In light of recent news stories regarding the challenges of a few financial institutions, Canandaigua National Bank & Trust (CNB) remains well capitalized and well positioned to continue to serve our customers and community. CNB is an insured Member FDIC financial institution which protects our deposits.

CNB Honors Outstanding Employees Thirteen CNB employees are this year’s nominees for the Arthur S. Hamlin Award for Excellence. The annual award recognizes exceptional employees who consistently demonstrate outstanding performance and live the company’s values each and every day, like Arthur S. Hamlin.

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust (CNB) announced 2022 set a record for contributions in the company’s 136 history. CNB’s $500,000 dollar for dollar match of all new and increased donations to United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes’ Community Impact Fund supported efforts that culminated in an impressive $17.9 million annual campaign. Combined with additional United Way grants and initiatives, a grand total of $35.8 million was raised.

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust is celebrating the holiday season with a salute and donation to a dozen groups for their good work in our community. DAY 1 Dolly Parton's Rochester Imagination Library

The Canandaigua National Corporation (CNC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the unanimous appointment of attorney Erika J. Duthiers as Director.

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust (CNB) is pleased to announce that Michelle Pedzich, Chief Human Resources Officer, is the recipient of the 2022 ATHENA Leadership Award presented by the Ontario County Chamber of Commerce.

For the second year in a row, Frank H. Hamlin III, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Co. (CNB), is listed among the top 30 financial leaders in an annual ranking by the Rochester Business Journal.

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust (CNB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ginny Ryan as Senior Vice President and Director of Community Engagement. Ginny joins CNB from News Channel 13, where she has spent over 30 years as a journalist and broadcaster.

After more than 44 years of being an extremely valuable member of the Canandaigua National Bank & Trust (CNB) family, effective December 31, 2022, Steve Martin will be retiring from his position as Senior Vice President, Community Affairs Director. As part of our succession planning efforts, Canandaigua National Bank & Trust (CNB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ginny Ryan as Senior Vice President and Director of Community Engagement.

It’s time to begin planning our annual, community wall calendar. We’d like to feature one of the photos you’ve taken over the past year! We strongly encourage photos of local scenes. Electronic/digital photos are preferred.

This June, Canandaigua National Corporation (CNC) recognized two recipients with the 2021 Arthur S. Hamlin Award for Excellence, Joe Legan and Jan Schrader. Each year the Bank recognizes the outstanding contributions of one of its employees to receive the honor. It was agreed that the 2021 recognition be awarded to two dedicated employees that showed exceptional professionalism and service throughout a challenging year.

Laurie Haelen, Senior Vice President, Manager of Investment and Financial Planning Solutions at Canandaigua National Bank & Trust (CNB), Wealth Management, has been appointed to a three year term on the board of directors at Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO).

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust (CNB) has announced two employee graduates from the inaugural Leadership Ontario program. Kelly Rotter, of Canandaigua, and Karen Tinsmon, of Victor, have both completed the ten month interactive program.

Canandaigua’s Inclusion in Motion Playground held a ribbon cutting and grand opening on June 18th. Deborah Rought, Community Office Manager at Canandaigua National Bank & Trust (CNB) and Past President, Kiwanis of Canandaigua, participated in the ceremony.

The Rochester Business Journal in partnership with Financial Executives International, Rochester Chapter, has announced the honorees for Financial Leaders 2022. Canandaigua National Bank & Trust (CNB) congratulates Chief Financial Officer, Vincent Yacuzzo, on his selection as a 2022 honoree.