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All citiesBusiness NewsRochesterJul 1, 2026The Economic Engine Powering Rochester's Next ChapterROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester has long been known as the birthplace of companies like Kodak, Xerox and Bausch + Lomb.By Connected Know
All citiesBusiness NewsRochesterMay 2, 2026Biotech Startup REEgen Secures $200K State Grant to Advance Rare Earth Recovery TechnologyITHACA, N.Y. — An Ithaca-based biotech startup focused on critical mineral recovery has secured new state funding to accelerate its path to commercialization.By Connected Know
All citiesBusiness NewsRochesterApr 3, 2026Upstate Venture Connect Selects Seven High-Growth Startups for 2026 Founder Roadshow to Detroit Tech WeekROCHESTER, N.Y. — Upstate Venture Connect (UVC) has announced the eight founders from seven high-growth Upstate startups selected to participate in its first Founder Roadshow of 2026, a curated delegation heading to…By Connected Know
All citiesFounder ResourcesRochesterMar 3, 2026Resource: Invest NY Ecosystem Dashboard Mapping Upstate New York’s Innovation EconomyROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Invest NY Ecosystem Dashboard, an open-access data platform powered by Dealroom, now provides founders, investors, ecosystem builders and economic leaders a unified source of intelligence on…By Connected Know
All citiesFounder ResourcesBuffaloFeb 24, 2026Upstate Venture Connect to Lead Founder Roadshows to Detroit, Boston, and NYC Tech WeekROCHESTER, N.Y. — Upstate Venture Connect (UVC) is taking Upstate founders on the road this spring, launching a series of immersive roadshows designed to connect Upstate New York entrepreneurs with investors, customers…By Connected Know
All citiesRochesterJan 12, 2026From Sidelines to Big Business: How Youth Sports Became a $40B Economy, Rochester Is Deep in the GameROCHESTER, N.Y. - The youth sports industry in the United States has evolved into one of the largest and fastest-growing segments of the broader sports economy, fueled by rising household spending, name/image/likeness…By Connected Know
All citiesBuffaloJan 11, 2026Buffalo Bills’ New Stadium Will Be One of the Most Tech-Forward Venues in the NFLROCHESTER, N.Y. — When the new Highmark Stadium opens at the start of the 2026 NFL season, the Buffalo Bills will be playing in one of the most technologically advanced venues in the world.By Connected Know
All citiesInvestmentRochesterNov 15, 2025$1M Breakthrough: Grow-NY 2025 Crowns New Ag-Tech Winners Driving Upstate’s Innovation EconomyCANANDAIGUA, N.Y. — The 2025 Grow-NY Business Competition awarded $3 million to seven emerging food and agriculture companies this week, naming Brooklyn-based Brekland the $1 million grand-prize winner.By Connected Know
All citiesRochesterNov 4, 2025Rochester’s Public Powerhouses: How Publicly Traded Companies Are Fueling the Region’s Economic MomentumRochester remains a vital player in New York’s economic landscape. Not just through startups and research, but through established, market-listed enterprises that continue to anchor and employ thousands across the…By Connected Know
All citiesRochesterOct 31, 2025Mapping New York’s Innovation Infrastructure: A Guide to the State’s Economic Development CategoriesA Connected Know guide to New York’s innovation infrastructure—how accelerators, incubators, and research centers drive statewide economic growth.By Connected Know