Revise Damaging Tax Code Changes Randy Wolken, President & CEO MACNY joins the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and over 1,300 associations and businesses representing manufacturers of all sizes this...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: MACNYs Partners with Local Educators to Host the First Annual Women in Manufacturing Day Summit...
READ MOREThe How David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I shared with you that my values have shifted and why. I also shared that my annual growth plan is built...
READ MOREI’ve Changed My Values David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This is the time of year that I start adjusting my growth plan for the upcoming year. As I enter 2024,...
READ MORECulture Shock and Workforce Development Colleen Blagg, Manager of Workforce Development and Apprenticeship “By show of hands, how many of you are willing to quit your job today to start...
READ MOREWhat’s Your Diet Like? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I am sure you have heard the expression, “You are what you eat.” Lately, I have been starting to pay much...
READ MOREHow Grateful Are You? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We’re inching closer and closer to Thanksgiving, which is one of my favorite holidays. I love that as a nation, we...
READ MOREWe are so excited to announce MACNY’s 6th Transformational Leadership Award recipient. John Maxwell often says, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” Leadership is the catalyst that takes average organizations...
READ MOREWow, Your Email! David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I was meeting with one of my coaching clients and he shared something that I don’t think he understood the...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: MACNYs Annual Legislative Breakfast Features Energy and Workforce Panels Page 3 | President's Message:...
READ MOREThe Manufacturers Intermediary Apprenticeship Program (MIAP), led by MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, has been chosen by the New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP) Statewide Awards Committee to...
READ MOREWho Should I Mentor? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer For the last eight years, I have been writing my weekly posts regarding leadership and growth, so I am sure you...
READ MOREWe are excited to announce the promotion of Althea Strife to Workforce Development Specialist. Althea first joined MACNY in 2020 as an Apprenticeship Coordinator with a strong administrative and accounting...
READ MOREPerceptions and Perspective David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We are bombarded with messages, questions, and information all day long. Determining how to respond or even what to think is becoming...
READ MOREAm I a Writer? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week, I wrote about the space needed in our daily agendas to allow time for processing information and switching gears....
READ MOREOctober is New York State’s official celebration of Manufacturing Month, which aligns with National Manufacturing Day, also known as MFG Day, annually held on the first Friday of this month....
READ MOREWe are pleased to welcome Nira Irby to our expanding team! As a Workforce Development Specialist, Nira will represent MACNY and Partners for Education and Business, Inc. (PEB) as an...
READ MOREDon’t Let the Colors Touch David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer It’s Friday evening, and I am sitting at my desk writing my weekly post that should have gone to Marisa...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: October Manufacturing Month is Geared Up to Inspire, Educate, and Empower Page 3 |...
READ MOREA Leader David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer One of my favorite parts of my job is conducting 360-degree assessments. The information I get about a leader is priceless, and while...
READ MOREJust Keep Moving David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever found yourself stuck? You don’t know where to go or what to do? A couple of weeks ago, that...
READ MOREAre you a good PARTNER? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer While I was at the most recent Maxwell Leadership conference, I heard John challenge each of us to be a...
READ MOREA Head Start – Part 2 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week, I shared some thoughts on how you can get a head start over your peers and the...
READ MOREA Head Start David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Would you like to have a head start over your peers? How about a head start over your competitors? While I was...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Another Eventful Day on the Links at Our 26th Annual Golf Tournament Page 3...
READ MOREBeware of the Dip David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever noticed how you have this dip in emotions after you return from a vacation or an inspiring event?...
READ MORENine Years Ago David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Nine years ago this month, I walked into the biggest hotel I had ever seen, The Orlando World Center Marriott. This would...
READ MOREA Very Personal Insult David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote my post titled “Hard is Good.” This week I want to take a look at another aspect...
READ MOREHard is Good David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer A few months ago, I was in a coaching session with a Director of Special Education. When she mentioned a conversation she...
READ MOREIt's An Inside Job David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer The difference between a winner and a whiner is that whiners wait to do something until they feel like it, and...
READ MOREEvangelist or Theologian David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week, I was in a coaching session with a young, recently promoted manager. As we discussed the challenge of getting people...
READ MORELive with Anticipation David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer As a kid, I lived for the weekends and special events. As I got older, I seemed to keep the same mindset....
READ MORELife, Liberty, and the Pursuit David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer As a kid, I just loved the 4th of July holiday. Except for a handful of years, my family and...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: MACNY Expands Leadership Offerings by Welcoming Kyle Pipes as Chief Growth & Development Officer ...
READ MOREDo They Smile? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week, I heard a question that really caused me to think. The question simply stated, "Do they smile when they see...
READ MOREWe are so excited to welcome Taylor Hodge back to the team as Director of Partners for Education & Business, Inc. Stepping down from her role as Director, Tanya M....
READ MOREHopeless? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last Wednesday, I listened to one of my favorite podcasts and I heard this statement, “There are no hopeless situations, only people who think...
READ MORE“Die Young, as Late as Possible” David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I saw the quote above in my chiropractor's office. The full quote reads, “The idea is to die young,...
READ MOREWe are pleased to welcome Kyle Pipes to the team as the Chief Growth & Development Officer. He will officially join MACNY on July 1, 2023. Pipes comes to MACNY...
READ MOREA Big Little Thing David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I was listening to a podcast this past week and they discussed 'Big Little Things'. The ideas that were shared in...
READ MOREParticipate and receive the results at no charge! The deadline for data collection for the 2023 CNY SHRM & MACNY’s Wage & Benefit Survey has been extended to June 9th...
READ MOREJust So Busy David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I recently listened to a podcast where an executive coach was following up with his clients on leadership activities they had committed...
READ MOREIt's Time for a Change David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week, I wrote about the actions a person should take to get ahead in their job. This week, I...
READ MOREI Want A Promotion David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This post will be from a bit of a different perspective. It is meant for all those who want to progress...
READ MOREThe Environment for Team Renewal & Growth David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week, I shared tips for ensuring we are in the best environment for personal growth. This week,...
READ MOREThe Environment for Personal Renewal David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week, I shared my wonder and excitement about the renewal I see all around me in nature. I spoke...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Celebrating MACNY's New Specialist Leads 'Become A Real-Life Rose' Pilot Program Page 3 |...
READ MOREWe are pleased to welcome Carrie Arens to the team as the Senior Accountant. In this role, Carrie will ensure fiscal compliance with regulations of State and Federal funding sources,...
READ MOREThe Season of Renewal David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I love spring. Well, to be completely honest, I find a reason to love every season. What I love about spring...
READ MOREWe are so pleased to welcome Carrie Arens to the team as the Senior Accountant. In this role, Carrie will ensure fiscal compliance with regulations of State and Federal funding...
READ MOREThe Business Council of New York State announced Wednesday, the three award winners of the second annual New York State Workforce Innovation Awards. The awards recognize outstanding workforce development training...
READ MOREIt's A Paradox #3: Vision & Blind Spots David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer You can tell that I am really digging into Tim Elmor's book The Eight Pardoxes of Leadership....
READ MOREIt's A Paradox #2 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We don't often use the word paradox, so I started with this definition last week. Paradox is a noun defined as...
READ MOREIt's A Paradox #1 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We don't often use the word paradox, so I thought I would start with a definition. Paradox is a noun defined...
READ MOREWe're pleased to announce the 2023 inductees for the Manufacturers Wall of Fame. Jackie Ferrari, Founder and CEO of American Fashion Network and Mike Wetzel, President and CEO of Air...
READ MOREWe are delighted to welcome Yawa Zewou to the team as its newest Workforce Development Specialist to support the exciting ‘Become A Real-Life Rosie’ pilot program, Diversifying Advanced Manufacturing: Women...
READ MORETemptations of Successful Organizations - Part 2 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week we looked at three of the five temptations of Successful Organizations. Before diving into the last...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Celebrating 110 Years of Innovation and Manufacturing Excellence Page 3 | President's Message: Top...
READ MOREWe are pleased to announce that Brent Zerkle, Director of Prototyping and Vice President of Cryomech, has been selected as the 2023 Innovator of the Year. Zerkle was nominated by...
READ MORETemptations of Successful Organizations - Part 1 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever wondered why some organizations seem to be around forever and others seem to be doing...
READ MOREWe are excited to announce Matt Geitner has joined MACNY's team as the Director of Government Relations. In this role, Matt will manage the advocacy efforts of MACNY and The...
READ MOREMEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT 2023-24 State Budget - Department of Labor - $1.75 Million Manufacturers Intermediary Apprenticeship Program (MIAP) MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, and The Manufacturers Alliance of New York State...
READ MOREWe are very excited to bring you the 11th edition of Central Upstate Mfg. magazine! The future of manufacturing is bright here in Central and Upstate New York. We’re thrilled...
READ MOREEveryone is Looking for This David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer There has been a common theme surfacing in most of my coaching and training sessions. I am having many conversations...
READ MOREMEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT S.4064 (Mannion)/A.4168 (Stirpe) An act to amend the tax law, in relation to pass-through manufacturers zero percent tax rate MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, and The Manufacturers Alliance...
READ MOREMEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION An act to amend the public health law and the state finance law, in relation to establishing the New York Health Act. MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, and...
READ MOREDid You Lose Something? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I recently listened to the Maxwell Leadership podcast and heard Mark Cole talk about discouragement. He mentioned that the word discourage...
