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GENESEE COUNTY/Empire State Development receives Economic Development Partner of the Year Award at GCEDC Annual Meeting/April 26, 2024

(Information from provided press release) 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 Information from …

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GENESEE COUNTY/GCEDC President/CEO Steve Hyde announces retirement at GCEDC Annual Meeting

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 held at Batavia Downs on Friday afternoon. Hyde has provided leadership and vision to GCEDC since …

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Gov. Hochul and Majority Leader Schumer announce the start of construction for Edwards Vacuum semiconductor supply chain facility at STAMP in Alabama

Global Manufacturer of Dry Pumps Will Strengthen New York’s Semiconductor Supply Chain, Create Up to 600 Jobs in the Finger Lakes Region Investment Driven by Domestic Semiconductor Industry Growth Spurred by Federal CHIPS and Science Law and New York’s Green CHIPS Program Project Complements “Finger Lakes Forward” – The Region’s …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Winners announced in the Annual Genesee County “I Voted” Sticker Contest

Press release The Genesee County Board of Elections is thrilled to announce the Second Annual “I Voted” sticker contest winners. The contest, coordinated by the Board of Elections, showcased the creative talent of local students and their involvement in the electoral process. The contest received many submissions, with over 300 …

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The GLOW OUT! Rainbow Resilience Youth Conference/Assisting youth with empowerment and support

The first Rainbow Resilience GLOW OUT! Youth Conference was held at GCC on Friday. The event offered informative workshops, a panel discussion, a keynote speaker and self-care sessions. Workshops focused on suicide risk factors, mental health issues, promoting empathy, empowerment/knowing your rights, dealing with stigmas and barriers, and sharing experiences, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Fur Ball Gala fundraiser at Batavia Downs raises $30,000 for local Animal Charities in Gasport and Lima

Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that the Fur Ball Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 raised $30,000 for Begin Again Horse Rescue in Lima, NY and Whispering River Rescue in Gasport, NY. Over 90 baskets donated by local companies and individuals were raffled …

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GENESEE COUNTY/National Drug Take Back Day is April 27th across the county

Press release On Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., law enforcement agencies across Genesee County and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. There will …

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