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NY businesses urged to prepare for semiconductor supply chain growth
Industry leaders at the NY SMART I-Corridor Semiconductor Summit highlighted that semiconductor growth in New York extends beyond chip fabrication to a broad supply chain network.
National honor recognizes GRE leader’s impact on Greater Rochester’s growth
Matt Hurlbutt, president and CEO of Greater Rochester Enterprise, is recognized as one of North America’s top 50 economic developers for his impact on regional growth.
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.
NY leaders rally behind CHIPS Act, citing job growth and tech investment
A group of economic development leaders across New York – including some in Rochester – are expressing their support for the federal CHIPS and Science Act.
Good paying jobs will reduce violence
This new year we must be intentional about treating economic development as an investment in public safety. I support tax incentives to bring new jobs to our state, but these employers must also ensure that the promised jobs are accessible to those families that need them most. Ribbon cuttings and photo-ops are not enough. We need specific strategies to remove hiring barriers by thinking about tra[...]
GCEDC advances two of county’s largest ever capital investment projects
Edwards Vacuum, part of the Atlas Copco Group, is proposing to invest $212 million for the first phase of the company’s semiconductor dry pump manufacturing project at New York’s Green Manufacturing mega site at STAMP; while Horizon Acres Associates Inc. is proposing to invest $142 million to build several flex commercial/industrial facilities in the Town of Pembroke.
Semiconductor support manufacturer bringing 600 jobs to Genesee County
Plans include construction of a 240,000-square-foot campus on the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP) in the town of Alabama. The plant is expected to open in late 2024, the company said.
