COMIDA backs Clinton Square conversion, Henrietta project
COMIDA approved tax incentives on the $42.6M Clinton Square apartment conversion and a new facility for a Henrietta commercial electrical contractor.
Hochul asking New Yorkers for ideas to cut red tape, speed approvals
New York launched EXPRESS NY, seeking public input on eliminating outdated regulations, reducing red tape and speeding approvals.
URochester’s Laser Lab wins record $111M for fusion, laser research
The University of Rochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics will receive a record $111 million in FY26 federal funding, boosting laser fusion research, national security missions and high-tech economic activity in the Rochester region.
RBTL secures $1M in federal funding for next phases of restoration
Rochester Broadway Theatre League secured $1 million in federal funding to advance the next phase of restoration at the West Herr Performing Arts Center.
GRE logs $239M in new investment in 2025 as project pipeline accelerates
Greater Rochester Enterprise closed 2025 with 33 company project wins, driving $239 million in capital investment and 887 new jobs.
Rochester CRE lending rebounds in multifamily, industrial
Rochester lenders report strong 2026 momentum in multifamily, industrial, medical and mixed-use, while office stabilizes and interest rates ease.
Local tech leadership powers MegazoneCloud’s Rochester job growth
South Korean cloud services provider MegazoneCloud has opened its U.S. headquarters in Rochester, with plans to hire up to 100 workers by year end.
GRE, New York Photonics partner to advance Rochester’s OPIL leadership
Greater Rochester Enterprise and New York Photonics formed a strategic alliance to strengthen business growth and global leadership.
Iter Opus to establish headquarters in downtown Rochester
Technology company Iter Opus Corp. will open its headquarters in downtown Rochester’s historic Powers Building on Feb. 1.
Reju plans $390M circular textile hub in Rochester
French materials regeneration company Reju plans a $390 million textile-to-textile regeneration hub in Rochester.
New York awards $20.4M for Finger Lakes rail projects
New York State is investing $20.4 million in six Finger Lakes rail projects to boost freight efficiency, support manufacturers and preserve rail service.
Finger Lakes wins $42.6M in state funding for housing, infrastructure and food hub projects
The Finger Lakes region secured $42.6 million through New York’s 2025 Regional Economic Development Council initiative to support housing, infrastructure and food hub projects across nine counties.















