Golisano’s Grand Oaks Capital committed to funding promising WNY businesses
Tom Golisano has worked with a lot of aspiring entrepreneurs over the years, and he likes to see them succeed.
Corning announces $139 million expansion project at two sites in Monroe County
Corning Inc. is planning a $139 million expansion to its facilities in Fairport and Gates to address the growing demand in the semiconductor market.
Amazon delays Gates opening; may abandon plans for Ogden
An anticipated third quarter opening of the celebrated $412 million Amazon fulfillment center in Gates has been pushed back until at least early next year.
Grant funding boosts pandemic recovery for Perinton small businesses
More than four dozen small businesses shared in $200,000 in awards from the town of Perinton's Recovery Grant Program, which assisted small businesses with expenses and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York Bus Sales breaks ground on $4.5 million facility in Batavia
New York Bus Sales broke ground this week on a $4.5 million multi-use 20,000- square-foot facility in the town of Batavia.
Monroe County small business may be eligible for forgivable loans
Small business owners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for up to $25,000 in forgivable working-capital loans through a new program announced today by Monroe County.
County’s RETAIN program provides job incentive to college graduates
Monroe County will offer a retention bonus after one year of employment in specified industries.
Genesee Co-op FCU awarded $2 million investment from US Department of Treasury
Genesee Co-op Federal Credit Union has received a $2 million secondary capital investment from the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Emergency Capital Investment Program.
County issues RFP for use of ARPA funding
Monroe County has issued a request for proposals from community organizations that will use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to bring about positive change in high-priority areas.
Brooks to succeed Zimmer-Meyer as president/CEO of RDDC
Galin Brooks has been named new president and CEO of the Rochester Downtown Development Corp. Brooks will take the reins on June 20. She will succeed Heidi Zimmer-Meyer, who will retire on June 18 after 38 years with the organization, including the past 18 as president. Brooks has served as director of planning and placemaking […]
Manufacturer expanding site in Rochester, adding up to 100 jobs
Ocean Insight will invest nearly $1.8 million to expand its location in Rochester and plans to add up to 100 new jobs over the next five years.
$11.4 million FWD Center opens downtown
State, local and college officials gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Finger Lakes Workforce Development Center at Monroe Community College's downtown campus.