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Working Here
Rochester, New York is an excellent location for our business - there's a strong collaboration among the government, higher education, the private sector, and companies of all sizes. We have a highly skilled, productive workforce - in fact, Rochester earns more patents per capita than 295 other metro areas of similar size. And we outrank larger communities in the number of ISO registrations.
Here you'll find one of the best infrastructures in the U.S.; nationally ranked high schools, colleges, and universities; and an affordable, family-oriented quality of life. We have one of the highest charitable giving rates in the country - and we are a leader in historic preservation and citizen involvement.
Business Climate
As one of the top employers of scientists and engineers, Rochester is the hometown of Eastman Kodak Company, Xerox Corporation, and Bausch and Lomb - and our business climate includes a diversified combination of:
Higher Education
According to the Places Rated Almanac and Forbes magazine, Rochester is the 6th ranked place for the best education. Area colleges and universities include:
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Rochester Institute of Technology
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University of Rochester
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State University of New York College at Brockport
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State University of New York at Geneseo
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Nazareth College of Rochester
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St. John Fisher College
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Hobart and William Smith Colleges
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Roberts Wesleyan College
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Alfred University
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Keuka College
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Cornell University
Sporting Events and Opportunities
AMT is less than 20 minutes from five lakes, so get ready for boating, fishing, and water sports. Whatever your sporting interests may be - from race tracks to bowling to golf - you'll be happy here in Rochester. We're also home to more than 95 golf courses - that's more golf holes per capita than any other industrial city in the northeast! You'll also find great skiing at more than 100 snow trails in places like Bristol Mountain, Holiday Valley, Swain, and Hunt Hollow.
Our region also has many championship teams, including:
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Rochester Redwings - baseball
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Rochester Rhinos - soccer
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Rochester Rattlers - outdoor lacrosse
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Rochester Knighthawks - indoor lacrosse
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Rochester Americans (Amerks) - hockey
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And for pro football, the Buffalo Bills are only an hour away!
Family Entertainment
Rochester offers a wealth of entertainment opportunities, from cultural events at the Geva Theatre Center to the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. You'll find 35 museums and 60 galleries, including:
Families will also enjoy the Seneca Park Zoo, Eastman School of Music, and the Rochester City Ballet.
Learn More
For more information on Rochester and the entire Finger Lakes region, visit Greater Rochester Enterprises.
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