Paychex is an industry leader and by planting its IT roots in Monroe County, Paychex sends a powerful signal to the corporate world that Upstate New York has the right economic climate for technology investments. My new budget would establish a Center of Excellence in Rochester and double the size of the city's Empire Zone allowing Monroe County to continue securing even more major business investments in the days ahead. Paychex currently has 6,680 employees nationwide, approximately 23 percent of which are in Monroe County. The new facility will be located on the company's 34-acre site in the towns of Penfield and Pittsford, and will be connected to the Paychex corporate headquarters. Construction is expected to begin this Spring, with completion targeted for late 2002.
Information technology is the foundation for the future of Rochester and New York State.
Today's announcement, when added to the recent Center for Excellence announcement and the recruitment of Corning in Henrietta, shows that our ability to support high-tech jobs is strong and getting stronger. This announcement is further evidence that Governor Pataki's economic policies are working. The efforts of the Governor to support this kind of economic growth will encourage high tech development across the Empire State. I am fortunate to have Paychex in my Senate District. The growth and expansion of this company under the leadership of Thomas Golisano encourages other corporations to stay in Monroe County.