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Gates-based Transcat believes expansion into Latin America will produce further growth. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
May 27, 2026

Transcat reports double-digit revenue growth for Q4, FY2026

Transcat reported 19 percent full-year revenue growth and is expanding into Latin America with its acquisition of SCM Metrology and Laboratories.

Oaks Inc. is adding trash collection service to its portfolio of offerings across the Greater Rochester area. (Photo provided by Oaks Disposal Services)
May 21, 2026

Oaks adds Rochester-area trash pick-up service to portfolio

Oaks Inc. is launching Oaks Disposal Service to provide weekly trash and recycling pickup across Greater Rochester at a flat rate.

Family First Credit Union acquires Focus First Credit Union
Jan 22, 2026

Family First Credit Union acquires Focus First Credit Union

Family First Credit Union has completed the acquisition of Focus First Credit Union, which serves the Gates and Chili communities.

Forced to leave Marketplace Mall when its lease was not renewed, Upstate Pro Wrestling has a new home at Total Sports Experience in Gates. (Photo provided by Edge Advertising Group)
Jan 21, 2026

Forced to leave Marketplace Mall, wrestling firm quickly finds new home

Upstate Pro Wrestling relocated from Marketplace Mall to Total Sports Experience in Gates, securing a new lease in just five weeks.

The Pig Pen Mini Storage on Buffalo Road in Gates has sold for $3.05 million. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Jan 13, 2026

Suburban Rochester self storage facility sells for $3M+

The Pig Pen Mini Storage in Gates has been sold for $3.05 million to an out-of-state buyer that targets secondary and tertiary markets.

Rochester Tech Park (File photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Sep 8, 2025

Rochester Tech Park among country’s largest newly delinquent CMBS loans

The loan on Rochester Tech Park became one of the country's 10 largest newly delinquent commercial mortgage backed security (CMBS) loans.

Outgoing COMIDA chair Ann Burr was surprised when Monroe County Executive Adam Bello named the county's business center in her honor. (Photo provided by Monroe County)
Aug 20, 2025

Monroe County honors outgoing COMIDA chair Ann Burr

Ann Burr is retiring after two decades with COMIDA, and Monroe County named its business center in her honor.

Corning advances on $139M expansion with new Fairport engineering hub
Aug 8, 2025

Corning advances on $139M expansion with new Fairport engineering hub

Corning Inc. is advancing its $139 million expansion in Monroe County with a new engineering center in Fairport, job growth and infrastructure upgrades to support the semiconductor industry.

COMIDA logo
Jun 10, 2025

Development projects on Rochester’s west side on COMIDA agenda

Taouk Development and Precise Tool & Manufacturing seek tax breaks from COMIDA for commercial development projects in Chili and Gates.

The retail plaza at 2000-2042 Chili Ave. has been sold by a Texas-based real estate investment firm. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Apr 11, 2025

Texas-based real estate group sells another Chili Ave. property

A Dallas-based real estate investment firm has sold the last property from a three-parcel package in Gates that it obtained just 17 months ago.

Weld Works' owner, Nick Carleton, in his shop on Buffalo Road in Gates. (Photo by Kevin Oklobzija)
Mar 26, 2025

Paint Works is next challenge for Weld Works’ owner, whose creations ‘defy normal’

While Gates-based Weld Works primarily serves high-end residential clients, Paint Works will cater to a mix of clientele.

The Simcona Electronics Corp expansion at Miles Crossing in Gates began two years ago.
Oct 25, 2022

Simcona Electronics Corp. evolves while maintaining strong area roots

Simcona Electronics Corp. has undergone an evolution of late, combining its legacy capabilities while pivoting to launch a new manufacturing division.