 14605 Filer: Hua Lien Thi Thuy Creditor: City of Rochester WAYNE COUNTY Date filed: July 1 Date filed: July 3 NAME RESERVATIONS Shoreline Marine Construction Inc. 25 Parce LLC Rays Landscape & Design LLC MONROE COUNTY 534 Vienna St., Palmyra, N.Y. 14522 17309 N. 17th St., Phoenix, Ariz. 85022 Amount: $1,778,719 Filer: Dawson Law Firm P.C. Amount: $77,197.56 Seller: Fairport Cannery LLC Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast Inc. Creditor: Advance Merchant Services LLC Location: 25 Parce Ave., Fairport, N.Y. 14450 Filer: The Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Northern Torero Consultants Inc. Date filed: July 1 Date filed: July 3 New England Inc. 5220 Swadling Road, Ontario, N.Y. 14519 Filer’s address: 123 Upper Falls Blvd., Roches- Filer: Dibble & Miller P.C. Rickey N Weed and Imperial Renovations 75 N Main Street LLC ter, N.Y. 14605 1065 W. Sweden Road, Brockport, N.Y. 14420 Amount: $1,500,000 Date filed: June 26 Amount: $4,500 Seller: Fairport Cannery LLC FEDERAL TAX LIENS Creditor: Workers’ Compensation Board of the Location: 75 N. Main St., Fairport, N.Y. 14450 NEW CORPORATIONS State of New York Date filed: July 3 This information is obtained from the Monroe Date filed: July 2 MONROE COUNTY County Clerk’s Office. Federal tax liens are Pride Mark Homes Inc. filed by the U.S. Treasury Department. Integrity Group of Western New York Inc. Amount: $334,400 and $349,515 B&B Holdings of Rochester Inc. 17 N. Main St., Honeoye Falls, N.Y. 14472 Seller: Christine Fischer, John Fischer Jr. and 49 Halstead St., Rochester, N.Y. 14610 Carlisa Harrell and Calisas Home Away Amount: $27,000 Linda Mahoney Filer: James Dacosta From Home Daycare Creditor: Workers’ Compensation Board of the Location: 971 Pathway Lane, Webster, N.Y. Amount: $3,392.47 State of New York 14580 and 31 Coghlan Lane, Fairport, N.Y. Craig Bullock Consulting Services Inc. Date filed: July 1 Date filed: July 2 14450 P. O. Box 16228, Rochester, N.Y. 14616 Date filed: July 5 Filer: Frank Scamacca FEDERAL TAX LIENS RELEASED Solomon Wilson and Family Builders Con- struction LLC MORTGAGES Gary B. Cohen P.C. This information is obtained from the Mon- 11314 Proctor Court, Cleveland, Ohio 44105 2604 Elmwood Ave., Suite 131, Rochester, N.Y. roe County Clerk’s Office. Federal tax liens Amount: $5,702.40 This information is obtained from the Mon- 14618 are filed by the U.S. Treasury Department. Creditor: Green Capital Funding LLC roe County Clerk’s Office. Filer: Dawson Law Firm P.C. Date filed: July 2 Metro Granite Townline Partners LLC, County of Monroe Grassfed Butcher Inc. Date released: July 1 Pomponio Painting Inc. Industrial Development Agency and Imag- 65 Rhinecliff Drive, Rochester, N.Y. 14618 35 Vassar St., Rochester, N.Y. 14607 ine Monroe Powered by Comida Filer: E. Adam Leyens PLLC Alfred Drew and ALS Boiler and Chiller Re- Amount: $44,000 Amount: $4,960,000 movals Creditor: Workers’ Compensation Board of the Mortgagee: Canandaigua National Bank and Habibi 1 Deli & Market Inc. Date released: July 2 PAGE 34 AUGUST 30, 2019 Marketplace ROCHESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE TO BIDDERS bids for the leasing of tires 11781307 08/23/19 be served. SSNY shall mail Secretary of State has sig. as agt. upon whom for its 40’ and 60’ Transit a copy of process to: 933 been designated as agent process may be served. The Board of Education of Buses at 1372 East Main NOTICE OF FORMATION University Ave Apt. 309 of the Company upon SSNY shall mail process to: the Greece Central School Street, Rochester, New Rochester, NY 14607 The whom process against it The LLC, 824 McKinley St., District of the Town of York location. 29 Design Studio, LLC filed purpose of the Company is may be served and a copy East Rochester, NY 14445. Greece, County of Monroe, Bids will be accepted until Articles of Organization any lawful activity. of any process shall be General Purposes. hereby invites the submission 3 p.m. on September 16, with the New York De 11770294 07/26/19 mailed to 154 Cobble 11774985 08/02/19 of the sealed bid(s): 2019, at which point a partment of State on Stone Court #189 Victor, Bid #19‑2426 public bid opening will be 09/23/2015. Its office is CAYUGA GARDENS NY 14564. The purpose of FLX CHARTERS LLC VEHICLES held. Bids shall be submit located in Monroe County. MANAGER, LLC the Company is Real Open: September 19, ted by mail or hand deliv The Secretary of State has Estate Development. Notice of Formation of FLX 2019 @ 2:00pm ery at the RGRTA Adminis been designated as agent Notice of Formation of Ca 11778834 08/16/19 Charters LLC. Articles of Sealed bid(s) will be re tration Building Reception of the Company upon yuga Gardens Manager, Organization filed with the ceived at the Purchasing Desk, 1372 East Main whom process against it LLC. Arts of Org. filed with NOTICE New York Department of Office located at 750 Maid Street, Rochester, New may be served and a copy NY Secy of State (SSNY) on State on March 19, 2019. en Lane, Rochester, NY York 14609. Bids received of any process shall be 7/25/19. Office location: Name of LLC: Conrow Its office is located in 14615, Room W‑19 until after the time and date mailed to 100 Castle Ontario County. SSNY is Farms, LLC. Articles of Or Ontario County. The 2:00pm on September 19, specified will not be con Street, Geneva, NY 14456. designated as agent of LLC ganization filed with NY Secretary of State has 2019 at which point all sidered. The purpose of the Company upon whom process Dept. of State on 7/16/19. been designated as agent bid(s) will be publicly The IFB document is is any lawful purpose. against it may be served. Office Location: Monroe upon whom process opened. Specifications and available by email at: 11780894 08/23/19 SSNY shall mail process to: County. Sec. of State des against the Company may forms are available at [email protected]. To en 28 Liberty St, NY, NY ignated as agent of LLC be served. SSNY shall mail ALL DONE ANALYTICS 10005. The name and ad upon whom process a copy of the process to: www.bidnetdirect.com/ sure proper delivery, LLC new‑york. Vendors without please include procure dress of the Reg. Agent is against it may be served 183 S Main St Canandai National Registered and shall mail process to gua, New York 14424. The internet access can obtain ment # RGRTA 005‑019 in Notice of Formation of All the specifications and the subject line of your Agents, Inc., 28 Liberty St, principal business purpose of the Company is Done Analytics LLC. Arti NY, NY 10005. Purpose: location: 3797 Redman and lawful activity. forms at the office noted email request. Any firm ap cles of Organization filed above. The Board of pearing on the Comptroller any lawful activity. Road, Brockport, NY 11776247 08/09/19 with the New York 11777617 08/09/19 14420. Purpose: any lawful Education reserves the General’s List of Ineligible Department of State on GREEN MOUNTAIN right to reject any or all Contractors is not eligible activity. 7/29/2019. Its office is lo CAYUGA GARDENS 11769903 07/26/19 SPECIALTY PRODUCTS bids. Any bid(s) submitted to participate in this So cated in Ontario County. PARTNERS, LLC LLC will be binding for ninety licitation. RGRTA is a The Secretary of State has NOTICE (90) days subsequent to tax‑exempt Public Authori been designated as agent Notice of Formation of Ca Notice of Formation of the date of bid opening. ty. The award of a contract upon whom process yuga Gardens Partners, Name of LLC: Conrow Land Green Mountain Specialty Romeo A. Colilli is not subject to Section against the Company may LLC. Arts of Org. filed with Holdings, LLC. Articles of Products LLC. Articles of Purchasing Agent 103 of the NYS General be served. SSNY shall mail NY Secy of State (SSNY) on Organization filed with NY Organization filed with the 11784334 08/30/19 Municipal Law. a copy of process to: 4977 7/25/19. Office location: Dept. of State on 7/15/19. New York Department of 11784021 08/30/19 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Wyffels Rd. Canandaigua Ontario County. SSNY is Office Location: Monroe State on 07/24/2019. Its NOTICE TO BIDDERS NY 14424. The purpose of designated as agent of LLC County. Sec. of State des office is located in Monroe Monroe County is the Company is any lawful upon whom process ignated as agent of LLC County. The Secretary of seeking bids for the fol The Board of Education of activity. against it may be served. upon whom process State has been designated lowing items and/or ser the Greece Central School 11784412 08/30/19 SSNY shall mail process to: against it may be served as agent upon whom proc 28 Liberty St, NY, NY and shall mail process to ess against the Company vices. Specifications are District of the Town of BREGAN’S LAWN AND available at Greece, County of Monroe, 10005. The name and ad principal business may be served. SSNY shall YARD MAINTENANCE dress of the Reg. Agent is location: 3797 Redman mail a copy of process to: www.monroecounty.gov. hereby invites the submission LLC Sealed bids will be public of the sealed bid(s): National Registered Road, Brockport, NY GMSP c/o Kevin Fox, 2272 Agents, Inc., Liberty St, 14420. Purpose: any lawful Westfall Road, Rochester, ly opened at the time and Bid #19‑2425 Notice of Formation of date stated below. Bids SPECIALTY PAPERS & NY, NY 10005. Purpose: activity. NY 14618. The purpose of Bregan’s Lawn and Yard any lawful activity. 11769901 07/26/19 the Company is online must be received prior to RELATED SUPPLIES Maintenance LLC. Articles the time shown at the Of Open: September 12, 11777619 08/09/19 sales. of Organization filed with NOTICE OF FORMATION 11779975 08/16/19 fice of the Purchasing 2019 @ 2:00pm the New York Department NOTICE OF FORMATION Manager: Room 200, Sealed bid(s) will be re of State on 06/26/2019. Continuous Hope of West HADHANELLE, LLC County Office Bldg., 39 ceived at the Purchasing Its office is located in Mon CDL Home Solutions, LLC ern New York LLC filed Ar W. Main St., Rochester, Office located at 750 Maid roe County. The Secretary filed Articles of Organiza ticles of Organization with Notice of Formation of NY 14614; en Lane, Rochester, NY of State has been desig tion with the New York the New York Department HADHANELLE, LLC. Arti 585‑753‑1100. 