The New York Department of State is on a statewide tour promoting two of its flagship economic development programs. Past program participants share insights and lessons learned to new communities interested in revitalizing their downtowns. 

Thursday, April 25: Rochester, New York

12:30 – 4:30PM Secretary Rodriguez Leads Economic Development Forum 

The forum to be held in Rochester focuses on the past, present and future of Downtown Revitalization programs in the region. Learn from those who have gone through the program. Mayors and municipal officials from Downtown Revitalization Initiative communities, private stakeholders involved with the DRI and New York Forward and agency staff will provide advice, insights, lessons-learned and recommendations to inform future program applicants and awardees. 

12:30PM – Media Availability with Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez

1:00PM – Opening Remarks

·       Dr. DeAnna Burt-Nanna, President, Monroe County Community College

·       Secretary of State, Robert J. Rodriguez

·       Malik Evans, Rochester Mayor

·       Adam Bello, Monroe County Executive

·       Denise Battles, President, SUNY Geneseo/REDC Co-Chair

WHERE:  Monroe Community College Downtown Campus

                 321 State St, Rochester, NY 14608

                 (Main Entrance / Main Building)

**Media Availability with Secretary Rodriguez Prior to Event Opening