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NSF picks region as national hub for laser research

By SMRITI JACOB | July 14, 2026

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.

Rochester’s innovation puzzle

Awaiting green light as national hub

Turbett Surgical gets J.P. Morgan investment

Rochester hosts New York State Innovation Summit

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

State renews AMPrint Center’s contract for 10 years

By SMRITI JACOB | October 8, 2025

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

By SMRITI JACOB | August 26, 2025

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

By LIAM CONROE | August 19, 2025

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

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.

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