The Urban League of Rochester and ESL Foundation join forces to help minority businesses during the pandemic. The Urban League of Rochester has announced a new $300,000 program to support small businesses in Monroe County. The Sustaining Small Businesses and COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is intended to help selected woman- and minority-owned businesses. The Urban League … [Read more...] about New Relief Program for Small Minority Business
Community Connections
ESL Federal Credit Union Awards Grant
ESL, an RHBA corporate member, is awarding a 4 million grant to the United Way of Rochester to support local health and human service agencies that provide basic need programs. Due to the pandemic, the need for help has increased dramatically. Congratulations to ESL for their generosity as the community faces unprecedented challenges. For more information: ESL … [Read more...] about ESL Federal Credit Union Awards Grant
Community Health Workers Drive Thru Care Package and Mask Give Away
Drive Through for a Community Health Worker care package and get masks for you and your community. Make sure you are taking care of yourself during this time. Friday, August 7th2pm-4pmAvalon Roc470 State StreetRochester, NY 14608First Come, First ServeQuestions call: 585-330-5234www.chwrochester-ny.org Are you a community health worker? Health Coach Patient … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers Drive Thru Care Package and Mask Give Away
Ibero’s Affordable Housing Project
Ibero is looking to purchase fifteen parcels from the city of Rochester. “Right now, the space that we will utilize is open space. We are taking about a massive development which we will name ‘Pueblo Nuevo’ and change that section of the city”, said Eugenio Marlin, executive director of Ibero’s Development Corporation. The project calls for 104 units: single family … [Read more...] about Ibero’s Affordable Housing Project
RHBA Member shares tips on video conferencing on RBJ
Article written by Diana Louise Carter and can be found here. New at video conferencing? Here are tips from a local pro While home-bound workers are doing their jobs remotely, sometimes for the first time, one local company has created a guide that could help many, many businesses carry on in the wake of a pandemic. Perinton-based First American, with … [Read more...] about RHBA Member shares tips on video conferencing on RBJ