At a recent RocGrowth event, Marnie LaVigne of LaunchNY and Nasir Ali of Upstate Venture Connect described what their nonprofit organizations are doing to help entrepreneurs be successful in Upstate New York. (video)
Economy
A cooperative model
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ROC2025 is a new partnership between Rochester Downtown Development Corp., Greater Rochester Enterprise and the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce. It is designed to put private money to work to attract and retain businesses.
Economy
Packed ‘CannaBusiness’ signals the emergence of a local growth industry
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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
‘Chief Joy Officer’ author to headline local conscious capitalism summit
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Richard Sheridan believes “the greatest competitive advantage in our modern economy is a positive and engaged brain.” Could Rochester deploy his idea of joyful workplaces as a regional economic strategy?
Economy
Growth and inequality in Rochester
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In economic development circles, the belief that a rising tide lifts all boats is an article of faith. But new research shows that in the recovery from the Great Recession, the gains have not been distributed equally.
Innovation
The Luminate wager
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Led by Sujatha Ramanujan, Luminate has the potential to further Rochester’s position at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies related to the manipulation of photons. If successful, it could silence skeptics who view the program as a passing fancy or believe the optics industry in Rochester is yesterday’s news.
Education
The role of education in Rochester’s economy
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The challenge of Rochester’s public schools has been the “elephant in the room” in every discussion of poverty and economic development for decades. On May 13, the Rochester Beacon Solutions Forum will explore possible solutions to the problem of Rochester’s underperforming schools.
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.