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The annual meeting celebrates the community’s growth and investments in shovel-ready sites, engaged students in workforce development programs, and regional initiatives that grow and create family-sustaining careers in Genesee County.
Jeff Janiszewski, SVP, Strategic Business Development/Global NY accepts award and provided keynote address
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The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) presented Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) with an award for being its Economic Development Partner of the Year at the GCEDC’s annual meeting.
“In just the last few years, Genesee County has experienced some of the largest economic development projects in our history, including over $1 billion in investment at the Science Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP) by Plug Power and Edwards Vacuum as well as the recent expansion announced by HP Hood in the Genesee Agri-Business Park,” said GCEDC President and CEO Steve Hyde.
“This is a long-deserved recognition and one we are proud to make because with the collaboration and partnership of ESD, these and many other projects have brought great careers and investments to Genesee County.”
Jeff Janiszewski, ESD Senior Vice President, Strategic Business Development/Global NY, was also the Keynote Speaker at the Annual Meeting held a Batavia Downs.
“Under the leadership of New York Governor Kathy Hochul and ESD President and CEO Hope Knight we are proud of our work in using our resources to bring private sector investment and jobs to the Rochester and Finger Lakes region, including Genesee County and in particular at STAMP,” said Janiszewski.
“I look forward to speaking to the attendees at the GCEDC Annual Meeting about our strategic approach not only regarding our investment decisions in Genesee County, but in counties, cities, towns and villages across New York State.”
GCEDC President/CEO Steve Hyde with Keynote speaker Jeff Janiszewski, Senior V.P. of Strategic Business Dev./Global NY/ Empire State Development on Friday
GCEDC President/CEO Steve Hyde announced his retirement from GCEDC at the Annual Meeting. Hyde has provided leadership and vision to GCEDC since 2003.
Hyde plans to travel and spend more time with his family, as he looks forward to spending time with his grandchildren (second one on the way.)
GCEDC Senior V.P. Mark Masse says, the GCEDC Board will be discussing who will take Hyde’s place within the next month. Hyde’s last day is July 31st.
Steve Hyde President/CEO of GCEDC speaks at his last meeting on April 26, 2024
