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Central Upstate MFG Magazine – Edition 13

We are very excited to bring you the 13th edition of Central Upstate MFG magazine! The 13th edition of Central Upstate MFG Magazine explores the dynamic evolution of manufacturing and...

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Eye-popping New York State Power Trends

Eye-popping New York State Power Trends Randy Wolken, President & CEO The New York State electric system began in New York City in 1882 with the activation of Thomas Edison's...

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Decide to Move

Decide to Move David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week, while traveling, I was listening to a podcast called, Making Bad Better. As I reflected on that podcast, one simple...

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The U.S. Has Entered a New Energy Era

The U.S. Has Entered a New Energy Era Randy Wolken, President & CEO The U.S. is in a new age of energy. Over the past four years, new energy demands have...

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Manufacturing Matters: June 2025

View this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters.   INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: MACNY Applauds Continued State Investment in Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development   Page 3 | President's Message: Regulatory...

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Resilience is a Crucial Focus Now

Resilience is a Crucial Focus Now Randy Wolken, President & CEO Now more than ever, resilience is crucial for all organizations, especially given the uncertainty in which most companies, teams,...

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Searching for Buds and Blossoms

Searching for Buds and Blossoms David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Yesterday morning, I took a walk in my backyard to examine my fruit trees. Every year, it’s amazing to see...

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Building Tomorrow, Together: MACNY Celebrates 112 Years of Manufacturing Excellence

We proudly hosted our 112th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing last Thursday, bringing together hundreds of manufacturing leaders, elected officials, and community partners for an inspiring evening dedicated to honoring the...

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Building Tomorrow, Together

Building Tomorrow, Together Randy Wolken, President & CEO Last night, we celebrated the power of partnership and ingenuity that drives our manufacturing community forward at MACNY’s 112th Annual Celebration of...

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Get Ahead by Getting Away

Get Ahead by Getting Away Randy Wolken, President & CEO Do you ever feel caught up on all your important tasks? Most people I meet never feel fully caught up with...

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MACNY Expands Training Offerings with Hire of Steven Maloney, Director of Training

We're pleased to announce the expansion of its training department with the appointment of Steven Maloney as the organization’s Director of Training. His extensive experience in human resources, leadership development,...

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Thinking About What We’re Thinking About

Thinking About What We're Thinking About David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Recently, I’ve been reviewing some of my old blog posts when I came across my post from June 2018,...

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What’s Your Leadership Approach?

What’s Your Leadership Approach? Randy Wolken, President & CEO Leaders are all different – we each have our own unique leadership style, and this becomes our leadership approach. It’s vitally...

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Press Release: MACNY Applauds Continued State Investment in Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development

MACNY APPLAUDS CONTINUED STATE INVESTMENT IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT $1.75 Million Secured for the Manufacturers Intermediary Apprenticeship Program (MIAP), Additional Investments Support the Real Life Rosies® Program MACNY, The...

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Global Business Leaders Express Concern

Global Business Leaders Express Concern Randy Wolken, President & CEO Much has changed in the last three months. In the December quarterly update of the McKinsey Global Survey on economic conditions, respondents’ expectations...

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Manufacturing Matters: May 2025

View this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters.   INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Graham Brodock, President of Kris-Tech Wire, Announced as MACNY's 2025 Manufacturer's Wall of Fame Inductee   Page...

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Are You Becoming Obsolete?

Are You Becoming Obsolete? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Within MACNY’s vast membership, there are several organizations that routinely encourage their people to my attend my classes. These organizations realize...

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Regulatory Reform is Badly Needed

Regulatory Reform is Badly Needed Randy Wolken, President & CEO We need a balanced, sensible, and pro-growth regulatory environment. President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14219, “Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing...

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Manufacturers Need a Competitive Tax System

Manufacturers Need a Competitive Tax System Randy Wolken, President & CEO A strong and competitive manufacturing sector requires a tax system that enhances growth. In the short term, it’s critical...

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Only Half of the Job

Only Half of the Job David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Earlier this week, I had the privilege of learning more about MACNY’s Career and Talent Platform. It’s a great tool...

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