Finger Lakes Region Awarded $96.2 Million for 76 Projects

Joseph E. Robach

December 19, 2012

Economic Development

SENATOR ROBACH ANNOUNCES LOCAL JOB CREATION PROJECTS

TO RECEIVE STATE FUNDING

Area Projects Among Winners of Regional Economic Development Council Awards

Senator Robach today announced that 20 job creation projects in the 56th Senate District will receive critically important state funds through the second round of Regional Economic Development Council awards.

“This is tremendous news because these projects will strengthen our economy and help create and retain jobs,” Senator Robach said. “Our community leaders serving on the regional economic development council have worked hard to put together an economic development strategy that takes advantage of the tremendous resources, skills and talent in our area. I applaud Governor Cuomo and Lieutenant Governor Duffy for this successful initiative that is spurring job growth and building a stronger economy for the future.”

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo said, "For the second year in a row, the Regional Councils have been on the forefront of rebuilding New York State's economy. For too many years, top-down economic development policies have failed communities across the state and not truly invested in the unique resources and strengths of each of New York's regions. Now a new, bottom-up approach is in place that brings local communities together to chart their own economic destiny. The second round of Regional Economic Development Council awards will deliver funding for critical projects and investments in communities across our state, helping put New Yorkers back to work and rebuilding our economy."

The following job creation projects in the 56th Senate District will receive funding from the second round of the Regional Economic Development Council program:

Monroe	The Corn Hill Waterfront Navigation Foundation	Canalway Information Ticketing Center	The Corn Hill Foundation will establish a Canalway Regional Information Center on the River Walk at Corn Hill Landing.	$93,081
Monroe	College Town Rochester LLC	College Town Development Project	College Town Rochester LLC will complete College Town, a mixed-use development located adjacent to the University of Rochester campus.	$4,000,000
Monroe	South Wedge Planning Committee, Inc.	Goodwill to Work	South Wedge Planning Committee, Inc. will renovate a building in the City of Rochester. The funds will be used to renovate the interior of the building while also including streetscape enhancements.	$158,506
Monroe	Rochester City School District, Office of Adult and Career Education Services	Health Careers Worker Training Program	Rochester City School District Office of Adult and Career Education Services will train 50 unemployed workers as Certified Nursing Assistants.	$94,250
Monroe	University of Rochester	Health Sciences Center for Computational Innovation HSCCI	The University of Rochester will partner with IBM to purchase high-speed computing equipment and create one of the most powerful, energy-efficient high performance computing facilities in the world.	$5,000,000
Monroe	DHD Ventures LLC	Hilton Garden Inn	DHD Ventures LLC will convert two historic downtown Rochester buildings into a Hilton Garden Inn.	$250,000
Monroe	Geva Theatre Center	Historic Arsenal Renovation and Center Campaign for Geva	Geva Theatre Center will create schematic plans for improvements to the former NY State Naval Arsenal and Rochester Convention Hall. The project will include interior renovations to all floors and will complete the first phase of the HVAC system replacement. Future plans include transforming the Geva café and bar into a full service restaurant that showcases the rich agriculture and wine of the Finger Lakes region; upgrading the backstage areas; and building suites for meetings and events.	$250,000
Monroe	Little Theatre Renovation	Little Theatre Capital Improvements	Little Theatre Film Society Inc. will purchase digitization equipment upgrades for the theatre.	$180,000
Monroe	South Wedge Planning Committee, Inc.	Low Vision Center Renovations	South Wedge Planning Committee, Inc. will renovate an office building in the City of Rochester. The award will be used to renovate the Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired offices.	$200,000
Monroe	NOHMs Technologies Inc	Manufacturing Development of Commercial Lithium Ion Battery Pouch Cells	NOHMs Technologies, Inc will expand a manufacturing line for lithium battery technology at the Eastman Tech Park in Rochester. This project will produce electrochemical battery materials and assembled battery pouches. NOHMs Technologies will invest $4.3 million and create 104 jobs.	$2,000,000
Monroe	City of Rochester	Midtown Tower	The City of Rochester will undertake the adaptive reuse of the Midtown Tower in Downtown Rochester into a focal point of commercial/retail, office and residential space.	$4,000,000
Monroe	Graphene Devices Ltd	New Facility in Eastman Business Park	Graphene Devices Ltd. will construct a production facility at Eastman Business Park for the production of high technology materials. These materials will be used in the production of energy storage devices such as capacitors and ultra-capacitors. The company will $1.9 million and create 50 jobs.	$400,000
Monroe	Advantage Metalwork Finishing LLC	Purchase of Machinery and Equipment	Advantage Metalwork Finishing LLC will purchase machinery and equipment for its manufacturing facility in Rochester. Advantage Metalwork Finishing LLC was awarded Excelsior tax credits and will invest $1.9 million and will create 90 jobs.	$900,000
Monroe	Heritage Christian Services, Inc.	South Winton Road Project	Heritage Christian Services, Inc. will construct a long-term supportive living facility for six developmentally disabled adults on a portion of the property at 1200 South Winton Road in the Town of Brighton.	$200,000
Monroe	City of Rochester	Study for Improved Public Access - High Falls District and Genesee River Gorge	The City of Rochester will examine public access improvements into and through the High Falls District and Genesee River Gorge. Planned improvements include redeveloping waterfronts and a proposed privately-funded Garden Aerial project: a new trail loop around the High Falls Gorge, utilizing the existing Pont de Renne pedestrian bridge and constructing a new pedestrian bridge over the Falls.	$80,000
Monroe	The Landmark Society of Western New York	The African American Landmarks Project	The African American Landmarks Project' is a new initiative of The Landmark Society of Western NY. The project will identify landmarks of significance in the rich African American history of Rochester. Cultural and historical sites will be identified and assisted in marketing, pursuing appropriate tax credit and other programs to spark preservation, reuse, and engagement with residents and visitors.	$50,000
Monroe	Geva Theatre Center	The Hornet's Nest	Geva Theatre will present their nationally recognized annual program, 'The Hornet's Nest'. Already noted as a model of public engagement in the theater field, the programs featured include: plays addressing contemporary issues that will resonate deeply in the region; free public engagement activities around community conversations on pertinent issues; and collaborations with many community organizations and those they serve to broaden experiences and participation in cultural activities.	$50,000
Monroe	Volunteers of America of Western New York, Inc.	VOA WNY Senior Apartments	Volunteers of America of Western New York, Inc. will construct an affordable apartment complex for seniors in the City of Rochester. The award will be used for construction as well as for the establishment of an adult day health center on the first floor.	$200,000
Monroe	PathStone Development Corporation	Woodward-Weld Rehab Project	PathStone Development Corporation will renovate two residential buildings in the City of Rochester. The award will be used to address issues of lead and asbestos remediation, energy efficiency as well as making repairs to extend the life of the properties.	$200,000
Monroe	YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County, Inc.	YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County	YWCA of Rochester and Monroe County, Inc. will rehabilitate the YWCA building in the city of Rochester. The award will be used to convert vacant office space into 14 new residential units.	$200,000