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Co-CEOs John LiDestri (left) and Stefani LiDestri (right) sample sauces and dips produced by LiDestri Foods, with LiDestri R&D Director Megan Myers-Kelly. (center). (Photo provided by LiDestri)
Aug 5, 2025

LiDestri Foods to create ‘super plant’ in Greece with $30M investment

LiDestri Foods is investing $30 million to upgrade its Greece campus, creating a “super plant” to expand production lines.

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Aug 4, 2025

Monroe County APEX Accelerator expands to Erie and Niagara counties

The Monroe County APEX Accelerator is expanding to support the region’s semiconductor and defense manufacturing sectors.

Edwards Vacuum’s $300-million facility in Genesee County — the first of its kind in the country — will supply semiconductor-grade dry vacuum pumps. (Photo provided by Edwards Vacuum)
Jul 30, 2025

Chipmaking corridor connects the dots as new site launches for NY Tech Hub

A new website for the NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub aims to connect businesses with supply chain, talent and innovation resources.

Nabis’ Rochester location, which opened earlier this year, serves as a central distribution hub for the company and gives upstate processors access to the New York City market. (Photo by Andrea Deckert)
Jun 11, 2025

Nabis expands to Rochester with new cannabis distribution hub

Nabis, the nation’s largest cannabis wholesale platform, has opened a 30,000-square-foot distribution center in Rochester.

Matt Hurlbutt, president and CEO of Greater Rochester Enterprise, receives the 2025 Economic Developer of the Year by the New York State Economic Development Council at its annual meeting earlier this month in Cooperstown. (Photo provided by GRE)
May 29, 2025

NYSEDC names 2025 Economic Developer of the Year

The New York State Economic Development Council announced its selection for the 2025 Economic Developer of the Year award.

The Pro-housing Supply Fund will provide grants for infrastructure projects that are directly related to the creation of new housing. (Photo by Depositphotos)
May 23, 2025

NY to provide grants for pro-housing infrastructure upgrades

New York is making $100 million available for infrastructure upgrades related to housing projects in certified Pro-Housing Communities.

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May 20, 2025

2 Rochester firms approved for expansion incentives by COMIDA

QED Technologies and JK Property Solutions were approved for tax abatements from COMIDA to expand operations in Monroe County.

The Raymond Corp. invested in the research and development center and will collaborate with Rochester area energy storage resources to further support advanced energy solutions technology efforts. (photo courtesy of The Raymond Corp.)
May 20, 2025

New advanced energy solutions test center opens in Henrietta   

Raymond Corp. opens an energy storage center in Henrietta, creating up to 40 jobs, and plans to expand fuel cell testing in Honeoye Falls.

URMC is collaborating with global institutions that contribute to the development of practice guidelines, such as the Heart Rhythm Society, the American Heart Association, Women Heart, and the Association of Black Cardiologists. The study also received global support and endorsement from the European Heart Rhythm Society and the European Heart Failure Society. (Photo by depositphotos)
May 16, 2025

NY injects $10M into NYFIRST program to boost biotech talent and innovation

New York has added $10 million to its NYFIRST program to attract top research talent and boost biotech innovation, among other goals.

QED’s $18.7M expansion will add up to 72 new jobs and create a research and development center at its Rochester site. (photo courtesy of ESD)
May 14, 2025

QED launches $18.7M expansion in Rochester

QED is investing $18.7 million to expand its Rochester facility, adding 72 jobs and enhancing its R&D and manufacturing capabilities.

County Executive Adam Bello announced Equip Monroe, a rebate program geared to provide support for small businesses. (Photo provided by Monroe County)
May 12, 2025

Monroe County offers equipment rebate for small businesses

Small businesses in Monroe County can earn up to $5,000 in rebates for equipment purchases that support job retention and business growth.

The G&H Innovation Hub for Life Sciences on St. Paul Street in Rochester was designed to bridge the gap between R&D activities and full-scale production. (photo courtesy of G&H)
May 1, 2025

G&H unveils Rochester Innovation Hub to accelerate life sciences manufacturing

G&H opened its Life Sciences Innovation Hub in Rochester, uniting R&D, prototyping and manufacturing under one roof.