# real estate & construction (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover real estate & construction. Page: Feed: --- ## [A stronger workforce starts with stronger educational opportunities | Guest Opinion](https://rbj.net/2026/08/21/a-stronger-workforce-starts-with-stronger-educational-opportunities/) _2026-08-21 · Special to the RBJ · Rochester Business Journal_ Commentary: Ask any business leader across New York what keeps them up at night and you'll likely hear the same answer: finding and keeping skilled workers. The post A stronger workforce starts with stronger educational opportunities | Guest Opinion appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [Developer completes $2.2M sale of another Rochester-area oil change property](https://rbj.net/2026/08/21/quattro-development-sale-rochester-oil-change-property/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin Oklobzija · Rochester Business Journal_ Quattro Development sold the Take 5 Oil Change in Greece for $2.2 million, completing its portfolio sale of local quick-serve oil change sites. The post Developer completes $2.2M sale of another Rochester-area oil change property appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Little Diversified and MOA design residence hall](https://scbiz.com/sc-commercial-construction-projects-2/) _2026-08-21 · Ross Norton · Lowcountry Archives - SCBiz_ New and ongoing commercial construction projects across South Carolina include a $55 million SC State residence hall and major expansions. The post UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Little Diversified and MOA design residence hall appeared first on SCBiz . ## [Rochester’s next growth industry runs on light | Economy Track](https://rbj.net/2026/08/21/rochesters-next-growth-industry-runs-on-light-economy-track/) _2026-08-21 · Special to the RBJ · Rochester Business Journal_ Commentary: Rochester's optics industry is advancing with ai-driven demand and federal reshoring efforts, leveraging local expertise and federal funding bids. The post Rochester’s next growth industry runs on light | Economy Track appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [RRH invests $2M to boost specialized cardiac care](https://rbj.net/2026/08/21/rochester-regional-health-invests-2m-expand-cardiac-care/) _2026-08-21 · Andrea Deckert · Rochester Business Journal_ Rochester Regional Health opened a $2 million electrophysiology lab at Rochester General Hospital to increase specialized cardiac care capacity and reduce wait times. The post RRH invests $2M to boost specialized cardiac care appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [Liebert transitions from CEO to senior advisor at CPL](https://rbj.net/2026/08/21/todd-liebert-ceo-to-senior-advisor-cpl-perinton/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin Oklobzija · Rochester Business Journal_ Todd Liebert transitions from CEO to senior advisor at Perinton-based CPL, supporting leadership as the firm searches for a new CEO. The post Liebert transitions from CEO to senior advisor at CPL appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [Vanessa Arieno | Gallina Development Corporation](https://rbj.net/2026/08/21/vanessa-arieno-gallina-development-corporation/) _2026-08-21 · Rochester Business Journal Staff · Rochester Business Journal_ Vanessa has joined Gallina Development as Communications Coordinator, bringing a background in hospitality, event management and client relations. The post Vanessa Arieno | Gallina Development Corporation appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [Kevin Wilmot | Gallina Development Corporation](https://rbj.net/2026/08/21/gallina-development-corporation/) _2026-08-21 · Rochester Business Journal Staff · Rochester Business Journal_ Kevin Wilmot recently joined Gallina Development as Director of Finance, bringing 25 years of experience in finance and commercial real estate. The post Kevin Wilmot | Gallina Development Corporation appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [Key considerations to retirement amendments under Secure 2.0 | Viewpoint](https://rbj.net/2026/08/21/key-considerations-to-retirement-amendments-under-secure-2-0-viewpoint/) _2026-08-21 · Special to the RBJ · Rochester Business Journal_ Commentary: Lodged towards the end of the CAA, the Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 (“Secure 2.0”) ushered in a host of changes to the qualified retirement plan landscape. The post Key considerations to retirement amendments under Secure 2.0 | Viewpoint appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [Thompson Health Guild | Seen](https://rbj.net/2026/08/21/thompson-health-guild-seen/) _2026-08-21 · Rochester Business Journal Staff · Rochester Business Journal_ The Thompson Health Guild netted approximately $17,000 in proceeds at its annual Fashion Show, held June 7 at Finger Lakes Community College. The post Thompson Health Guild | Seen appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wgE0dLwdOxUR) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [In NH, U.S. energy secretary says clean energy is expensive; urges approval of natural gas pipeline](https://www.nhbr.com/in-nh-u-s-energy-secretary-says-clean-energy-is-expensive-urges-approval-of-natural-gas-pipeline/) _2026-08-20 · Mark Hayward · NH Business Review_ With gasoline near $4 a gallon and healing oil prices expected to jump this winter, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Thursday said clean energy initiatives are partly to blame for high prices of energy. Wright, the founder and former chief-executive of a Denver-based oil-services and fracking company, spoke within eyesight of a small solar array at the Raymond district office of the New… ## [City of Rochester receives $1M state grant for Hotel Cadillac project](https://rbj.net/2026/08/20/city-of-rochester-1-million-state-grant-hotel-cadillac/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin Oklobzija · Rochester Business Journal_ The city of Rochester received a $1 million state grant to support the $21 million Hotel Cadillac project converting it to mixed income and supportive housing. The post City of Rochester receives $1M state grant for Hotel Cadillac project appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [fairlife ramps up production at $650M Webster dairy facility](https://rbj.net/2026/08/20/fairlife-ramps-up-production-webster-dairy-facility/) _2026-08-20 · Andrea Deckert · Rochester Business Journal_ Fairlife is increasing production at its $650 million dairy processing facility in Webster, creating 380 jobs and supporting New York dairy farmers. The post fairlife ramps up production at $650M Webster dairy facility appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [Greece board will vote on rescinding health benefits for former deputy supervisor](https://rbj.net/2026/08/20/greece-board-vote-rescind-health-benefits-former-deputy-supervisor/) _2026-08-20 · Bennett Loudon · Rochester Business Journal_ Supervisor Jeff McCann and the Greece Town Board are scheduled to vote on a resolution to rescind the retiree health insurance benefits of former Deputy Town Supervisor Michelle Marini. The post Greece board will vote on rescinding health benefits for former deputy supervisor appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [High touch, not merely high tech | Advancing Business](https://rbj.net/2026/08/20/high-touch-not-merely-high-tech-advancing-business/) _2026-08-20 · Special to the RBJ · Rochester Business Journal_ Commentary: AI is revolutionizing the customer journey in a wide array of dimensions. What must not be lost in this revolution, though, is the human element — including empathy, care, ethical reasoning, as well as effective decision-making and support. The post High touch, not merely high tech | Advancing Business appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [Wawner Strategies relaunches as The Category](https://scbiz.com/wawner-strategies-the-category/) _2026-08-20 · Hollie Moore · Lowcountry Archives - SCBiz_ Wawner Strategies has relaunched as The Category, a Charleston PR agency founded by Kat Wawner that has grown since launching in 2022. The post Wawner Strategies relaunches as The Category appeared first on SCBiz . ## [The people who will care for our parents are the ones we’re turning away](https://scbiz.com/immigration-aging-workforce/) _2026-08-20 · Ross Norton · Lowcountry Archives - SCBiz_ In 2030, more Americans will die than are born. The Congressional Budget Office puts the crossover that year, the same year the youngest baby boomer turns 65. After that, \[…\] The post The people who will care for our parents are the ones we’re turning away appeared first on SCBiz . ## [Patrick McCrory to serve as SC Ports chief operating officer](https://scbiz.com/patrick-mccrory-to-serve-as-sc-ports-chief-operating-officer/) _2026-08-20 · Hollie Moore · Lowcountry Archives - SCBiz_ SC Ports has appointed Patrick McCrory as chief operating officer, bringing more than a decade of rail, logistics and port operations experience. The post Patrick McCrory to serve as SC Ports chief operating officer appeared first on SCBiz . ## [It’s time to measure what matters in higher education | Viewpoint](https://rbj.net/2026/08/20/its-time-to-measure-what-matters-in-higher-education-viewpoint/) _2026-08-20 · Special to the RBJ · Rochester Business Journal_ Commentary: Dr. Ian Mortimer of Golisano Institute highlights the importance of measuring graduate employment and financial independence immediately after college in Rochester. The post It’s time to measure what matters in higher education | Viewpoint appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [CACI opens manufacturing center for defense electronics in Pittsford](https://rbj.net/2026/08/19/caci-opens-defense-electronics-manufacturing-center-pittsford/) _2026-08-19 · Andrea Deckert · Rochester Business Journal_ CACI International Inc. opened a 61,000-square-foot manufacturing center in Pittsford to develop and produce advanced defense electronics for the U.S. military. The