A Framework for Ethical Decision Making

By Alan Ziegler In today’s #MeToo world, when a host of claims can surface about an individual’s past misconduct, sexual harassment or abuse of power, it can be difficult to discern the truth. While it’s critical to give victims a voice, and the attention that these long-standing issues deserve, it is also a moral imperative […]

The Ethics of Everyday Life

By Kara Martin As we put the final touches on this past year’s holiday season, long after the tree Christmas tree has been moved to the curb and the decorations have been packed away for their 10-month hibernation and the bills are the only remnants of the fun that was had, it seems like a […]

2017 RABEF ETHIE Award Recipients Announced

Rochester, NY—The Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation (RABEF) presented its 2017 ETHIE Awards to ProNexus, Holy Childhood, Leonard’s Express and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. The ETHIE recognizes businesses and organizations that do the right thing through strong ethical foundations, aspirations to high standards of business conduct, and the multifaceted nature of ethics in our daily […]

Ethics Moments

The RABEF Board of Directors meets regularly to discuss and implement on-going business and event organization. Each month one board member presents a discussion about a moment of ethics. These are often eye-opening, thought-provoking, and interesting conversations that we are happy to share with you so you can also discuss them within your organizations. In […]

Triple Crown Leadership

On March 30, 2016 the  Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation and Conscious Capitalism Rochester hosted Bob Vanourek, author of “Triple Crown Leadership”, for a half day keynote presentation/workshop, with an introduction by Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce CEO, Bob Duffy. Bob Vanourek is the co-author of the 2013 International Book Award-winning book, “Triple Crown Leadership: […]

2017 RABEF ETHIE Award Finalists Announced

Rochester, NY (August 4, 2017)—The Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation (RABEF) announced the finalists for its 2017 ETHIE Awards. The ETHIE recognizes businesses and organizations that do the right thing through strong ethical foundations, aspirations to high standards of business conduct, and the multifaceted nature of ethics in our daily lives. RABEF plans to honor […]

2016 RABEF ETHIE Awards Recipients Announced

ROCHESTER, NY (October 17, 2016) The Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation (RABEF) presented its 2016 ETHIE Awards to Lewis Tree Service, Inc. Tipping Point Communications and Triplett Machine Co. The ETHIE recognizes businesses and organizations that do the right thing through strong ethical foundations, aspirations to high standards of business conduct, and the multifaceted nature […]

2016 RABEF ETHIE Award Finalists Announced

ROCHESTER, NY (September 8, 2016) The Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation (RABEF) announced the finalists for its 2016 ETHIE Awards. The ETHIE recognizes businesses and organizations that do the right thing through strong ethical foundations, aspirations to high standards of business conduct, and the multifaceted nature of ethics in our daily lives. RABEF plans to […]

Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation and Conscious Capitalism Host Ethics Event

Triple Crown Leadership: Building Excellent, Ethical, and Enduring Organizations April 7, 2016 – The Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation and the Rochester Chapter of Conscious Capitalism were pleased to host a half day event on March 30, 2016 in Rochester NY featuring Bob Vanourek, author of Triple Crown Leadership. For those who may have missed […]

Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation Announces New Chair

ROCHESTER, NY – December 16, 2015 The Rochester Area Business Ethics Foundation (RABEF) today announced Vicki M. James as the organization’s new chairperson, succeeding Dr. Twyla Cummings, Senior Associate Dean and Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology’s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, after 9 years of service as board chair. RABEF also welcomes these […]