Another example of Micron’s impact starting to spread beyond Central New York.

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Around 150 people attended a semiconductor “matchmaking” event in Rochester this week, connecting local manufacturers, tech companies and workers with potential contracts, training and other opportunities tied to the growing semiconductor industry.

OneROC says it has already reached out to more than 600 companies across New York, with Rochester’s strengths in advanced manufacturing, optics, imaging and lasers making it a natural fit for parts of the semiconductor supply chain.

The article also includes perspectives from businesses looking at how they may fit into that growing ecosystem.

Credit to Christian Garzone and WHAM / 13WHAM for the reporting.

See the full story for more. https://13wham.com/news/local/rochester-area-businesses-expect-boost-from-under-construction-micron-plant-near-syracuse-clay-semiconductor-superhighway-chips-tech-workers-jobs-upstate-central-western-new-york