In an industry centered on building, attention is increasingly turning to strengthening mental health support for its workforce. A new partnership between the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the Builders Exchange of Rochester (ROBEX) is bringing that effort into focus through the inaugural Rochester Construction Hike for Hope, set for May 31 at Genesee Valley […]
This week on Rochester in Focus, News10NBC’s Lynette Adams talks with the director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the CEO of the Builders Exchange of Rochester. For more information: Rochester in Focus: May 24, 2026
From caring for children and aging parents to managing financial pressures and rising workplace demands, many workers today are navigating stressors that extend well beyond the office. Here, Rochester-area nonprofit leaders discuss how these pressures are affecting employee mental health and what employers can do to foster more supportive workplace cultures. For more information: Rochester nonprofits address […]
Starting December 31, 2025, all contractors and subcontractors working on projects covered by Article 8 of NYS Labor Law must electronically provide certified payroll records to the New York State Department of Labor through the Certified Payroll portal. Payroll information must be reported every 30 days. Contractors and Subcontractors are required to submit payroll records through […]
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 1, 2022 — Kim Gaylord has been named president and CEO of The Builders Exchange of Rochester, the nonprofit organization announced today. Gaylord, who has been serving as interim executive director, joined The Builders Exchange in 2016. She previously served as vice president of marketing and operations in charge of membership promotion […]
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 1, 2022 — Kim Gaylord has been named president and CEO of The Builders Exchange of Rochester, the nonprofit organization announced today. Gaylord, who has been serving as interim executive director, joined The Builders Exchange in 2016. She previously served as vice president of marketing and operations in charge of membership promotion […]
Dear ROBEX Members, Happy New Year! I hope this greeting finds you, your company and your family faring well. I love construction because it provides a solid framework during times of uncertainty. We’re always deemed an essential service and therefore drive our community’s economic engine. ROBEX is pleased to provide quality programming and much-needed […]
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 11, 2021 — Builders Exchange of Rochester President Aaron Hilger is leaving his position to become CEO of a national association, the organization announced today. Board Chairwoman Melissa Geska also announced that the board of directors is initiating a national search to find Hilger’s successor. In January 2022, Aaron Hilger will become […]
Builders Exchange of Rochester has added the following individuals to their staff: Elizabeth Mazzone has been hired as Membership & Business Development Coordinator. Liz joined the Builders Exchange in August of 2020 as the Membership & Business Development Coordinator. Liz manages communication between members, facilitates membership tasks, and highlights services for our members. She graduated in May of […]
Good afternoon Builders Exchange Members: I hope you are having a good weekend! We have spent the last few days pestering the Governor’s office and Empire State Development for clarifying guidance. I have heard from many members about the inconsistencies they are hearing as well as threats from some municipalities to begin fines immediately. This […]
