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All news →- Aug 13, 2026From Small Business to Major Supplier: New Program Opens Procurement Doors in Western New YorkNew eight-week program targets a persistent growth opportunity for Western New York companies: learning how to sell to the region’s largest employers and institutions while scaling. BROCKPORT, N.Y.By Connected KnowBusiness NewsFounder Resources
- Jun 8, 2026Rochester Business Leaders Gather to Explore the Future of AI and Small BusinessROCHESTER, N.Y. — As artificial intelligence rapidly moves from emerging technology to everyday business tool, a new Rochester event is focused on helping small businesses understand how to use AI to drive growth…By Connected KnowBusiness NewsFounder Resources
- Mar 3, 2026All citiesResource: 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 KnowFounder Resources
- Feb 26, 2026Beyond the Business Card: Unconventional Ways Rochester Professionals Are Building CommunityROCHESTER, N.Y. — For decades, professional networking has centered around conference rooms, cocktail receptions and carefully exchanged business cards.By Connected KnowFounder Resources
- Feb 25, 2026Rochester on the Mic: Podcasts Driving Business, Culture, and ConversationROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester’s startup and innovation ecosystem isn’t just being built in offices and coworking spaces. It’s being broadcast.By Connected KnowFounder Resources
- Feb 4, 2026Inside Rochester’s $250M Supplier Opportunity: What the Upstate NY Supplier Engagement Summit RevealedROCHESTER, N.Y. — Business owners, procurement leaders, and public-sector buyers gathered Wednesday at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center for the 2026 Upstate New York Supplier Engagement Summit, a full-day event…By Connected KnowBusiness NewsFounder Resources
- Jan 26, 2026A Critical No-Cost Resource for Women and Minority Owned Businesses Seeking Certification and ContractsROCHESTER, N.Y. — As government and defense agencies continue to prioritize resilient domestic supply chains and diverse vendor participation, the Monroe County Upstate NY APEX Accelerator is playing an increasingly…By Connected KnowFounder Resources
- Jan 8, 2026PAY ATTENTION ROCHESTER - With CES Underway, NRF Next Week, and the World Economic Forum Later This Month, GloRochester, N.Y. - From CES to Davos, a handful of global conferences shape what business will look like next. Rochester founders should be paying attention.By Connected KnowFounder Resources
- Jan 6, 2026Understanding the Rochester Startup Incubators and Accelerators Powering Its Innovation EconomyROCHESTER, N.Y. — A new wave of Rochester's startups is redefining what innovation looks like in the region. Long known for its legacy in imaging, optics and precision manufacturing, the region is now leveraging that…By Connected KnowFounder Resources
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