Greater Rochester Enterprise (Rochester, NY)

Greater Rochester Enterprise (Rochester, NY) As a trusted advisor, GRE connects businesses with the right people and resources to spur business attraction and expansion in the region.

As a trusted advisor, the GRE team of economic development professionals will connect you to the right people and the right resources to grow your business in the nine county Greater Rochester, NY region. Greater Rochester Enterprise (GRE) is the leading regional economic development organization committed to attracting new capital investments and creating regional wealth and new jobs throughout t

he Greater Rochester, NY region. If your company is growing, call GRE. The GRE team will confidentially help you access commercial real estate, business partners, local suppliers, economic incentives, world-class R&D assets, workforce recruitment, and training resources to address your business growth needs. For more information, please visit www.RochesterBiz.com

It was an honor to attend New York Photonics’ annual meeting last night to celebrate the significance of ’s optics, pho...
06/10/2026

It was an honor to attend New York Photonics’ annual meeting last night to celebrate the significance of ’s optics, photonics, imaging, and laser technology (OPIL) sector and to pay tribute to Tom Battley, who led the organization for more than 20 years.

With 150 companies employing 20,000 people, Greater is a hotbed of light-based tech foundational to advanced manufacturing, defense tech, and the semiconductor supply chain. Since 2017, there has been significant regional growth in the OPIL sector: $1.36 billion of new capital investments, 4,900 new jobs, and 7,000 jobs retained.

GRE is proud to have Alexis Vogt / NY Photonics as a strategic partner to support business growth in the Greater Rochester, NY, region.

To learn more about ’s extraordinary OPIL ecosystem, visit RochesterBiz.com/optics.

’s software community is drawing national attention.💻🌎ITX Corp is bringing software professionals from across the count...
06/10/2026

’s software community is drawing national attention.💻🌎

ITX Corp is bringing software professionals from across the country and beyond to downtown 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 companies like Spotify and Microsoft, the conference helps teams stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. This year’s lineup includes Ovetta Sampson, whose work at Google and Capital One has helped shape conversations around the future of AI.

Sean Murray, Director of Product Management at ITX, shares more about the conference and its impact in this GRE Why ROC interview with News 8 WROC Rochester's Brennan Somers here: https://rochesterbiz.com/itx-product-design-conference-returns/

Cuddeback Machining Inc. has enrolled in Greater Rochester Enterprise’s nationally recognized GRE Economic Gardening pro...
06/09/2026

Cuddeback Machining Inc. has enrolled in Greater Rochester Enterprise’s nationally recognized GRE Economic Gardening program!

's Cuddeback Machining is a full-service manufacturing company, offering wire-formed parts, stampings, and CNC machining.

If you are looking for ways to boost your company’s revenue and increase sales leads, join the 335+ companies that have participated in the GRE Economic Gardening program.

Learn more at https://rochesterbiz.com/economic-gardening/

06/08/2026

Lindsay Tarnoff of 's Laughing Gull Chocolates centers her business around ethical sourcing and local partnerships. She sources sustainable, transparently produced chocolate made by fairly paid workers and combines it with locally sourced ingredients like spices, dairy, and tea to create her confections.

Driven by her mission to change the world with chocolate, Lindsay invites the community to experience Laughing Gull’s crafted creations at their East Main Street location or online at LaughingGullChocolates.com

To learn more, listen to GRE's Make Your Mark podcast here to learn more via iHeartMedia Inc. and WHAM 1180: https://heyor.ca/uBmuXJ

Greater is home to 250+ innovative food & beverage manufacturers and suppliers...that are growing!Check out who's he...
06/05/2026

Greater is home to 250+ innovative food & beverage manufacturers and suppliers...that are growing!