14615, Room W‑19 until nated as agent upon whom Department of State on of State on February 26, cles of Organization filed BP#0816‑19 2:00pm on September 12, process against the Com 06/21/19. Its office is lo 2019. Its office is located in with the New York State FURNISH THREE (3) POLY 2019 at which point all pany may be served. SSNY cated in Monroe County. Monroe County. The Sec Department of State on MER MAKEDOWN UNITS bid(s) will be publicly shall mail a copy of The Secretary of State has retary of State has been 7/9/2019. Its office is lo September 17, 2019 11:00 opened. Specifications and process to: 450 Falstaff been designated as agent designated as agent of the cated in Monroe County. am forms are available at Road, Rochester, New of the Company upon Company upon whom The Secretary of State has BP#0818‑19 www.bidnetdirect.com/ York, 14609. The purpose whom process against it process against it may be been designated as agent HEAVY ELECTRICAL new‑york. Vendors without of the Company is any lawful may be served and a copy served and a copy of any upon whom process MAINTENANCE internet access can obtain activity. of any process shall be process shall be mailed to against the Company may September 18, 2019 11:00 the specifications and 11774858 08/09/19 mailed to 2117 Buffalo Rd., 510 Clinton Square Roch be serves. SSNY shall mail am forms at the office noted #143, Rochester, NY ester, NY 14604. The pur a copy of process to: The BP#0819‑19 above. The Board of CARDIOCORE LAB, LLC 14624. The purpose of the pose of the Company is to LLC c/o FRANCIS M. MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC Education reserves the Company is real estate in provide companion care CIARDI, ESQ. 1 East Main SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY right to reject any or all Notice of Qualification of vesting company (buy and and transportation to the Street, Rochester, New POLE BARN bids. Any bid(s) submitted cardioCore Lab, LLC. Au sell properties). community in which we York 14614. The purpose Pre‑Bid: September 10, will be binding for ninety thority filed with NY Secy 11769257 07/26/19 serve. of the company is any lawful 2019 at 9:00 am at the (90) days subsequent to of State (SSNY) on 11770735 07/26/19 activity. Monroe County Public the date of bid opening. 7/30/19. Office location: NOTICE OF FORMATION 11772042 08/09/19 Safety Training Facility, Romeo A. Colilli Monroe County. LLC FIORAVANTI 1190 Scottsville Road, Purchasing Agent formed in Delaware (DE) CFJM Real Estate LLC filed PROPERTIES LLC HINTERLAND STUDIO, Rochester, NY 14624 11784331 08/30/19 on 3/5/03. SSNY is desig Articles of Organization LLC Spec Charge: $50.00 nated as agent of LLC with the New York De Fioravanti Properties LLC. September 27, 2019 2:00 19 JAQUES LLC upon whom process partment of State on June Arts. of Org. filed with Hinterland Studio, LLC pm against it may be served. 6th 2019. Its office is locat SSNY on 07/25/19. Off. filed Articles of Organiza NOTICE TO PROPOSERS Notice of Formation of 19 SSNY shall mail process to: ed in Ontario County. The Loc.: Monroe Co. SSNY de tion with the New York Monroe County is issuing Jaques LLC. Articles of Or 28 Liberty St, NY, NY requests for proposals for ganization filed with the 10005. DE address of LLC: the following services. New York Department of 1209 Orange St, Wilming Request for proposal doc State on August 5, 2019. ton, DE 19801. Cert. of REAL ESTATE uments are available at Its office is located in Mon Formation filed with DE www.monroecounty.gov/ roe County. The Secretary Secy of State, 401 Federal bid/rfps. There will be no of State has been designat St. Ste 4, Dover, DE formal opening of propos ed as agent upon whom 19901. The name and ad OFFICE SPACE als. Proposals must be re process against the Com dress of the Reg. Agent is ceived at the date, time pany may be served. SSNY CT Corporation System, 28 Office space with parking at and location identified in shall mail a copy of Liberty St, NY, NY 10005. the request for proposal. process to: 477 French Purpose: any lawful activity. 21 Sly Street, Canandaigua, Road, Rochester, NY Registered Dietician 11777626 08/09/19 available immediately. Services for Nutrition 14618. The purpose of the Program, Monroe County Company is any lawful ac CARZO PROPERTIES & Rent includes private office, tivity. DEVELOPMENT, LLC Office for the Aging common-area conference Responses are due by Sep 11783170 08/30/19 Joseph and Sarah Carzo room, full kitchen, tember 27, 2019 at 5:00 LEGAL NOTICE p.m. (CEO & CFO) are proud to and private-lot parking, Dawn C. Staub announce the Notice of 293 Hudson LLC filed With Formation of Carzo Proper all across the street from Purchasing Manager Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 11785871 08/30/19 ties & Development, LLC the Courthouse. All utilities on 08/14/19. Office in Articles of Organization INVITATION FOR BID: Monroe Co. SSNY design. filed with the New York and snow removal included. RTS MONROE TIRE Agent of LLC upon whom Department of State on $330.00/month. LEASING SERVICES process against it may be 4/02/19. Its office is locat (RGRTA 005‑019) served. SSNY shall mail ed in Monroe County. The Email inquiries to process to 711 Route 17M Secretary of State has Joe Dressner at The Rochester Genesee Re Suite 1 Monroe, NY 10950. been designated as agent gional Transportation Au Purpose: Real Estate In upon whom process [email protected] thority (RGRTA) is seeking vestment against the Company may PAGE 35 AUGUST 30, 2019 Marketplace ROCHESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL LEGAL NOTICES

Department of State on LEG UP TECHNOLOGIES NOTICE OF FORMATION served. The SSNY shall upon whom process September 16, October 15, 7/24/2019. Its office is lo LLC OF A DOMESTIC LIMITED mail a copy of any process against it may be served. and November 15. Infor cated in Monroe County. LIABILITY COMPANY to Stanton Meadows LLC, SSNY shall mail process to: mation on service and in The Secretary of State has Notice of Formation of Leg 1950 Brighton Henrietta 28 Liberty St, NY, NY terest charges, and where been designated as agent Up Technologies LLC. Arti PETL FLUIDICS LLC filed Town Line Road, 10005. DE address of LLC: to send or bring your pay of the Company upon cles of Organization filed Arts. of Org. With Secy. Of Rochester, New York, 1209 Orange St, Wilming ments are included with whom process against it with the New York Depart State of NY (SSNY) on 14623. Purpose/character ton, DE 19801. Cert. of your tax bill. may be served and a copy ment of State on 5/9/19. 7/30/2019. Office of the of the LLC is to engage in Formation filed with DE Checks to be made out to of any process shall be Its office is located in Mon LLC: Monroe Co, NY. SSNY any lawful act or activity. Secy of State, 401 Federal East Rochester School Tax mailed to 871 Monroe Ave roe County. The Secretary designated as agent of the 11782654 08/23/19 St. Ste 4, Dover, DE Collector. Ste 201 Rochester, NY of State has been designat LLC upon whom process 19901. The name and ad DATE: August 13, 2019 14620. The purpose of the ed as agent upon whom may be served. SSNY may LEGAL NOTICE dress of the Reg. Agent is EAST ROCHESTER UNION Company is Tattoo Studio process against the Com mail a copy of any process CT Corporation System, 28 FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT and Art Workshop. pany may be served. SSNY to the LCC at PO Box 684, Notice of formation of Lim Liberty St, NY, NY 10005. EAST ROCHESTER, NY 11774864 08/02/19 shall mail a copy of E Rochester, NY 14445 or ited Liability Company. Purpose: any lawful activity. Sue Gambacurta process to: 44 Tea Olive to the registered agent Fer Name: Stanton Meadows 11777624 08/09/19 East Rochester School Tax I AM STEVE BUCK LLC Ln, Fairport, NY 14450. nando Ontiveros at 3608 MM LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Collector The purpose of the Company East Ave. Rochester, NY Organization filed with the WELCOME HOME 11781309 08/03/19 I Am Steve Buck LLC. Arts. is any lawful activity. 14618. Purpose of LLC: Secretary of State of the TECHNOLOGIES LLC of Org. filed with the SSNY 11774855 08/02/19 Any lawful purpose. State of New York (“SSNY”) NOTICE OF NAMES OF on 05/09/2019. Office: 11776242 08/09/19 on August 15, 2019. NY Notice of Formation of Wel PERSONS APPEARING AS Monroe County. SSNY des NOTICE OF FORMATION Office location: Monroe come Home Technologies OWNERS OF CERTAIN ignated as agent of the LLC NOTICE OF FORMATION County. The SSNY has LLC. Arts of Org. filed with UNCLAIMED PROPERTY upon whom process NAME: LucidITy Holdings, been designated as agent NY Secy of State (SSNY) on HELD BY CMFG LIFE against it may be served. LLC Articles of Organiza Ready Response Safety, of the LLC upon whom 7/25/19. Office location: INSURANCE COMPANY. SSNY shall mail copy of tion filed with Secretary of LLC filed Articles of Organ process against it may be Monroe County. SSNY is process to the LLC, 25 State of New York (SSNY) ization with the New York served. The SSNY shall designated as agent of LLC The following persons ap Canterbury Rd, Rochester, on July 15, 2019. Principal Department of State on mail a copy of any process upon whom process pear from our records to be NY 14607. Purpose: Any office: Monroe County, New July 24, 2019. Its office is to Stanton Meadows MM against it may be served. entitled to unclaimed prop lawful purpose. York. SSNY designated as located in Ontario County. LLC, 1950 Brighton Henri SSNY shall mail process to: erty consisting of cash 11773434 08/02/19 agent of LLC upon whom The Secretary of State has etta Town Line Road, 187 Wolf Rd, Ste 101, Al amounts of fifty dollars or process against it may be been designated as agent Rochester, New York, bany, NY 12205. The name more: J.B SWIFT LLC served. SSNY shall mail of the Company upon 14623. Purpose/character and address of the Reg. ESTATE OF ELIZABETH copy of process to 81 Fal whom process against it of the LLC is to engage in Agent is Business Filings ADDLEY Notice of Formation of J.B staff Rd., Rochester, NY may be served and a copy any lawful act or activity. Incorporated, 187 Wolf Rd, 181 AVERY ST Swift LLC. Articles of Or 14609, Attn: Member. Pur of any process shall be 11782653 08/23/19 Ste 101, Albany, NY ROCHESTER, NY 14606 ganization filed with the pose: any and all lawful ac mailed to 154 Cobblestone 12205. Purpose: any lawful ESTATE OF JANET C New York Department of tivities. Court Dr #231 Victor, NY TOPFUEL TOWING AND activity. MCKAY State on April 18th, 2019. 