R.A.V.E. (Recognizing Awarding Valuing Entrepreneurs) Event

Join RAEDI in celebrating the 11th Annual R.A.V.E. (Recognizing Awarding Valuing Entrepreneurs) Event on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Two Discovery Square, Rochester. The festivities will run from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., starting with networking, appetizers, and refreshments, followed by the awards ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Each award recipient will be honored with a special video tribute.

This year, we are excited to present entrepreneurial awards to Dr. Andre Terzic and Dr. Atta Behfar, co-founders of RION; Francisco Lopez, founder of Lopez and Sons Construction and owner of La Michoacana Purepecha Ice Cream Shop; and Michelle Hamilton, founder of Dandelion Naturals. We will also honor Benike Construction with the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing the company’s 87 years of excellence since its founding by Alvin E. Benike. Additionally, the Warrior Award will be presented to Bucky Beeman for his advocacy and work on the digital Market Update series, which highlights new businesses in the Rochester area.

Host or Publisher Rochester Area Economic Development, Inc. (RAEDI