Top Business Lists

The Rochester, NY Region has the unique distinction to be home to the #1 Best Small Company to Work for in America-- Dixon Schwabl (2008); the #1 Best Medium Company to Work for in America-- Genencor (2005); and the #1 Best Large Company to Work for in America-- Wegmans (2005). As announced by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and selected and ranked by the Great Place to Work Institute, this honor is an extraordinary tribute to the people, partners, and talent of Rochester businesses, striving to make Rochester a great place to live and work.

The following lists demonstrate the breadth and depth of Rochester's top industries and potential employers.

"Top 40 U.S. Biotech Locations"

• Ranked 26th among the "Top 40 U.S. Biotech Locations." Business Facilities: The Location Advisor, 2003

Ranked 1st for Utility Patents Issued

• Ranked 1st for Utility Patents Issued to Companies or Individuals per 1,000 Workers. Rochester boasts 2.33 patents per 1,000 workers - the U.S. average is only 0.40 patents per 1,000 workers. Metropolitan New Economy Index: Benchmarking Economic Transformation in the Nation's Metropolitan Area, 2001

"Top 100 Entrepreneurial Colleges"

• The University of Rochester was ranked among the Top 25 for Entrepreneurial Emphasis in the "Top 100 Entrepreneurial Colleges." Entrepreneur Magazine, 2003

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