The Monroe County Planning and Development Department provides planning and economic development services to advance quality of life and growth in Monroe County

50 W. Main St, Rochester, NY
Joined April 2022
SBA fee relief for manufacturers has been extended for another year!
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SBA fee relief for manufacturers has been extended for another year!
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SBA fee relief for manufacturers has been extended for another year!
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SBA fee relief for manufacturers has been extended for another year!
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Prepare for #CMMC! The Monroe County–Upstate NY APEX Accelerator & Monroe Community College are offering affordable online CMMC Level 1 & 2 training. Funding may be available! Learn more & register: campusce.monroecc.edu/monroe… #Cybersecurity #SmallBusiness
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Congratulations to the newest graduates of MCC's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program! 🎉 Your hard work and dedication will help strengthen Monroe County's healthcare workforce. Wishing you all the best as you begin your careers!
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Monroe County and GTC invite the public to the first CATIP Open House. Learn about the planning process and share input on walking, biking and mobility needs. 📅 July 16 | 5:30–7 PM 📍 680 Westfall Rd. publicinput.com/mcatip monroecounty.gov/planning-ca…
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Local business owners—looking to explore government contracting opportunities? The Monroe County Upstate NY APEX Accelerator offers no-cost guidance, training, and support to help your business succeed.
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COMIDA is proud to support Monroe County’s America 250 celebration in partnership with Visit Rochester! We’re honored to help make this historic community celebration possible for our community. Learn more: america250rochester.com/ #America250 #COMIDA
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Learn the latest 2026 updates to the DoW SBIR/STTR Transitions Program! June 25 | 10–11:30 AM Hybrid (NextCorps + Virtual) monroeupstatenyapex.org/even…
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The Public Review Draft of Plan Forward—Monroe County’s first comprehensive plan update in 40+ years—is now available! Join a virtual info session on June 10, 12–1 PM. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #MonroeCounty monroecounty.gov/planforward
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COMIDA is proud to support Monroe County’s America 250 celebration in partnership with Visit Rochester! We’re honored to help make this historic community celebration possible for our community. Learn more: america250rochester.com/ #America250 #COMIDA
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Calling all innovative small businesses! The SBA’s Patriot Pitch Competition offers entrepreneurs the chance to compete live in Washington, DC for a share of a $1 million prize pool. Applications are due June 10. Learn more: preview.sba.gov/freedom-250/
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Last night, members of our Planning and Development Team team participated in the JPMorgan Chase Corporate Challenge! 🏃‍♂️ It was a great evening of teamwork and community. Thank you to everyone who participated and supported the event!
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The Public Review Draft of Plan Forward – A Comprehensive Plan for Monroe County is now available for public review. Help shape the future of Monroe County by sharing feedback through June 18, 2026. Learn more and register for public meetings: monroecounty.gov/planforward…
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COMIDA is proud to support Monroe County’s America 250 celebration in partnership with Visit Rochester! We’re honored to help make this historic community celebration possible for our community. Learn more: america250rochester.com/ #America250 #COMIDA
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As Small Business Week comes to a close, we thank the entrepreneurs and local business owners who help Monroe County thrive every day. We’re proud to support your growth through Monroe County Economic Development programs. Let’s grow together. 🌱 monroecountybusiness.org
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🎉 Monroe County proudly celebrated Small Business Week by recognizing local entrepreneurs making an impact across our community. Congratulations to Shannon Halligan (Halligan Creative Arts Therapy), Jon Weaver (CatPrint), and Ray Holtz (Nairy Mechanical)! 👏 #SmallBusinessWeek
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