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Jul 29, 2015

# Biden, officials laud photonics hub in Rochester

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### Rochester’s New Photonics Hub: A Game-Changer for Innovation and Jobs

![Biden-Speech](https://www.optimaxsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Biden-Speech.jpg?width=319&height=239&name=Biden-Speech.jpg)Exciting news for Rochester and the optics community! Governor Cuomo and Vice President Biden recently announced details about a major photonics hub coming to our region. This initiative is expected to transform Rochester into a leading center for photonics research and development, driving innovation and creating high-quality jobs.

At Optimax, we’re thrilled about the opportunities this will bring for both our company and the entire industry. Rochester’s photonics legacy is growing, attracting top talent and investment.

Read more about this groundbreaking development [here](https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2015/07/27/live-coverage-cuomo-biden-release-details-photonics-hub/30726975/).

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