EquiCenter in Mendon on the move

Thanks to a grant by a local philanthropist, August 10 marked the first ceremonious day of a new era for EquiCenter, the Mendon-based volunteer-based, not-for-profit therapeutic horse center that benefits people with disabilities, veterans and at-risk youth.

 

The center officially moved from its former facility at 3409 Rush-Mendon Road to its new location, now named the EquiCenter at the William & Mildred Levine Ranch at 3247 Rush-Mendon Road.

Fisher grad opens bar in Pittsford

Ted Micalos, who grew up in Chili and graduated from Gates Chili High School, played football and graduated from St. John Fisher College in Pittsford.

Home, sweet home as Homearama kicks off in Penfield

It will be Christmas in August as Homearama 2010 gets under way later this month.

East House elects new board members

Andrew Dollinger, Heather Keys and Donald Zrebiec have been elected to the East House board of directors.

One woman’s recipes are secret to success at Mamasan’s

If you ate at Mamasan’s when it opened in 1983 and were to eat the same meal there tomorrow, you would find the food tastes the same.

Boutique offers high fashion for everyday wear

Chic Feet Boutique in Brighton offers high fashion shoes, cothing and accessories for everday wear.

Neighbors honor Brighton gift shop

Brighton Neighbors United presented its annual Beautification Award to Sue Stekl, owner of the Eleventh Hour gift shop at Twelve Corners Plaza on Monday, June 14.

Local woman launching new business strategy book

Newsmaker Q&A: Jennifer Sertl
A new book co-authored by a Pittsford businesswoman stresses a different set of three R’s.

Monroe Community College to host job fair June 9

Brighton-based networking organization The August Group has about 4,000 members who come together to find and retain jobs, often meeting at the Bagel Bin to participate in workshops or meetings.

New learning center helps students understand math

It’s a new learning center that helps students in grades 2-12 in Henrietta, Brighton and Pittsford boost their math skills, understanding of math concepts and overall school performance. The franchise was founded in 2002 in California by Larry Martinek, an educator and teaching consultant for more than 30 years who’s written many math workbooks and helped design math-teaching programs.

Pittsford residents launch ‘shop local’ Web site

Pittsford residents David Madison and Edward Hanchett are the co-founders of equaTEK Interactive, an e-commerce and Web site hosting firm, which recently launched the Go Buy Rochester Project at www.gobuyrochester.com.

Schumer: Job growth still lagging

Sen. Charles Schumer is the latest to claim the regional economy is on the upswing. But at a meeting with local business owners organized by the Rochester Business Alliance, Schumer said while the region’s economy is back on track, jobs have not recovered at the same pace.

Brighton will host session to discuss design of Monroe Avenue

The future of Monroe Avenue in Brighton will be discussed in a special meeting June 5.

PAETEC offers employees volunteer opportunities

When it comes to encouraging employees to contribute to their communities, PAETEC is walking the talk.

PAETEC named to Fortune 1000 list of America's largest companies

There’s a new name on Fortune magazine’s list of America’s 1,000 largest corporations, based on annual revenue.

Veramark announcing first-quarter results next week

Veramark Technologies, a Pittsford-based provider of telecom expense management solutions, will issue its financial results Wednesday, May 12 for the first quarter which ended March 31.

Brighton eatery offers quick, healthy alternative to fast food

The owners of a new business featuring a lot of produce — things that come from the ground — thought Earth Day would be perfect for their opening.

New doggy daycare opens in Pittsford

A perfect place to pamper small pooches just opened in Pittsford.

Erie Canal opens Saturday

A new water trail, aimed at canoers and kayakers, will be announced in June as part of a major new initiative along the state’s canal system.

New business group is looking for ‘the next best thing’

If you think you’ve got the next best thing in business, a local group wants to hear from you. “The Next Best Thing,” a new program by Networking Referral Group of Rochester, gives innovators a sounding board for their ideas.

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