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Times of Wayne County
Published September 26Macedon recycling business keeps it all in the family
By Patti HoldrakerTimes of Wayne County A unique business from the start, ALPCO Recyling Inc. has created and reinvented itself several times since its inception as a gravel pit in the 1960s. After pivoting to a recycling and trash/bottle drop off center in the late 80’s, Al…
Rochester Beacon
Published September 24Cornell’s five-year bet on New York hops
Five years and $1.8 million in state money have given the Cornell Hops Breeding Research and Extension Program a chance to develop a variety New York can call its own. But can New York farmers afford to grow hops?
Orleans Hub
Published September 24Chamber names award winners with Watson Construction Group the business of the year
Press Release, Orleans County Chamber of Commerce The Orleans County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Chamber Awards, recognizing local businesses, organizations and individuals whose leadership, service and contributions continue to make an…
Orleans Hub
Published September 10Velocitii in Medina wins 7 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards
Press Release, Velocitii MEDINA – Velocitii is proud to announce that it has been recognized with seven 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards, celebrating the company’s commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel supported, valued, empowered, and connected to…
Rochester Beacon
Published September 10From crypto to AI
Greenidge Generation’s name change to Vulcan Infrastructure and Power reflects a major shift in business strategy for the operator of the embattled bitcoin mining plant on the shore of Seneca Lake.
Rochester Beacon
Published September 05The Genny sale: a bet on Rochester’s brewing infrastructure
Can the nearly 150-year-old brewery prosper under private-equity ownership? It’s happened before.
Orleans Hub
Published September 04Chamber of Commerce accepting nominations for annual awards
The Orleans County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for its 28th annual business awards. Nominations are due by Sept. 14 and can entered on a Google Form (click here). The categories include: Business of the Year – This award is presented to a business that has…
Rochester Beacon
Published September 03Genesee Brewery owner sold to Pa. private equity firm
FIFCO USA has been acquired by Saothair Capital Partners, a private equity firm co-founded by a former CEO of the Rochester brewery. FIFCO USA will revert to its previous name, North American Breweries.
Rochester Beacon
Published September 03Growth at the speed of Greenlight
T-Mobile’s decision to invest $2 billion in a new joint venture with Oak Hill Capital, owner of locally based Greenlight Networks, could supercharge the homegrown fiber ISP’s already robust growth. But what will it mean for the Rochester region?
Rochester Beacon
Published September 02How Canandaigua’s Peacemaker Brewing landed $389,000 in state funding
Documents provide an inside look at the Downtown Revitalization Initiative process that made Peacemaker Brewing one of 10 projects to share $9.7 million in state funds.
Orleans Hub
Published September 01Albion Family Dental hygienists grateful for small-town atmosphere, patient connections
Sponsored Content ALBION – Albion Family Dental will be expanding, adding more space with renovations this fall to better serve patients. The dental practice has already added another full-time hygienist. Ashley Rush recently joined Albion Family Dental as a hygienist. She…
Rochester Beacon
Published August 31A roadside stands app’s rapid growth
Launched Aug. 11, Stands By Me helps users find and support farm stands, roadside sellers and small producers. It already has expanded to 33 states.