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Repurposing of the top seven floors of Clinton Square will create 102 residential units. (File photo)
Feb 4, 2026

$42.6M repurposing of Rochester office space includes $8K penthouses

Riedman plans a $42.6 million conversion of upper floors at Clinton Square, including penthouses renting for nearly $8,000 a month.

Developer Angelo Ingrassia has new plans to revamp transform the former site of Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School at 1100 South Goodman St. into a residential community. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Jan 22, 2026

COMIDA approves incentives for housing on former Colgate Divinity campus

Monroe County approved $9.1 million in tax abatements for redevelopment of the former Colgate Divinity campus into 136 rental units.

fairlife expects to begin production of its milk products at its new facility in Webster early in 2026. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Dec 17, 2025

COMIDA approves incentives for fairlife, Indus Hospitality, EvolvOptics

COMIDA approved tax exemptions for fairlife, EvolvOptics, Indus Hospitality and Excelsior Communities projects across Monroe County.

Excelsior Communities plans to convert three floors of commercial space into 30 new apartments at the Residences at the Columbus Building. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Dec 8, 2025

More downtown Rochester commercial space will convert to apartments

Excelsior Communities plans to convert vacant commercial space in Rochester’s historic Columbus Building, adding 30 apartments and renovating shared amenities.

Net win: Rochester’s Crease HVAC scores as specialty subcontractor
Nov 26, 2025

Net win: Rochester’s Crease HVAC scores as specialty subcontractor

Crease HVAC, a Rochester HVAC specialist, will expand to a 31,000 sq. ft. facility, creating jobs and boosting in-house duct fabrication.

WoodSpring Suites Henrietta rendering provided by Indus.
Nov 24, 2025

Indus expands Henrietta hotels and boosts MCC, RIT pathways

Indus Hospitality Group will build a new WoodSpring Suites in Henrietta, creating hospitality career opportunities for MCC and RIT students.

More than $44 million in construction liens for work performed at the former Li-Cycle Rochester Hub site have been released. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Nov 18, 2025

$44M in construction liens on Li-Cycle Rochester Hub paid off

More than $44 million in past-due construction bills for work on the former Li-Cycle Rochester Hub have been paid.

Love Beets plans $1.13M upgrade at Rochester facility
Oct 27, 2025

Love Beets plans $1.13M upgrade at Rochester facility

Love Beets is planning a $1.13 million expansion at its Eastman Business Park facility in Rochester, adding jobs and increasing efficiency.

Excelsior Communities plans to convert three floors of commercial space into 30 new apartments at the Residences at the Columbus Building. (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Sep 15, 2025

Downtown Rochester apartment building sells for $2.7M

Excelsior Communities purchased the 13-story Residences at the Columbus Building in downtown Rochester for $2.7M, adding 75 units to its portfolio.

Outgoing COMIDA chair Ann Burr was surprised when Monroe County Executive Adam Bello named the county's business center in her honor. (Photo provided by Monroe County)
Aug 20, 2025

Monroe County honors outgoing COMIDA chair Ann Burr

Ann Burr is retiring after two decades with COMIDA, and Monroe County named its business center in her honor.

Glencore intends to resume construction of the lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Greece that was started by Li-Cycle. (File photo provided by Li-Cycle)
Aug 19, 2025

Onward with Li-Cycle’s Rochester Hub, Glencore tells COMIDA

Glencore’s GBR HubCo intends to restart the stalled Li-Cycle Rochester Hub, advancing battery recycling of lithium, nickel and cobalt.

Seabreeze Amusement Park has plans to build a family waterslide racing facility for 2026. (Rendering provided by Seabreeze)
Aug 13, 2025

McAlpin Industries, Seabreeze seek tax incentives for expansion projects

COMIDA to hold hearings on tax incentives for McAlpin Industries’ $34M Webster plant and Seabreeze Park’s new $2.7M waterslide complex.