Members in the News

RHBA Board Chair Grace Tillinghast has  been reappointed by the Monroe County Legislature to the Board of Trustees of Monroe Community College. Ms. Tillinghast was first appointed in 2009, and reappointed five years ago. Since then she has held various positions in the board and presently serves as vice chair. She is delighted that she has always received the unanimous vote … [Read more...] about RHBA Chair Reappointed to MCC Board

Orlando Rivera has been named to the list of Top 100 Latino Real Estate agents in the Northeast. Sincere congratulations on behalf of all our members and keep up the good work. … [Read more...] about RHBA Board Member Receives Award

Jaira Santiago, owner of  Beads and Bangles by Jaira, participated as a panelist during the TedX Ibero Salon on February 26. She was the only female business person in the group. She shared how she started her own business with an investment of $1,500. While raising two small children, Jaira worked tirelessly to bring her jewels and creations to the local market. It took her … [Read more...] about RHBA Member Talks about Small Business

RHBA member Jane Sutter recently wrote and published a new book, Beloved Burlington: Featuring businesses you knew and loved! The book strikes a nostalgia chord with Baby Boomers who grew up in Jane’s hometown of Burlington, Iowa. The book features a dozen well-known businesses and interviews with the families that owned the businesses, along with more than 100 historical … [Read more...] about New book by RHBA member

The Monroe County Legislature recently confirmed the appointment of Orlando Rivera to the Monroe County Planning Board. The Monroe County Planning Board is charged with reviewing and recommending a six year capital improvement program which outlines the major improvements slated for County facilities (parks, roads, buildings, etc.). The Board also reviews and recommends … [Read more...] about RHBA Board Member Appointed to Monroe County Board