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Manufacturing Matters – April 2018

Date: April 2, 2018

Please enjoy the April 2018 Edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association!

Cover Story
MACNY Announces 2018 Innovator of the Year

Page 3 | President’s Message
We Need to Invest in Regional Manufacturing Clusters Growth

Page 4 | Government Relations
Lobby Day Fly In with The Coalition for a Prosperous America

Page 5 | Corporate Services
Harnessing the Power of Nature

Page 6 | Apprenticeship Update
When You Say You Can’t Find Qualified Workers, Are You Sure You’ve Looked at All the Possibilities?

Page 7 | Legal Alert
Are Your Consignments Insecure Under Uniform Commercial Code Article 9?

Page 8 | HR Solutions
Finding Your Why

Page 10 | Leadership Development
One Step Away From Stupid

Page 12 | PEB Update
Syracuse and Auburn P-TECH Programs are Developing Skilled Candidates for Jobs in CNY

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