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.
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
The Theater at Innovation Square in Rochester is undergoing a $750,000 renovation to enhance performing arts facilities and double its annual visitors.
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.
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
Leaders from Reju and Goodwill of the Finger Lakes spoke recently about Rochester’s growing leadership in textile circularity.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.















