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Meet Suzanne Hunt of Hunt Country Vineyards: Protecting the future, cherishing the past

Suzanne Hunt has built a rich life. As co-owner of Hunt Country Vineyards and Vice President, Policy at Generate Upcycle, she works hard at her two full-time jobs to fuel her passion for climate solutions and clean ... more
RealEats moves into new production facility in Geneva

Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced the official grand opening of meal delivery service RealEats 80,000 square-foot production facility located at 1 Montmorency Way (Routes 5 & 20) in the Town of Geneva, Ontario County ... more
The REV Theatre Company: The Finger Lakes region’s cultural development engine

Few theatre organizations have a mission statement clearer than Auburn’s REV Theatre Company: “To present classic and contemporary works, new musicals, and in-school arts education for a diverse audience, to spur social awareness and cultural ... more
‘Geneva Made’ effort launched this week

Food and beverage businesses are already thriving in this region, but a new partnership thinks Geneva has a chance to be an even bigger player. An effort launched Wednesday, Geneva Made, looks to accelerate that ... more
Geneva based Real Eats moving to former Cheribundi building building, teaming with GNC

Four years after it began with just a handful of workers in rented space at the Geneva Enterprise Development Center, meal delivery service RealEats is moving to bigger digs. Dan Wise, founder and CEO of ... more
The Birkett Mills in Penn Yan: Bringing buckwheat to the world since 1797

Jeff Gifford would love to take all of his employees to New York City to see The Birkett Mills products on the shelves. “It’s fun to go to Manhattan and know that it’s all made ... more
BonaDent’s growth gives the Finger Lakes a reason to smile

In 1947, Angelo Bonafiglia came to Seneca Falls for a wedding. “I never returned home to Philadelphia,” he said. “I loved it here.” Over the next 72 years, four generations of the Bonafiglia family have ... more
LOCATE FINGER LAKES: Industrial hemp demand is rising in New York State

You're home. Balancing take-out in your arms as you open the door, you toss your keys on a table. The sound of your shoes echos down the hallway as you walk into your kitchen. You ... more
Young Entrepreneurs application deadline September 10th – Compete for thousands in scholarships

Thousands of dollars in scholarships are on the line. An opportunity to stand out on a college application. A chance to learn essential career skills from accomplished business leaders, build relationships with entrepreneurial peers, and ... more
Young Entrepreneurs Academy launches 2020-21 program

We could all use a little inspiration right now. A dash of innovation. Some dreams that can be realized. The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) program at Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) and Cayuga Community College ... more
LOCATE FLX: How Geneva nurtured the growth of food startup RealEats

When food-tech company RealEats was looking for a home for its startup operations, it sought a location that could support both the development of its product and its business. It found that sweet spot in ... more
Finger Lakes based Rheonix adapts and innovates to aid COVID-19 response

Last fall, high-tech diagnostics maker Rheonix applied to the Food and Drug Administration for clearance of its molecular test for certain transmissible infections. It would have been the Lansing-based company’s first foray into the clinical ... more
Geneva based RealEats recognized by Partnership for a Healthier America

RealEats, a ready-to-eat meal delivery service that uses innovative sous-vide style packaging to make real food simple, today announced that it is joining forces with the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), a nationwide nonprofit founded ... more
Young people are buying in to this region and we’re getting leaders in return

Tracy Verrier never thought she would stay put in one place for a long time. Calling back to her days in undergrad and graduate school, the economic developer by trade said that she never expected ... more