READ MOREThank you for the opportunity to submit testimony on the 2023-24 Executive Budget Proposal. My name is Michael Frame, and I serve as the Senior Vice President of Workforce Development...
READ MOREHow Did You Get Here? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about Marshall Goldsmith and his amazing book, What Got You Here, Won’t Get You There, where...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Samantha Wessing Joins MACNY as Workforce Development Specialist Page 3 | President's Message: Time...
READ MORESupercharge Your Growth David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer For about 12 years, I have been trying to become more intentional about my growth and professional development. This comes as no...
READ MOREThree Words of Growth David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When I was in my teens, if you had asked me why I went to school, my answer would have been...
READ MOREWe are thrilled to announce the promotion of Emily Langan to Manager, Partners for Education and Business, Inc. Since joining MACNY in October 2021 as a Workforce Development Specialist, Emily...
READ MOREAnother Triple Play David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer In 2015 Patrick Lencioni wrote his book Three Signs of a Miserable Job. He quickly learned the title they had chosen for...
READ MORECentral New York students in grades 6-12 are invited to put on their thinking caps as the Maker Faire Syracuse; Le Moyne College’s Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity;...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Deb Tilton Joins MACNY as Marketing & Communications Manager Page 3 | President's Message:...
READ MOREThe Secret Sauce David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about my dear friend Mike Palanacki who passed away suddenly a month ago. Mike was a master of...
READ MOREMACNY, The Manufacturers Association, and The Manufacturers Alliance of New York are excited to announce Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce as the newest Alliance Partner to join the Manufacturers Intermediary Apprenticeship...
READ MOREWe are pleased to welcome Samantha Wessing to the MACNY team as a Workforce Development Specialist. In this role, Samantha will support MACNY’s New York State Manufacturers Intermediary Apprenticeship Program...
READ MOREHis Name Was Mike David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer A few weeks ago, I heard about the sudden death of my good friend and mentor, Mike Palanacki. Mike was 12...
READ MOREWe are pleased to announce the promotion of Eileen Donovan to Senior Workforce Development Specialist. Eileen first joined MACNY in 2019 as a Workforce Development Coordinator and was later promoted...
READ MOREBecoming a Possibilist David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer My thoughts and writings have been focused on change over the last few weeks, and I thought today might be a good...
READ MOREWe are proud to announce that Deb Tilton has joined our team as Marketing & Communications Manager. In this role, she will support strategic marketing and communications initiatives for both...
READ MOREWe are collecting nominations for our 2023 Manufacturers Wall of Fame and Innovator of the Year Awards! Award recipients will be honored at MACNY's 110th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing on...
READ MOREThe Beautiful Daughters of Hope David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I recently listened to a podcast and heard this statement, "The beautiful daughters of hope are anger and courage." I...
READ MOREYour Daily Agenda David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer One of the great things about starting a new year is that we often take the opportunity to adjust our habits and...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Kick Off 2023 by Joining us for our New Year Celebration Page 3 |...
READ MOREStart Well David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer The new year is almost upon us--next week is 2023! Will next year be a great year for you? Regardless of what may...
READ MORETime for a Pause David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever thought about the value of a pause? A fermata, or pause in music, adds so much to a...
READ MOREThree Words to Keep Us Learning David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I talked about the need to keep learning. This past week I heard three words that will...
READ MOREThe Enemy of Learning David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Recently I was listening to a podcast and heard this quote, "The enemy of learning is knowing." I was driving to...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Announcing MACNY's 5th Transformational Leadership Award Recipient Page 3 | President's Message: We Need...
READ MOREThe Next Four Weeks David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about our new superpower: Gratitude. Today I would like to go to the next level a bit....
READ MOREPartners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB) and the CNY STEM Hub have announced that the CNY STEM Scholarship Program application is open to high school seniors in Central New...
READ MOREAnother Superpower? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Back in March, I wrote a couple of posts referring to influence as a superpower. My posts were based on a great book...
READ MOREMACNY, The Manufacturers Association and Mohawk Valley Community College to Partner, Train Transitioning Soldiers/ Military Spouses for Careers in Advanced Manufacturing through LIFT’s “Operation Next” Program LIFT, the Detroit-based, Department...
READ MORETo celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (November 14 – 18), Mohawk Valley Community College and MACNY, The Manufacturers Association of Central New York announced they will partner with Wolfspeed, Inc to...
READ MOREThe Value of Trust David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week our nation held its midterm election, and many were surprised by the outcomes. At the time I am writing...
READ MORETuesday, November 8 was the final day of voting in the General Election for statewide offices and State Senate, Assembly, and Congressional offices. Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul, Lieutenant Governor Antonio...
READ MORELearning From a Different Place – Part 21 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We have come to my final entry in the Learning From a Different Place series. Law number...
READ MOREMACNY, The Manufacturers Association of Central New York, is pleased to announce the promotion of Amy Stage to Director of Apprenticeship & Workforce Development. Amy first joined MACNY in March...
READ MOREMANUPAC, which is the Manufacturers Association of Central New York’s Federal Political Action Committee, today announced the endorsement of the following Congressional candidates based on their records on issues critical to economic...
READ MOREWe are so excited to announce MACNY’s 5th Transformational Leadership Award recipient. John Maxwell often says, "Everything rises and falls on leadership." Leadership is the catalyst that takes average organizations...
READ MORELearning From a Different Place – Part 20 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer John Maxwell’s Law of Explosive Growth was a hard law for me to embrace. As a young...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Operation Next: Advanced Manufacturing Training for Soliders and their Families Page 3 | President's...
READ MOREMIPAC Announces 2022 Senate and Assembly Legislative Endorsements Statewide Manufacturing Association’s Political Action Committee Releases Endorsement of Candidates MIPAC, The Manufacturing & Industry Political Action Committee of MACNY, The Manufacturers...
READ MOREThe Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) today announced that it has hired Dr. Tanya M. Eastman as the Director of Partners for Education & Business, Inc., an affiliate...
READ MORELearning From a Different Place – Part 19 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I am sure you have heard the phrase, “timing is everything,” and it truly is. The Law...
READ MORELearning From a Different Place – Part 18 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer As we go through life, we often are required to make sacrifices. Most of the time, they...
READ MORELearning From a Different Place – Part 17 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever wondered why some people accomplish more than others? I always thought that some people...
READ MORELearning From a Different Place – Part 16 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Does “Big Mo” really work? According to John Maxwell, momentum is the driving force behind law number...
READ MOREThe Micron Technology project will undoubtedly be transformative for the Central New York Community, New York and beyond. As a leader in manufacturing and tech workforce development, MACNY knows that...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Manufacturing Month 2022 Page 3 | President's Message: Manufacturing Month 2022 Page 4 | Government...
READ MOREWe are so excited to welcome Colleen Blagg to the team as the Manager of Apprenticeship & Workforce Development. In this role, Colleen will work on an array of grants...
READ MORELearning From a Different Place – Part 15 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer In The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Law #15 is The Law of Victory. When I first...
READ MOREPlease join us in welcoming Murjan Abdi to the team as the Workforce Development Assistant! In this role, Murjan will provide support to MACNY’s growing workforce development programming, assist Partners...
READ MOREA Graceful Servant Leader David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This week, people across the globe laid to rest an amazing leader. Queen Elizabeth II ended her 70-year reign as the...
READ MORELearning From a Different Place – Part 14 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When I first read The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, I thought The Law of Buy-In was...
READ MOREBy Laura Thorne, MACNY Consulting Partner Oftentimes, we make decisions hastily out of need for survival, the need to address daily crises, or sheer lack of know-how. At some point,...
READ MORELearning From a Different Place – Part 13 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I am sure you have heard the phrase, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” This is...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Another Great Day on the Links at our 25th Annual Golf Tournament Page 3 |...
READ MOREBy Laura Thorne, MACNY Consulting Partner During a recent Self-Leadership Lunch and Learn session that I held for MACNY, the group and I discussed The Four Agreements by Don Miguel...
READ MOREBy Laura Thorne, MACNY Consulting Partner I recently introduced the Strategy Design Lab workshop to the sales and marketing teams of a mid-size organization. Going into the meeting they had...
READ MORE"Passage of the CHIPS and Science Act is a major win for Central New York and all of New York State. This legislation will help create real growth in the...
READ MOREBy Laura Thorne, MACNY Consulting Partner In a leadership position, you are faced with dozens, if not hundreds, of decisions a day, both big and small. Some of those decisions require...
READ MOREBy Laura Thorne, MACNY Consulting Partner Whether you have a leadership title, consider yourself a leader, or call yourself a leader, nothing qualifies you more than caring and taking action....
READ MOREWe are pleased to announce the promotion of Justyna Valencia to Member Engagement Manager. Justyna first joined MACNY in December 2021 as a Workforce Development Specialist. In this role, her...
READ MOREThe Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) is a trade association representing more than 300 member companies, most of which are industrial, with more than 50,000 employees across a...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: MACNY Welcomes Kelly Hyland to the Team as Training Coordinator Page 3 | President's Message:...
READ MOREBy Laura Thorne, MACNY Consulting Partner Struggling to fill vacant positions? Try hiring for future potential rather than previous experience. Since early 2021, over 43 million Americans (Long, 2022) have...
READ MOREPartners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB) is proud to announce the 2022 class of CNY STEM Scholarship recipients. This year, a record 18 scholarships worth $148,000 in total were...
