Register now for the Clarkson/Alfred University joint technical conference being held at The Doubletree by Hilton Rochester, 1111 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY 14623 on March 11 & 12, 2013. This conference will cover the broad range of research activities from both Universities and Industry. We believe this symposium will be both enlightening and stimulating, and...Continue Reading

Today, at Photonics West: Going Pro – Marketing Essentials for Sustainable Business (WS1093) Date: 6 February 2013 Time: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM Location: San Francisco Course Level: Intermediate CEU: .35 Instructor: Michele Gleber, PLS Launch Solutions (United States) Members: $350.00 | Non-members: $405.00 Course Details This course is about long term business success. Going...Continue Reading

The CEO Seminars are generally scheduled for the first Thursday of each month at 3:30 PM.  The seminars for February and May are being skipped as there are out of town trade shows scheduled which will affect attendance.  In addition, we are rotating the venue to to make attendance easier for some folks.  Host sites...Continue Reading

RRPC Networking On Thursday, January 24 Semrock held a tour for local RRPC members of its new high volume manufacturing facility. The new facility is located adjacent to their main building in Rochester, NY where Semrock houses over 120 employees. Rob Beeson, Semrock’s GM stated that this project has been a few years in the...Continue Reading

A workshop about the formation of a National Institute for innovation in Photonics and Optics Manufacturing Technology will be held at the University of Rochester on December 17th.  A preliminary agenda is attached. The proposed Institute will be part of the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI), a $1Billion program announced by the Obama Administration...Continue Reading

How New Requirements in Schools Will Impact YOUR Future Workforce Online event registration now available January 17, 2013 – 4 to 6:30 p.m. The Finger Lakes Advanced Manufacturers’ Enterprise (FAME) is pleased to present Dr. Willard R. Daggett, Founder of the International Center for Leadership in Education.  Dr. Daggett is recognized worldwide for his proven...Continue Reading

MCC 23rd Annual Salute to Excellence Thursday, November 15, 2012 Rochester Riverside Convention Center 5:30 p.m. General Reception; 6:30 p.m. Dinner and Awards 2012 Salute to Excellence Award Recipient: Corning Incorporated Foundation Honorary Committee Chair: Donald McCabe, Sr. Vice President, Manufacturing & Performance Excellence, Corning Incorporated 2012 MCC Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees: Mr. James...Continue Reading

Free Beer, Wine, and Dinner while you learn from Harris Beach attorneys: Maximizing Economic Development Incentives for Your Project Harris Beach PLLC, a member of the Rochester Regional Photonics Cluster and sponsor of the RRPC annual meeting in September, will be hosting the November meeting of the Rochester Regional Photonics Cluster, at their firm, located...Continue Reading

Meetings are held at the Lennox Tech Center 3:30PM – 5:30 PM Refreshments are served Planning your Company Sales Strategy for 2013. October 4:  Assessing your sales team for 2013 goals – How to assess your sales team to make sure that you have the right people in the right roles as needed to achieve...Continue Reading

Expert Panel Discusses What Will Drive Optics and Photonics Growth The RRPC brought together over 200 industry leaders to hear the findings from the recently released report, Optics and Photonics: Essential Technologies for our Nation. (Read more from the Innovation Trail). Get more about the report from SPIE here. While optics-related technologies make up 25%...Continue Reading