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#115 What's New With BOIR This Week
3 Black-owned businesses you need this week + Rochester's hottest events 🔥
Brittany WV
January 15, 2026 • Reading Time: 6 minutes
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Hey Friend,
Happy Thursday! This week we've got 3 must-visit businesses, 2 can't-miss events, and so much more. I’ve also redesigned the newsletter again lol. gotta keep it fresh for you!
Let's get this party started!
🌟 This Week's Spotlight: Legacy Makers Wealth Initiative
 | Vibe: We're here to help Rochester families break the cycle and build real, lasting wealth. |
Who it is for: Our Financial Empowerment and Wealth Building Training is designed for underserved urban communities ready to take control of their financial future. If you're tired of living paycheck to paycheck and want to create something meaningful to pass down to your kids, this program will give you the tools and knowledge you need. We focus on practical strategies that work for real people with real challenges, not cookie-cutter advice that ignores your reality.
Ready to start building your legacy? Contact Legacy Makers Wealth Initiative today to learn about our next training session.
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🆕 Just Added to the Directory
Andrea Woodard, LMHC — Mental Health Professional — Learn More
Samantha G. Stringer LMHC — Mental Health Professional — Learn More
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📅 Don't Miss These Events
🎬 Being Black in America: Discussion & Collective Action
When: January 19, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Legacy Drama House, 112 Webster Ave, Rochester, NY 14609
What: Join this powerful screening and discussion of the award-winning documentary exploring Black American experiences. Features Q&A with film participants, community leaders, and collective action planning. Arrive early at 3pm to participate in the pre-event survey!
Cost: Free
Link: Learn More
🎨 Beyond the Glass 3-Year Celebration
When: January 16, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Farmhouse Table Midtown, 90 S Clinton Ave, Rochester
What: A special celebration featuring works from season three artists! Join us upstairs for an exciting showcase of local talent and creativity.
Cost: Free
Link: Learn More
❄️ Winterfest 2026
When: January 17, 2026, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Mendon Ponds Park, 95 Douglas Rd, Honeoye Falls
What: A fantastic winter celebration featuring games, food trucks, live music, demonstrations and sledding throughout the park! Fun for the whole family.
Cost: Free
Link: Learn More
🎵 Greater Rochester MLK Jr. Community-Wide Celebration
When: January 19, 2026, 10:30 AM
Where: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 26 Gibbs St, Rochester
What: Join this inspiring free community celebration featuring keynote speaker Rev. Courtney Clayton Jenkins. This year's theme is "From Me to We: Changing".
Cost: Free
Link: Learn More
💰 2nd Annual Legacy Makers Wealth Conference
When: January 31, 2026, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Rochester Educational Opportunity Center, 161 Chestnut St, Rochester
What: A transformative conference focused on "Building the Next Generation" featuring valuable insights on wealth building and legacy creation.
Cost: $65
Link: Learn More
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