11770889 07/26/19 14564. The purpose of the TRANSPORT 11777629 08/09/19 24 DONLIN DR Its office is located in Mon Company is CPR and first ROCHESTER, NY 14624 roe County. The Secretary NOTICE OF FORMATION aid training certification. Notice of Formation of NOTICE OF FORMATION A report of Unclaimed of State has been designat 11774862 08/02/19 Topfuel Towing and Trans OF Property will be made to ed as agent upon whom MAJOR ARTS port. Articles of Organiza WIZARD OF WASH LLC the Comptroller of the process against the Com COLLECTIVE LLC filed Ar NOTICE OF FORMATION tion filed with the New State of New York, pursu pany may be served. SSNY ticles of Organization with York Department of State Arts. Of Org. filed with ant to Article VII and/or shall mail a copy of the New York Department ROC Brokerage LLC filed on May 27, 2019. Its office Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) Section 1316 of the Aban process to: 3108 Elmwood of State on APRIL 26 2019. Articles of Organization is located in Monroe Coun on August 9, 2019. Office doned Property Law. A list Ave #8 Rochester NY, Its office is located in with the NYS Department ty. The Secretary of State location: Ontario Co., NY. of the names contained in 14618. The purpose of the MONROE County. The Sec of State on August 1, 2019. has been designated as Princ. Office of LLC: 5685 such notice is on file and Company is any lawful ac retary of State has been Its office is located in Mon agent upon whom process County Road 33, Canan open to public inspection tivity. designated as agent of the roe County. The Secretary against the Company may daigua, NY 14424. SSNY at the principal office of 11772046 07/26/19 Company upon whom of State has been desig be served. SSNY shall mail designated as agent of LLC the insurance company, process against it may be nated as agent of the Com a copy of process to: 253 upon whom process NOTICE OF FORMATION located at 5910 Mineral served and a copy of any pany upon whom process Colebourne Road, Roches against it may be served. Point Road, Madison, WI process shall be mailed to against it may be served ter, NY 14609. The SSNY shall mail process to: 53705, where such aban Jeremiah’s Computer 600 BROADWAY STE 200 and a copy of any process purpose of the Company is Princ. Office of LLC. Purpose: Store And Repairs LLC doned property is payable. #423 ALBANY, NY 12207. shall be mailed to 80 Run any lawful activity. Any lawful activity. Such abandoned property filed Articles of Organiza The purpose of the Company nymede Road, Rochester, 11777297 08/09/19 11777632 08/09/19 tion with the New York will be paid on or before is ANY LAWFUL ACTIVITIES. NY 14618. The purpose of August 31 next to persons Department of State on 11773188 08/02/19 the company is any legal LIMITED LIABILITY LEGAL NOTICE 07/12/2019. Its office is COMPANY establishing to its satis activity. faction their right to located in Monroe County. MAYDEN MANAGEMENT 11778943 08/16/19 Tax Collection The Secretary of State has CONSULTANTS, LLC Notice of Formation of Lim East Rochester Union Free receive the same. In the been designated as agent NOTICE OF FORMATION ited Liability Company School District succeeding September, of the Company upon Mayden Management Con (LLC) Name: Valhalla CRE, I, the undersigned, having and on or before the tenth whom process against it sultants, LLC. Arts. of Org. Sicora, LLC, a domestic LLC. Articles of Organiza received the school tax day thereof, such un may be served and a copy filed with the SSNY on LLC, filed with the SSNY tion filed by the Depart warrant, hereby announce claimed property will be of any process shall be 07/12/19. Office: Monroe on 06/18/2019. Office Lo ment of State of New York that taxes may be paid at paid to the Comptroller of mailed to Jeremiah’s Com County. SSNY designated cation: Monroe County, on: 06/06/2019. Office lo The East Rochester Vil the State of New York, and puter Store And Repairs as agent of the LLC upon SSNY is designated as cation: County of Monroe. lage Office, Monday shall thereupon cease to LLC 3898 Lake Ave Roch whom process against it agent upon whom process Purpose: Any and all law through Wednesday from be liable therefore. ester NY 14612. The pur may be served. SSNY shall against the LLC may be ful activities. Secretary of 9am ‑ 11am and Thursday 11783171 08/30/19 pose of the Company is mail copy of process to the served. SSNY shall mail State of New York (SSNY) ‑ Friday from 2pm ‑ 4pm, SUPPLEMENTAL any lawful purpose. LLC, 60 Mahogany Run, process to Sicora, LLC, 70 designated as agent of LLC from September 3, 2019 SUMMONS 11777717 08/16/19 Pittsford, NY 14534. Purpose: Norwood Avenue, Roches upon whom process through October 31, 2019. Any lawful purpose. ter, New York 14606. Gen against it may be served. Taxes will be received at LAST DESCENT, LLC Index No. E2019003934 11781003 08/23/19 eral Purpose. Perpetual SSNY shall mail a copy of the ER Village Office STATE OF NEW YORK duration. process to: Valhalla CRE, through October 1, 2019 Notice of Formation of Last MERTENS GROUP, LLC SUPREME COURT – 11773187 08/02/19 LLC c/o Underberg & without additional charge. COUNTY OF MONROE Descent, LLC. Articles of Kessler LLP, 300 Bausch & Beginning October 2, Organization filed with the Notice of formation of LEGAL NOTICE U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., Lomb Place, Rochester, NY 2019, a 2% penalty will be AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 New York Department of MERTENS GROUP, LLC. 14604 added and said taxes will State on 07/15/2019. Its Art. Of Org. filed with the Notice of formation of Lim MASTER PARTICIPATION 11771710 07/26/19 be received at The East TRUST, office is located in Monroe Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) ited Liability Company. Rochester Village Office, County. The Secretary of on 07/16/19. Office in On Name: Stanton Meadows VIRTUALSCOPICS, LLC Plaintiff, located at 317 Main ‑vs‑ State has been designated tario County. SSNY has LLC (“LLC”). Articles of Or Street. as agent upon whom proc been designated as agent ganization filed with the Notice of Qualification of THE HEIRS AT LARGE OF The interest‑free period for ELIZABETH HART A/K/A ess against the Company of the LLC upon whom Secretary of State of the VirtualScopics, LLC. Au full payment is September may be served. SSNY shall process against it may be State of New York (“SSNY”) thority filed with NY Secy ELIZABETH L. HART 3 through October 1. Full A/K/A ELIZABETH mail a copy of process to: served. SSNY shall mail on August 15, 2019. NY of State (SSNY) on payments made from Octo 10 Hampton Ln, Fairport process to the LLC, 94 Old Office location: Monroe 7/30/19. Office location: LOUISE HART, ber 2 through October 31 DECEASED, deceased, and NY 14450. The purpose of Mill Road Farmington, NY, County. The SSNY has Monroe County. LLC are subject to a 2% interest the Company is any lawful 14425. Purpose: Any lawful been designated as agent formed in Delaware (DE) all persons who are hus charge. bands, widows, grantees, activity. purpose of the LLC upon whom on 4/27/88. SSNY is des Taxes paid under the in 11774876 08/02/19 11770301 07/26/19 process against it may be ignated as agent of LLC mortgagees, lienors, heirs, stallment option are due devisees, distributees, suc

LIST CENTER Rochester’s top comprehensive business resource Download the most up-to-date RBJ lists in Excel format. rbj.net/lists-center PAGE 36 AUGUST 30, 2019 Marketplace ROCHESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL LEGAL NOTICES cessors in interest of such intention of Plaintiff to des Defendant obtained a Heirs at Large of Betty Jo named defendants: The uate in the City of Roch of them as may be dead, ignate any and all occu bankruptcy discharge and Bridges, deceased and Mi foregoing summons is ester, County of Monroe and their husbands and pants of premises being such other or further relief chael Bridges, as heir to served upon you by publi and State of New York, wives, heirs, devisees, dis foreclosed herein, as may be just and equitable. the estate of Betty Jo cation pursuant to an or known and described as tributees and successors of Defendants. NOTICE Bridges, deceased who is der of HON. J. SCOTT the north 20 feet of Lot 34, interest of all of whom and Mortgaged Premises: 129 YOU ARE IN DANGER OF heir to the estate of Eliza ODORISI, JSC, Justice of Section 6, as said lot is whose names and places FIFTH STREET, ROCHES LOSING YOUR HOME beth Hart a/k/a Elizabeth the SUPREME Court of the shown upon a map of the are unknown to Plaintiff; TER NY 14605 If you do not respond to L. Hart a/k/a Elizabeth State of New York, dated Wakelee Farm, filed in Monroe County Clerk’s Of THE HEIRS AT LARGE OF TO THE ABOVE NAMED this summons and com Louise Hart, deceased August 14, 2019 and filed fice in Liber 3 of Maps, BETTY JO BRIDGES, DE DEFENDANT(S): plaint by serving a copy of MONROE County is desig along with the supporting CEASED, deceased, and all YOU ARE HEREBY SUM Page 22. the answer to the attorney nated as the place of trial. papers in the MONROE Said north 20 feet of Lot 34 persons who are MONED to answer the for the mortgage company The basis of venue is the County Clerk’s Office. This husbands, widows, grant is situate on the west side Complaint in the above en who filed this foreclosure location of the mortgaged is an action to