FLX FWD is the vision to move the 9-county greater Rochester NY region forward, as developed by the Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Council of @NYGov
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Moment of triumph: Edwards Vacuum facility opens in Alabama @EmpireStateDev
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Governor Hochul Announces $200 Million in Funding Available for Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs @GovKathyHochul
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🔬 Another milestone for NY’s semiconductor industry! Phase one of @EdwardsVacuum's $319M Genesee County facility is complete, advancing a project expected to create up to 600 jobs and strengthen domestic semiconductor supply chains. More: on.ny.gov/4BAhnxq
ALT An image of Senator Chuck Schumer with state digniraties and representatives from Edwards Vacuum cutting a ribbon on the Grand Opening of Phase 1 for Edwards vaccums expansion.
.@GovKathyHochul Announces Completion of Construction for Edwards Vacuum's $319 Million Semiconductor Supply Chain Facility in Genesee County
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Edwards Vacuum opened a $319 million dry pump manufacturing facility in Genesee County, supporting New York's semiconductor industry and creating up to 600 jobs. bit.ly/4ByBf3S
ALT Edwards Vacuum unveils $319M facility in Genesee County - RBJ
.@EmpireStateDev Commissioner Hope Knight celebrating the completion of construction of $319 million Edwards Vacuum dry pump manufacturing facility in Genesee County. Next generation project will create up to 600 new jobs in the region!
Seneca Park Zoo breaks ground on $135M tropics exhibit
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🦁 Big changes are coming to Rochester’s Seneca Park Zoo!
With $42.5M in NYS support, a major transformation will bring a new Tropics exhibition, upgraded visitor facilities and more, boosting tourism in the Finger Lakes! 🐒🌿 bit.ly/4yFZSJj
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🍻 Cheers to #NationalAmericanBeerDay! From craft breweries to the farms growing hops and other ingredients, New York’s brewing industry supports businesses, jobs and communities across the state. Raise a glass to beer brewed in New York! 🍺 More: on.ny.gov/3YrD2pt
Seneca Park Zoo breaks ground on $135M Tropics Complex
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Governor Hochul Marks Groundbreaking for $135 Million Transformational Project at Monroe County’s Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester @GovKathyHochul
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.@EmpireStateDev VP @VinnieEsposito marks groundbreaking of a major upgrade @SenecaParkZoo in @CityRochesterNY! Tropics Complex will include a tropical forest, habitats, animals, Amazon river tank and upgrades to the overall zoo experience-set to open in late 2029
Governor Hochul Announces $200 Million to Help Communities Modernize Water Infrastructure Without Overburdening Ratepayers
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Groundbreaking held for Rochester West Main Gateway Revitalization Project
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Governor Hochul Announces Ceremonial Groundbreaking for Transformative West Main Gateway Project in Downtown Rochester @GovKathyHochul
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🏙️ A new chapter for downtown Rochester! The $10M West Main Gateway Project will revitalize the historic West Main Street Corridor through building renovations, small business support and public space improvements. More: on.ny.gov/4itMRO9
ALT An image of the ground breaking at the gateway project, local and state electeds with local stakeholders stand in a line with shovels.
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⚙️ Rochester is powering the future of advanced manufacturing! Phoenix Tailings is investing $375M in a new rare earth mineral separation facility at Eastman Business Park, creating at least 90 jobs and strengthening domestic supply chains. More: on.ny.gov/4dO8Qwy
Rare-earth processing facility to be built at Kodak Park @WXXINews
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🏗️ $76M is now available through Round 3 of NYS’s County Infrastructure Grant Program!
With awards up to $1.5M, counties can advance projects that support housing, tourism and economic growth.
📅 Apply by February 5, 2027: on.ny.gov/4ytUc5g
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