Finger Lakes Wired is a partnership of more than 21 economic development, education, workforce development and business organizations from the 9-county Finger Lakes region. It is led by a strong team of business, investor, entrepreneurial, philanthropic, government and academic leaders who share a vision to transform the region into a premier place in which to innovate, invest in entrepreneurial operations, educate workers and empower them to be agile, adaptable and aligned with global opportunities.
Four Join Wired Board
Peter Collins, Operations Manager for Trident Precision Manufacturing; Michael Mandina, President of Optimax Systems Inc; David Smith, CEO of Infotonics Technology Center; and Deborah Stendardi, Vice President of RIT have joined the Finger Lakes Wired Governing Board. >>>
Project Update
See the most current list of projects approved by Governing Board >>>
2007 Finger Lakes Wired Progress Report
 See how Finger Lakes Wired projects are strengthening regional talent development. Full story
Finger Lakes Wired Partners
City of Rochester
Empire State Development Corp
The Entrepreneurs Network
Excell Partners
Finger Lakes Community College
Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board
Genesee Community College
Genesee County
Genesee/Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council
Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming Workforce Investment Board
Greater Rochester Enterprise
High Tech Rochester
Infotonics Technology Center
Livingston County
Monroe Community College
Monroe County
Monroe County/Rochester Workforce Investment Board
Ontario County
Orleans County
Rochester Area Colleges
Rochester Angel Network
Rochester Business Alliance
Rochester Institute of Technology
RochesterWorks, Inc.
Seneca County
Technology Farm
The Community Foundation
Trillium Group
University of Rochester
Wayne County
Wyoming County
Yates County
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Wired Funded Projects Having Widespread Impact - Supporting Business Growth in All Counties
 From training for the Finger Lakes winery business to implementing predictive analysis for business retention and expansion, Finger Lakes Wired is
supporting activity in every county in the region. Partners are also working throughout the region to connect initiatives and leverage resources to support business growth. See full update
Hiring Prospects Good -- Job Openings Increase 53% and Employment Projected to Increase 6% in 2008
Finger Lakes Wired 2007 Job Skills and Job Vacancy Survey shows that the economy has improved since 2004 and that hiring prospects are good throughout the region in a variety of industries. >>>
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High Falls Brewing to Invests $4 million in Facility Upgrades and New Product Lines
 High Falls will add two Seagram's product lines - Coolers and Smooth - to its family of beers and malt beverages. High Falls expects to retain all 331 existing jobs and create 90 new jobs over the next three years. Full story
National Advisory Panel Discusses Key Strategies with Wired Board
The Finger Lakes Wired Governing Board invited the National Advisory Panel to its July Board Meeting to continue the discussion of successful regional economic development strategies.>>>
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New Facility to
Foster Emerging Biotech Companies
The University of Rochester Medical Center announced the dedication of a new facility that will support the development of early stage biotechnology and life science companies. The Rochester BioEnterprise Center will play an important role in regional economic growth and is supported by $2.5 million in funding from New York's Gen*NY*sis program. Full story
Free Business Ownership Training Course Offered
The Alliance for Business Growth is offering a 12-week comprehensive business course for prospective and existing entrepreneurs. >>> |
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Three Regional Leaders Share Experiences Related to Wired at National Workforce Devlopment Conference in Kansas City
 Paul Wetenhall, Duncan Moore, and Matt Hurlbutt, shared regional strategies and successes achieved through the WIRED initiative at Workforce Innovations 2007. >>> |
Middle Schoolers Get Knee-deep in Ecology 
Hosted by the Finger Lakes Institute and sponsored by a STEM Camp grant from Finger Lakes Wired, Water Worlds! let campers explore area water life. Full story |
Pliant Corporation Expands in Wayne County
 Will Invest $6 Million, Retain 461 Jobs and Add 55 New Jobs
Pliant Corporation, a manufacturer of plastic film, will invest $6 million in facility improvements, machinery upgrades and product line expansions at its Macedon Wayne County location. >>>
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30 Enjoy RIT's Kids on Campus Program with WIRED STEM Camp Scholarships
 Interesting, Delightful, Super, Cool, Amazing, Marvelous, Perfect! said one camper. "The participants had a terrific summer," said Susan Kurtz, Director, Kids on Campus, who shared these facts and comments on the program. >>> |
RFP Update: Finger Lakes Winery Business Selected for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, New Initiatives Funding
 The Finger Lakes Winery Business Training & Support Program was selected for funding to help winery and vineyard owners and key staff develop necessary business and financial training. Proposals were evaluated based on the impact to the region, matching funds, partnership, identification and services proposed to fill a gap and how the proposed program will be integrated with partners. >>> |
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