A Global Leader in Precision Optics and Advanced Finishing and Metrology Solutions, QED Technologies International Establishes World-Class Optics Fabrication and Customer Experience Center in the City of Rochester, Committing to Creating More Than 70 New Jobs Creating Top-Quality, Next-Generation Opportunities is a Key Component of The Finger Lakes Region’s Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and … Continued
Build Entrepreneurship Culture to Ignite Innovation Potential Rochester is producing more R&D output and patents and securing more federal funding to move those innovations to market than peer cities. However, Rochester-based companies are behind in securing venture capital and experienced leadership that is critical to scaling startups into high-growth companies. Jim Senall, president of NextCorps, … Continued
Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that photonics manufacturer Sydor Optics is expanding its renowned manufacturing operations in Monroe County. Citing increased customer demand and the need to increase production capacity, the project will include the construction of a new 100,000 square-foot building at the company’s Jet View Drive location in Rochester. As a result … Continued
Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that Megazone Corporation-also known as MegazoneCloud- is establishing its U.S. headquarters in the Town of Perinton, Monroe County. Founded in South Korea in 1998, MegazoneCloud is a leading AI and cloud-native company that serves as a trusted digital transformation partner to more than 8,000 clients worldwide. Headquartered in Seoul, … Continued
Designation to Ensure America Remains a Leader in Developing and Manufacturing Laser Technologies An estimated $16 trillion global marketplace depends on lasers for everything from smartphones to national defense, but their production is increasingly based overseas. Lasers are essential across nearly every sector, from medical devices to quantum technology. However, the US remains overly dependent … Continued
The URochester-led NSF STELLAR Engine launches with $15 million in federal funding. The United States National Science Foundation (NSF) announced it will award $15 million over the next two years to launch the NSF STELLAR Engine in the Rochester/Finger Lakes Region of New York, led by the University of Rochester. The award, matched by $16 … Continued
Restoring the Past. Building the Future. From classrooms to concert halls, LaBella’s team of architects, engineers, environmental scientists, and planners is reshaping Roc. In this GRE Why Roc TV interview, LaBella CEO Steve Metzger shares how his team is bringing two landmark projects to life: Steve shares more in this GRE Why Roc interview with WROC’s Brennan Somers. … Continued
Pasta, Passion, and Partnership After nearly 20 years of manufacturing in Avon, NY, Barilla is doubling down on the Greater Rochester, NY region with a two-phase, $170M expansion. The company will add new production and packaging lines, warehouse capacity, and 90 new jobs, making it a distribution hub serving Northeast markets with a high concentration of pasta lovers! And yes, … Continued
ROC’s Software Community Draws National Attention ITX is bringing software professionals from across the country and beyond to downtown #ROC for its annual Product + Design Conference, a two-day event focused on product innovation, user experience, and collaboration, taking place June 24–25 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Led by industry experts with experience at … Continued
Recognition celebrates outstanding leadership, mentorship, and transformational impact on economic development across New York State The New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC) has selected Leah George VanScott of Greater Rochester Enterprise (GRE) as the recipient of the prestigious Linda J. Hill Women’s Leadership Award, recognizing her exceptional contributions to economic development, regional collaboration, mentorship, and community leadership across New York … Continued
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a major two-phase expansion plan for storied dry pasta maker Barilla at its Town of Avon, Livingston County manufacturing facility. The company will invest $145 million in Phase One of the project to include the construction of a new, 52,000 square-foot main building to expand its manufacturing operations, including one … Continued
Rooted in ROC Palmer Food Services is celebrating its 175th anniversary, driven by a long-standing commitment to strong relationships with its clients, employees, and customers. As part of that continued focus on community, the company recently reopened its newly renovated Direct To You Market in Henrietta, featuring an expanded footprint and enhanced experience for shoppers … Continued
All the Peas You Eat Are Harvested with Oxbo Machinery Oxbo, known for its specialty harvesting and controlled application technology, makes the world’s only pea combine. All the peas grown in North America are picked via Oxbo machinery. The company also sells its equipment in 44 countries worldwide yet remains committed to expanding its US … Continued
Governor Kathy Hochul today marked the official grand opening of Oxbo’s new farming equipment manufacturing facility in the Town of Bergen, Genesee County. The global agribusiness company constructed a new $60.5 million, 200,000 square-foot facility in Apple Tree Acres Corporate Park which will also serve as the company’s U.S. headquarters. The company has committed to … Continued
Free, Fun & Full of Innovation The Imagine RIT Creativity and Innovation Festival returns to the RIT campus on Saturday, April 25 for its 19th year! RIT’s signature event showcases the imaginative and inventive spirit of RIT students and is free and open to the public. This year’s festival is a record-breaker, featuring more than … Continued
As seen in Business Facilities, April 2026 In the competitive landscape of American manufacturing, the “where” is just as critical as the “how.” While many regions struggle with aging infrastructure or dwindling resources, a quiet resurgence is underway in the Greater Rochester, NY, region. Major industry players, including Toyota Material Handling North America, Edwards, and … Continued
Jobs, Revenue, and Growth In this week’s GRE Why Roc TV interview, Mark Masse, President and CEO of Genesee County Economic Development Center, discusses a major opportunity at the Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP), where STREAM US Data Centers is proposing a $19.4 billion investment to build three data centers. The project would create 125 … Continued
From STEM to the Spotlight Rooted in NTID (National Technical Institute for the Deaf)’s creative legacy and driven by past president, Dave Munson’s vision to become the nation’s leading performing arts program for non‑majors, the RIT Performing Arts Center is a 40,000‑square‑foot venue that features a 750‑seat theater, immersive sound, advanced projection and lighting, full Deaf and hard‑of‑hearing accessibility, … Continued
Purpose, People, and Prosperity Faheem Masood’s legacy as president and CEO of ESL Federal Credit Union is defined by remarkable growth grounded in purpose and values. Over the last ten years the organization, ESL has doubled its assets from $5 billion to $10 billion, expanded wealth management to more than $10 billion, welcomed 100,000 new members, and created 300 new … Continued
Apollo Optical Systems, a leader in precision optical engineering and polymer optics manufacturing, today announced that Turning Point Tool, a Rochester-based tooling and machining company, has officially joined the Apollo platform. This strategic combination creates a vertically integrated optics manufacturing company, where mold design, fabrication, and optical production are now performed in-house. By unifying two … Continued