foreclose a of Fifth Street, formerly Av ees, mortgagees, lienors, titled action and to serve a proceeding against you premises. Mortgage. enue, is 20 feet wide in heirs, devisees, distribu copy of your Answer on the and filing the answer with Dated: June 24, 2019 ALL that certain plot piece rear and 120 feet deep. tees, successors in interest plaintiff’s attorney within the court, a default judg Mark K. Broyles, Esq. or parcel of land, situate, ALSO, ALL THAT TRACT of such of them as may be twenty (20) days of the ment may be entered and FEIN SUCH & CRANE, LLP lying and being in the OR PARCEL OF LAND, sit dead, and their husbands service of this Summons, you can lose your home. Attorneys for Plaintiff Borough and County of uate in the City of Roch and wives, heirs, devisees, exclusive of the day of Speak to an attorney or go Office and P.O. Address Queens, City and State of ester, County of Monroe, distributees and succes service, or within thirty to the court where your 28 East Main Street, Suite New York, bounded and and State of New York, be sors of interest of all of (30) days after service of case is pending for further 1800 described as follows: ing known and described whom and whose names the same is complete information on how to an Rochester, New York ALL THAT TRACT OR PAR as the southerly 20 feet of and places are unknown to where service is made in swer the summons and 14614 CEL OF LAND, situate in Lot 34, Section 6 as said Plaintiff; FRANK B. any manner other than by protect your property. Telephone No. (585) the City of Rochester, lot is shown on a map of IACOVANGELO, ESQ., AS personal delivery within County of Monroe and the Wakelee Farm filed in PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR Sending payment to your 232‑7400 the State. The United State of New York, known the Monroe County Clerk’s OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZ mortgage company will not Section: 106.52 States of America, if desig stop this foreclosure Block: 1 and distinguished as Lot Office in Liber 3 of Maps at ABETH HART A/K/A ELIZ Page 22. nated as a defendant in action. YOU MUST RE Lot: 55.001 Number thirty‑two (32) in ABETH L. HART A/K/A Said southerly part of lot this action, may answer or SPOND BY SERVING A NATURE AND OBJECT OF Section Six (6) of the ELIZABETH LOUISE HART, 34 fronts 20 feet on the appear within sixty (60) COPY OF THE ANSWER ACTION Wakelee Farm, according DECEASED; MICHAEL westerly side of Fifth Street days of service hereof. ON THE ATTORNEY FOR The object of the above ac to a map thereof on file in BRIDGES; UNITED Monroe County Clerk’s Of and is 120 feet in depth. Your failure to appear or THE PLAINTIFF tion is to foreclose a mort STATES OF AMERICA; fice; said Lot Number thir Mortgaged Premises: 129 NEW YORK STATE DE answer will result in a (MORTGAGE COMPANY) gage held by the Plaintiff judgment against you by ty‑two (32) is forty (40) feet FIFTH STREET, ROCHES PARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FILING THE ANSWER recorded in the County of wide in front of the west TER NY 14605 default for the relief de AND FINANCE; NEW YORK WITH THE COURT. MONROE, State of New side of Fifth Street and ex Tax Map/Parcel ID No.: manded in the Complaint. STATE AFFORDABLE These pleadings are being York as more particularly tends back of equal width Section 106.52, Block 1 in In the event that a defi HOUSING CORPORATION; amended to include the described in the Complaint about one hundred twenty Tax Lot 55.001 in the CITY ciency balance remains CAPITAL ONE BANK USA, Heirs at Large of Elizabeth herein. TO THE DEFEND (120) feet, all as laid down of ROCHESTER NY 14605 from the sale proceeds, a N.A.; “JOHN DOE” AND Hart a/k/a Elizabeth L. ANT, the plaintiff makes no on said map. 11782656 08/23/19 “JANE DOE” said names judgment may be entered Hart a/k/a Elizabeth Lou personal claim against you ALSO, ALL THAT TRACT being fictitious, it being the against you, unless the ise Hart, deceased, the in this action. To the above OR PARCEL OF LAND, sit

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Signup Now: Call Now: w-systems.com/demo 1-866-777-2117 AUGUST 30, 2019 ROCHESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL / RBJ.NET PAGE 37 The late-payment culture—tips How to take the angst out of for getting invoices paid faster tracking employees’ work time here’s a troubling issue plaguing uick: What’s the first thing that B2B (business to business) suppli- comes to mind when I say “time Ters and service providers. A recent Qtracking”? study conducted by Mastercard found Depending on your experience and that 74% of business owners and em- role in your company, you might say ployees think late payments are a fact CORPORATE “the key to success and profitability,” GREAT of business life and will always happen, FINANCE “an important part of my job,” “a neces- WORKPLACES and 57% of those surveyed acknowl- sary evil” or “the bane of my existence.” edged they had actively delayed pay- Phil Muscato And you’d be right! Lauren Dixon ments to their suppliers in the last 12 Because while time tracking in itself months. make it a point to accommodate them to is a business process that is neither 5. Time sheets help the company stay Another recent report, released by Euler facilitate quicker payments. good nor bad, the way we implement, profitable, which can lead to greater Hermes, corroborates the late-payment Suppliers can even incentivize buyers frame and present it to our team mem- job security and wages. trend: their payment behavior index (PBI) by accepting card payments only if an in- bers determines how people perceive Or to put it another way: After you’ve revealed a 6.4-point decrease in on-time voice is paid within the first week. Buy- it—for good or bad. spent so much time, blood, sweat and B2B payment behavior in the U.S. from ers will be happy to take advantage of the For example, according to a PollFish tears working on a big project, don’t 67.2 to 60.8 (where 50 indicates average rewards they’ll receive by using their survey commissioned by TSheets, 5% you want it to be profitable? payment behavior). credit cards, and suppliers get to collect of employees who track time find it Make it easy Perhaps most concerning is the directly payments well before their due date. very important. And 95% say they are proportional relationship between pay- Promote automatic payments. happy to do it. Look for an intuitive, user-friendly ment behavior and gross domestic product On the other hand, a survey con- time-tracking system that doesn’t re- (GDP). Given the strong connection, it Setting your customers up for automat- ducted by Replicon for Dimensional quire much training. The shorter the stands to reason that late payments, while ic online payments not only eliminates Research revealed some more sobering learning curve, the better! There are potentially beneficial to buyers in the short the potential for delinquent payments, it statistics: 96% of businesses say em- several online, cloud-based tools that term, could have a negative impact on the might also help you sell more of your ployees make mistakes on time sheets, are convenient to use anywhere, which broader economy. product or service. A study done by Duke 87% report challenges with time track- is helpful for remote workers. Com- The impetus behind this late-payment University of 16 years of billing records ing, 50% say users don’t like entering pared to manual entry systems, online culture can be attributed to cash flow. In from one utility company found that resi- their information and 70% of team tools are simpler, more efficient, easier the same way accounts receivable teams dential customers using automatic bill members selected time sheets as their to incorporate into a daily work routine strive to lower Days Sales Outstanding payments consumed 4%-6% more power most disliked tracking process. and less prone to user error. And don’t (DSO), their accounts payable counter- than those who did not. Duke professors So clearly we have work to do when forget aesthetics. Seriously, if the time parts seek to increase their Days Payable attributed the phenomena to reduced sa- it comes to making time tracking a sheets have an attractive design and are Outstanding (DPO) to maximize working lience: being less aware of the costs caused more positive experience for all stake- visually pleasing on both desktop and capital. an increase in demand. holders—our people, our businesses mobile devices, people will be more in- In a perfect world, suppliers and buyers Offer early-payment discounts and our customers. terested in using them. would strike the perfect trading terms, al- A bit of background At Dixon Schwabl, we use Workama- lowing both parties to reach the best pos- Offering early-payment discounts to jig, a project management software so- sible DSO and DPO. Unfortunately, that the usual late payers might incentivize Over the past 50 years, as the econo- lution for the creative industry. It inte- usually isn’t the case, as buyers typically them to pay on time, especially consider- my has become more knowledge- grates into our operational and work- have most of the leverage—they’ve already ing today’s low interest rates. Taking ad- based, people are increasingly valued flow processes and includes a suite of received the goods or services, and in ma- vantage of a 1%-2% invoice discount will and paid for their knowledge rather useful reports and metrics that help ny cases, the financial penalties incurred outweigh the interest earned if buyers than their physical labor. And that type with everything from resource and from making late payments fail to out- were to keep that money in a money of productivity can be difficult to quan- project planning to budgeting and fore- weigh the time value of money-on-hand. market account or other interest-bearing tify and measure—and hard to put a casting. Of course, there are other pro- So how can B2B suppliers and service asset. price on. That’s why time tracking came grams and solutions