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FLCC began building a network of community education sites a year ago as part of a national pilot project to overcome barriers to education in rural areas, such as lack of transportation and broadband. 

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“It is a true honor to be recognized on this list with so many great leaders in New York State economic development,” Duffy said in a statement. "The future is bright because of the work these individuals are doing to provide equitable development for businesses and talent.” 

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Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently announced the recipients of its 2022 Health Equity awards, which represent more than $560,000 in financial support for community programs that address racial and ethnic health disparities across its upstate New York service area. 

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Solü, a national technology staffing and software solutions firm, is headquartered in Victor, with offices in Syracuse; Phoenix, Columbus, Ohio; and Harrisburg, Pa.

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“Rising discrimination has been clear to Jewish residents for some time, but it is appearing that this experience of bias is not as apparent to the community at large,” said Karen Elam, executive director of the Levine Center to End Hate

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WXXI and the foundation joined forces in 2014 to launch MTI, an initiative that uses the power of public media to inform and transform attitudes and behavior about intellectual, physical and developmental disabilities.  

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United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes recently hosted a graduation ceremony at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center for its Leadership Development Programs.

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The Level Up Champions Job Fair includes more than 20 employers with more than 600 job openings at all levels. 

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Eight nonprofit organizations in the health plan’s 39-county service area will share $1 million in grant funding over the next three years. 

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Foodlink will expand food access for Monroe County families with $1.4 million in proposed federal funds.   Foodlink’s proposal is one of almost 40 projects selected as part of Bring Monroe Back, Monroe County’s plan that will utilize federal funds ...

The Levine Center to End Hate at the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester will host Brave Spaces 2022: Rochester’s Third Annual Summit to End Hate from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21 at the Memorial Art Gallery.  

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New York has enacted stronger protections against fraud and abuse with regard to hiring requirements and contracts with Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE). Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a legislative package today that creates a framework for a fund to ...

Each fashion design will be based on an iconic Rochester building using only materials offered by manufacturers/representatives assigned to them. 

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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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The event is free and open to the public, taking place from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the Gordon Field House and Activities Center. 

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