READ MOREBy Laura Thorne, MACNY Consulting Partner Do you ever feel like you’re having a hard time getting your point across using the written word? Emails not getting the response you’re...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Michael Frame Joins MACNY as Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Page 3 |...
READ MOREMEMO IN OPPOSITION S.933-C (Gianaris) Antitrust Legislation in New York MACNY – The Manufacturers Association of Central New York opposes S.933-C (Gianaris) that would amend the state’s General Business Law’s...
READ MOREMemo of Support S.6791-A (Kaplan) / A.7788-A (Zebrowski) MACNY – The Manufacturers Association of CNY supports S.6791-A (Kaplan) / A.7788-A (Zebrowski) that would provide New York state employers significant relief...
READ MOREBy Laura Thorne, MACNY Consulting Partner When I meet people, they are often astonished by the amount of work that I do. They assume I must work from sun up...
READ MOREWe are so excited to welcome Kelly Hyland to the team as the Training Coordinator. In this role, Kelly will provide support to MACNY’s growing training department by coordinating with...
READ MOREMEMO IN OPPOSITION S.6453-B (Parker) / A.1466-C (Carroll) An ACT to amend the Public Authorities Law, in relation to implementing the “New York State Build Public Renewables Act” MACNY -...
READ MOREMEMO IN OPPOSITION S.5474 (Rivera) / A.6058 (Gottfried) ACT would amend the public health law and the state finance law, in relation to establishing the “New York health plan" and...
READ MOREMEMO OF SUPPORT A.10202 (Stirpe) – Unemployment Insurance Amnesty Program MACNY - The Manufacturers Association of Central New York supports A.10202 (Stirpe) that would create an amnesty program for employer...
READ MOREBy Laura Thorne, MACNY Consulting Partner Don’t be afraid to write down your goals. This is how Davanna Marks, Director of Manufacturing, has succeeded thus far in her young career....
READ MOREMACNY – The Manufacturers Association of Central New York today announced that it has hired Michael Frame as the Association’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. Mike started in...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Join us in Welcoming Amy Stage and Amanda Rice to the MACNY Team Page 3 |...
READ MORESenator John W. Mannion Secures Record $1,750,000 for Workforce Training in High-Demand and High-Skill Manufacturing Jobs in CNY and Across the State MACNY program rapidly expanding to semiconductor industry, gaming...
READ MOREBy Laura Thorne, MACNY Consulting Partner When I started as an official consulting partner with MACNY, I wanted to create a unique training offering that was effective, affordable, and simple...
READ MOREPlease join us in welcoming Amanda Rice, MPA to MACNY's team as the Finance & Contract Administration Specialist. In this role, Amanda will oversee, coordinate, and manage MACNY’s state and...
READ MOREPlease join us in welcoming Amy Stage to the MACNY team as the Manager of Apprenticeship & Workforce Development. In this role, Amy will provide state-wide support for MACNY’s New...
READ MOREBy Laura Thorne, MACNY Consulting Partner Today, as I enjoy the view from a park bench at Webster Pond surrounded by geese and ducks, I’m reflecting on the many times I’ve...
READ MOREWe are very excited to bring you the 10th edition of Central Upstate Mfg. magazine! This past year has been full of both challenges and opportunities. As an organization, MACNY...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: You're Invited to our Cybersecurity Summit! Page 3 | President's Message: Our World has been Changed...
READ MOREMACNY – The Manufacturers Association of Central New York today announced it recently graduated a new group of registered apprentices through the Manufacturers Intermediary Apprenticeship Program (MIAP). To date, there...
READ MOREMACNY - The Manufacturers Association of Central New York opposes A.9279 (Englebright) / S.5027-B (Kavanagh), which would mandate the creation of an extensive and costly process for the collection and...
READ MOREBy Laura Thorne, MACNY Consulting Partner There are a ton of quotes out there about consistency being the key to success. But is it? I’ve consistently posted on Instagram once...
READ MORENew York manufacturers understand the benevolent intent and purpose of the COVID-19 Paid Leave, and they have provided such leave and flexibility to workers during the pandemic. Even so, many...
READ MOREMEMO OF SUPPORT S.8463-A (Kaplan) / A.9171 (Joyner) – Establish a state level Work Opportunity Tax Credit MACNY - The Manufacturers Association of Central New York supports S.8463-A (Kaplan)/ A.9171...
READ MOREYour Superpower - Part 3 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever sat through an event when time just flew by while a presenter gave a talk? As she...
READ MOREYour Superpower - Part 2 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week we started our conversation with these words from President Eisenhower, "Leadership is the art of getting other people...
READ MOREStatement from MACNY President & CEO Randy Wolken Assembly One House Budget Includes Manufacturers Tax Parity MACNY - The Manufacturers Association of Central New York and the Manufacturers Alliance of...
READ MOREBy MACNY Consultant, Laura Thorne Did you know that when (properly) implemented, empowering the people in your life can reap rewards for both you and them? Just as empowering someone...
READ MOREMEMO IN OPPOSITION S.8008/A.9008 Budget Bill TED, Part EEE and S.6843-B (Kavanagh) / A.8431-A (Gallagher) – “All-Electric Building Act” MACNY - The Manufacturers Association of Central New York represents more...
READ MOREYour Superpower – Part 1 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer You have heard me say on many occasions that leadership is influence—nothing more, nothing less. But how do we influence...
READ MOREBy Official MACNY Consultant, Laura Thorne Empowering the people in your life, including parents, kids, siblings, spouses, employees, team members, and clients, can make your life so much easier and...
READ MOREHow Are You Doing? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer As a leader, it’s important to assess how you’re doing. Are you really leading? The lowest level of leadership is positional...
READ MOREBy Official MACNY Consultant, Laura Thorne Turn the Ship Around by David L. Marquet. The title of this book couldn’t be more perfect. Here is what you can expect to...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Patrick Langan joins MACNY as Workforce Development Program Manager with a Focus on Military and Veteran Services...
READ MOREMEMO OF SUPPORT FY 2023 State Budget-Department of Labor $1 Million - Manufacturers Intermediary Apprenticeship Program for New York State MACNY - The Manufacturers Association of Central New York and...
READ MOREMEMO IN SUPPORT S.7891 (Mannion) / A.9495 (Hyndman) The Manufacturers Association of Central New York supports S.7891 (Mannion) / A.9495 (Hyndman), which would define and legalize advanced recycling, which is...
READ MOREWhen it Needs to be Said David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer During the Apollo program, figuring out how to land on the moon and take off again was a major...
READ MOREI’ve been hearing the word “legacy” from business leaders a lot lately. While some believe legacy has to do with the projects and products left behind after they die, others...
READ MORETindallgrams: The frank memos of Apollo's unsung genius David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about leaders being a catalyst within their organizations. As a refresher, I have...
READ MORE5 Key Lessons that I Learned about Managing People After a Year of Caregiving for Two Toddlers In 2013, I became an insta-mom. I had never wanted kids, but found...
READ MOREYou Are a Catalyst David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When I was thinking about a title for this post, I started with "Are You a Catalyst?," and then I realized...
READ MORE10 Tips for Being Productive while Traveling for Work If you’ve read the last two articles in the Bench Marks blog series, you know I have been traveling in Hawaii....
READ MOREMEMO OF SUPPORT S.27 (Kaplan)/A.3734 (Stirpe) Tax Parity for All New York Manufacturers The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) and the Manufacturers Alliance of New York State (MANY)...
READ MOREIs it Time to Get Personal? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Throughout the entire interviewing and hiring process, employers must follow laws and best practices to ensure they are focusing...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: MACNY Welcomes Ashley Stoltz as Workforce Development Specialist Page 3 | President's Message: New York Needs to...
READ MOREHow Setting Intentions Can Help You Avoid Conflict while Achieving Goals Would you have the guts to start a business with your best friend? I was traveling in Hawaii with...
READ MOREMEMO IN OPPOSITION S.5474 (Rivera) / A.6058 (Gottfried) ACT would amend the public health law and the state finance law, in relation to establishing the “New York health plan" and...
READ MOREIs it Time to Re-Board? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When companies hire people, they go through a process of onboarding. In most organizations, there is a series of activities...
READ MOREPlease join us in welcoming Patrick Langan to the team! Patrick has joined the organization as a Workforce Development Program Manager and will focus on military and veteran services. In...
READ MOREStarting Relationships with Strangers is Easier Than You Think: Here are some tips to start the conversation I wrote this week’s Bench Marks blog in an Airbnb condo around the...
READ MOREThe Latest in Business and Personal Development: The Growth Mindset Essential skills for today’s business leaders If you’re a company leader looking to develop your talent, or an aspiring leader...
READ MOREIn Search of Excellence David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about what I learned in 2021. On our podcast, Marisa and I discussed several topics in detail....
READ MOREStrategic Intuition vs. Strategic Planning: Chapter Summary I co-host a leadership book club called the High Impact Reading Challenge with Positive Psychology Coach, Lisa Sears. The last book we read...
READ MOREWhat I Learned in 2021 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer If you have been following my emails for any length of time, you know that the week between Christmas and...
READ MOREGovernor Kathy Hochul presented her first State of the State address in the NYS Assembly Chamber on January 5, 2022. She will unveil her proposed Executive 2022-23 budget in mid-January....
READ MOREThe National Institute for Innovation and Technology receives funding from the US Department of Labor to lead the expansion of the nation's Registers Apprenticeships in strategic supply chains Major Focus...
