Category: Business, Local News
Carpenters Focus on Women in Pre-Apprenticeship Recruitment
Feb 25, 2021
Staff report Sisters in the Brotherhood will be holding a series of virtual information sessions for women who are interested in pursuing a...
City Wants to Make Equity Part of Budget in Every Department
Feb 24, 2021
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net Talking about equity isn’t enough. The city plans to put its money where its mouth is....
‘Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things’ is Key to Rochester NAACP Initiatives
Feb 22, 2021
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net The new president of the Rochester Branch of the NAACP urged people to become active and set a...
Bello Under Fire for Frederick Douglass Airport Renaming Event
Feb 17, 2021
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net Monroe County Executive Adam Bello is being criticized for the way he announced and celebrated...
Rochester Business Leader Calls for Courage, Commitment to Break Silos and Create Systemic Change
Feb 16, 2021
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net Rochester ranks No. 1 for its potential to develop high-tech, high-income jobs, according to...
Welcome, Finally, to the Frederick Douglass – Greater Rochester International Airport
Feb 14, 2021
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net The airport finally has its new name, but the people who pushed for the change have more plans...
Rochester Housing Court Would Specialize in Landlord-Tenant Issues
Feb 10, 2021
Staff report Legislation that would create a housing court is being considered by City Council. Mayor Lovely Warren submitted a bill to...
Frontier Field Renovation Could Bring Minority Businesses to the Plate
Jan 29, 2021
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net A mandate from Major League Baseball may provide opportunities for minority- and women-owned...
Urban League to Help Women, Minority-Owned Small Business with COVID Expenses
Jan 25, 2021
Staff report Women or minority-owned small businesses in Monroe County can get some help meeting expenses related to COVID-19. The Urban...
Amazon, Warehouse Builder Seek Tax Breaks for Proposed Facility in Gates
Jan 12, 2021
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net Amazon and the builder of a massive warehouse in Gates to house the online retailer are...