Designing With Purpose #ROC’s CPL is celebrating its 50th anniversary. While the firm has expanded across multiple states, Rochester remains its home and foundation. CPL’s growth has been driven by impactful projects across a range of industries, including healthcare, education, infrastructure, and community development, demonstrating their commitment to smart, purpose-driven design rooted in long-standing local partnerships. Todd … Continued
From Sketch to Prototype KEK Design, a third-generation family business in Rochester, has been innovating for more than 55 years. Known for turning ideas into prototypes, KEK Design has designed products like McDonald’s cash registers, L3Harris fire radios, and even Callaway rangefinders. They tap into local talent, particularly from RIT, while also leveraging programs like the GRE Economic Gardening to fuel growth. Check … Continued
Empire State Development (ESD) announced New York State support for McAlpin Industries’ planned expansion in the Town of Webster, Monroe County. As part of a phased-in project, the sheet metal work manufacturer plans to construct a 300,000 square-foot facility on Hard Road to support its light manufacturing operations. Work at the site will include laser … Continued
Job fairs set for August 5-6 and September 9-10 fairlife, a fast-growing ultra-filtered milk brand, is hiring for a range of positions to support its new 750,000 SF production facility in Greater Rochester’s Webster, NY. This expansion, which will establish the largest dairy processing facility in the Northeast, is expected to create 250 new jobs. Katie … Continued
A Winning Tradition This week’s GRE Why Roc interview on WROC TV takes a look behind the scenes at what it takes for Saint John Fisher University to host Buffalo Bills training camp. From NFL-grade facilities and quality food to an enthusiastic welcome from staff and fans, the Roc community shows up to support the … Continued
Constellation Brands, a leading beverage alcohol company, invested $50M into a new 170,000 SF headquarters in downtown Rochester at the historic Aqueduct Building located along the Genesee River. This project created more than 80 new jobs, in addition to the more than 300 jobs being relocated to the new location.
Amazon, one of the world’s largest online retailers, has invested $400 million in a 2.6 million-square-foot robotics sortable fulfillment center in Gates, NY. This investment has created over 2,500 new jobs and introduced advanced automation technologies to streamline operations and get orders to customers in the Rochester area faster than ever before.
Unither Pharmaceuticals, a French-based pharmaceutical contract and development manufacturing company, is investing $106M to consolidate, renovate, and update its Rochester, NY, operation. Company leaders plan to create 180 new jobs over the next few years to pursue growth opportunities in the US market.
Oxbo is a leading manufacturer of specialty harvesting equipment and technology for crops like fruits, vegetables, seeds, and roots. Oxbo is investing $50M to expand in Genesee County. This expansion includes a new 195,000 SF facility, creating 75+ new jobs in several facets of the business and retaining 140 existing jobs.
Genesee Brewing’s parent company, FIFCO USA, has invested $50M into its headquarters in Rochester, NY, to modernize the brewery and improve efficiency with a new world-class packaging facility. This project created 57 new jobs and retained 518 existing positions.
JCS Process & Control Systems, an industry leader in beverage batching and processing technologies, opened the UltraPhil Center for Aseptic Excellence, the world’s first and only small-scale, bottle-based pilot aseptic research, development, and production center. UltraPhil enables beverage manufacturers of all sizes—from large corporations to startups—to perfect their formulations and production processes in small quantities. Located in downtown Rochester’s … Continued
Toyota Material Handling North America, a leading provider of material handling solutions and the top seller of forklifts in North America, opened an advanced energy storage solutions development, prototyping, and test center in Henrietta, NY. This $2 million investment is expected to create approximately 40 new jobs.
G&H, a global leader in precision optics and photonics for the medical and life sciences industries, expanded its presence in downtown Rochester, NY. The company operates out of a 100,000 SF facility at 408 St. Paul Street, establishing a North American Life Sciences Center of Excellence. The hub will drive advancements in healthcare, focusing on … Continued
Graham Corporation, a leading manufacturer of mission-critical fluid, power, heat transfer, and vacuum technologies for the defense, space, energy, and process industries, has expanded its operations in Batavia, NY. The $18 million investment includes an 18,900 SF facility, creating 24 new jobs and retaining 340 existing positions.
The Coca-Cola Company and its subsidiary fairlife are building a 750,000 SF production facility on 100+ acres in Monroe County’s Webster, NY. This $650 million expansion, which establishes the largest dairy processing facility in the Northeast, will create 250 new jobs. fairlife, a fast-growing ultra-filtered milk brand committed to changing people’s lives through nutrition, aims … Continued
Three Days of Spirits & Sound Save the date! The 2025 Hoochenanny Whiskey & Music Festival is coming to Camp Eastman in Irondequoit, NY from August 8–10. Enjoy 150+ premium spirits from 30+ national and regional distilleries, plus an amazing music lineup featuring Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Charles Wesley Godwin, Dark Star Orchestra, and more. … Continued
BYK-Gardner USA, a global leader in testing solutions, worked with Taylor the Builders & Empire Commercial Construction to complete a 25,000 sq. ft. expansion and relocation in Fairport, NY, providing a new office, R&D, and warehouse space. This project, which includes a $1.7 million investment, creation of 5 new jobs, retention of 32 jobs, marks … Continued
PFISTERER, a global leader in electrical connection technology, worked with Taylor the Builders & Empire Commercial Construction to complete a 41,800 sq. ft. renovation at the Rochester Tech Park in Gates, NY, creating a state-of-the-art manufacturing and office space. This new U.S. hub marks a significant step in PFISTERER’s growth in the energy transmission and … Continued
A Recipe for Success Craft Cannery has completed a major expansion, doubling its plant and installing a new high-speed bottling line, boosting output significantly for its co-packing and private label partners. This positions the company to better serve regional and national brands looking for small to mid-size batch production. In addition to scaling operations, Craft … Continued
A Celebration of Sound The Rochester International Jazz Festival returns for its 22nd year, celebrating a mix of world-class music, including jazz, funk, soul, Latin, country, and rock, ensuring there’s something for everyone. With 285 concerts across 18 walkable venues, the festival thrives thanks to its passionate fans, generous sponsors, and Rochester’s vibrant and musically educated … Continued