As he took courses at Monroe Community College and then the College at Brockport, Thomas Carpitella says he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do for a living. He ended up working at putting others to work. Carpitella is CEO ...
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All female food team from Finger Lakes featured at James Beard House 
A septet of female chefs and food-and-beverage producers from the Finger Lakes region will be featured presenters at the esteemed James Beard House in Manhattan in January. The team, headed by Geneva’s Samantha Buyskes, is currently listed on the house’s list of ...
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Read More »A ‘stalwart’ for Rochester, Robach won’t seek re-election to state Senate 
Joe Robach has been called an institution and a stalwart, a fair-minded legislator who could back-burner partisan politics to do what was right for his district. More than anything, however, he has been a voice for the Rochester region during ...
Read More »USDA grants support renewable energy projects on local farms 
At least three local farms are receiving more than $100,000 each in grants from the federal government to help bring their operations up to date with renewable energy systems. The state director for rural development announced this week that New Yorkers ...
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Read More »Autism Council will launch mobile services van 
The Autism Council of Rochester will roll out the state’s first Autism Mobile Services and Crisis Unit van in January, thanks to a $10,000 grant. The van will provide mobile support services to children up to age 18 who are ...
Read More »State and private colleges reach agreement on clean energy campaign 
New York State and private colleges are linking arms to support cleaner energy. The state announced on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding between the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities, ...
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Read More »Craft beverage trail offers 2020 passport of deals in time for holiday giving 
When it comes to drinks, the Finger Lakes region has wine trails, beer trails, spirits trails and even cider trails. For consumers who like to mix it up, there’s a craft beverage trail, and its member businesses are now offering ...
Read More »McDonalds introduces “Round Up” program to support Ronald McDonald Houses 
In a sign of our cashless times, McDonald’s has introduced a system that allows fast-food customers to make a contribution to Ronald McDonald House Charities with their credit cards by rounding up their food bills. Similar to grocery store campaigns that ...
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Read More »Gary Orbaker wins state agriculture award 
Wayne County fruit farmer Gary Orbaker won the Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award at the annual meeting of the New York Farm Bureau last week. Orbaker, who raises fruit in Williamson, Wayne County, was honored for his contributions to membership ...
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Read More »Munchies Roc City Empanadas wins KeyBank entrepreneur contest 
Munchies Roc City Empanadas won the $5,000 top prize at the KeyBank Business Boost & Build pitch, a Shark Tank-like competition held in conjunction with JumpStart, the Urban League of Rochester and the Ibero-American Action League. Five local small-business owners ...
Read More »Businesses offered marketing strategy help in Roberts’ institute workshop 
The Business Solutions Institute at Roberts Wesleyan College will present a day-long workshop for businesses to learn about developing their own strategic marketing plans for engaging new customers and growing profits. The “Maximizing Your Marketing Plan: Boost Your Brand” workshop ...
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Read More »West side manufacturer to add nearly 60 jobs 
Rotork Controls Inc. has broken ground on an expansion that will add more than 50 jobs in Monroe County. Empire State Development on Monday said it will invest up to $550,000 through the Excelsior Jobs Program to assist the high-tech ...
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Read More »Solar cell company gets $4M federal award to scale up 
A local company that has been developing a solar panel that can produce more energy and be made more quickly has earned a $4 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy to scale up its technology and process. Energy ...
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Read More »Waiting list for housing assistance vouchers opens Monday 
The first waiting-list signup in three years for the Rochester Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV) begins Monday and closes on Dec. 22. More commonly known as Section 8 vouchers, the rental assistance program helps subsidize the cost of ...
Read More »Home Leasing begins construction on Penfield Square 
Construction is underway on Penfield Square, a $29 million affordable housing community for seniors developed by Home Leasing. The four-story building will feature 114 housing units, including 45 for older adults in need of supportive care that will allow them ...
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