ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Artisan Works on Blossom Road was full of business leaders on Wednesday night for the inaugural Economic Development Summit.

Six people received Economic Champions awards on Wednesday ahead of the daylong summit on Thursday that will include panel discussions and break-out sessions on business development.

Dr. Lomax Campbell, interim CEO of the Rochester Economic Development Corporation, says the summit will help to uplift Rochester’s entrepreneurs, which will, in turn, boost the city’s economy.

“I hope that folks that come here leave inspired and I hope that it seeds the idea that when we come together collaboratively, truly anything is possible. And transforming the community to what we want it to be in the future,” Campbell said.

News10NBC’s Lynette Adams is set to emcee the event on Thursday, which starts at 7:30 a.m. and runs until 2:15 p.m.

Activities include:

• VIP reception
• Panel discussions with local community leaders
• Breakout sessions for small businesses, entrepreneur support organizations, workforce and community development professionals, and the general public
• Capital matchmaker and procurement fair
• Professional networking opportunities

The summit is open to the public, but tickets start at $125.

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