WXXI: Two Photonics Companies To Bring 1,400 Jobs To Rochester
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Hundreds of jobs are coming to the Rochester area
as a result of the recent push into Photonics, which involves the
use of light in robotics, medical imaging, national security and
other fields.
Governor Andrew Cuomo was among the officials making the announcement today at the Eastman Business Park, telling the crowd that two companies, Photonica and Avogy will be coming to Canal Ponds and the Eastman Business Park.
“Between the two companies , a $1.6 billion investment, 1400 new jobs coming to Rochester," Cuomo told the crowd at Building 28 at the Eastman Business Park.