READ MOREOn behalf of MACNY – The Manufacturers Association, we applaud Governor Kathy Hochul’s continued commitment to investing in workforce development initiatives across the state, which includes expanding access to registered...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: MACNY Welcomes Justyna Valencia as Workforce Development Specialist Page 3 | President's Message: Happy New Year!...
READ MOREPlease join us in welcoming Ashley Stoltz to the team! Ashley has joined the organization as a Workforce Development Specialist. In her role, Ashley will support MACNY’s New York State...
READ MOREQuotable Quotes David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever wondered why we seem to love quotes so much? Why is it that if a certain person said something, we...
READ MORERecognizing Blame: How to Break the Habit of Making Excuses We all do it. Something goes wrong, a customer complains, a colleague asks a question and what do we do?...
READ MOREReady, Get Set… David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We are just about ready to start 2022. Time waits for no one, so we better be ready and get set to...
READ MORELook Back to Leap Forward: One Simple Way to Achieve more in the Coming Year Laura Thorne, Official MACNY Consulting Partner As 2021 comes to an end, be sure to...
READ MORETraditions David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer As I sit down to write this post, I am listening to a Boston Pops Orchestra Christmas album. This season of the year is...
READ MOREPlease join us in welcoming Justyna Valencia to the team! Justyna has joined the organization as a Workforce Development Specialist. In her role, Justyna will support MACNY’s New York State...
READ MORESix Steps to Successful Empowerment David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week we talked about deciding who we should empower. We covered the three things you need to look for:...
READ MOREExtreme Email Accountability: How to Create Better Relationships Via Email Laura Thorne, Official MACNY Consulting Partner Effective communication is a skill required for success in just about any endeavor. One...
READ MOREWe are excited to announce that MACNY President & CEO Randy Wolken has been named to the list of City & State’s Economic Development Power 75. He was #28 on...
READ MOREWho Should You Empower? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Empowerment is a great tool to develop people. It fuels employee engagement and helps your team members feel that they are...
READ MOREShaping Up: Four Benefits of a Strong Core in Both Body and Business Laura Thorne, Official MACNY Consulting Partner How strong is your core? Does that question make you immediately...
READ MOREMEMO OF SUPPORT S.27 (Kaplan)/A.3734 (Stirpe) Tax Parity for All New York Manufacturers The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) and the Manufacturers Alliance of New York State (MANY)...
READ MOREThe Most "Wonderful" Time of the Year? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer If you have been reading my emails or following The Next Page podcast for any length of time,...
READ MOREDawn of a New Blog: Thoughts after my first Live2Lead and the birth of the Bench Marks blog series Laura Thorne, Official MACNY Consulting Partner I’ve just left John Maxwell's...
READ MOREThanksgiving David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I must confess that Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love to slow down and take time to reflect on the blessings...
READ MOREWe are so excited to welcome Marissa Beck to the team! Marissa has joined the organization as the Marketing & Communications Manager. In her role, she will support various marketing...
READ MOREWe are so excited to announce MACNY's 4th Transformational Leadership Award recipient. John Maxwell often says, "Everything rises and falls on leadership." Leadership is the catalyst that takes average organizations...
READ MOREThe Lid David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about the seven things great communicators do when they speak to people. While communicating is a skill every leader...
READ MOREYou know “timing is everything,” right? This week is National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) and your timing couldn’t be better if you’re looking to upskill your workforce. National Apprenticeship Week is...
READ MOREWe are so excited to share that the Keeping People Safe and Factories Running program facilitated by MACNY has received the 2021 CNY BEST Team Award. Keeping People Safe &...
READ MOREGreat Communicators David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer As a student of leadership, I am always looking for tips on communicating because it is a crucial tool for a successful leader....
READ MOREWe are excited to announce a new partnership with Laura Thorne of Laura Thorne Consulting. Laura has joined the organization as an official partner consultant. In her role, Laura will...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Emily Langan Joins MACNY as Workforce Development Specialist Page 3 | President's Message: China Must...
READ MORERedemption David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Hiram was surprised to receive his appointment to the Military Academy at West Point. Upon arrival, he was amazed at the sight. This military...
READ MOREOnce Again – Now He Belongs to the Ages David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer The statement, “Now he belongs to the ages,” was made following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln,...
READ MORECourage Today David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about the courage that I found in our 40th President, Ronald Reagan. Today I would like to shift from...
READ MOREWe are pleased to welcome Emily Langan, MPA to the team. Emily has joined the organization as a Workforce Development Specialist. In her role, she will represent MACNY and Partners...
READ MOREA Lesson in Courage David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I am currently working through a book by Bret Baier titled Three Days in Moscow. The book is part of Baier's...
READ MORELike a Candle Deprived of Oxygen David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We all know what it feels like to enter a room that has been drained of its energy. Like...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: October is New York State Manufacturing Month. How Will You Celebrate? Page 3 | President's...
READ MOREPartners for Education & Business, Inc. and MACNY welcome you to our 12th Annual Manufacturing Careers Day Hosted by Dan Cummings of News Channel 9, Lockheed Martin kicks off Manufacturing...
READ MOREThe Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) and Partners for Education & Business (PEB) today announced they will celebrate National Manufacturing Day on October 1, 2021. MFG Day, which...
READ MOREBuild to Brand David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer A couple of weeks ago, I shared a little bit about the concept of Building, not Branding. This morning I was thinking...
READ MOREDon't Miss the Miss David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I have been watching some baseball lately and have been reminded that the best of the best only gets a hit...
READ MOREThe Power of the Room David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I shared that I was recently in Orlando for the International Maxwell Certification (IMC). This semi-annual event allows...
READ MOREThe Tortoise on the Fence Post David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer As I write this post, I am in Orlando at the International Maxwell Certification. When I return to Central...
READ MOREAccelerate sales by defining the problem you’re solving James Shomar, Chief Growth Officer In a recent blog post titled “Do you have a sales strategy for growth?” I mentioned I...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Amy Stewart Joins MACNY and PEB as Workforce Development Specialist Page 3 | President's Message:...
READ MOREFour Outs David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I love the great American pastime—baseball. I love the chess match that is played by each manager as they calculate their next move....
READ MOREHow’s Your Vision? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I am sure you have heard me say, “people buy into the leader before they buy into the vision,” and I stand...
READ MOREPartners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB) have announced the 2021 CNY P-TECH Business Partnership of the Year award winners. The Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) programs...
READ MOREDo You Care Enough? – Part 2 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I started my post by asking if you are a person who cares for others and...
READ MOREDo You Care Enough? – Part 1 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Would you say that you are a person who cares for others? Do you care for the people...
READ MORETime to Grab the Baton – Part 2 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Attending a live symphony concert is one of the greatest pleasures in life. For me, the thrill...
READ MOREDo you have a sales strategy for growth? James Shomar, Chief Growth Officer Earlier this week I hosted my friend Peter Dean for a webinar on how to build a...
READ MORETime to Grab the Baton – Part 1 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Several years ago while attending a training at a Maxwell recertification event in Orlando, we were sent...
READ MORENew York State manufacturing employers are invited to the Statewide Advanced Manufacturing Virtual Job Fair, being held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm! In partnership...
READ MOREMonday, July 26, 2021 was “Measuring Day” at the AT&T Hand in Hand program at the ERIE21 Innovation Academy on the Le Moyne College campus. The local youth and adults...
READ MOREYou Need People Who Get Stuff Done James Shomar, Chief Growth Officer Who should you recruit to your team of “co-founders”? If given the choice between an eager, competitive intern...
READ MORELeading Like the Shepherd David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Perhaps one of the most familiar Psalms is Psalm 23. It is often found in cards or read at funerals. The...
READ MOREUnleash the Power David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I believe that you have an untapped resource within your organization. A resource that, when fully utilized, has the potential to transform...
READ MOREWe are excited to welcome Amy Stewart to the MACNY and PEB team! Amy has joined the organization as a Workforce Development Specialist. In her role, she will represent MACNY...
READ MORECommunity David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I am amazed by the ways many businesses were able to navigate their operations during the pandemic. For us at MACNY, within five days...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: MACNY’S 108th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing Page 3 | President's Message: Four Critical Elements Needed To...
READ MOREJoin us for MACNY's 108th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing! Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 5 - 8 pm SRC Arena & Events Center on the Onondaga Community College Campus ...
READ MOREBuilding Influence David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer You have heard me say many times leadership is influence. If you want to be a better leader, increase your influence. It sounds...
READ MOREPartners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB) is excited to announce the 2021 CNY STEM Scholarship recipients. This year PEB celebrates the largest class of recipients with 11 scholarships awarded!...
READ MOREThe 10-Minute Timeout David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Do you ever feel like you are running from meeting to meeting and activity to activity? At the end of the day,...
READ MOREThe Greatest Edge David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We live in a world filled with competition. We compete for everything—the best and brightest employees, loyal customers, market share, and more....
READ MOREAm I Teachable? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This week I have been reflecting on being teachable. More specifically, asking myself am I teachable? The quick answer that I came...
READ MOREWe are collecting nominations for our 2021 Manufacturers Wall of Fame and Innovator of the Year Awards! Award recipients will be honored at MACNY's 108th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing on...
READ MOREMEMO OF SUPPORT S.5397 (Benjamin)/A.9587 (Steck) The New York YouthBuild Act MACNY - the Manufacturers Association of Central New York supports S.5397 (Benjamin)/A.9587 (Steck), which would enact the “New...