available, and ma- providers balance the scale? While it’s im- Automate reminder notifications into play. ny cater to the unique requirements of possible to control when your customers Business services like advertising specific industries. decide to pay you, there are strategies you The manual work and followup calls that agencies, law firms and consultants Keep it positive can implement that increase the likelihood go into collecting long overdue payments started billing their clients based on the of on-time payments. These six tips could are hard enough. So special attention number of hours spent working on a At times you may be tempted to lay help you tip the scale in your favor: should be given to those customers who job, which of course meant their team down the law and take a tough stance Get your invoices out quickly are not yet overdue to avoid a backlog. Le- members had to keep track of their with team members who fall behind on veraging a system that automatically emails hours. So to this day, for the most part, time sheets. But try to keep it positive Invoice delivery speed is a key rate- reminders to customers decreases the like- these businesses depend on time track- by focusing on the positive outcomes of limiting factor to faster payments. If lihood that they’ll miss a payment, mean- ing for their revenue. Given that it’s so time tracking. your invoices are delivered late, odds are ing you can dedicate more of your time to critical to our profitability, how can we And that starts by how you frame it, high your customers will return the fa- those hard-to reach accounts. make the process of tracking time easi- or rather, broadening how you frame it. vor in kind by paying you later. The good Automate payment controls er, more convenient and more success- If the focus is entirely on billing your news is invoice delivery is something ful—and less painful—for all? Here are customers, team members may feel you can directly control, and the best What’s worse than a late payment? A some best practices. completing time sheets only benefits way to ensure timely delivery is through late payment made with a credit card. If Get buy-in the company, not them individually. automation. you accept card payments from your cus- But if the focus shifts to using the in- Automating print delivery and mailing tomers, you’ll want to make sure you can When team members understand formation to improve your workplace, invoices from multiple locations through- prevent them from paying with a card if why they are keeping time sheets and to better plan for future projects and out the country ensure speedy and error- they’re overdue on a payment to avoid be- how it benefits them, they are much give everyone the time and resources to free delivery. And presenting your invoic- ing hit with fees. If you know you have more willing to complete them accu- do their best work, team members feel es online, either via email or through an certain customers with a history of late rately and on time. Simply put, explain: invested in a more meaningful way. online presentment and payment portal, payments, you’ll want to implement a sys- 1. The product your company sells is For example, utilization is part of ensures customers receive their invoices tem that allows you to prohibit those ac- time, ultimately. Each employee tracking time. The data can be used to as soon as they’re generated. counts from paying with a card. contributes time, and that is what promote work-life balance by revealing Accept credit payments The benefits of taking these steps are they get paid for and what your cus- how many hours team members are mutual—in a study done by the Credit tomers pay for. working and what they are working on. Paper check payments are declining Research Foundation, 68% of suppliers 2. Time sheets help you put a price on It can reinforce their value to the team year-over-year as businesses move toward surveyed noted an improvement in DSO your service so you know what to and company. And reveal opportuni- electronic payment options. Commercial due to early pay discount programs. It’s a charge customers for each job. ties and drive interventions to learn card usage in particular is growing rapidly sound strategy that will not only help 3. Time sheets also help you get better new skills, diversify assignments, redis- among A/P departments, and the reason your business, but also keeps payment at estimating future projects by illu- tribute work and even justify decisions is threefold: purchasing cards afford A/P top of mind for your suppliers and ser- minating how much time each per- to hire new people. teams robust management controls, vice providers. son needs to complete their work When positioned this way, as using streamlined reconciliation and the poten- Phil Muscato is KeyBank Rochester on the job. the data from time sheets to make their tial to earn rewards with every purchase. Market President. He may be reached by 4. Time sheets help you staff up prop- lives easier and help them do their best A/P teams have every reason to use their phone at 585-238-4159 or email at phil- erly for current and new projects, card for purchases, and A/R teams should [email protected]. helping ensure balanced workloads. Continued on page 40 PAGE 38 ROCHESTER BUSINESS JOURNAL / RBJ.NET AUGUST 30, 2019 A Penfield man’s journey shines bright light on Jim Thorpe’s legacy

here are still miles to go before he sleeps, but indefatigable Bob TWheeler can finally see the finish line. A 65-year-long odyssey to ensure that Jim Thorpe receives his historical due—not only as arguably the finest athlete of all-time, but as a courageous ON SPORTS and compassionate American hero—is nearing its final stages. Scott Pitoniak Next summer, filming is scheduled to begin on a movie based on Wheeler’s su- Ganondagan at 2 p.m. on Sept. 7 “I joke perb book, “Jim Thorpe: World’s Greatest that I left home with $200 in my pocket Athlete.” Adapted by director/screenwrit- and returned home with $200 in my Provided er Abraham Taylor and backed by Holly- pocket. People were just incredible. A rendering of the new building planned at Roberts Wesleyan College. wood heavyweights such as Angelina Jolie When I told them what I was doing, and “Fences” producer Todd Black, most responded enthusiastically. Many GOLISANO just the ability to be civil,” she said. “I “Bright Path: The Jim Thorpe Story” is offered meals and transportation and Continued from page 1 want them to come into a conversation tentatively scheduled to hit theaters in places to stay.” eager to understand and to listen.” 2021. And when it does, generations— Wheeler would use material culled Golisano said. “Our region boasts Porterfield said many large com- new and old—will learn the true story of from his treasure trove of interviews to several wonderful institutions of panies conduct their own training at the former Olympic gold medalist and write his master’s thesis. And that thesis higher education, but few are located their places of business. Community football pioneer who overcame crushing would be the basis for his definitive on the west side. The Community En- colleges provide extensive job training obstacles as a Native American in an era Thorpe biography several years later. gagement Center will create an op- programs, but primarily in technical when our government and society was One person who opened his heart and portunity for Roberts to expand its fields. hell-bent on eradicating their culture. wallet during the cross-country trip was reach by sharing its professional and Roberts would focus on small and “Jim Thorpe’s life is in many respects a Eisenhower. That interview took place in educational expertise with the broad- medium businesses and on topics painful story because of the treatment he Gettysburg, and it was “like listening to er community.” such as business leadership and ethics and other Native Americans were forced to your grandfather tell stories.” When they In preparing a strategic “map” for the training. endure in the late 19th century, early 20th finished chatting, Ike gave Wheeler a $20 school several years ago, Porterfield said, Training at the institutes would be century,’’ Taylor said. “But it’s also an incred- bill because he didn’t like to see young surveys of stakeholders revealed a pre- paid for by companies using the pro- ibly powerful and inspiring story. And, quite people hitchhike. dominant need for a space where students grams, creating a new revenue stream frankly, it’s probably a story that couldn’t Wheeler would encounter similar could gather outside of class. Students for the college, Porterfield noted. have been told without Bob’s exhaustive re- kindness when he popped into Wardeck- now use the library, but must make res- The two-story Golisano center search and generosity of spirit. His under- er’s, a menswear store in downtown Car- ervations for meeting space. And there’s would house a large cafe with dining standing of Thorpe’s life is unparalleled. No lisle. Haberdasher James Wardecker was no dedicated space for Roberts’ sizable tables and couches on the first floor, a one knows more about Thorpe than Bob more than happy to help. He immediate- cohort of commuting students. career services department, and a flex- does, and no one has been a greater cham- ly phoned his son, Fred, and asked him With financial realities, though, the ible training space that could be up to pion of Thorpe’s legacy.” to take the next two days off from work building couldn’t just be for a single five small rooms and one big one with And to think this all began in Penfield so he could drive Wheeler around town purpose. a capacity of 300. The second floor many moons ago when Wheeler’s dad to speak to local residents who had first- In a parallel planning process, Por- would include several existing depart- gave him a book about the world’s great- hand knowledge of Thorpe and legend- terfield and others at Roberts had been ments, such as diversity and equity, in- est athletes and 10-year-old Bob stum- ary Carlisle football coach Pop Warner. meeting with business people in the ternational engagement and spiritual bled upon Thorpe. A seed was planted, Nearly a half-century later, as he was area about how Roberts could provide formation. It may also include a desig- and it would germinate years later on a beginning to research his Thorpe movie, solutions for their educational and nated lounge for commuting students trip back from Yankee Stadium with his Taylor visited Wardecker’s. Fred wound training needs. and a prayer chapel. There is none parents. As they trekked toward Roches- up regaling Taylor with stories about “The owners said, we’re not looking outside the seminary on the Roberts ter, Wheeler convinced them to take a Thorpe, and at the end of their conversa- for degrees, we’re looking for training.’ campus that is primarily used by the detour to Jim Thorpe, Pa. They eventu- tion told him: “You really should talk to Porterfield recalled. Thus was born divinity program. ally found the run-down mausoleum Bob Wheeler.” Wardecker gave him Roberts’ four Community Institutes: Until now, the college’s largest gift where Thorpe was buried. Wheeler’s phone number. Taylor called, • The Business Solutions Institute in its 153-year history had also come This rekindled Wheeler’s interest, and and knew within minutes that he needed • The Justice and Security Institute from Golisano — $5 million used to when he returned home he went to Run- to bring Bob aboard. • The English Language Institute build the Golisano Library on campus. del Library to learn more about his boy- “Bob’s passion was infectious,’’ Taylor • The Intellectual and Spiritual Hu- The current gift comes directly from hood hero. His research put him in touch said. “You could feel the love he had for mility Institute. the Paychex founder and billionaire, with Leo Lyons, one of the founders of Jim and how important it was for him to The latter is just getting started, rather than from the foundation he the Rochester Jeffersons, a charter mem- get this story told on a wide scale. We while the other three have been in op- established that focuses on giving to ber of the National Football League, wound up talking for four hours, and he eration for a year or more. projects that help people with develop- which was started by Thorpe in 1920. Ly- invited me to spend some time at their mental disabilities. ons got to know Thorpe when the former home so we could talk further. That was “I want for our Roberts also plans to launch a fun- Canton Bulldogs football star became really the launching point for all of this. draising campaign beginning in Sep- the league’s first commissioner, and the Bob’s generous sharing of knowledge students more than tember to cover the remaining costs former Jeffersons owner/coach helped and contacts has been nothing short of of the building’s construction and to Wheeler compile a list of Thorpe con- extraordinary.” just the ability to be support the center’s operation after temporaries to interview. Wheeler felt a kinship from the start. construction. In the summer of 1966, as part of his Here were two men bonded by a story civil. I want them to “We are so grateful to Tom Golisano research for a master’s degree in history that needed to be told. “That Abraham for the overwhelming demonstration of at Syracuse University, Wheeler began would walk into that same store four de- come into a support of the work we do,” Porterfield hitchhiking across America in search of cades later, and Fred would graciously said. “This gift not only opens the way those who knew Thorpe. He lugged his connect him to me was just another indi- conversation eager to for us to move forward with the plan for suitcase and bulky reel-to-reel tape re- cation that the telling of Jim’s story was understand and to the construction of a unique campus corder to 28 states, logging more than truly meant to be,” Wheeler said. building, but is also an encouraging en- 12,000 miles while interviewing nearly As Taylor mentioned, no one knows listen.” dorsement of our mission to serve the 200 people, including President Dwight more about Thorpe or has been more de- educational needs of the Greater Roch- Eisenhower, who played football against voted to his legacy than Wheeler. If the — Deana L. Porterfield ester community and the students of Thorpe, while attending West Point; ac- Penfield High School graduate had done Roberts Wesleyan College.” tor Burt Lancaster, who portrayed the nothing more than write the definitive The new building would be located legendary athlete in a 1951 feature film, biography of Thorpe, that would have Businesses have already expressed on the northwest edge of campus, and a 104-year-old teacher who had been enough. But Wheeler didn’t stop an interest in adopting curriculum on across Westside Drive from Roberts’ Thorpe as a student at the Carlisle (Pa.) there. He and his wife, Florence, wound that topic for their workplaces to help academic buildings and on the same Indian School. up quitting their jobs to form the Jim people have difficult discussions with side as most of its dormitories. “It was the most wondrous journey of others, Porterfield said. 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DIXON as situations come to light. updates to daily or better would recover diminish the importance of any specific Continued from page 37 Require everyone to complete $52,000 per professional, per year in bill- task, because there is value in each of time sheets able time. those activities, but to enlighten. Knowl- work, people will be more motivated to It’s obvious, really, and I suspect that edge is power. And time-tracking data carefully record their time. Perhaps the most important thing you anything beyond a few days ends up be- can empower people to fine-tune their Beta-test with your team can do to build goodwill toward time ing more guesswork than reality. By accu- time management skills to become more members sheets and encourage compliance is to racy, I mean recording hours exactly, efficient, but only if you take the time to walk the walk. That is, even your C-suite down to the quarter-hour, not plumping share the data with them. When evaluating time-tracking sys- and everyone in upper management or padding, rounding or faking hours out tems and establishing processes, involve Reward for tracking time—but not should keep track of their time. Even of guilt, pride or embarrassment. If some- for how much time your team members. Hold test and re- people whose jobs are inherently non- one goes over their budgeted hours on a view sessions, discuss the pros and cons, billable, like HR or accounting. It shows project, they need to show it, honestly. While completing time sheets is an ex- and aim to come to consensus on the you believe in the importance of track- That way, future estimates will be more pected part of the job, and perhaps not methods and tools with the greatest ben- ing time as a business process, regardless realistic. At the same time, if they work an worthy of individual recognition or re- efits for all your teams and departments, of whether the time is directly billable to extra two hours and don’t record those ward, it might not be a bad idea to cele- as well as your overall business opera- a client. two hours, the final bill will be based on brate when a department or project team tions. By involving all team members— And the data you gather can help you misinformation and your company will does an exceptionally good job of it. Like not just your upper-level managers—in create efficiencies throughout your opera- lose two hours of revenue. And if they treating them to lunch every week or the decision-making process up front, tions outside of just informing your invoic- aren’t billing enough hours, you can re- month 100% of team members turn in you will gain greater buy-in and compli- ing. For example, you may discover one of distribute projects or look for other as- their time sheets in on time. ance down the road. your leaders would benefit from having an signments to balance the workload. Just be careful not to incentivize the Communicate clear guidelines assistant take care of certain tasks, or that Use the data to empower your process or, worse, give bonuses or rec- you spend more time than you thought re- people ognition to those who log the most There is lots of grey area when it comes sponding to emails. Either way, your team time. Otherwise you risk inadvertently to logging time. I suspect everyone has members will be much more willing to The simple act of tracking time helps tempting people to cheat the system or their own system of how they handle time comply with time-tracking procedures people see how they use time. Similar to pad their hours. And doing so also increments less than 15 minutes, quick when they see you doing it. the way writing down everything you eat takes the emphasis and metric away client phone calls and emails, time spent Do them daily and tracking your steps helps you im- from where it should be: on quality and driving to meetings or waiting for them to prove your nutritional and fitness levels. results, rather than hours. After all, start. Without clear guidelines, it becomes A report by AffinityLive/Accelo People start seeing exactly how much that’s what our clients really pay us for, a bit of a free-for-all and you could be showed that team members who track time they spend checking email, brows- isn’t it? over-charging or under-charging your their time each day do so more accurate- ing the web or waiting for meetings to Lauren Dixon is CEO of Dixon Schwabl customers and potentially losing revenue. ly than those who complete time sheets start, for example, compared to how Inc., a marketing communications firm, So collect questions, make decisions and once a week. And it states that switching much time they spend working on deliv- which has been honored as a best place to publish the guidelines, editing as needed from weekly or less frequent time sheet erables. This is not meant to punish or work.

