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Clinton: Golisano Institute grads have the tools to succeed in an AI-driven economy
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (821+ words) Business of Cannabis 2026 Former President Bill Clinton told graduates of the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship that their practical business education and grounding in artificial intelligence have positioned them for success in a rapidly changing economy. “You have learned to…...
Bill Clinton to deliver commencement address at Golisano Institute
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (302+ words) Business of Cannabis 2026 Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will deliver the commencement address this Friday, Aug. 14, to the second graduating class of the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship in Rochester. A spokesperson for the institute confirmed Clinton as this year’s commencement…...
Penfield Webster EMS workers seek better pay, scheduling through union
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (225+ words) Business of Cannabis 2026 A group of 65 emergency medical services (EMS) workers at Penfield Webster EMS voted to join Teamsters Local 118. “These workers stood strong and fought hard to win their union, and we could not be prouder to welcome them,…...
Shifting hiring practices in Rochester emphasize skills over experience | Managers at Work
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (690+ words) Business of Cannabis 2026 Shifting hiring practices in Rochester emphasize skills over experience | Managers at Work “We are evaluating candidates for new roles on our team and reviewing resumes. And one person on our team is doing it quickly, only looking…...
How Rochester's businesses and educators can close the skills gap | Viewpoint
1+ week, 6+ day ago (548+ words) Business of Cannabis 2026 John Mordaci//August 6, 2026// For years, business leaders across virtually every industry have voiced the same concern: they can’t find the skilled talent they need. While the conversation around the workforce skills gap isn’t new, the urgency surrounding…...
Rochester-area executive education adapts to AI and leadership demands
1+ week, 5+ day ago (672+ words) Business of Cannabis 2026 As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, and business challenges grow more complex, executive education programs are evolving to prepare leaders for what’s next. “A continuous learning and growth mindset — for self and employees, and communication skills that…...
Work underway on RochesterWorks' new downtown career center at MCC
1+ week, 5+ day ago (319+ words) Business of Cannabis 2026 Work is underway on the new RochesterWorks Downtown Career Center at Monroe Community College‘s downtown campus. The 24,000-square-foot facility will be a one-stop career center with the goal of improving workforce development and supportive wrap-around services…...
MCC and Nazareth partner with employers to expand skills-based hiring in Rochester
1+ week, 6+ day ago (738+ words) Business of Cannabis 2026 Nearly 70% of employers are using skills-based hiring for entry-level positions, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, placing greater emphasis on what graduates can do rather than simply the degree they hold. To help meet…...
Yawman family backs mentoring, entrepreneurship at St. John Fisher
2+ week, 5+ day ago (460+ words) Andrea Deckert//July 28, 2026// The Yawmans’ gift created the Yawman Family Student Experience Fund, which will support programs across Fisher’s School of Business, with a particular focus on accounting and entrepreneurship. The fund will help establish a new student experiences and…...
RIT named among nation’s Top 25 film schools
2+ week, 6+ day ago (242+ words) Andrea Deckert//July 27, 2026// Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of Film and Animation has strengthened its standing among the nation’s top film education programs, earning the No. 21 spot in The Hollywood Reporter’s annual ranking of the 25 best film schools in the…...