Oak Hill Hosts the 2023 PGA Championship May 15 – May 21

< The PGA’s 2nd major of the year returns to Rochester, NY’s Oak Hill Country Club where 225,000+ spectators are expected to attend. The 2023 PGA Championship returns to Rochester, NY’s Oak Hill Country Club May 15-21. Fans can expect a jam-packed week that will showcase the very best golf has to offer. Bryan Karns, … Continued

Karma Sauce Company will Grow Operations in Monroe and Ontario Counties

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that farm-to-table hot sauce and condiments producer, The Karma Sauce Company, is ready to grow its manufacturing operations in the City of Rochester, Monroe County and at its Burning Springs Farm in the Town of Bristol, Ontario County. The Karma Sauce line is hand-processed and bottled at 90 Canal … Continued

Imagine RIT Festival Returns Saturday, April 29th

< 30,000 people are expected to attend Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival, which will feature 354 separate exhibits. Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival is a special event that showcases the creative and innovative spirit of RIT students, faculty, and staff. The festival is free to attend, and has been a launch pad for … Continued

GRE Estimates $190 Million Economic Impact from 2023 PGA Championship

Golf’s second major championship of the season is coming to the Greater Rochester, NY region this May when Oak Hill Country Club hosts the 105th PGA Championship. Greater Rochester Enterprise (GRE) estimates an economic impact of $190 million from the championship, which will also support an estimated 1,233 jobs. The major championship will draw more … Continued

The University Technology Showcase Returns to the Memorial Art Gallery April 20th

< The University of Rochester is holding its annual University Technology Showcase where researchers from local universities network and share new innovations with companies and the general public. The University Technology Showcase brings local universities and companies together to share the latest research and innovation happening in the Greater Rochester, NY region. The event is … Continued

Convergent Rings in Growth with Help from GRE’s Economic Gardening

< Convergent offers telecom services that differentiate from competition due to their localized customer service team. Since taking over three years ago, President Raj Shah has put the company on a fast track to success. Taking advantage of the post-COVID video calling fatigue, Convergent makes it easy for businesses to communicate via landline, cellphone, or … Continued

Li-Cycle’s New Hub to Produce Recycled Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries

< Li-Cycle’s Rochester, NY Hub will be the first-of-its-kind commercial hydrometallurgical battery resource recovery facility in North America. The hub will create 270 jobs. Li-Cycle is investing $375 million in a new Rochester, NY hub that will produce recycled critical materials for lithium-ion batteries to power the clean energy transition and will be one of … Continued

OTEX Protective Plans on Doubling in Size this Year

< OTEX Protective manufactures patented PPE that protects commercial electricians from toxic fumes while working in the field. OTEX Protective manufactures their patented PPE locally in Rochester, NY.  In addition to protecting from heat and light, the PPE is designed to protect commercial electricians from toxic fumes while working in the field.  Through CEO Jake … Continued

Karma Water Offers New Direct to Consumer Product Line

< Karma Water to Offer New Sustainable Hydration Kits Karma Water, manufactured in Rochester, NY, is known for its patented, nutrient-infused product line of flavored waters. The company is launching a new direct-to-consumer sustainable hydration kit, which includes a reusable bottle and a supply of nutrient-filled caps.  Hear more about this innovative Rochester-based beverage company … Continued

GRE Economic Gardening Helps IT Insights Grow

< IT Insights is Growing in Rochester, NY The GRE Economic Gardening program provided IT Insights with new sales and research tools to spur the company’s growth. Coupling this knowledge with access to Rochester’s talented workforce creates a winning opportunity to accelerate IT Insights’ growth. Chris BIerasinski, Vice President of Business Development, discusses why IT … Continued

Premier Packaging

For over 25 years, Premier Packaging has provided customers with a range of products and services including package design, prototyping, manufacturing, inventory management programs, and much more. Premier Packaging has expanded and opened their new 102,000sq ft facility in LeFrois Builders and Developers’ new Wiregrass Business Park off John St. in Henrietta. The new facility, built by LeFrois, … Continued

The Rise in Gamification Fuels Workinman Interactive&#8217;s Growth

< Workinman Interactive, a leader in casual games, continues to grow in Rochester, NY Rochester, NY-based Workinman Interactive is the mastermind behind digital games for companies like Nickelodeon, Disney, Sesame Street, and Marvel. The New York State Digital Game Development Tax Credit Program and well-trained game design talent from RIT make Rochester the right place … Continued

Li-Cycle, a Canadian Lithium-Ion Battery Resource Recovery Company, to Create Nearly 270 jobs in Rochester, NY

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York State’s agreement with Li-Cycle, a Canadian lithium-ion battery resource recovery company, to create nearly 270 jobs in Monroe County through the performance-based Excelsior Jobs Tax Credit Program. The company will expand its U.S. operations through a new facility known as the Rochester Hub, which is currently being constructed … Continued

Boundary Breaks Dry Riesling Named one of Wine Spectator&#8217;s Top Wines

< Finger Lakes Wines Continue to Garner Awards The Finger Lakes wine region consistently produces world-class wines. Boundary Breaks Vineyard’s Dry Riesling was named one of Wine Spectator’s Top 100 wines. Bruce Murray of Boundary Breaks Vineyard discusses the region’s unique role in the wine industry in this GRE WROC TV Why Roc TV interview.

Edwards, World Leader in Vacuum and Abatement Equipment, Expands in Greater Rochester

< Talent, Proximity to Customers, and Hydropower Attracted Edwards to Greater Rochester Edwards, a leading supplier of vacuum and abatement equipment essential to the semiconductor supply chain, will invest $319 million and create 600 new jobs in the Greater Rochester, NY region’s Genesee County. Edwards’ Scott Balaguer, Vice President of Global Business Development, notes, “We … Continued

Vuzix Makes Smart Decision to Expand Smart Glass Operations in Rochester, NY

< Rochester’s Optics Strengths Fuels Vuzix’s Growth Vuzix, an augmented reality technology industry leader, announced plans to expand the manufacturing of its proprietary waveguide components, the magic display system behind its smart glasses, in Rochester, NY. Hear more about this business’ growth plans and why Paul Travers, president and CEO, chose to expand in the … Continued

Augmented Reality Smart Glasses Company to Expand in Rochester, NY

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that Vuzix®, a global manufacturer of waveguides, wearable display technologies and augmented reality solutions, is ready to expand its operations in Monroe County in the Town of Henrietta. The cutting-edge optics technology firm plans a phased expansion of its existing footprint by up to 40,000 square-feet, adjacent to its … Continued

Major Semiconductor Supply Chain Manufacturer Edwards Vacuum to Build $319 Million Facility in Genesee County

Governor Kathy Hochul and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer today announced that Edwards Vacuum, a British-based world leader in vacuum and abatement equipment in the semiconductor industry and part of the Atlas Copco Group, has chosen the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park located in Genesee County, as the location for their … Continued