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DEL LAGO Lakes,” said Lance Young, del Lago’s exec- Continued from page 1 utive vice president and general manager. Draft Kings and del Lago are 50/50 While Moody’s Investors Service has partners on the venture. Odds are set downgraded the casino’s credit rating in through Draft Kings and its partner, each of the past two January economic Kambi Group plc. reviews, Peninsula Pacific founder, Former Syracuse University quarter- chairman and managing partner Brent back Donovan McNabb placed the first Stevens says he is bullish on del Lago. official wager – on the team for which he “I have just made a very material in- played 11 of his 13 NFL seasons. vestment to prove that belief,” he said, “I’m betting the Philadelphia Eagles to referring to the buyout, terms of which win the Super Bowl this year,” McNabb were not disclosed. “What you will see said, “and I don’t usually give away is growth in capital spending. We have money for no reason.” always seen del Lago as part of our over- McNabb was not allowed to make any all company. It’s a strategic asset, a long- wager on a Syracuse University team, term asset.” and no one else will be able to do so at His confidence is buoyed by the arriv- del Lago either. New York’s casinos canal of the DraftKings Sportsbook, which not take bets on any amateur team based was christened on Aug. 23. in New York (the Orange, University of Sports betting will not, by itself, trans- Provided rendering DraftKings Sportsbook at del Lago Resort and Casino. Buffalo, etc.). They also cannot offer a form del Lago into a cash cow for Penin- line on any amateur event contested in sula Pacific. But bets on the NFL, college New York, such as an NCAA basketball football and basketball and a multitude upgrades apparently are in the works. Cuomo was cautious, citing concerns regional played at Syracuse or the Pin- of other events will enhance the overall While Stevens said no golf course is about wording in the state constitution. stripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. product offering and make significant planned, he wouldn’t discuss what could But two of the state’s four full casinos fi- Those restrictions aren’t onerous. contributions to the business model. be on the way. nally began offering sports wagering in Having no online platforms could be, There has been an uptick in play at July (Rivers Casino in Schenectady and however. Neighboring states, such as “It’s going to be the casino. In the first 27 months since Tioga Downs in the Southern Tier) and New Jersey, have been online for more del Lago opened, gross table game rev- del Lago joined the party last Friday. than a year with sports wagering. New material. In any enue topped $1 million just five times. “This takes betting out of the shad- Jersey’s first sportsbook opened in June It surpassed that mark twice in the past ows,” said state Assembly minority lead- 2018. Since then, just under $3.5 billion business, you always 12 weeks. Also, the average win per slot er Brian Kolb, R-Canandaigua. “This has been wagered on sports, and $2.64 want to innovate. Today machine per day topped $190 in eight of effort to legalize it brings it out of the billion was bet through online plat- the past 10 weeks. There were just four shadows and also into a setting that con- forms. Total wagering has generated is something new for such weeks in the first two years of op- sumers can enjoy.” $222 million in revenue for the legal eration. They can do so only in a casino, how- bookmakers as well as $26 million in tax the customers.” Stevens is now banking that sports ever. State lawmakers would not approve revenue for the state. betting will bring a different category online wagering, largely because the The numbers at the FanDuel Sports- — Brent Stevens of gambler to the property. And that governor believes it must be approved book at The Meadowlands race track in- they’ll enjoy other gaming while at del by voters. Other legal experts disagree, dicate New Yorkers very likely have been Lago. There’s a reason the sportsbook saying it’s no different than online horse driving across the bridge to New Jersey “It’s going to be material,” Stevens said was built near the back of the casino, racing platforms that are legal. to wager mostly online. Online bets in at the sportsbook opening. “In any busi- where the former Vine Restaurant and Officials at del Lago said they will July alone totaled $52,463,652 at the ness, you always want to innovate. Today Bar once stood. Sports fans must pass continue to push for an online platform, Meadowlands, compared to in-person is something new for the customers.” row after row of slot machines, as well but they were more than thrilled to at sports wagers of $7,323,483. Peninsula Pacific was founded in 1999 as the table games, to place a bet on a least launch their in-person sportsbook. So while del Lago is excited to see by Stevens and has offices in California sporting event. The Draft Kings Sportsbook features a what its sportsbook can do for the bot- and Idaho. It was originally the hold- Legal sports betting has been 28 1,000-square-foot wall of TV screens as tom line, Stevens said “we need to make ing company for Peninsula Gaming, but months in the making, ever since the well as an odds board the size of an are- it easier for the customer, and that’s to that portion of the portfolio was sold in U.S. Supreme Court removed legal con- na corner marquee. There are live tellers get it online.” 2012 for $1.45 billion. straints for every state. as well as self-betting terminals. [email protected]/ There has been talk of a second ho- New York was slow to act, some would “This will be an unmatched sports bet- (585) 653-4020 tel on the del Lago property, and other say. Others would say Gov. Andrew ting experience in the heart of the Finger

SPORTS Thorpe had died 30 years before Flor- speech. “The only thing the Sac and Fox There also are scores of stories about Continued from page 38 ence’s needle-in-the-haystack discovery, Nation is seeking are his physical re- Thorpe digging into his wallet and open- but his grown children were able to at- mains. I hope that even if Mr. Thorpe’s ing up his home to help those in need. Thorpe Foundation in 1982, using pro- tend a ceremony in Los Angeles on Jan. remains are returned, the citizens of Jim “There is a word from Jim’s tribe that ceeds from the sales of his book. They 18, 1983 in which the IOC presented Thorpe, Pa. will continue to honor (him). became associated with him,’’ Wheeler struggled financially, but pushed on, as them with replica medals. Thorpe’s kids Relinquishing his remains would not said. “The word is ‘akapamata.’ It means Bob made ends meet by caddying at the invited the Wheelers to attend. That change anything in the town. It would ‘caregiver.’ And the more I read about Congressional Country Club in Bethes- same year, Bob and Florence gathered still be Jim Thorpe, Pa. Today, there are Jim and the more people I interviewed da, Md. 3.5-million signatures in a petition drive 42 towns named after President Lincoln. through the years that knew him, that They were a true team, and their per- that convinced the U.S. Postal Service to Yet, President Lincoln’s remains reside in word fit him to a tee. Of all the things Jim sistence would be rewarded in 1982 honor Thorpe with a stamp. Springrield, Ill.” was, the thing he was most of all was a when Florence stumbled upon an old This family tradition is being carried The Wheelers hope “Bright Path” will caregiver.” Olympic rule book amid a stack of books on by the Wheelers’ son, Rob, who is shed light on Thorpe’s tireless efforts to The same could be said of Bob Wheel- in the Library of Congress. She discov- working on behalf of Thorpe’s relatives to help indigenous people overcome their er. His devotion to and care of Thorpe’s ered a legal technicality that prompted get the Native American’s remains re- obstacles. Thorpe’s celebrity as a tran- legacy has led him on a remarkable jour- the International Olympic Committee to turned from Jim Thorpe, Pa. to his Okla- scendent sports star opened up acting ney. A bright path, indeed. restore the gold medals it had stripped homa birthplace. opportunities for him, and he used his from Thorpe because he had violated the “I cannot fathom a better way to honor Hollywood connections to create job op- Best-selling author and nationally hon- rules of amateurism by playing semi-pro Mr. Thorpe’s legacy than naming a town portunities for Native Americans in nu- ored journalist Scott Pitoniak is the Roch- baseball before competing in the 1912 after him,’’ Rob Wheeler said in a recent merous films, particularly Westerns. ester Business Journal sports columnist. Summer Games in Stockholm, Sweden.