READ MOREMEMO IN OPPOSITION S.933-A/S.1812A Antitrust Legislation in NY MACNY – The Manufacturers Association opposes S.933-A (Gianaris) / A.1812A (Dinowitz), which would amend the state’s General Business Law’s provision regarding...
READ MOREMEMO OF OPPOSITION Legislation That Would Create the NY Privacy Act MACNY- The Manufacturers Association opposes S.6701(Thomas)/A.680A (Rosenthall), which would enact the “New York Privacy Act” to require companies...
READ MOREMEMO OF SUPPORT S.31/A.5883 to Exempt Personal Protective Equipment from Sales Tax The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) and the Manufacturers Alliance of New York...
READ MOREWelcome the Ball David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I recently watched an online training based on The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth when I heard John Maxwell share some advice...
READ MOREAre You an Over-Committer? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Recently I found myself very stressed out. My blood pressure was up and I was irritable and anxious about a myriad...
READ MOREMEMO IN OPPOSITION S.5474 (Rivera) / A.6058 (Gottfried) ACT would amend the public health law and the state finance law, in relation to establishing the “New York health plan" and...
READ MOREThe Next Step David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Graduation time is upon us, and countless long-robed orators will be giving advice to newly minted graduates. Advice about reaching for the...
READ MORENew York State HERO Act: S.1034-B (Gianaris)/ A.2681-B (Reyes) Summary and Background On Wednesday May 5, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed into law A.2681-B (Reyes)/ S.1034-B (Gianaris). The HERO Act is...
READ MOREMEMO OF OPPOSITION S.2762 (Ramos) / A.766 (Rosenthal) Relates to securing payment of wages for work already performed; creates an employee lien MACNY – The Manufacturers Association opposes S.2762/A.766 as...
READ MOREContentment Can Kill David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I know what you are thinking, “What has happened to Dave? Last week he was writing about needing to be liked, and...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Back in Full Swing! Page 3 | President's Message: Latest New York State Budget Impacts Manufacturers...
READ MOREBut I Just Want to be Liked David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I am a person who wants to be liked by other people. Probably a more accurate statement would...
READ MOREWhere Are You? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Do you know where you want to be? Do you know who you want to become? These questions are critical. I can...
READ MOREHow to use your company’s ownership equity James Shomar, Chief Growth Officer Most entrepreneurs and business owners tend to think about equity in terms of a pie to be divided....
READ MOREThe Law of the Lid, Another View David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Many of you are familiar with the Law of the Lid, which says your organization can’t rise above...
READ MOREThe Value of Consistency David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We often look for clever tricks to help us accomplish something and overlook the most effective tool—consistency. It's not a fun...
READ MOREBoth Houses of the New York State Legislature have finalized and passed a 2021-22 State Budget. The budget agreement was reached between the Legislature and Governor Cuomo earlier this week....
READ MOREGreat Leaders Are Great Followers David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This may sound like a contradiction, but in my opinion, the best leaders are also the best followers. Let me...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Regional Manufacturing Companies Mark One Year Anniversary of the Innovative Safety Pledge Program in Response to COVID-19...
READ MOREA Ticking Time Bomb David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I recently read a short article that stated, “You can only lead people whose leadership abilities are less than yours.” This...
READ MOREWas it a Vacation? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Each year I attend the International Maxwell Certification event so that my John Maxwell Team certifications stay current. The three-day event...
READ MOREOne year ago, the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) and a small group of manufacturing leaders met to form a consortium and outline a process of “Keeping People...
READ MORELast week we looked at how ladders help us grow and ascend to heights that would have otherwise been unattainable. We covered the first of four phases, Ladder Climbing (How...
READ MOREMEMO OF OPPOSITION S.1034A (Gianaris)/A.2681A (Reyes) The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) opposes S.1034A (Gianaris/A.2681A (Reyes), which would amend the labor law in regard to preventing occupational exposure...
READ MOREWe are very excited to bring you the ninth edition of Central Upstate Mfg. magazine! In the last year, we’ve seen MACNY member companies do incredible things, despite the pandemic...
READ MOREMEMO OF SUPPORT Senate bill 1197(Persaud)/Assembly bill 2001A (Zebrowski) COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance Tax Legislation Update: Bill was signed by Governor Cuomo; it takes effect immediately The Manufacturers Association, MACNY, supports...
READ MOREThe Ladder - Part 1 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Ladders are wonderful things. They allow us to attain heights that would otherwise be out of our reach. They come...
READ MOREWhy you should charge for your Minimal Viable Product James Shomar, Chief Growth Officer When you’re launching something new, be it an entirely new business or simply a new product,...
READ MOREWhere Would We Be Without Them? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer On the corner of 3rd and Highland Streets on the North Side of Syracuse, you will find a large...
READ MOREMACNY's Chief Growth Officer James Shomar will be participating in a panel discussion on Industry 4.0: Investing in Innovation & Improving Profitability hosted online by the Upstate Capital Association...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Taylor Hodge Joins MACNY and PEB as Workforce Development Specialist Page 3 | President's Message: It’s...
READ MOREOld Rags, or Much More David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer It is August 3, 1777 and hopes that the 700 patriots could hold the fort were growing dim. General Barry...
READ MOREThe Heroes Among Us David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer It was a normal February night in 1939, and the city of Syracuse was mostly quiet. The patrons who had visited...
READ MOREA Most Unusual Monument David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer It’s July 4, 1817, and James Madison, our fifth president, is sitting in the White House as fireworks explode in the...
READ MOREThe future is predictable James Shomar, Chief Growth Officer It’s difficult enough to make big strategic decisions about growth if you assume circumstances will remain constant. The real world is...
READ MOREA Time for Mercy David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer The year is 1793. A village called Salina sits atop a swamp near the shores of Onondaga Lake. The population of...
READ MOREMEMO IN SUPPORT Senate bill 27 (Kaplan)/Assembly bill 3734 (Stirpe) Tax Equality for All New York Manufacturers The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) and our Manufacturers...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Wall of Fame and Innovator of the Year Awards - Nominate Today! Page 3 | President's...
READ MOREWe are pleased to welcome Taylor Hodge to the team! Taylor has joined the organization as a Workforce Development Specialist. In her role, she will represent MACNY and Partners for...
READ MOREHow channel partners can be dangerous James Shomar, Chief Growth Officer Leveraging channel partners can be one of the fastest and most scalable go-to-market strategies. Generally speaking, I am a...
READ MOREMEMO OF SUPPORT FY 2022 State Budget- Department of Labor $750,000 - Manufacturers Intermediary Apprenticeship Program for New York State The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) and...
READ MOREHis Name Was William David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer It was an early Fall day. The leaves were revealing their brilliant reds, yellows, and oranges. The chlorophyll had finally surrendered...
READ MOREWhy launching new businesses slowly is actually riskier and more expensive James Shomar, Chief Leadership Officer I've noticed a pattern recently. Many CEOs tend to launch new businesses much slower...
READ MOREIt Was Bitter Cold David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer It was a bitterly cold early March evening that felt more like early February. The air was still, and the...
READ MOREFour Steps to Meaningful Change: Step Four David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We have made it to the last installment of my series on Meaningful Change. This week we will...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Introducing James Shomar and MACNY Growth Services Page 3 | President's Message: Happy New Year - 2021...
READ MOREFour Steps to Meaningful Change: Step Three David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Happy New Year! We made it through 2020 and 2021 is upon us. This new and exciting year...
READ MOREWe are pleased to welcome James Shomar to the MACNY team! James has joined the organization as Chief Growth Officer—a new role at MACNY. In his role, James will help...
READ MOREFour Steps to Meaningful Change: Step Two David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I started this four-part series on Meaningful Change. With a new year just ahead of us,...
READ MOREIn preparation for the 2021-22 Legislative Session, our partners at Ostroff Associates have provided biographies for all newly elected members of the Senate and Assembly. As you are aware, the...
READ MOREFour Steps to Meaningful Change: Step One David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I have been thinking a lot about how 2021 will be different from 2020. Maybe it's more accurate...
READ MOREThe Eyes of a Child David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Do the holidays have you stressed out yet? Are you running ragged trying to get everything wrapped up before year...
READ MORENew York State has released the 2021 Legislative Session Calendar The New York State legislative session calendar establishes a schedule for the 2021 legislative session and provides dates important to...
READ MOREWonderful Uneasiness David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I just started a new book titled 52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens wrote the timeless classic, A Christmas Carol,...
READ MOREMore Than a Season David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer If you have been reading my posts for more than a year, you know that I refer to the season between...
READ MORE"I Think" David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer "Two percent of people think; three percent think they think, and ninety-five percent of people would rather die than think." George Bernard Shaw...
READ MOREWinners and Losers David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever thought about the differences between winners and losers? Not the obvious difference that one person won, and one person...
READ MORETime to Over-Prepare David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We are living in a very unusual time. Elections, working from home, schooling from home, social distancing; the distractions are everywhere. As...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: In-Person and Hybrid Events and Trainings are Back! Page 3 | President's Message: The Post-COVID Economy Requires Us...
READ MOREWho is Traveling with You? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Legendary basketball coach John Wooden had a quote that I just love, “There is a choice you have to make...
READ MOREThe Journey – Part 2 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I introduced you to the idea of our lives being journeys. We looked into finding joy in the...
READ MOREThe Journey – Part 1 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When you hear the word journey, what thoughts come to mind? For some reason, the word journey sounds much more...