Check out who's here: https://rochesterbiz.com/companies-hiring-here/

Baldwin Richardson Foods
The Coca-Cola Company
Constellation Brands
fairlife
FIFCO USA
LiDestri
Nortera
Palmer Food Services
Wegmans

06/04/2026

Design Pool & Spa, Ltd.'s Theresa Frusco is the latest guest on GRE's Make Your Mark podcast, sharing what’s trending in the industry.

From hot tubs as an affordable, year-round luxury to the rise of infrared saunas for wellness and recovery, backyard living is evolving. And with smart tech and automation, pool maintenance is easier than ever, giving homeowners more time to relax and enjoy. Supported by a 30+ year partnership with M&T Bank, the company continues to grow and innovate.

For more details, check out the full GRE Make Your Mark podcast via iHeartMedia Inc. and WHAM 1180 here: https://heyor.ca/uBmuXJ

Rochester Institute of Technology’s event, Sharpen the Saw, brought EMBA students, alumni, faculty, and community partne...
06/04/2026

Rochester Institute of Technology’s event, Sharpen the Saw, brought EMBA students, alumni, faculty, and community partners together for a day of reflection, personal growth, and business insights.💡

Highlights included an overview of Greater ’s economic development landscape from GRE’s Leah George VanScott, along with perspectives from local leaders including Joseph Spilman (Optimax Systems), Peter Parts (RIT), David Pritchard (Gorbel), Tracy Till (Butler/Till), and Scott Reardon (D3 Embedded), among others.

RIT president William H. Sanders also shared reflections from his first year as president and outlined a forward-looking framework for the university’s future.

Is your company growing in ? Visit Rochesterbiz.com to see how GRE can help put your company on the fast track to success.



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Just in – Business Facilities Magazine features Greater Rochester, NY: Innovations at All Levels.The Greater region is...
06/03/2026

Just in – Business Facilities Magazine features Greater Rochester, NY: Innovations at All Levels.

The Greater region is the world leader in optics, photonics, imaging, and laser technologies (OPIL), which is why it has so many outstanding Tier 1 and Tier 2 supply chain companies serving the semiconductor industry.

You cannot make a chip in the United States without these indispensable -based companies. The region’s expertise in photonics, laser technology, and materials science supports the next generation of not just chips but also packaging, the final step in semiconductor manufacturing.

Read the full Business Facilities interview with GRE’s Matt Hurlbutt here:
https://businessfacilities.com/greater-rochester-ny-innovation-at-all-levels/

Great energy at the NY SMART I-Corridor Semiconductor Summit, which brought together industry leaders, researchers, manu...
06/03/2026

Great energy at the NY SMART I-Corridor Semiconductor Summit, which brought together industry leaders, researchers, manufacturers, and partners from across Upstate New York’s semiconductor ecosystem to strengthen connections across supply chain, workforce, and R&D.

GRE’s Leah George VanScott joined the “Amplifying Success” panel alongside Anna Vulaj Fitzsimmons, Ludovic Ortuno, Mick Sicchio, and Steven Morlock, sharing insights on the federal and state resources available to help semiconductor businesses like AMD and Edwards Vacuum grow in the Greater region.

Is your company growing? Visit Rochesterbiz.com to see how GRE can help put your company on the fast track to success.

Big momentum for the Greater region!Barilla commits to invest nearly $170M and create more than 90 new jobs in Livings...
06/02/2026

Big momentum for the Greater region!

Barilla commits to invest nearly $170M and create more than 90 new jobs in Livingston County, highlighting the Greater Rochester, NY region’s strength in food and beverage manufacturing. It’s part of a large surge YTD, representing 19 projects that bring $601M in capital investment, 475 new jobs, and continued growth from companies like AMD, Jackal Design, Palmer Food Services, and Sydor Optics. From global brands to local innovators, companies are choosing to grow in Greater , and GRE is helping make it happen.

Highlights are noted in GRE’s latest e-newsletter:
https://rochesterbiz.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Newsletter-PDF-June-2026.pdf

Is your company growing? GRE can help take it to the next level: RochesterBiz.com

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