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$13M community solar project to be considered at Genesee County meeting
The Genesee County Economic Development Center’s board of directors will consider an initial resolution for a community solar project at its board meeting.
Organization behind push for BID to host informational sessions
The Partnership for Downtown Rochester will continue community engagement efforts with virtual and in-person informational sessions on March 29.
Lantek named Victor business of the year
The event's keynote speaker will be Bill Foster, CEO of BioWorks Inc., which manufactures and markets biologically based pest control and plant nutrition products.
Only the loudest voices get heard in Albany – We need to change that
The loudest voices drive the types of legislation and unfunded mandates that harm our businesses or drive them out of New York State.
State photonics board recommends multimillion investment in AIM Photonics
The board approved a proposal for $27.5 million in previously committed New York State funding to invest $23 million in new equipment and tool upgrades to further enhance the TAP facility’s research and development capabilities and to amplify the consortium’s collaboration with regional universities, with $4.5 million in operational support.
GCEDC approves tax breaks for fifth largest project ever proposed in county
Horizon Acres Associates, LLC, based in Rockland County, is partnering with Geis Companies, based in Streetsboro, OH, to build six flex commercial/industrial facilities totaling 1.5 million square feet.
Next public forums set in BID development process
As exploration of the viability of a BID continues, the downtown partnership has placed an emphasis on community input and dialogue.
Workforce development part of Hochul’s funding initiatives for Rochester region
Investments in Monroe Community College and Finger Lakes Community College are proposed in Gov. Kathy Hochul's Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget.
First phase of Edwards Vacuum’s $209 million project receives tax exemptions
The Edwards Vacuum’s facility will serve the semiconductor industry and advanced manufacturing sectors and create some 343 jobs.
New contest provides support for dairy product entrepreneurs
Cornell University's Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA) is producing the competition in partnership with the Northeast Dairy Foods Research Center. The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center has provided a $1 million grant.
Nominations open for Victor Business Awards
Nominations for the 17th annual Victor Business Awards are now being accepted. The awards are presented in conjunction with the Victor Local Development Corp. and the town of Victor.
Good paying jobs will reduce violence
This new year we must be intentional about treating economic development as an investment in public safety. I support tax incentives to bring new jobs to our state, but these employers must also ensure that the promised jobs are accessible to those families that need them most. Ribbon cuttings and photo-ops are not enough. We need specific strategies to remove hiring barriers b[...]