READ MOREFour Dimensions of Leadership – Part 4 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Wow, we are already at the end of our series on the Four Dimensions of Leadership. In case...
READ MOREFour Dimensions of Leadership – Part 3 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer It’s hard to believe that another week has passed, and I am already at part three of the...
READ MOREPartners for Education & Business, Inc. and MACNY welcome you to our 11th Annual Manufacturing Careers Day Hosted by Dan Cummings of News Channel 9, this year’s theme is “Resiliency...
READ MORE2020 Manufacturers Wall of Fame Induction Part of MACNY's 107th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing In today's video, Randy Wolken, MACNY's President & CEO, is providing a brief update on the Future...
READ MOREFour Dimensions of Leadership – Part 2 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I started this four-part series by writing about the first dimension of leadership, which is Inside...
READ MOREYou're invited to Manufacturing Careers Day! Friday, October 2 at 10 am via YouTube All virtual event links will be shared via email. Click here to get on the list!...
READ MORE2020 Manufacturers Wall of Fame Induction Part of MACNY's 107th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing In today's video, Randy Wolken, MACNY's President & CEO, is introducing this year's Manufacturers Wall of Fame...
READ MORE2020 Innovator of the Year Award Ceremony Part of MACNY's 107th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing In today's video, Randy Wolken, MACNY's President & CEO, is introducing Daniel Brown from SRC,...
READ MOREFour Dimensions of Leadership – Part 1 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer If you have ever read my emails or blog posts, you know that I am passionate about leadership,...
READ MOREThe State of Manufacturing Part of MACNY's 107th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing In today's video, Randy Wolken, MACNY's President & CEO, provides a brief update on the State of Manufacturing....
READ MOREAre you an Opportunity Optimizer? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of spending a few days with some of my mentors in...
READ MOREStatewide Apprenticeship Opportunity Industry Roundtable Monday, September 21, 2020 9:00 AM – 10 AM RSVP: HERE Please join us at an Industry Roundtable on September 21 focused on employer...
READ MOREGrowing Long Island’s Manufacturing Workforce: An Apprenticeship Accelerator Event Date Thursday, September 17 | 9:30-11:30 am ET Registration Link https://jff.webex.com/jff/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9a487baf587a49a7d9e0e688c15f7ada Summary Learn how Registered Apprenticeship can address the workforce needs...
READ MOREDon't forget to RSVP for our virtual Celebration of Manufacturing events! The State of Manufacturing September 22, 3 pm Join Randy Wolken, President and CEO of MACNY, for updates and...
READ MORESummertime Lessons - Part 3: It’s Always an Inside Job David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Two weeks ago, I shared a leadership lesson that I gleaned from the book The...
READ MOREGrowing Long Island’s Manufacturing Workforce: An Apprenticeship Accelerator Event Date Thursday, September 17 | 9:30-11:30 am ET Registration Link https://jff.webex.com/jff/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9a487baf587a49a7d9e0e688c15f7ada Summary Learn how Registered Apprenticeship can address the workforce needs...
READ MORESummertime Lessons – Part 2: Warm Summer Breezes David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I was out for my early morning walk. It was one of the first crisp...
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READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: MACNY’s 107th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing Page 3 | President's Message: Manufacturers are Prepared to Safely Spur Our...
READ MOREEach year during our Annual Celebration, we like to take a moment to recognize our member companies celebrating exciting milestone anniversaries. This year we will be honoring the following companies:...
READ MORESummertime Lessons - Part 1 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Summertime is such a special time in Central New York. The temperatures are mostly ideal, the grass is beautifully green,...
READ MOREGrowing Long Island’s Manufacturing Workforce: An Apprenticeship Accelerator Event Date Thursday, September 17 | 9:30-11:30 am ET Registration Link https://jff.webex.com/jff/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9a487baf587a49a7d9e0e688c15f7ada Summary Learn how Registered Apprenticeship can address the workforce needs...
READ MOREThe Center for Economic Growth (CEG) will be vastly expanding its role in upskilling the Capital Region’s workforce through a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. CEG has...
READ MOREDo You Know Where You Are Going? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week’s post was titled, Don’t Leave Home Without It, and at the beginning of that post I...
READ MOREWe are excited to announce the 2020 inductees for the Manufacturers Wall of Fame! Kathleen Alaimo, President of Syracuse Label & Surround Printing, and Louis DeMent, Owner and CEO of...
READ MOREDon’t Leave Home Without It David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer For several weeks, I have been thinking about the challenges we are facing in America. Our nation has been through...
READ MORESafe and Sound is a year-round awareness effort by OSHA to encourage every workplace in the United States to recognize the benefits of having a safety and health program. From...
READ MOREThis is Your Sign David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Since March 17th, I have been working from my office at home. My home office is very nice, and it is...
READ MOREWe are excited to announce that we have transitioned our traditionally-celebrated-in-May Annual Dinner to a two-week-long virtual celebration of manufacturing that will be able to breakdown geographical barriers and engage...
READ MOREStatewide Apprenticeship Opportunity Industry Roundtables Monday, August 10, 2020 Monday, September 21, 2020 9:00 AM – 10 AM RSVP: HERE Please join us at an Industry Roundtable on...
READ MOREYour Vantage Point is Critical David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Recently, my wife and I took a quiet two-day getaway and traveled up to Lake Placid. Its been 40 years...
READ MOREThe Power of Connection David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Are you someone who loves to talk to people you don’t know? Do you enjoy meeting people and learning about them...
READ MOREStatewide Apprenticeship Opportunity Industry Roundtables Monday, July 27, 2020 Monday, August 10, 2020 Monday, September 21, 2020 9:00 AM – 10 AM RSVP: HERE Please join us at...
READ MORECould This Be You? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Are you drawn to negative thoughts? Are you frequently returning to a critical mindset? Do you find yourself focusing on what...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Partners for Education & Business, Inc. Celebrates Annual Awards Event Virtually Page 3 | President's Message:...
READ MOREWhat I Learned While on Vacation David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer At the end of June, I had the privilege of taking a week off and spent the time with...
READ MOREVOICES OF MANUFACTURING Today we bring you the third episode of “Voices of Manufacturing,” MACNY's digital interview program that highlights some of our member companies that are going above and...
READ MOREWe The People David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This coming Saturday is July 4—Independence Day. A special day in our country and one of my favorites. I had the privilege...
READ MOREPartners for Education and Business, Inc. and the CNY STEM Hub invite you to view the 2020 Annual Awards Celebration! This year, we are celebrating engaged businesses in the community,...
READ MORECNY Youth to Design and Fabricate Prosthetic Hands for Youths and Seniors at STEAM Summer Day Camp CNY STEM Hub, PEB, and AT&T partner to offer CNY teens a free...
READ MORESomething to Think About David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This is my last post for the first half of the year, and a crazy first half it has been. In...
READ MOREWe know these are challenging times, but we are here to help you and provide you with resources to safely reopen your business. Through these difficult times, the general public...
READ MOREIs it Gone? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Each morning, a mentor of mine live streams the sunrise from his balcony, which overlooks the ocean. He started doing this to...
READ MOREThe Cornell Center for Materials Research and NYSTAR are Helping Small Businesses JumpStart Projects Applications for the 2020 fall semester will be accepted starting June 1st, 2020. To help further small...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Reopening Our Economy Safely is Now Underway Page 3 | Workforce Development: A Workforce Repurposes Page 4...
READ MOREMACNY and its visionary partners are pleased to announce all companies that participated in the first cohort of the “Keeping People Safe and Factories Running” program have completed their peer...
READ MOREIt’s a Celebration! David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Today Marisa and I celebrate the third anniversary of The Next Page podcast. Now I know that to some of you, that’s...
READ MOREMACNY President & CEO Randy Wolken will be a featured speaker at the Jobs for the Future (JFF) Horizons virtual conference on Tuesday, June 9, at 3:00 pm. Wolken will...
READ MOREWe are partnering with Symphoria to provide an exclusive offer for our members to virtually attend their Summer Solstice: An Evening of Gratitude on Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 PM....
READ MORENot Another Detour! David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We all know that feeling when you are driving down the highway and the dreaded orange sign appears on the horizon, “Detour...
READ MOREVOICES OF MANUFACTURING Today we bring you the second edition of “Voices of Manufacturing,” MACNY's digital interview program that highlights some of our member companies that are going above and...
READ MOREThe Central New York region has received the green light for a Phase Two Reopening. Other regions approved for Phase Two Reopening include the Finger Lakes, North Country, Southern Tier,...
READ MOREMore Choice, More Happiness! Learn more about MACNY's Employee Benefits Marketplace offerings provided by Liazon. This online marketplace uses defined benefit contribution to allow employers to control costs, while offering...
READ MOREGuilty as Charged David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer People have asked me how I decide what to write about. The answer is always, “what I am learning at the time.”...
READ MOREPartners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB), an affiliate of the Manufacturers Association (MACNY), has announced the 2020 CNY STEM Scholarship recipients. For the first time in the history of...
READ MOREChoices David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This past weekend I was driving somewhere and listening to an audiobook that I had listened to at least once before, and a phrase...
READ MOREThe Central New York region has received the green light for a Phase One Reopening starting on Friday, May 15. That means manufacturing companies in Onondaga, Oswego, Cortland, Cayuga, and...
READ MOREBetter or Bitter David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about what I had been learning as I traveled through these challenging times. The post that I sent...
