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In the News Archive

Women's network to hear about $15 million initiative
11.1.06 / Democrat and Chronicle
Attendees at the Rochester Women's Network's annual business conference will hear more about a multimillion-dollar project that is intended to transform the regional economy.

Company decides to stay in Medina
10.31.06 / Buffalo News
Bernzomatic will keep its Medina plant open - reversing its plan to move production to China - in return for $625,000 in state and federal aid.

12 projects approved to overhaul economy
10.25.06 / Democrat and Chronicle
A partnership charged with repositioning the local economy has so far approved 12 projects.

Wired funds boosting job training
10.24.06 / Democrat and Chronicle
The Rochester region is in a good position to adapt to the changing nature of the job market.

Job creation in Monroe County is painting a brighter tomorrow
9.20.06 / Democrat and Chronicle
by Maggie Brooks
More jobs and a stronger economy: that is my goal as county executive.

A $37M booster shot in works
2.2.06 / Democrat and Chronicle
The Rochester/Finger Lakes area is getting a $37 million infusion to help bolster its economy.

Grant to help retool economy
2.28.06 / Democrat and Chronicle
The future of the Rochester area's economy might hinge on a recent $15 million federal infusion.

Finger Lakes WIRED (Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development) is one of 13 designated WIRED regions in the country funded by the U. S. Department of Labor to support economic development and transform regional economies. Finger Lakes WIRED initiatives focus on a nine-county region surrounding Rochester N.Y., to increase entrepreneurship and innovation, expand employment, advance opportunities for workers, and enhance the talent of the workforce through the creation of high-skill and high-wage opportunities.