$145M Barilla expansion in Avon to boost production, employment
Barilla is investing $145 million to expand its Avon manufacturing facility, creating over 90 new jobs and boosting production capacity in Livingston County.
STAMP data center proposal faces new scrutiny as report challenges economic claims
Stream US data center proposal at STAMP in western New York faces scrutiny after a report challenges its economic benefits and tax incentive claims.
US small business jobs hold steady in March, Paychex finds
Paychex reports U.S. small business jobs held steady in March, with cautious hiring and 2.66% year-over-year wage growth amid ongoing labor challenges.
Battery developer relocates to Xerox’s Webster campus
Ashlawn Energy LLC leased space at Xerox Webster Campus, bringing 20 jobs and advancing VanCharg battery technology with RIT collaboration.
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, Monroe County merge youth summer job programs
The ROC Youth Employment Network, a combined effort of Rochester and Monroe County, will create employment opportunities for youth ages 14–20.
GRE logs $239M in new investment in 2025 as project pipeline accelerates
Greater Rochester Enterprise closed 2025 with 33 company project wins, driving $239 million in capital investment and 887 new jobs.
Iter Opus to establish headquarters in downtown Rochester
Technology company Iter Opus Corp. will open its headquarters in downtown Rochester’s historic Powers Building on Feb. 1.
Reju plans $390M circular textile hub in Rochester
French materials regeneration company Reju plans a $390 million textile-to-textile regeneration hub in Rochester.
Paychex: U.S. small business jobs flat in 2025, wage growth stays below 3%
U.S. small business job growth remained steady in 2025, according to Paychex, while hourly wage growth stayed below 3% for a 17th straight month.
URochester emerges as $13B economic engine in NY
A new report finds the University of Rochester and UR Medicine generate a $13B statewide economic impact and support 66,700 jobs across New York.
Small business employment growth edges higher in November, Paychex reports
Small business employment growth ticked higher in November, according to the latest Paychex Small Business Employment Watch.














