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Oxbo opens $60.5M advanced manufacturing facility in Genesee County
Apr 20, 2026

Oxbo opens $60.5M advanced manufacturing facility in Genesee County

Oxbo has opened a $60.5 million advanced manufacturing facility in Bergen, Genesee County, enhancing its production and innovation capabilities.

Gov. Kathy Hochul (Photo by Darren McGee/ Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul)
Apr 17, 2026

Governor’s ‘Let Them Build Agenda’ deserves support | Guest Opinion

Commentary: Governor Kathy Hochul’s “Let Them Build Agenda” will encourage and spur much-needed commercial development across New York State.

Theater at Innovation Square upgrades will enhance Rochester arts scene
Mar 25, 2026

Theater at Innovation Square upgrades will enhance Rochester arts scene

The Theater at Innovation Square in Rochester is undergoing a $750,000 renovation to enhance performing arts facilities and double its annual visitors.

Luminate startups to make pitches before global audience this year
Mar 19, 2026

Global innovators head to Rochester for Luminate NY cohort

Luminate NY announced 10 startups for its 2026 cohort in Rochester, focusing on optics and photonics technologies with $100,000 initial investments each.

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Mar 3, 2026

Grow-NY accepting applications for 2026 event

Grow-NY is accepting applications through May 15 for its 2026 competition, awarding $3 million to food and agriculture startups that establish operations in New York.

Reju, Goodwill spotlight Rochester’s growing role in textile circular economy
Feb 18, 2026

Reju, Goodwill spotlight Rochester’s growing role in textile circular economy

Leaders from Reju and Goodwill of the Finger Lakes spoke recently about Rochester’s growing leadership in textile circularity.

The city of Rochester has issued a Request for Proposal for redevelopment of 151 Mt. Hope Ave. (Image from city of Rochester RFP packet)
Jan 30, 2026

Rochester issues RFP for riverfront property along Mt. Hope

The city of Rochester has issued an RFP for redevelopment of a 1.88-acre Genesee River site aimed at creating a new downtown gateway.

The Reju site spans 18.9 acres on Eastman Business Park. (Photo provided by Reju)
Jan 20, 2026

Reju plans $390M circular textile hub in Rochester

French materials regeneration company Reju plans a $390 million textile-to-textile regeneration hub in Rochester.

Finger Lakes wins $42.6M in state funding for housing, infrastructure and food hub projects
Dec 31, 2025

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.

Architect's rendering of the Gateway Building on Main St. in Rochester, part of the ongoing Main Street revitalization project, shows a design that more closely resembles the building’s original look. (Rendering provided by SWBR)
Oct 29, 2025

Creating a ‘Gateway’ to affordable living on East Main in Rochester

Buffalo developer SAA|EVI will transform Rochester’s long-vacant Gateway Building on East Main Street into 129 mixed-income apartments.

Heron Hill Winery in Hammondsport, which overlooks Canandaigua Lake, is one of 140 wineries in the Finger Lakes Region. (File photo by Christian Gallagher provided by Heron Hill Winery)
Oct 17, 2025

Finger Lakes named American Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast

The Finger Lakes region of New York has been named 2025 American Wire Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast.

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Sep 26, 2025

Rochester to host statewide Innovation Summit; local firm among finalists

The New York State Innovation Summit comes to Rochester Oct. 29–30, featuring a $150K commercialization competition. Local firm Intelligent Surgical Solutions is among the 12 finalists.