Palo Alto-based HP confirmed it has received an offer from the much-smaller Xerox, which reportedly offered to pay a premium over HP’s current share price.
GUEST OPINION
A serious flaw in Rochester 2034
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One goal of the new draft comprehensive plan is to make neighborhoods more vibrant by increased residential density. But unless parking requirements are maintained, this would drive out higher-income residents who can afford the oversize 19th century homes that lend character to center city.
Economy
Rochester and the ‘superstar’ cities
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A highly educated workforce and other assets have helped our region in its transition to a knowledge-based economy. But at the same time, are Rochester and other midsize metropolitan areas falling farther behind tech powerhouses like Boston, New York City and San Francisco?
GUEST OPINION
The way forward for upstate businesses
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Deindustrialization left our region with a rich and storied history, but no clear path to the future. Now, the founders of globally competitive local companies are showing how to leverage the research and talent that sets upstate apart.
Innovation
Building the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem
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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
Craft brewers barrel ahead
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Small, independent brewing operations have boomed in Rochester and statewide, but overall beer consumption nationwide has stalled. Are craft brewers also nearing a saturation point?
Environment
It’s not the Rust Belt, it’s the Blue Belt
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Greater Rochester’s biggest asset is our water. But we can’t afford to be complacent; only 1 percent of Great Lakes water is renewable—and it’s increasingly under threat.
Community
The ‘great’ debate
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What makes a city great? Does Rochester have what it takes to become one?
Economy
Let’s embrace Rochester’s cultural identity
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Economic developers talk of “ecosystems,” a recognition that institutions, concentrations of knowledge and focused leadership spur economic vitality and growth. There is no stronger example in Rochester than the ecosystem that nurtures creative expression.
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.