Members in the News

Arline Santiago, RHBA member and 2018 Hispanic Business Person of the Year, has been named the third co-chair of the Commission on Racial and Structural Equality. The commission was launched by Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren and County Executive Adam Bello to develop legislation and policies aimed at addressing inequality and systemic racism. Arline Santiago is currently … [Read more...] about RHBA Member Named to Commission

RHBA Corporate member LaBella continues to grow after after its most recent acquisition of Harmony Architectural Associates, PC, of Syracuse. This is the fifth acquisition LaBella has made in the past three years. Congratulations! To read more, visit Labella's site here! … [Read more...] about LaBella keeps growing!

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