The event’s co-organizer, Zach Sarkis, says our region is well-positioned to capitalize on the opportunity represented by industrial hemp, medical cannabis, and recreational uses.
Economy
Balancing profit and purpose
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Several local firms are among a growing number of certified B Corps pursuing a business model that requires high standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability.
Economy
MeasureUP Finger Lakes fosters business vitality, positive social impact
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The purpose of the initiative, sponsored by the RIT-led New York State Pollution Prevention Institute, is to help local companies assess and improve their social, environmental and economic impacts.
Economy
A new bid to break the cycle of poverty
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The Opportunity Zone program is designed to encourage private investment in disadvantaged neighborhoods by offering significant tax advantages.
Technology
Why digital disparity persists
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The “digital divide” is not defined solely by geography. Income matters too. State-of-the-art infrastructure will not bring broadband access to those who cannot afford it.
Economy
Views clash at the Beacon’s economic forum
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The downbeat assessments of a trio of Albany-based experts were challenged by others on the panel and in the audience.
Technology
Catalant, Rochester entrepreneurship and Austin McChord
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A simple conversation with Datto’s founder put Rochester on the map for Boston-based Catalant Technologies, which now plans to open an office here and hire 45 software engineers.
Economy
More growth in business confidence
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Siena College Research Institute’s new survey of top executives finds optimism rising in the Rochester region, while views of state government sink lower.
Economy
Optimism mixes with concern over regulation, taxes
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Local business leaders who took part in the Siena College Research Institute survey generally are upbeat but voice frustration with regulations and high taxes.
Guest Opinion
Economic development: time for radical change
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Politicians do not drive a healthy economy. Nor do economic development officials. It’s time for new thinking focused on engaging more, diverse elements from the business community.
Economy
Southern Tier growth business
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Constellation Brands Inc.’s Canadian cannabis affiliate plans to move into the U.S. market by
establishing a $100 million to $150 million hemp-processing industrial park in the Southern Tier.