post CACI opens manufacturing center for defense electronics in Pittsford appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/2lLittzjtSx7) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Rochester firm expands space systems business with new contract](https://rbj.net/2026/08/19/eoptic-expands-space-systems-business-rochester-contract/) _2026-08-19 · Andrea Deckert · Rochester Business Journal_ Eoptic expands its space systems division with a new contract to supply DeepScan imaging payloads for national security missions. The post Rochester firm expands space systems business with new contract appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [Rochester to consider re-zoning request for Ibero-American housing project](https://rbj.net/2026/08/19/ibero-american-development-corp-rezoning-rochester-housing/) _2026-08-19 · Kevin Oklobzija · Rochester Business Journal_ Ibero-American Development Corp requests re-zoning in Rochester for a $26 million low-income housing project with 49 apartments. The post Rochester to consider re-zoning request for Ibero-American housing project appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [Tommy John, Dr. Frank Jobe changed sports and medicine | On Sports](https://rbj.net/2026/08/19/tommy-john-dr-frank-jobe-changed-sports-and-medicine-on-sports/) _2026-08-19 · Special to the RBJ · Rochester Business Journal_ Commentary: Thanks to the surgery that came to bear his name, Tommy John, who died Sunday at age 83, will be remembered for as long as they play baseball. The post Tommy John, Dr. Frank Jobe changed sports and medicine | On Sports appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [Colleges boost student retention in Rochester region](https://rbj.net/2026/08/19/college-student-retention-rochester/) _2026-08-19 · Special to the RBJ · Rochester Business Journal_ Commentary: Colleges in the Rochester region report improved student retention through financial aid, community building, and academic support. The post Colleges boost student retention in Rochester region appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [Family First announces Director Brenda Stone earns prestigious financial crimes investigator certification](https://rbj.net/2026/08/19/family-first-announces-director-brenda-stone-earns-prestigious-financial-crimes-investigator-certification/) _2026-08-19 · Special to the RBJ · Rochester Business Journal_ Family First is proud to announce that Brenda Stone, Director of Operations & CBSAP, has earned the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI) Financial Crimes Investigator Certification. The post Family First announces Director Brenda Stone earns prestigious financial crimes investigator certification appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [Trident Technical College appoints vice president of academic affairs](https://scbiz.com/jennifer-cumpston-trident-technical-college/) _2026-08-19 · Hollie Moore · Lowcountry Archives - SCBiz_ Jennifer Cumpston joins Trident Technical College as vice president of academic affairs, bringing experience in student success and workforce development. The post Trident Technical College appoints vice president of academic affairs appeared first on SCBiz . ## [COMIDA approves incentives for Crazy Dog expansion, Pittsford apartments](https://rbj.net/2026/08/18/monroe-county-approves-manufacturing-office-housing-expansions/) _2026-08-18 · Kevin Oklobzija · Rochester Business Journal_ Monroe County Industrial Development Agency approved tax incentives for manufacturing, office, and multifamily housing expansions, boosting local economic growth. The post COMIDA approves incentives for Crazy Dog expansion, Pittsford apartments appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [Federal judge dismisses RICO Act allegations against Mott – for now](https://rbj.net/2026/08/18/federal-judge-dismisses-rico-claims-katherine-mott-rochester/) _2026-08-18 · Kevin Oklobzija · Rochester Business Journal_ Federal judge dismisses, for now, racketeering claims against Rochester restaurateur Katherine Mott in alleged check-kiting scheme. The post Federal judge dismisses RICO Act allegations against Mott – for now appeared first on Rochester Business Journal . ## [HOT PROPERTIES: Brooks Brothers leases spot on busy street](https://scbiz.com/hot-properties-sc-commercial-real-estate/) _2026-08-18 · Ross Norton · Lowcountry Archives - SCBiz_ Hot Properties highlights South Carolina commercial real estate deals, including industrial, office, retail and land sales and leases statewide. The post HOT PROPERTIES: Brooks Brothers leases spot on busy street appeared first on SCBiz . ## [Charleston Southern opens new dorm, student health clinic](https://scbiz.com/charleston-southern-magnolia-hall-health-clinic/) _2026-08-18 · Ross Norton · Lowcountry Archives - SCBiz_ Charleston Southern University opens Magnolia Hall and a new student health clinic, adding 216 beds and on-campus health care for students. The post Charleston Southern opens new dorm, student health clinic appeared first on SCBiz . ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/55cI6kbtqtcZ) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [Why growing companies are rethinking legal leadership](https://www.nhbr.com/why-growing-companies-are-rethinking-legal-leadership/) _2026-08-17 · Eric Collins · NH Business Review_ Most privately held companies view legal counsel as an expense that arrives after a dreaded event. A contract dispute surfaces, an employee threatens a claim, a deal stalls in diligence, and only then does the phone call to outside counsel get made. ## [Making a bid on workforce development](https://www.nhbr.com/making-a-bid-on-workforce-development/) _2026-08-17 · Hannah Majewski · NH Business Review_ New Hampshire employers are seeking polished professionals with real-life experiences, but they may have to look beyond the traditional recruiting methods to find them. One example of an overlooked workforce development program is the NH 4-H Livestock Auction. ## [What the new child care business tax credit could mean for New Hampshire](https://www.nhbr.com/what-the-new-child-care-business-tax-credit-could-mean-for-new-hampshire/) _2026-08-17 · Dow Drukker · NH Business Review_ As a result of this legislative session, New Hampshire will have a Child Day Care Creation Tax Credit Program for businesses starting in 2027. The state joins 25 others with incentives for businesses to invest in expanding the child care supply. ## [NHBR About Town: Week of August 14, 2026](https://www.nhbr.com/nhbr-about-town-week-of-august-14-2026/) _2026-08-17 · Emily Reily · NH Business Review_ Business and event happenings around the state of NH ## [The Latest: Week of August 14, 2026](https://www.nhbr.com/the-latest-week-of-august-14-2026/) _2026-08-17 · Amanda Andrews · NH Business Review_ The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community ## [Navigating competing rights on NH’s lakefronts](https://www.nhbr.com/navigating-competing-rights-on-nhs-lakefronts/) _2026-08-17 · Rebecca Bailey · NH Business Review_ Lakefront property owners should understand their rights to the water ## [Ask the Experts: Legal landscape in NH helps evolve businesses](https://www.nhbr.com/legal-landscape-in-nh-helps-evolve-businesses/) _2026-08-17 · SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION · NH Business Review_ From legislative reforms to evolving regulatory requirements, the legal landscape continues to influence how businesses plan, invest and grow. ## [Rochester looks to block data centers with zoning law. Will it work?](https://www.nhbr.com/rochester-looks-to-block-data-centers-with-zoning-law-will-it-work/) _2026-08-17 · Karen Dandurant -Foster’s Daily Democrat · NH Business Review_ City officials are taking steps they hope will prevent data centers from locating in Rochester. ## [Letter to the editor: Casella is wrong on HB 707](https://www.nhbr.com/letter-to-the-editor-casella-is-wrong-on-hb-707/) _2026-08-17 · Eliot Wessler · NH Business Review_ TO THE EDITOR: In John Koziol’s otherwise excellent reporting (NHBR 7/31/2026) on NH’s new landfill siting bill (HB 707), Casella’s spokesperson, Jeff Weld, tries to make the case that NH desperately needs Casella landfills. And he is not shy in suggesting that Governor Ayotte made a big mistake when she signed the bill. His arguments that NH will run out... ## [Translucent Solar to build $15.7M Dorchester factory](https://scbiz.com/translucent-solar-dorchester-county-factory/) _2026-08-17 · Ross Norton · Lowcountry Archives - SCBiz_ Translucent Solar will invest $15.7 million in a 1.2-gigawatt solar panel factory in Dorchester County, creating 167 jobs and boosting U.S. production. The post Translucent Solar to build $15.7M Dorchester factory appeared first on SCBiz . ## [Trison Wells expands Walterboro operations with 30 jobs](https://scbiz.com/trison-wells-walterboro-expansion/) _2026-08-17 · Ross Norton · Lowcountry Archives - SCBiz_ Trison Wells is investing $3.37 million to expand its Walterboro facility, add 30 jobs and increase production capacity in Colleton County. The post Trison Wells expands Walterboro operations with 30 jobs appeared first on SCBiz . ## [How South Carolina landlords can help lower housing costs](https://scbiz.com/greenville-housing-costs-affordability/) _2026-08-17 · Ross Norton · Lowcountry Archives - SCBiz_ SouthLand Properties founder Nancy Baldwin examines rising Greenville housing costs and offers ideas for landlords, governments and renters to improve affordability. The post How South Carolina landlords can help lower housing costs appeared first on SCBiz . ## [Nexton adds 324 residential units to the neighborhood](https://scbiz.com/hutchinson-apartments-nexton-summerville/) _2026-08-14 · Hollie Moore · Lowcountry Archives - SCBiz_ Hutchinson Apartments opens in Nexton with 324 units, adding new housing options near major employers and growth along Summerville's Highway 176 corridor. The post Nexton adds 324 residential units to the neighborhood appeared first on SCBiz .