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Turbett Surgical gets J.P. Morgan investment

By SMRITI JACOB | January 27, 2026

The Henrietta-based medical device equipment company focuses on increasing operating room efficiency, producing sterilization pods and consumable filters.

Rochester hosts New York State Innovation Summit

State renews AMPrint Center’s contract for 10 years

Two area startups are among Grow-NY’s 20 finalists

Entrepreneur builds real estate business on ethical foundation

Culture

A Venezuelan eatery started with a love of food and $300

By EMMELY ELI TEXCUCANO | August 15, 2025

Roxy Hernandez operates Roxy Mis Panitas at the International Plaza, bringing a taste of her native Venezuela to Rochester

Economy & Business

LiDestri to invest $30 million, shift workforce to Greece site

By SMRITI JACOB | August 5, 2025

LiDestri Foods plans to build a “super plant” at its Lee Road location and relocate employees from its Fairport plant.

Economy & Business

How a local sports card lounge became a global operation

By LIAM CONROE | July 28, 2025

In less than five years, WeTheHobby has grown into a leading card-breaking and fan entertainment brand with retail, streaming and digital expansion.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Startup vitality returns to Upstate New York

By LIAM CONROE | July 22, 2025

Excell Technology Ventures’ recently released 2024 report shows a post-pandemic rebound, with an increase in follow-on capital and robust investment in life sciences ventures.

Culture

New sports bar brings a Puerto Rican twist to Charlotte

By EMMELY ELI TEXCUCANO | July 3, 2025

Porto Roc Soxial Lounge, which recently opened on Lake Avenue, fuses Puerto Rican and American cuisine.

Culture

Burn Bright Books offers a romance haven 

By EMMELY ELI TEXCUCANO | June 27, 2025

Inspired by a TikTok video during the pandemic, Shauna Cox decided to take a chance on her own store offering a romance-only book catalog and merchandise.

Economy & Business

Betting big on New York cannabis

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | June 26, 2025

Cannabis distribution company Nabis’ new hub warehouse in Rochester represents its confident expansion into a marketplace that has experienced rollout difficulties and regulatory controversy.

Culture

A space for creativity and healing 

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | June 13, 2025

Cocoa Rae David’s Da Purp studio in Southwest Rochester provides access for communities that have been historically oppressed or excluded from traditional creative spaces.

Economy & Business

Raymond Corp. plans expansion in Honeoye Falls

By SMRITI JACOB | May 19, 2025

Announcement of the nearly $1.9 million project comes on top of the opening of a R&D facility in Henrietta.

Economy & Business

QED Technologies to expand on University Avenue

By SMRITI JACOB | May 14, 2025

The nearly $19 million project will create a new research and development center and grow the precision optics manufacturer’s fabrication capabilities.

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