New York Printers — One State, Two Worlds

And when it comes to finding new talent, as proving grounds go, the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) owes no apologies. Mahany has benefitted from the use of RIT interns over the years, and he’s been fortunate enough to bring some employees on full-time.

On the flip side, upstate New York has a reputation for high real estate taxes and a less-than- favorable business climate, according to Mahany. “We really have to fight for our opportunities,” he says. “Fortunately, we still have a strong manufacturing base; banking and telecom are strong in the Rochester area.