Monroe Community College to Host Diversity Conference October 1

Monroe Community College is taking a leading role to address diversity, equity, and inclusion. MCC President DeAnna R. Burt-Nanna notes “MCC has six decades of being committed to its mission to access and opportunity for all. We’ve maintained that commitment with laser-like focus, with an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.” MCC will hold … Continued

RTMA Offers Unique Apprenticeship Program

Finger Lakes Apprenticeship Program is Career Path for Youth Seeking Educational Alternative The Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) Finger Lakes Apprenticeship Program creates a link between students considering careers in the trades with employers. Participants gain real work experience in advanced manufacturing trades. Hear more in this GRE WROC TV Why Roc interview.

Envative Growth in Rochester Driven By Desire for Self-Service Tech Options

Envative Growth in Rochester Driven By Desire for Self-Service Tech Options Envative, a custom software development company, is recording rising demand for Internet of Things (IoT) web and mobile applications. The company co-owner Craig Lamb discusses IT trends and his company’s growth in IoT in this GRE WROC TV Why Roc interview. Hear more.

ProAmpac Opens Collaboration and Innovation Center in Monroe County

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that leading flexible packaging manufacturer ProAmpac has officially opened its state-of-the-art Collaboration & Innovation center in the Town of Ogden, Monroe County. The company constructed a 25,000 square-foot addition onto its existing facility on Manitou Road. The innovation center will focus on packaging development and design and will also … Continued

RIT Helps Fuel New Economy in Rochester

President David Munson discusses the key role RIT plays in Rochester’s economic renaissance in this WROC TV Why Roc interview. “I think there have been a number of national polls that have come out in national studies recently talking about the tech prowess of our area and RIT is one of the spark plugs in the … Continued

Assured Edge Solutions to Expand Operations at Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park in Geneva, NY

Empire State Development (ESD) today announced that Assured Edge Solutions plans to grow its manufacturing operations at the Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park in the City of Geneva. The custom vegetable processing and co-packing company will move from its current location on the campus into a new building that will be under construction soon. … Continued