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Rochester Bureau of Communications

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Welcome to Greater Rochester, NY
Welcome to the Greater Rochester, NY region, a vibrant and thriving community boasting a population of 1.2 million residents. This area is home to a skilled workforce of more than 607,000 talented individuals, making it an ideal location for businesses looking to grow and innovate. We are located close to major markets without major market costs. It is where smart people live and smart businesses grow.
Located on route I-90 in Western NY, between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes wine country, the Greater Rochester, NY region is within 500 miles of one-third of the U.S. and Canadian populations.


Rochester is the perfect size market for business growth. Great talent, great resources, and great opportunities are found here.
#5
Top 5 Patent-Producing Major Metro
Source: US Patent and Trade Office
#5
Top 5 Major Metro For STEM Degrees
Source: National Center for Education Statistics. Per capita data among metros with more than 1 million residents
#1
Top Metro in US for Future Growth
Source: MIT Economics
RESOURCES
Make Profits of $1 MILLION a Year More in Rochester, NY than in Boston, New York City, San Francisco or DC.
INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
Greater Rochester, New York’s Key Industries
Encompassing everything from precision-engineered technologies to the next breakthroughs in your favorite foods and beverages.
RESOURCES
Search Greater Rochester, NY Sites & Buildings
Explore what’s available and analyze the surrounding area
NEWS & INSIGHT
The latest business news in the Greater Rochester, NY region.
- The Perfect Seat is Built in Greater Rochester, NYSeating Inc. Continues to Grow Seating Inc., a multigenerational family-owned business that is consistently ranked one of the top women-owned businesses in the Greater Rochester, … Continued
- JCS Process & Control Systems Cuts Ribbon On UltraPhil Center for Aseptic Excellence.JCS Process & Control Systems, an industry leader in beverage batching and processing technologies, today celebrated the grand opening of the UltraPhil Center for Aseptic … Continued
- Rochester’s Electronics and Innovation Pioneers Breakthroughs in Therapeutic UltrasoundCutting-Edge Treatments for Cancer and Mental Health Electronics and Innovation is making significant strides in medical research, particularly in therapeutic ultrasound applications for cancer treatments, … Continued

You know your business.
We know Greater Rochester.
Let’s team up.
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