In the spirit of celebrating Entrepreneurship Week each year in November, RAEDI hosts a R.A.V.E. Event to recognize and award innovative entrepreneurs in the Rochester area. This event allows RAEDI and its partners in the entrepreneurial community to shine a spotlight on our entrepreneurs and the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Rochester area.
R.A.V.E.
Recognizing Awarding Valuing Entrepreneurs
Join us for the 11th Annual R.A.V.E. 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 and Maria Lopez, co-founders of Lopez and Son Construction and owner of La Michoacana Purépecha, Michelle & Matt Hamilton, co-founders 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.