READ MOREFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2020 Contact: Tiffany Latino-Gerlock (315) 474-4201 x. 13 OR (315) 729-4011 RANDY WOLKEN TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE CENTRAL NEW YORK REGIONAL...
READ MOREVOICES OF MANUFACTURING We're excited to bring you our first "Voices of Manufacturing" interview--MACNY's new digital interview program that highlights some of our member companies that are going above and...
READ MOREWhat Have I Learned? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer The last several weeks have certainly been unusual. Things in our world went from somewhat predictable and routine to completely unpredictable,...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. Inside This Issue: Cover Story: Keep People Safe and Factories Running Page 3 | President’s Message: Manufacturers and MACNY: Fighting COVID-19 Together...
READ MOREWho is David K. Carter? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer May 16, 1860, Chicago, Illinois - Upwards of 40,000 visitors have descended on this upstart of a city. Trains continue...
READ MOREFor Such a Time as This – Part 4 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Today I will wrap up my For Such a Time as This series. It seems like...
READ MOREStudent Spotlight: Eliza Velazquez Roger Mirabito, SUNY OCC The P-TECH program has given Eliza Velazquez an accelerated pathway to a career. She's a first generation college student who began thinking...
READ MOREDuring this time, I have decided to reach out and try to help others. This is a scary and difficult time for so many. Maybe, with a little kindness, I...
READ MOREDid you happen to catch the videos circulating on social media last week of the Upstate Medical University nurses sojourning to Stony Brook Medical to assist their downstate fellow New...
READ MOREFor Such a Time as This: Part 3 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This is now my third installment in the For Such a Time as This series. In Part...
READ MOREDuring this time, I have decided to reach out and try to help others. This is a scary and difficult time for so many. Maybe, with a little kindness, I...
READ MOREFor Such a Time as This: Part 2 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I shared where the For Such a Time as This phrase originated. I also shared...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. Inside This Issue: Cover Story: COVID-19: We're in this Together Page 3 | President’s Message: Manufacturers Go To Albany Page 4 | Leadership...
READ MOREFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2020 Contact: MACNY, Tiffany Latino-Gerlock, (315) 474-4201 x. 13 Statement Regarding the FY2021 State Budget State Legislature Passes Final State Budget Agreement - MIAP Receives...
READ MOREDuring this time, I have decided to reach out and try to help others. This is a scary and difficult time for so many. Maybe, with a little kindness, I...
READ MOREFor Such a Time as This – Part 1 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer For Such a Time as This - In recent days, I have heard this phrase many...
READ MOREDuring this time, I have decided to reach out and try to help others. This is a scary and difficult time for so many. Maybe, with a little kindness, I...
READ MOREKeep People Safe and Factories Running New York companies are taking the lead We are fortunate to have a group of visionary leaders in our manufacturing community. They have come...
READ MORELeading in Uncertain Times David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer As leaders, we are facing very uncertain times. Just yesterday, I received an email from a friend and colleague who simply...
READ MOREIn compliance with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s recent Executive Order, our entire staff (including PEB) will now be working from home. The good news is, we will continue to carry out...
READ MOREGive Me a Break! David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer During last week’s podcast, Marisa and I started talking about the need for leaders to rest. I shared with Marisa and...
READ MOREMACNY and the Manufacturers Alliance of New York State were in Albany on March 3rd for our annual Manufacturing Advocacy Day. Dozens of MACNY members, Alliance partners, and members of...
READ MOREKeep Calm and Carry On Randy Wolken, President & CEO “Keep Calm and Carry On,” was a motivational poster produced by the British government in 1939 in preparation for World...
READ MOREThe health and safety of our members, friends and colleagues is foremost in our minds as we continue to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak. Accordingly, we have temporarily amended our event...
READ MOREDon’t Forget About 3G David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Do you remember when 3G was the latest and greatest? Then there was 4G, 4G LTE, and now 5G. I’m not...
READ MORERecently, two local employers, Cryomech and Thompson & Johnson, hosted P-TECH sophomores, took them on tours of their worksites, and shared their insights about jobs they’re looking to fill. These...
READ MOREWe are very excited to bring you the eighth edition of Central Upstate Mfg. magazine! In this issue, we are highlighting the phenomenal partners we work with every single day...
READ MOREWe are pleased to announce that Daniel Brown of SRC, Inc. has been selected as the 2020 Innovator of the Year. Brown was nominated by his co-worker Chris Capraro for...
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READ MOREDon’t Go It Alone David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever heard someone say that they are a self-made person? Perhaps you have heard someone refer to another person...
READ MOREThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued an updated National Emphasis Program (NEP) to focus agency inspections on amputation hazards in manufacturing industries. The Program will...
READ MOREHave You Sent the Invitation? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about the lack of leadership. This week I would like to talk about attracting leaders. Let’s...
READ MOREAt MACNY, we’re always reading articles from experts and thought leaders in our fields. We think you will enjoy these articles! FBI: 2019 Internet Crime Report Seeking Alpha: A Decade...
READ MOREThe topic of cyber security runs the risk of being discounted for several reasons: “It is overdone”—We have heard enough already “It doesn’t apply to my company”—We are too small...
READ MOREWhere Are The Leaders? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer If you were to ask me what the greatest challenge facing our country and the world at large is, I would...
READ MOREThe MACNY Employee Benefits Marketplace Join us for an upcoming webinar to learn more! WHAT IS AN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS MARKETPLACE? An "online store" allowing employees to personalize a benefits...
READ MOREWe are pleased to announce that we will have two keynote speakers at this year’s Manufacturing Lobby Day in Albany: NYS Senator Anna Kaplan and “Capital Tonight” host Susan Arbetter....
READ MOREJoin us in March for these great council events and webinars! The most up-to-date information can always be found at www.macny.org/events. Thursday, March 5:*: HR Council: Workplace Violence and Preparedness...
READ MOREWe’ve got a variety of training opportunities going on in March! And don’t forget, we also offer customized training that can be brought onsite straight to your employees. If you’re...
READ MOREWhat’s Your Lid? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Would you believe me if I told you that you determine your lid? That’s right; you determine how much you grow. As...
READ MOREAt MACNY, we’re always reading articles from experts and thought leaders in our fields. We think you will enjoy these articles! Lindsey Pollack: Top 5 Trends for 2020 - Generational...
READ MOREWe are excited to announce our partnership with Metro Fitness to provide corporate health and wellness programming to participating member companies. The additional service includes personal training, educational “lunch and...
READ MOREI Don’t Feel Like It David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Do you ever have days when you just don’t feel like it? It could be anything; don’t feel like going...
READ MOREWe're excited to announce MACNY's first-ever Cyber Security Summit on March 13, 2020. This event has been designed for CEOs, Presidents, CFOs, CIOs, and other senior level executives who...
READ MOREJoin us for MACNY's 107th Annual Dinner! Thursday, May 21, 2020 5 pm SRC Arena & Events Center on the Onondaga Community College Campus Click here to RSVP today! Looking...
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READ MORESuccess comes from knowing yourself and being able to read others so that you can communicate effectively with them. MACNY is thrilled to announce this brand-new DISC Behavioral Assessment class....
READ MOREGetting out my Crayolas Cindy Oehmigen, Director of Energy and Corporate Services I have never been very good at coloring inside the lines. It limits my creativity and causes me...
READ MOREA Handshake David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Years ago, a handshake was all that was needed to confirm an agreement or deal. Your word was your bond and you would...
READ MOREWe've got a variety of training opportunities going on in February! And don't forget, we also offer customized training that can be brought onsite straight to your employees. If you're...
READ MOREIn response to a question about how to hire skilled workers, MACNY’s Director of Apprenticeship, Martha Ponge states simply, “Open your doors.” It turns out that the entreaty applies to...
READ MORECNY STEM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM KICKS OFF 2020 APPLICATION PROCESS Regional students majoring in STEM fields are encouraged to apply before the March 1st deadline Partners for Education & Business, Inc....
READ MOREJoin us in February for these great council events and webinars! The most up-to-date information can always be found at www.macny.org/events. Wednesday, February 5:*: Business Development Council – Hartman Enterprises: Surviving...
READ MORESTEM SCHOLARS CONNECT WITH CNY EMPLOYERS On January 9th, Upstate Medical University’s CNY Biotech Accelerator Center (CNYBAC) was the scene for STEM Scholars to meet and network with local employers...
READ MOREDon’t Just Be Frustrated; Do Something. David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We live in a time when tearing other people down gets attention. The more outlandish the claim, the more...
READ MOREAt MACNY, we're always reading articles from experts and thought leaders in our fields. We think you will enjoy these articles! Industry Week: Manufacturers in for the Long Haul The...
READ MOREGet Started with Mentoring! February 13, 2020 2:30 - 4:30 PM Facilitated by Barb Stone, Build Your Path LLC This course is designed to help you develop a mentoring approach...
READ MOREClick here to listen to Randy Wolken react to Governor Cuomo's 2020 State of the State Address on Dave Allen's Morning Show (5-minute clip)
READ MOREPEB, SRC, Inc. and OCC Announce 4th Annual Innovation Challenge Regional students can now register for this unique competition. Syracuse, NY – Central New York students in grades 6-12 are...
READ MORECrock-Pots and Microwaves David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I remember when my parents got their first microwave. It was a Tappan, and my aunt and uncle bought it from the...
READ MORESTATEMENT FROM MACNY ON 2020 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, representing more than 300 businesses and organizations throughout Upstate and Central New York, today reacted to...
