Join us May 23 for an afternoon meeting featuring New York State Education Commissioner Dr. John King and President and Chairman of the GE Foundation, Bob Corcoran, as guest speakers. King and Corcoran plan to engage business leaders in an important discussion of the widespread adoption of rigorous Common Core State Standards in K-12 education, the opportunities and challenges this initiative presents, and what business leaders can do to help....

Discover what's new at Rochester's premiere boutique hotel when the Strathallan hosts Business After Hours networking June 12. Enjoy complimentary snacks and a cash bar in a relaxed and casual atmosphere while making new business contacts. The Strathallan, a Doubletree by Hilton hotel and Rochester Business Alliance member, recently completed renovations to make its guest experience even more spectacular. ...

Oak Hill Country Club, site of the 2013 PGA Championship, hosts Coffee with Our CEO Thursday, June 13. Discuss your business concerns with Rochester Business Alliance CEO Sandy Parker and learn more about the 2013 PGA from Championship Director Ryan Cannon in Oak Hill's recently-renovated League of Iroquois Room. Cannon will discuss what it takes to get Oak Hill ready for the international spotlight when the PGA Championship tees off in August and the important role Rochester-area businesses ...

In support of successful public and private efforts to promote tourism in the Rochester region, Corn Hill Navigation has launched an online ticketing system for the 2013 season. Tickets may be purchased through the organization's website, www.samandmary.org  The Sam Patch and Mary Jemison boats host visitors from around the world on the Erie Canal and Genesee River arm of the canal.  Tourism throughout Rochester and the Finger Lakes is becomin...