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In the News! Optimax Offers Class/Work Options
Optimax, an optical fabrication company, has teamed up with Monroe Community College to offer an apprenticeship program. >>>
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. >>>
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. >>>
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. >>>
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
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. >>>
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. >>>
New Facility to Foster Emerging Biotech Companies
 The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) today announced the dedication of a new facility that will support the development of early stage biotechnology and life science companies. Full story
The Finger Lakes New Knowledge Fusion Project
The Finger Lakes New Knowledge Fusion Project is a grant that drives economic development in New York 's Finger Lakes region by enticing this region's expert resources in the fields of agriculture and technology to partner on collaborative projects. Overview // Brochure
WINNER : Intelligent Facility of the Year: Cornell Agriculture & Food Technology Park
 The Cornell Agriculture and Food Technology Park was selected as the Intelligent Community Forum's Intelligent Facility of the Year. The other finalists included 7 World Trade Center and Mount Hope Housing, both New York facilities – a first for ICF, which has in the past three years named buildings or developments from Canada , Mauritius and Hong Kong. Full story
RIT Will Establish Statewide Pollution Prevention Initiative
Pilot program will assist companies in reducing pollution and hazardous waste production
Rochester Institute of Technology's Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies has been awarded a $550,000 grant from Empire State Development to in pollution prevention. Full story
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