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In business group that represents the CEOs of a 1997 “Statement on Corporate Governance,” for ex- More to the point, the law doesn’t need chang- America’s most powerful companies recently ample, the Roundtable said “the principal objective of ing in order for companies to be able to do “good.” A issued a statement that may sound like a roar. a business enterprise is to generate economic returns That is, even though the law creates a specific duty to But it’s actually more of a whimper. to its owners.” shareholders, it doesn’t prevent companies from con- For decades, the Business Roundtable has main- But on Aug. 19, the Roundtable changed its tune. sidering the interests of other groups. tained that the primary purpose of a corporation is The 182 CEOs who signed the statement said they are No law requires companies to maximize share- to provide returns for its shareholders. The Round- committed to not only generating long-term value for holder returns by paying employees the minimum table — which represents 193 companies with over shareholders but also: necessary to keep them on the job. No law requires $7 trillion in revenue and almost 15 million em- • delivering value to their customers managers to treat suppliers unfairly, disrespect the ployees — now says that corporations “share a fun- • investing in their employees communities in which they work or to shun sustain- damental commitment to all of our stakeholders,” • dealing fairly and ethically with their suppliers and able practices — if doing so will yield higher returns including employees, communities and suppliers. • supporting their communities and embracing sus- for shareholders. This is a big symbolic win, but it is unlikely to tainable practices. The law is even more expansive than the Roundta- change how companies — even those that signed, The new commitments represent a symbolic victory ble statement. No law forbids corporations from tak- such as Amazon, Boeing and Pfizer — actually be- for those who want companies to consider the inter- ing money that could have gone to shareholders and have. Ultimately, only shareholders have an actual ests of not just its shareholders but of other groups donating it to hospitals or museums. seat at the table and can vote on who runs the com- that are affected by corporate behavior. The statement In fact, the only time companies have to exclu- pany. signals this view is now Corporate America’s as well. sively focus of maximizing shareholder value is when As an adviser to corporate managers, I have spent But in practice, the statement doesn’t really amount selling the company. Otherwise, they are free to do countless hours listening to executives discussing to much. many things that benefit people who are not share- what shareholders want. I haven’t heard more than The purpose of a corporation holders. 20 minutes of talk about what employees, commu- For decades the Roundtable has touted the efforts nities or suppliers need or deserve. First of all, the Roundtable doesn’t actually have of its members in supporting the environment, their A statement from a group of CEOs, no matter the power to define the purposes of corporations or workers and their communities. It didn’t take a state- how powerful, won’t fundamentally change how the duties of managers who run them. Those duties ment to incite those efforts. It took changes of heart they operate. But there’s one thing that will. are a matter of corporate law. — or, perhaps more often, public pressure. Corporate law states that the “business and affairs If you think some or most companies are behaving A symbolic change of tune of every corporation … shall be managed by or un- badly, the Business Roundtable’s statement shouldn’t The idea of shareholder primacy first emerged in a der the direction of a board of directors.” And these lift your hopes that their behavior will get any better. 1932 Harvard Law Review article by Adolphe Berle, directors in turn owe fiduciary duties of care and Shareholders will remain primary. a Columbia University law professor who served on loyalty to the corporation and its stockholders — no But at least these companies recognize that people President Franklin Roosevelt’s “Brain Trust.” Berle one else. expect a lot more from them. That’s what is forcing said “all powers granted to a corporation or to the CEOs cannot alter these legal duties by signing a change. management of a corporation … [are] at all times ex- statement. The Roundtable is neither a state legis- Erik Gordon is Professor of Business, University of ercisable only for the ratable benefit of the sharehold- lature nor a supreme court, so its statement doesn’t Michigan. This article is republished from The Conver- ers.” change the law. sation under a Creative Commons license. Don’t ban new technologies — experiment with them carefully

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KEYBANK The acquisition of First Niagara still a philanthropic event in Rochester and report, 28 percent of black Rochesteri- Continued from page 1 stands for Muscato as the biggest driver not run into Barger. ans own a home, compared to 31 per- for KeyBank locally, saying it “ener- “We need to be at these events,” cent statewide and 42 percent nation- and she said, ‘hey, you got a good per- gized” KeyBank in the market. And the Muscato said, and “advocate for these ally. Whites owned homes at a rate of sonality and have a gold background; Community Benefits Plan was a para- organizations, because these are the or- 43 percent, compared to 64 percent we think you’d be a good banker,’” mount piece of immersing KeyBank ganizations we work with, and it’s im- statewide and 69 percent nationally. Muscato said. into the Rochester community. portant to be involved with them. Jim “There’s no better feeling than to be Muscato came on board at Key Officially rolled out in 2017, the did an amazing job of that, and I had a a homeowner, and we need to have pro- shortly after Barger became local presi- five-year plan targeted philanthropic lot of discussions about that, even when grams in place to help people get there,” dent, leaving his role at HSBC for Key- investments in five key sectors: $5 bil- I was in a different role; you need to be Muscato said. “The fact that KeyBank Bank’s commercial team. lion for residential mortgage lending; out there, you need to be a face, you has dedicated resources to do that is “It’s just been great ever since,” Mus- $2.5 billion for small business lending; need to advocate.” helping the community.” cato said. “We have more of a family $8.8 billion for community invest- Muscato already has a good stand- For Muscato, it’s a critical time for atmosphere than any other place I’ve ment; $3 million for product developing in philanthropic endeavors, serv- Rochester and KeyBank, as he sees an been.” ment aimed at underserved rural and ing with the American Heart Asso- economy on the upswing. According In 2016, KeyBank held 6.55 percent urban communities; and $175 million ciation, Junior Achievement, Heritage to the 2017 census, the median house- of the market in the Rochester metro- for philanthropy. In its first two years, Christian Services and on the board of hold income in Rochester was $32,347, politan area, valued at about $1.4 bil- the plan invested $211.4 million into Canandaigua’s F.F. Thompson Hospital about half the state median for the lion in local deposits, making it the the Rochester area. The benevolence Foundation. That background means same year, at $64,894. But Roches- sixth largest banking institution in the included a $50,000 pledge to work the Community Benefits Plan sits close ter’s median income grew 2 percent area, according to the Federal Deposit co-op OWN Rochester last Novem- to Muscato’s heart as a key role in es- from 2016, compared to 1.2 percent for Insurance Corp. In 2018, with First Ni- ber; a $100,000 donation to the Ibero- tablishing KeyBank as a true commu- the entire state. Likewise, unemploy- agara folded into its share of the mar- American Action League and the Ur- nity driver. ment was down to 3.8 percent in June ket, KeyBank was the third largest in ban League of Rochester in May 2018; “The word of our year has been col- 2019, lower than the state’s 4 percent. the region, behind M&T and JP Mor- $32.5 million for small business loans laboration, and … we’re really standing They’re trends that Muscato sees as gan, respectively, with 13.66 percent of in low-to-moderate income commu- behind that,” Muscato said. adding up to a brighter economic fu- the market and just under $2.6 billion nities; and $33.6 million in mortgage Especially important to Muscato is ture. in deposits. lending to low-to-moderate income the $33.6 million in mortgages loaned “Rochester’s a legacy market, but “We’ve had so much, and success residents to low-to-moderate income residents. that doesn’t mean we can’t grow,” Mus- breeds success,” Muscato said. “And Corporate responsibility officerHis philosophy is that owning a home cato said. “We can advance what we’ve we’ve had so much success in every line Kawanza Humphrey is in charge of is invaluable not only to low-income learned … lend money where appli- of business, from our retail to our busi- choosing organizations to support, residents but also to building a better cable and help grow the economy here. ness bank and private bank and all of while Barger, as the face of KeyBank, community as a whole. We should be, I hope, in a pretty good our affiliates. People just get amped up handed out oversized checks and estab- There’s a lot of work to be done on position.” to keep up with the momentum we’ve lished a real local presence. For the past that front in Rochester. According to gfanelli@bridgetowermedia. built up here.” three years, it was tough to show up at ACT Rochester’s 2013-17 Hard Facts com/5857759692

TECHNOLOGIES having to step over scooters carelessly ing apps and any other technology that cover littering, abandoned vehicles, Continued from page 42 left in the middle of the sidewalk — and displaces existing methods can really negligence and assault. New technolo- the difficulties people using wheelchairs, only become a nuisance if a lot of peo- gies may just introduce new ways of limited only when our right to free action crutches, strollers or walkers may have in ple use them — that is, if many people generating the same old harms, ones interferes with someone else’s rights. The getting around them. find them valuable. Injuries from scoot- that are already reasonably well regu- precautionary principle reverses this, ban- Those harms are not nothing, and can ers, and the number of scooters left ly- lated. Genuinely new situations can of ning people from doing what they want, help motivate arguments for banning ing around, have increased because the course arise: San Francisco’s ban on mu- unless it is specifically allowed. scooters. After all, they can’t hurt anyone number of people using them has sky- nicipal use of facial recognition tech- The precautionary principle makes if they’re not allowed. What’s missing rocketed. Those 1,500 reported injuries nologies may well be sensible, as people sense when people are talking about some from those figures, however, is how ma- are from 38.5 million rides. quite reasonably can democratically issues, like the environment or public ny of those people riding scooters would This is not, of course, to say that these decide that the state shouldn’t be able health. It’s easier to avoid the problems have gotten into a car instead. Cars are technologies and the firms that produce to track their every move. People might of air pollution or dumping trash in the far more dangerous and far worse for the them should go unregulated. Indeed, well decide that companies shouldn’t be ocean than trying to clean up afterward. environment. a number of these firms have behaved able to either. Similarly, giving children drinking water Yet the precautionary principle isn’t quite poorly, and have legitimately cre- Silicon Valley’s CEOs aren’t always that’s contaminated with lead has effects right for cars, either. As the number of ated some harms, which should be reg- sympathetic characters. And “disrup- that aren’t reversible. The children simply autonomous cars on the road climbs, ulated. tion” really can be disruptive. But lib- must deal with the health effects of their they’ll be involved in an increasing num- But instead of preemptively banning eralism is about innovation and experi- exposure for the rest of their lives. ber of crashes, which will no doubt get things, I suggest continuing to rely on mentation and finding new solutions But as much of a nuisance as dockless lots of media attention. the standard approach in the liberal tra- to humanity’s problems. Banning new scootersGet might Greater be, they aren’t theRochester’s same as It is worth business keeping in mind that news au- dition:and See what kinds of harms arise, technologies — even ones as trivial as poisoned water. Get Greater Rochester’stonomous cars business will have been news a wild and informationhandle the early cases via the court sys- dockless scooters — embodies a con- informationManaging the online effectsonline every every day technologyandday in andprint success every evenin ifprint theyFriday. are inevery tem, andFriday. then consider whether a pat- servatism that denies that premise. A millions of crashes every year, so long as tern of harms emerges that would be lot of new ideas aren’t great. A handful Of course, dockless scooters, auton- they improve on the 6.5 million crashes better handled upfront by a new or re- are really useful. It’s hard to tell which is omous cars and a whole host of new and 1.9 million people who were seri- vised regulation. The Consumer Prod- which until we try them out a bit. technologies do generate real harms. A ously injured in a car crash in 2017. uct Safety Commission, which looks Ryan Muldoon is Associate Professor Consumer Reports investigation in ear- Disruption brings benefits too out for dangerous consumer goods and of Philosophy, University at Buffalo, The ly 2019 found more than 1,500 injuries holds manufacturers to account, is an State University of New York. This article from electric scooters since the dockless It may also be helpful to remember example of this. is republishedBook offrom lists The Conversation companies were founded. 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