Andrea Deckert

5 days ago | rbj.net | Andrea Deckert

The University of Rochester‘s Warner School of Education and Human Development has been awarded $275,000 to continue hosting the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers, marking the third consecutive year the Warner School has received funding for the international exchange initiative. UR is one of only two institutions nationwide selected to host the Fulbright program in the upcoming fall semester.

5 days ago | rbj.net | Andrea Deckert

Key takeaways:• OakWood Financial Services, founded in 1999, has maintained its mission to offer client-first financial planning without proprietary product constraints. • Company leaders attribute its longevity to a consistent, collaborative approach that values both employees and clients as the foundation of its success. • Many clients are fellow business owners, creating shared experiences and long-term, trust-based relationships.

1 week ago | rbj.net | Andrea Deckert

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes is investing over $1 million into 30 summer programs supporting over 3,800 out-of-school youth in the six-county region.  United Way is the second-largest funder for summer programming and is supporting more programs and youth than in 2024. It is one of nine funders contributing to summer programs. For ease of applicants and to enhance funder collaboration, applicants were able to complete a common application with the nine funders.

1 week ago | rbj.net | Andrea Deckert

NBT Bank celebrated the opening of its new office this week at 1075 Ridge Road in Webster. It is the bank’s first branch in the Western New York region. The opening follows the completion of NBT Bancorp’s $236 million merger with Evans Bancorp Inc. on May 2. “It is my great honor and pleasure to be a part of today’s ceremony to celebrate the opening of our newest office in the Western Region,” said Tim Brown, regional president.

1 week ago | rbj.net | Andrea Deckert

James Gould, president and co-founder of Alesco Advisors LLC and a Rochester Institute of Technology alumnus, has been named as the 2025 recipient of the Herbert W. Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award, presented by Saunders College of Business at Rochester Institute of Technology. Gould will be honored at the Vanden Brul Entrepreneurial Award Luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, inside the Susan R. Holliday Center on campus.