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Luminate NY's Ramanujan tapped to lead laser hub

By SMRITI JACOB | October 6, 2026

She will oversee the University of Rochester-led effort to make the region a national center for laser innovation.

Polish startup wins $1M Luminate NY prize

NSF picks region as national hub for laser research

Rochester’s innovation puzzle

Awaiting green light as national hub

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

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.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Rochester hosts New York State Innovation Summit

By SMRITI JACOB | October 29, 2025

The two-day event, which starts today, centers on emerging technologies and is expected to draw more than 500 attendees.

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.

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