Finger Lakes Wired is a partnership of more than 21 economic development, education, workforce development and business organizations from the 9-county Finger Lakes region. It is led by a strong team of business, investor, entrepreneurial, philanthropic, government and academic leaders who share a vision to transform the region into a premier place in which to innovate, invest in entrepreneurial operations, educate workers and empower them to be agile, adaptable and aligned with global opportunities.
Calendar
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
HTR's SBIR Training Seminar
Training by the Greenwood Consulting Group >>>
Project Update
See the current projects approved by Governing Board >>>
2007 Finger Lakes Wired Progress Report
 See how Finger Lakes Wired projects are strengthening regional talent development. Full story
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Finger Lakes Wired Partners
City of Rochester
Empire State Development Corp
The Entrepreneurs Network
Excell Partners
Finger Lakes Community College
Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board
Genesee Community College
Genesee County
Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council
Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming Workforce Investment Board
Greater Rochester Enterprise
High Tech Rochester
Infotonics Technology Center
Livingston County
Monroe Community College
Monroe County
Monroe County/Rochester Workforce Investment Board
Ontario County
Orleans County
Rochester Area Colleges
Rochester Angel Network
Rochester Business Alliance
Rochester Institute of Technology
RochesterWorks, Inc.
Seneca County
Technology Farm
The Community Foundation
Trillium Group
University of Rochester
Wayne County
Wyoming County
Yates County
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Don't Miss the December 5th Celebration of Finger Lakes Wired Success!
Come help us celebrate the success we have achieved together under Finger Lakes Wired, connect with other business and community leaders, and learn more about future possibilities under this outstanding initiative. 5 - 7 p.m. at the
Double Tree Hotel,
1111 Jefferson Rd., Rochester, NY
(near Route 390). To RSVP contact dbartow@fingerlakeswired.com. See Invitation
RFP Update: Finger Lakes Wired Announces Projects Funded to Connect Business Leaders in the Region and Advance Business Solutions
Finger Lakes Wired announced that is has selected programs that will be funded to connect business leaders throughout the nine-county region to increase collaboration and help advance solutions to critical business issues. Finger Lakes Wired selected the projects based on criteria outlined in a Request for Proposal that was issued in September. >>>
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UR and High Tech Rochester Announce Affiliation
In a move that will strengthen commercialization of academic research and regional economic development, the University of Rochester announced a new partnership with High Tech Rochester, a non-profit organization that promotes the creation and growth of technology companies through support services and incubation facilities and provides consulting services for manufacturers. Full story |
GRE Launches Innovative Online Mapping Tool with Support from Finger Lakes Wired & National Grid
With the click of a mouse on GRE's website, www.RochesterBiz.com, business leaders may now view commercial sites and buildings available in the Rochester nine county region, as well as corresponding "dot on a map" demographic analysis reports, business analysis and dynamic mapping. Full story |
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First Class of RIT's Strategic
Growth through Innovation Program Concludes this Month
Forty-one company leaders from 22 small and medium- sized companies will compete this 10- week program, held at RIT. It features four-hour sessions facilitated by faculty who have also grown companies. >>>
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Wired Scholarships Help Company Competitiveness
Two area companies have seen how Finger Lakes Wired scholarships can bolster productivity and growth.
“Wired has truly made a difference in the global competitiveness of Newtex,” says Jerry Joliet, President and CEO Newtex Industries Inc. Wired provided $35,662 in funding for training all Newtex customer service and purchasing personnel in Microsoft Excel and all modules of the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning system. >>> |
The Entrepreneurs Network provides area entrepreneurs with hands-on training and access to resources critical for building successful new ventures
Since inception in 2006, Rochester-based TEN has accepted almost 70 new members, all founders or senior executives of early stage high tech companies. >>> |
Young Entrepreneurs Academy Launched at SUNY Geneseo
 The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) made its State University of New York at Geneseo debut in October and is teaching 24 middle and high schools students from eight school districts how to start and run their own businesses. >>> |
Phase-Zero Grants Awarded to Local Startups
PhysioComm has been named the winner of High Tech Rochester's September 2007 Phase-Zero SBIR Award of $2,500. The Phase-Zero Program was made possible through a grant from Finger Lakes Wired. >>> |
Simon School Receives $5.4 Million in Major Gifts
Five major gifts totaling $5.4 million that will help shape the future of the Simon Graduate School of Business. Those gifts will help the Simon School to enhance faculty recruiting and retention, promote entrepreneurship education and offer more scholarships based on academic merit and financial need. >>> |
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