Empire State Development funds the Grow-NY competition through its Upstate Revitalization Initiative (URI), CNY Rising, Finger Lakes Forward, and Southern Tier Soaring.
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November 17, 2022
Comments Off on Craft Cannery, Sweet Pea win big in Grow-NY competition
Empire State Development funds the Grow-NY competition through its Upstate Revitalization Initiative (URI), CNY Rising, Finger Lakes Forward, and Southern Tier Soaring.
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October 24, 2022
Comments Off on Foodlink’s community farm receives state funding for education center
The Lexington Avenue Community Farm was founded in 2011 and provides space for 65 families to grow approximately 6,000 pounds of food for their households each year, Foodlink says.
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October 5, 2022
Comments Off on Black Button Distilling breaks ground on new tasting room and distillery in Rochester
The tasting room at the new site is expected to open in the summer of 2023. Until then, the Black Button Distilling location at 85 Railroad St. will remain open.
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October 3, 2022
Comments Off on City will allot $14.5M in ARPA funding for workforce development
Nine organizations will use $14.5 million in federal funding allotted to Rochester to engage more than 3,000 residents in workforce development and entrepreneurship training.
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September 29, 2022
Comments Off on Record number of students learn about in-demand jobs in region
The event’s goal is to prepare GLOW Region youth for successful careers by introducing them directly to professionals and active career activities tied to in-demand jobs.
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September 23, 2022
Comments Off on EmGenisys improves pregnancy outcomes of embryo transfer in livestock
EmGenisys is one of the startups from around the world working with the Luminate NY accelerator at NextCorps in downtown Rochester.
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September 22, 2022
Comments Off on Workforce development, public health priorities in allotting ARPA funds
Funding recipients must be approved by the Monroe County Legislature in November.
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September 20, 2022
Comments Off on Want to work in the cannabis market? Check out this job fair
Job seekers should bring several copies of their resumes. Professional attire is required.
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August 31, 2022
Comments Off on Sweet Pea, Craft Cannery among 20 Grow-NY finalists
All Grow-NY finalists are paired with a mentor and will make their pitch in a Shark Tank-style presentation at the Food & Ag Summit in Syracuse on Nov. 15 and 16.
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August 25, 2022
Comments Off on Constellation Brands provides funding to The Nature Conservancy
Between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025, Constellation is targeting to restore approximately 1.1 billion gallons of water withdrawals from watersheds, while improving accessibility and quality of water for communities where the company operates.
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August 8, 2022
Comments Off on Constellation Brands acquires minority stake in women-led wine business
The investment was made through Constellation’s venture capital group as a part of Constellation’s Focus on Female Founders initiative.
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August 8, 2022
Comments Off on Farmers can help identify community programs deserving of Bayer donation
An annual campaign that strives to support nonprofits in rural America is asking farmers to help find the next worthy recipients.
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August 1, 2022
Comments Off on Podcast presented by Flower City Dispensary to focus on area women in cannabis industry
The podcast will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Photo City Music Hall in Rochester. It will be streamed live on Photo City Music Hall’s Facebook page (@photocitymusichall) as well as Flower City Hydroponics Facebook page (@flowercityhydroponics).
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July 25, 2022
Comments Off on Michigan-based hard cider manufacturer opening plant in Wayne County
Blake Farms, a Michigan-based hard cider manufacturer, is expanding its operations into New York, with a $9 million project in the works in Wolcott, Wayne County, that will add up to 69 new local jobs.
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July 12, 2022
Comments Off on Business support services open house targets cannabis entrepreneurs
The city of Rochester and Business Insight Center @ Central will host a free cannabis industry support services open house on Wednesday at the Central Library in downtown Rochester.
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