Kevin Oklobzija

Rochester

Reporter at Rochester Business Journal

You'll never be old and wise if you're never young and crazy. Journalistic free agent. Will often be a rink or ball yard, just not for D&C Digital anymore.

Articles

Indus Hospitality cuts ribbon on new hotel in Newark

2 weeks ago | rbj.net | Kevin Oklobzija

Indus Hospitality Group has christened the Microtel Inn & Suites in the Wayne County village of Newark, the latest addition to the developer’s hotel portfolio. Located at 434 East Union St., the four-story Microtel has 72 pet-friendly guest rooms, including single, double and suites. There also is a fitness center, guest laundry and outdoor fire pit. The Microtel is the only hotel operating in Newark.
Seager Marine acquires long-time Finger Lakes marina

2 weeks ago | rbj.net | Kevin Oklobzija

Seager Marine, the Canandaigua-based provider of recreational and waterfront marina services, has acquired East Bluff Harbor Marina in Penn Yan. East Bluff Harbor has been in operation for five decades and features boat rentals, certified maintenance, accessories and indoor and outdoor storage. “We’re thrilled to welcome East Bluff Harbor Marina to our family of waterfront properties,” John Holland, co-0wner of Seager Marine, said in a news release.
Harrigan, Barbulean come up clutch as Mendon reaches state Final Four

2 weeks ago | 13wham.com | Kevin Oklobzija

Rochester, N.Y. — Sam Harrigan, the freshman second baseman for Pittsford Mendon’s on-the-upswing baseball program, learned a valuable lesson on Friday evening about being the hero. Avoid at all costs the celebratory meet-and-greet on the infield.
Harrigan, Barbulean come up clutch as Mendon reaches state Final Four

3 weeks ago | pickinsplinters.com | Kevin Oklobzija

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJASam Harrigan, the freshman second baseman for Pittsford Mendon’s on-the-upswing baseball program, learned a valuable lesson on Friday evening about being the hero. Avoid at all costs the celebratory meet-and-greet on the infield.
Amerk teammates remember Scott Metcalfe: 'The ultimate competitor'

3 weeks ago | pickinsplinters.com | Kevin Oklobzija

By KEVIN OKLOBZIJAWhen Scott Metcalfe was playing youth hockey, he never fixated on being the glamour-boy goal-scorer. Good thing, too. That would have really annoyed his parents, June and Bryan Metcalfe. They weren’t raising some Waltzing Matilda. “That’s what my mom used to call me if I was just out there skating around, a Waltzing Matilda,” Metcalfe said back in 1996, when he was entering the twilight of his American Hockey League career.
Amerk teammates remember Scott Metcalfe: 'The ultimate competitor'

3 weeks ago | 13wham.com | Kevin Oklobzija

When Scott Metcalfe was playing youth hockey, he never fixated on being the glamour-boy goal-scorer. Good thing, too. That would have really annoyed his parents, June and Bryan Metcalfe. They weren’t raising some Waltzing Matilda. “That’s what my mom used to call me if I was just out there skating around, a Waltzing Matilda,” Metcalfe said back in 1996, when he was entering the twilight of his American Hockey League career.
CannaCon brings cannabis industry to Rochester

3 weeks ago | rbj.net | Kevin Oklobzija

First there was Comic Con. Then came Tora-Con. And now, CannaCon makes an appearance in Rochester. CannaCon, a B2B industry trade show and convention featuring all things cannabis, runs June 12 and 13 at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center. More than 2,000 people working in, or interested in, the legalized cannabis and hemp industry are expected to attend. The event focuses on education, innovation and responsible business development.
Schumer urges renewal of HUD program that renovates zombie houses

3 weeks ago | rbj.net | Kevin Oklobzija

A federal program that allows the city of Rochester to transform zombie properties into affordable homes for first-time buyers is about to expire. Since 2005, the city has purchased and renovated more than 850 vacant Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-foreclosed homes, boosting the supply of affordable houses while increasing neighborhood property values. That’s why U.S. Sen.
Max of Eastman Place gets bold makeover in downtown Rochester

3 weeks ago | rbj.net | Kevin Oklobzija

Key takeaways: • Tony Gullace remakes Max of Eastman Place, adding a new bar and updated décor • Shift from formal fine dining to neighborhood bistro with French/Mediterranean menu • Use of Miller Center courtyard for pop-up clam bakes, concerts, and outdoor dining • Strategic downtown location near Eastman Theatre drives pre/post-theater clientele He has been preparing exquisite meals and curating the very finest menus for four decades, so Tony Gullace certainly understands Rochester’s...
7 Brew targets fourth Rochester-area town for expansion

3 weeks ago | rbj.net | Kevin Oklobzija

A quick-serve coffee brand that views its business model as the wave of the beverage future is targeting a fourth Rochester-area community for expansion. 7 Brew, a beverage-only franchise headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas, wants to install a prefab store on an outparcel near Beers of the World along East Henrietta Road. The Henrietta Town Board will conduct a public hearing on the proposal at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Henrietta Town Hall (475 Calkins Rd.).