Bausch + Lomb plans to expand its contact lens manufacturing business in Rochester, a move that will allow the company to create 100 new jobs in the region. To assist…
NextCorps starts its Innovation Week with the Innovation Showcase powered by AT&T, the first in a series of entrepreneur-focused events. Beginning at 4:00 p.m. at NextCorps, local entrepreneurs from NextCorps’…
Eastman Kodak Co. has inked a technology partnership with Evolve Additive Solutions Inc. Through the deal, Kodak will supply Evolve imaging systems, parts and consumables based on the Kodak Nexpress…
Rochester Institute of Technology’s MAGIC Spell Studios facility opened this week. The Media, Arts, Games, Interaction and Creativity studio, a Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council priority project, will allow…
Thomas Golisano has donated $5.8 million to St. John Fisher College to create the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing. The gift includes $800,000 from the Golisano Foundation. First of…
NextCorps is gearing up to join more than 170 countries in helping people make their mark during Global Entrepreneurship Week. To support GEW, NextCorps will hold an Innovation Week, Nov.…
Researchers have developed a new digital stethoscope that combines precision sensors, electrocardiogram technology and machine learning applications into one piece of equipment to better detect heart ailments and problems that…
A nationally recognized leader in the Maker movement and a promoter of the indie game development in Rochester are the featured guests at November’s RocGrowth Candids. Dan Schneiderman and Robert…
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Startups from around the world see Rochester with fresh eyes (Rochester Beacon)
City of Rochester to survey small businesses (City of Rochester)
Kodak sells Flexographic division (RBJ)
Former GM fuel cell plant in Honeoye Falls to house new businesses (WXXI)
What’s up with Rochester’s First Skate Park? (Open Mic Rochester)
Report: U.S. entrepreneurs more optimistic about business conditions (RBJ)
Rochester: STEM City, USA (And Arts too!) (Rochester Beacon)
Kent Gardner, chief economist at CGR (RBJ Bizcast)
Four RIT presidents reflect on innovative changes (RIT)
Rami Katz and startup funding (RBJ Bizcast)
Report: Tight labor market affects small business job growth (RBJ)
Datto expands to five floors in former Chase Tower (New York State)
Molecular Glasses founder to receive entrepreneur award (RBJ)
Land acquisition expands outdoor education opportunities in the Finger Lakes (WXXI)
Alex Zapesochny, lawyer, entrepreneur, investor (RBJ Bizcast)
Schutt’s Apple Mill celebrates 100th anniversary, unveils expansion (Democrat and Chronicle)
Competition supports student community outreach (University of Rochester)
Unshackle Upstate chooses new leader (RBJ)
YEA! seeks young entrepreneurs to start own businesses (RBJ)
Warren seeks sale, lease of East End, Mortimer, Crossroads parking garages (Democrat and Chronicle)
Young entrepreneurs have big plans for growth (RBJ)
Words from Wallis Hall: Our entrepreneurial mission (University of Rochester)
Former COO buys Morgan Management (RBJ)
Constellation ups its investment in a Canadian cannabis company (WXXI)
Jim Senall on Rochester’s tech scene (RBJ Bizcast)
Kodak plans to shed jobs across U.S. and sell its packaging division (Democrat and Chronicle)
Airport renovations on track to be complete by October (WHEC)
Women’s celebration coming to Rochester (RBJ)
Thirteen projects unveiled for ROC the Riverway initiative (ny.gov)
New York launches initiatives to support state grown and certified farmers and businesses (ny.gov)
Brand Networks reaffirms commitment to Rochester with move downtown (RBJ)
Valeant changes name to Bausch Health (RBJ)
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