The $11.4 million facility will focus on short-term and accelerated training programs that place students in high-demand jobs.
Economy & Business
Elected officials aim to help struggling restaurants
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A new state law will allow restaurants to continue to use sidewalks and streets as outdoor dining spaces. And Monroe County Executive Adam Bello wants the third-party delivery fee cap adopted as local law.
Economy & Business
Butler/Till, Digital Hyve merge, creating an industry leader
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Together, they will become one of the largest independent marketing and media agencies in the nation.
Economy & Business
A 19th century American jobs plan
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Two centuries before President Joe Biden unveiled his $2.3 trillion proposal to reimagine and rebuild a new economy, New York placed its own big bet on a huge infrastructure project: the Erie Canal.
Economy & Business
The hybrid work future
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Offices are reopening, but all signs point to a future where remote work plays a role that would not have seemed possible a year and a half ago.
Economy & Business
A behind-the-scenes force in Rochester business, philanthropy
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Sandra Parker, former leader of the Rochester Chamber and Industrial Management Council, died June 5 at 75.
Economy & Business
A $650 million question
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The American Rescue Plan will deliver a mammoth sum of money to Greater Rochester. The funds will position the region for a post-pandemic rebound—but what kind of recovery will it be?
Economy & Business
How to implement a mask-wearing policy
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Navigating new guidance around masks is not easy. Local attorney Stephen Jones offers his insight on best practices for employers.
Economy & Business
A top 10 list of immigrant entrepreneurs in Rochester history
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Immigrant business founders have left an indelible mark on our hometown. The revival of a federal rule that allows startup founders to spend up to five years in the U.S. on a special visa could open the door to a new influx of entrepreneurs.
Economy & Business
REDC’s Round XI focuses on post-pandemic recovery
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Projects in the Finger Lakes region will vie for $750 million in economic resources. The state initiative opened for applications May 10.
Economy & Business
NextCorps to launch software industry accelerator
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The move is a bid to leverage talent at RIT and UR to help non-technical founders in jumpstarting new businesses and economic growth.