< 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
< 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
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
< Digital Hyve is part of Downtown Rochester Revitalization We featured Digital Hyve’s president Keith Betz in this week’s GRE WROC Why Roc TV interview. Betz noted that small businesses can fuel growth by building a community of loyal customers. Watch the complete interview here.
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
< Calvary Robotics’s Automation Solutions Boost Productivity and Growth Calvary Robotics has been on an upward trajectory – hiring more than 100 people this year alone. Watch this GRE WROC Why Roc TV interview with Mark Chaney, CEO and owner of Calvary Robotics, to learn more about the automation solutions his team is creating to … Continued
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced Lidrotec as the winner of Round 5 of the Luminate NY optics, photonics, and imaging startup accelerator competition. The Bochum, Germany-based Lidrotec received the “Company of the Year” award at Luminate Finals 2022, which was held live during Optica’s Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science conference in Rochester. The company … Continued
< RTMA’s Roc With Your Hands event introduces students to jobs in advanced manufacturing Roc with Your Hands was created by the Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) to introduce students to hands-on careers in advanced manufacturing, skilled trades, heavy equipment, and automotive technology. Watch this GRE WROC Why Roc segment to learn more about … Continued
< Ithaca Hummus and LiDestri Food and Drink partner to create unique products Leaders from Ithaca Hummus and LiDestri Food and Drink have partnered to commercialize the best-tasting hummus. Chris Kirby, founder and president of Ithaca Hummus notes, “Today, because of that, we’re nationwide and the fastest-growing premium brand in the segment.” The assets found … Continued
< Rochester, NY plays an integral role in Kodak’s Growth Strategy Rochester, NY plays an integral role in Kodak’s growth strategies as the company leverages its strengths in advanced materials and chemicals. Kodak Executive Chairman and CEO Jim Continenza noted “Rochester has a great work base. They’re loyal, they’re smart, they’re well-educated, and they want … Continued
< RDDC begins the process to create a Business Improvement District in the City of Rochester The planning process has begun for a Business Improvement District (BID) in the City of Rochester. News 8’s Ally Peters spoke with Galin Brooks, the President, and CEO of the Rochester Downtown Development Corporation (RDDC), about the BID and the … Continued
< Nine Spot Brewing to Open in Rochester’s Neighborhood of Play Nine Spot Brewing officially opens this month at 190 Monroe Avenue near the Neighborhood of Play. It’s a craft brewery and taproom concept that will be filled with locally-grown ingredients and unique products. “We’re creating a New York-centric brewery that’s not gonna be your traditional … Continued
Empire State Development (ESD) and Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA) today announced the 20 finalists selected to take part in year four of Grow-NY, a food and agriculture business competition focused on enhancing the emerging food, beverage, and agriculture innovation cluster in Central New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier. … Continued
< FTS expands in the heart of the City of Rochester FTS, a talent recruitment company that specializes in Accounting, Finance and Professional Services, Construction, and Technology, is growing in Rochester, NY. Thomas Carpitella, the CEO of FTS Inc., said the demand for their services continues to increase as the talent market gets more and more … Continued
< New Energy Works Designs Unique, Sustainable Buildings in Greater Rochester, NY region New Energy Works is growing in the Greater Rochester, NY region. This company’s craftsmanship is on display in the construction of The Lake House event space and Sand Bar restaurant in Canandaigua. Hear more about this thriving company in this Greater Rochester … Continued
< MCC’s New FWD Center Offers Training for Tech-Oriented Careers Monroe Community College’s FWD Center is a workforce development training initiative designed t lift up the Greater Rochester, NY region. This program offers work-based technical learning opportunities and active job placement for Rochester, NY residents, including underrepresented communities. MCC president Dr. DeAnna Burt Nanna provides … Continued
< V Technical Textiles is a leader in the $50 billion specialty fabrics industry V Technical Textiles produces specialty fabrics to support a wide range of industries from electronics, aerospace, automotive, military, and defense sectors. V Technical Textiles’ Gretchen Reed shared more about this innovative company in the latest Greater Rochester Enterprise WROC-TV Channel 8 … Continued
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced support for Corning Incorporated’s investment to grow its operations in Western New York. The company will expand operations at two Monroe County locations, aimed at meeting demand in the rapidly growing semiconductor market and supporting increasing stability in this vital supply chain. Corning’s expansion efforts will create over 270 new … Continued
< GRE Celebrates 20 Years of Supporting Business Growth in the Greater Rochester, NY Region Matt Hurlbutt, Greater Rochester Enterprise’s president and CEO, discusses the significant business growth successes the organization has garnered over its 20-year history in this Greater Rochester Enterprise WROC-TV Channel 8 Why Roc interview.
< RIT Will Create New Workforce Training and Development Programs RIT Certified will create new workforce training and development programs for the evolving job market. Dennis Di Lorenzo, the Chief Business Officer of the initiative, shares more in this Greater Rochester Enterprise WROC-TV Channel 8 Why Roc interview.