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August 2012 - Empire State Development - New York State

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DRAFT – SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND REVISION<br />

to present the Rochester Midland EDF Capital Grant item for the Directors’ consideration.<br />

Mr. McNary asked the Directors to approve a $300,000 grant to Rochester Midland for<br />

the purchase and renovation of a building.<br />

Mr. McNary explained that the Company is a chemical company with divisions in food<br />

process-safety, water treatment washroom sanitation and industrial cleaners.<br />

Mr. McNary further noted that the Company has had its headquarters in two buildings<br />

in the City of Rochester since 1946. He added that this has hampered its ability to grow.<br />

Mr. McNary explained that in 2009, the Company approached ESD for assistance and<br />

was offered a $300,000 capital grant which allowed the Company to remain in the area.<br />

The alternative Mr. McNary added, was to relocate the manufacturing portion of its<br />

operations to one of its other facilities in Illinois or in North Carolina.<br />

Instead, McNary explained, the Company purchased the current facility in the Town of<br />

Ogden close to the City of Rochester.<br />

for growth.<br />

The new facility, he added, has enhanced manufacturing efficiencies and provided room<br />

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