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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.

Northwest Bank is expanding its commercial banking presence in the Rochester area and across the Northeast, adding a regional banking veteran as the head of its efforts.

Vuzix Corp. has received and begun delivering a follow-on smart glasses order valued at over $350,000 for a large US multinational retailer to support their warehousing and logistics needs. Additional follow-on orders are anticipated.

Keenly aware of the role stable housing plays in substance abuse recovery and mental health, East House has embarked on an ambitious project that will turn an abandoned century-old factory and warehouse on the west side of Rochester's downtown into a 123-unit apartment community.

Before his home underwent an overhaul, Robert Henry said coming inside on a frigid January day didn't necessarily mean he was getting out of the cold.

Cancer Support Community Rochester has named James Love as its new CEO. He takes on the leadership position today, following the retirement of former CEO Melinda Merante. 

Meyer’s RV Superstores has opened its newest location, with the facility in Farmington becoming the ninth for the still-growing company.

Uncertainty is in the air for many Americans this summer as the country grapples with the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the highest inflation in more than 40 years.

Roberts Wesleyan College will launch a new Bachelor of Science degree program in business marketing this fall. 

Corning Inc. is planning a $139 million expansion to its facilities in Fairport and Gates to address the growing demand in the semiconductor market. 

Our region, like our nation, is aging. This reality is fostering a national and worldwide movement about how to make communities more age-friendly and more livable for all.

UR Medicine’s regional cancer center in Webster opens Monday

Dana Mayeu knows firsthand that a single action can have a major impact.

UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute will open its 14th cancer center at 875 Hard Rd. in Webster on Monday. A ribbon cutting celebration at the facility was held this week.  

Tessy Plastics Corp. has completed the purchase of nearly 1.5 million square feet of property on the Xerox campus off Phillips Road in Webster for $26 million.