The University of Rochester-led STELLAR project will launch with $15 million in federal funds over the next two years and could receive up to $160 million over the next decade.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
State renews AMPrint Center’s contract for 10 years
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The center at RIT was launched in 2015 to help New York become a global leader in 3D-printing technologies.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Two area startups are among Grow-NY’s 20 finalists
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Bloomfield’s Finger Foods Farm and Canandaigua’s Renewal Mill will compete with 18 other food and agriculture businesses for $3 million in prize money.
Economy & Business
Entrepreneur builds real estate business on ethical foundation
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Aiming to counter housing instability, Hart Homes blends business goals with a mission for community-centered property investment.
Culture
A Venezuelan eatery started with a love of food and $300
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Porto Roc Soxial Lounge, which recently opened on Lake Avenue, fuses Puerto Rican and American cuisine.
Culture
Burn Bright Books offers a romance haven
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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
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Cannabis distribution company Nabis’ new hub warehouse in Rochester represents its confident expansion into a marketplace that has experienced rollout difficulties and regulatory controversy.