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Harris Corp. reports decrease in Q3 sales for two local segments
Two local units of Harris Corp. reported decreases in third-quarter sales Wednesday. The Communication Systems segment logged sales of $461 million, down 5 percent from sales of $485 million during the quarter a year ago. Operating income for the segment was $140 million, down from $151 million. Space and Intelligence Systems revenue was $475 million, […]
LaBella acquires Albany-area firm
One of the region’s largest architectural and engineering firms has acquired another firm in a move company leaders say will bring additional capabilities to its offerings. LaBella Associates DPC announced this week the acquisition of Novus Engineering P.C. and its subsidiary, Bagdon Environmental, for an undisclosed sum. Both entities employ a total of 15 workers […]
Human Resource Executive of the Year Awards given
Winners of the 2017 Human Resource Executive of the Year Awards were announced this week at a luncheon at Locust Hill Country Club. The Rochester Affiliate of the National Human Resource Association recognized six honorees and two winners at the fourth annual event. Awards were presented to human resource executives from both a small employer […]
Xerox misses Street expectations for Q1
Shares of Xerox Corp. were down slightly after the company reported first-quarter financial results that missed Street expectations. Shares of Xerox (NYSE: XRX) were trading midday around $7, down from its Monday close of $7.06. The company reported, before markets opened, net income attributable to Xerox of $16 million, or 2 cents a share, versus […]
New MCC program gets NSF funding
Monroe Community College’s new Optics & Photonics Technology Innovation program, OPT IN!, has received $550,434 from the National Science Foundation to connect more high school and college students to career opportunities in the growing fields and produce a skilled workforce needed to keep up with industry demands. Funded over the next three years, the program […]
Wehle named CEO of Genesee Country Village & Museum
Elizabeth Wehle has been named president and CEO of the Genesee Country Village & Museum, following her 10 months of service as interim leader there, the non-profit’s board of trustees said Monday. Prior to the museum, Wehle most recently had served as executive director of donor relations and stewardship at the University of Rochester. She […]
Harris local division gets contract worth up to $875 million
Harris Corp.’s Rochester-based Communications Systems division has been awarded a five-year, contract that is worth up to $875 million from the U.S. Air Force for cryptographic and information assurance products, including support throughout their lifecycles. The contract, which consists of a five-year base term with an additional five-year option, was awarded to seven companies. Orders [&hellip[...]
New CEO takes the helm
Passero Associates DPC is poised for growth, with a focus on expanding its geographic reach and the diversity of its projects. The Rochester architectural and engineering firm also has made management changes. John Caruso, president and chief operating officer for the last four years, is leading the company following the February retirement of CEO Wayne […]
Panelists tout the potential for photonics
The New York contingent that attended a recent photonics conference in California not only included more participants than other states, the group of companies went head-to-head with entire countries. The number of New York firms that attended shows the state, led by the Rochester region, is a major player in the industry. And while the […]
Environmental smarts pervade MCC’s downtown site
With a focus on measures that range from water and energy conservation to the re-use of existing structures, Monroe Community College is creating a green campus downtown. The college is working toward energy conservation and sustainability goals using green building principles. Major environmentally friendly features are being incorporated into the location, says Michael Garland, Monroe […]
Special Touch Bakery construction begins
Construction has begun at the Special Touch Bakery on Mt. Read Boulevard, with the bakery expected to open this fall. The facility, to be operated by Rochester School of the Holy Childhood Inc. will create more than 25 jobs in its first year in business and up to 40 positions by year five. It will […]
Local ice arenas in final 10 of national contest
The Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex in Henrietta and the Ira S. Wilson Ice Arena in Geneseo, Livingston county, are two of 10 finalists vying for funds for arena upgrades from the Kraft Heinz Co. Kraft Hockeyville USA 2017, a contest searching for America’s most passionate hockey community, is an effort of the National Hockey League, […]
