Honoring Excellence: Meet the Rochester Business Hall of Fame Class of 2026
When: Monday, October 19, 2026
Where: Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention
Three Business Leaders to be Inducted into the Rochester Business Hall of Fame
Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York and the Rochester Business Journal today announced the 2026 inductees for the Rochester Business Hall of Fame:
William H. Goodrich
Chairman & CEO, LeChase Construction Services, LLC
Edward J. Pettinella
Former President and Chief Executive Officer, Home Properties, Inc. (posthumous award)
James Sydor
Chairman, Sydor Optics, Inc.
Established in 2001, the Rochester Business Hall of Fame is presented annually by Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York and the Rochester Business Journal. Honorees are selected by the Hall of Fame Committee, which is advised by an independent group that includes past inductees.
The 2026 Rochester Business Hall of Fame induction dinner will take place on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Proceeds from ticket and sponsorship support Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York, providing local JA students with financial literacy, entrepreneurial and career readiness skills that enable economic mobility and lifelong success.
For sponsorship or ticket information, contact Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York, (585) 327-7400, email info.jacuny.org or visit cuny.ja.org.
Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York and the Rochester Business Journal today announced the 2026 inductees for the Rochester Business Hall of Fame:
William H. Goodrich
Chairman & CEO, LeChase Construction Services, LLC
Edward J. Pettinella
Former President and Chief Executive Officer, Home Properties, Inc. (posthumous award)
James Sydor
Chairman, Sydor Optics, Inc.
Established in 2001, the Rochester Business Hall of Fame is presented annually by Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York and the Rochester Business Journal. Honorees are selected by the Hall of Fame Committee, which is advised by an independent group that includes past inductees.
The 2026 Rochester Business Hall of Fame induction dinner will take place on Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Proceeds from ticket and sponsorship support Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York, providing local JA students with financial literacy, entrepreneurial and career readiness skills that enable economic mobility and lifelong success.
For sponsorship or ticket information, contact Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York, (585) 327-7400, email info.jacuny.org or visit cuny.ja.org.
Class of 2026 Rochester Business Hall of Fame Inductees
William H. Goodrich
Chairman & CEO
LeChase Construction Service, LLC
Edward J. Pettinella
Former President & Chief Executive Officer
Home Properties, Inc.
James Sydor
Chairman
Sydor Optics, Inc.
Congratulations to the Rochester Business Hall of Fame Class of 2025
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Congratulations to the Rochester Business Hall of Fame Class of 2025
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Class of 2025 Rochester Business Hall of Fame Inductees
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Class of 2025 Rochester Business Hall of Fame Inductees
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Class of 2025 Rochester Business Hall of Fame Inductees
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Class of 2025 Rochester Business Hall of Fame Inductees
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