READ MOREMACNY and The Manufacturers Alliance of New York invite you to Manufacturing Lobby Day! At this year’s Manufacturing Lobby Day in Albany, participants will be networking, addressing specific policy and...
READ MOREWhat I Learned in 2019 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer If you have been following my posts and The Next Page podcast, you have heard me talk about my year-end...
READ MOREA new year is upon us, so we wanted to provide you with a brief overview of some of the new state laws that recently took or will take effect...
READ MOREStart the new year by attending one of our newest courses, “Your Ideal – An Introduction to a Wholebeing Approach” January 16, 2020 2:30 - 4:30 PM Facilitated by Barb...
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READ MORETake a Timeout David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer The most important task you can do to promote success in the coming year just might be the time you spend reflecting...
READ MOREClick here to listen to Randy Wolken on Dave Allen's Christmas Show (3-minute clip)
READ MOREA Rising Star! David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I know what you’re thinking; it’s Christmastime, and Dave is writing about the star of Bethlehem. While that would be quite appropriate...
READ MOREWe had some fun with this quiz and think you might too! Click here for a quick climate change quiz and some very interesting explanations.
READ MOREJANUARY TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES January 9, 16, 23, 30, and February 6: Supervisory Leadership January 14: Gain Insight to Your Personality w/ Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Training January 16: Your...
READ MOREWe are collecting nominations for our 2020 Manufacturers Wall of Fame and Innovator of the Year Awards! Award recipients will be honored at MACNY's 107th Annual Dinner on May 21,...
READ MOREWhat Else is Holding You Back? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about tips that can help you achieve your goals. As I reflected on that a...
READ MOREFeatured Training! QMS Exemplar Global-QM ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (TPECS) Training January 21 - 24, 2020 8 AM - 5 PM (lunch provided) Learning Objectives: Understand quality management definitions,...
READ MORERecently, the Computer Information and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems P-TECH 10th grade students visited GENIUS NY and met with the teams. Each student was presented with a drone as a...
READ MORETwo Quick Ways to Gain Traction on Your Goals Today David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever struggled with achieving your goals? If your answer is no, we need...
READ MORERead more below to find out about a new and innovative apprenticeship program tied to a free tuition 4-year degree being utilized in New Jersey.
READ MOREAt last week's HR Council event, MEMIC provided an interactive ergonomics demonstration that was both informative and fun! Looking for more great events like this one? Visit www.macny.org/events.
READ MOREGOVERNMENT RELATIONS SPEAKER SERIES Senator Rachel May at Morse! Join us at Morse Manufacturing for MACNY’s Government Relations Speaker Series with State Senator Rachel May. Senator May represents the 53rd...
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READ MOREClick here to learn more about MACNY's Career & Talent Platform!
READ MOREI Know I Am, But What Are You? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I asked if you suffer from the Sunday Evening Flu. I asked if when you...
READ MOREHave you heard? MACNY has launched an exciting new method for member companies to find potential job applicants and for job seekers to find employment. MACNY’s Career and Talent...
READ MOREThe Sunday Evening Flu David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Do you suffer from the Sunday evening flu? When you start thinking about Monday morning, do you get stressed out? Does...
READ MOREDecember's Quality Training: AS900D Internal Auditor Training & ISO 13485:2016 Internal Auditor Training AS9100D Internal Auditor Training This course is designed to teach your internal audit team how to...
READ MOREMACNY's Director of Energy and Corporate Services, Cindy Oehmige, had the pleasure of meeting some of the team at Raymond who shared the story of developing technology to manage fork...
READ MOREOn September 18, SRC, Inc. hosted the inaugural FALLanthropy Games as a fun and rewarding way to connect with industry colleagues while raising money for local STEM charities. Employees from...
READ MORETwo Tons of Fertilizer – Part 2 Last week I shared about an ad I remember from my years as a teen with the tagline, “That’s like trying to haul...
READ MOREJoin us for our exciting council events coming up in December! The most up-to-date information can always be found at www.macny.org/events. Wednesday, December 4*: Business Development Council - Syracuse Hancock...
READ MOREOn Friday, November 1st, P-TECH freshmen had the opportunity to visit Ephesus Lighting. Known for designing LED lighting for sports stadiums and arenas, the students found the facilities to also...
READ MOREMACNY's Director of Apprenticeship, Martha Ponge, has spent the last week traveling in Germany with NYATEP, New York's Workforce Association. Throughout their travels, the delegation chronicled their trip with blog...
READ MOREDECEMBER TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT December 9th & 10th: AS9100D Internal Auditor Training December 11th & 12th: OSHA 10-Hour General Safety December 12th: Coaching and Mentoring for Success December 16th &...
READ MORETwo Tons of Fertilizer David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When I was in my teens, there was an ad on television with the tag line, “That’s like trying to haul...
READ MOREThe Madison County Health Department and partners hosted its first Annual Healthy Workforce Business Conference in Hamilton, NY. The event engaged over 75 participants representing the private sector, government, non-profits,...
READ MOREDuring a recent visit by P-TECH 10th graders to United Radio’s Syracuse facilities, HR Director, James Branche, shared the high points of the company’s nearly 100-year history using video and...
READ MOREFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2019 Contact: MACNY - Tiffany Latino-Gerlock (315) 474-4201 ext. 13 The Manufacturers Association (MACNY) and Central New York School Boards Association (CNYSBA) Announce Formal Affiliation...
READ MORENew York State is serious about enabling renewable energy. One of the ways they are doing that is by helping companies install Electric Vehicle charging stations. They are popping up...
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READ MOREThe Forgotten David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer On December 4, 1950, Fighter Squadron 32 took off from the USS Leyte on an armed reconnaissance mission in support of the UN...
READ MOREYou're invited to MACNY's New Year Celebration! January 16, 2020 | 4:30 - 7 PM Celebrate the new year with wine and hors d’oeuvres while catching up with your peers...
READ MOREOn October 24th, the WestRock Paperboard Mill in Solvay hosted a roundtable discussion and plant tour with about 30 MACNY Members and Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli. The event was part of...
READ MOREElection Day is just around the corner (Tuesday, 11/5)! There has been a change to an employer’s obligation to provide time off to employees so they have the opportunity to...
READ MOREGOVERNMENT RELATIONS SPEAKER SERIES Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter at Anaren! Please join us on November 21 at Anaren in East Syracuse for MACNY’s Government Relations Speaker Series with Assemblywoman Pamela...
READ MOREIt’s Time to Think David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer How often do you think about thinking? We live in such a fast-paced world with information bombarding us from all sides....
READ MOREIn this article, the author discusses the "Nice vs. Competent Matrix." An interesting read for HR professionals and any person who works with others regularly.
READ MOREPaper, Digital, or Both? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We live in a digitally connected world. I have an iPhone, iPad, iMac, and a laptop running Windows. My calendars, emails,...
READ MOREJoin us for a new offering with David Freund... Charting Your Path for Growth Are you ready to start living the life you were meant to live? A life in...
READ MORETeaching Moments and Touch Points David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last Friday, I was driving to a Manufacturing Day event and happened to listen in on a conversation John Maxwell...
READ MOREJoin us for our exciting council events coming up in November! The most up-to-date information can always be found at www.macny.org/events. Wednesday, 11/6 - Business Development Council Presents: Liberty...
READ MORENOVEMBER TRAINING November 7th: Supply Chain Management November 12th: Becoming a Person of Influence November 13th: Forklift Operator Training November 14th: Sexual Harassment Prevention Webinar for Supervisors November 13th &...
READ MOREOctober began the sixth year of providing 9th and 10th-grade P-TECH students with mentoring from Career Coaches from the community. The sophomore class had a “Bucket Tower” challenge that tasked...
READ MOREVetted Tech is a burgeoning startup that is in the process of becoming a AAUNY (Aerospace Alliance of Upstate NY) member. The company is focusing on DOD and Aerospace customers...
READ MOREIt Looked Completely Different David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer It’s been a long day. My eyes feel tired and my head hurts a bit. I am just exhausted from a...
READ MOREGOVERNMENT RELATIONS SPEAKER SERIES Assemblyman William Magnarelli at WestRock! You’re invited to MACNY’s Government Relations Speaker Series with Assemblyman Al Stirpe – 129th State Assembly District, Chair of the...
READ MOREBob Bechtold is committed to green/renewable energy and has figured out how to make it work financially for his company, HARBEC. The plastics molding business is no small user of...
READ MOREThe U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new program to address hazards associated with exposure to high levels of occupational noise. This Regional...
READ MOREMACNY held its latest Government Relations Speaker Series on September 25th. We were pleased to have Assemblyman Al Stirpe visit Air Innovations to speak about various key state issues, such...
READ MOREMACNY’s Business Development Council held its first presentation and tour of the season at Pioneer Warehouse. Lisa Conway, President and Owner of Pioneer, told the story of its history, challenges,...
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READ MOREWhen Stress Takes Over David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I have recently found myself battling stress regularly. I know that a little stress is a good thing—some researchers even believe...
READ MORERead more about the 181 CEOs who have committed to leading their companies for the benefit of all stakeholders….
READ MOREOCTOBER TRAINING October 1st: Introduction to Value Stream Mapping Starting October 4th: Syracuse University's Project Management Certification Starting October 8th: Transformational Leadership October 8th & 9th: OSHA 10-Hour General Industry...
READ MOREWhether you are aware of them or not, emotions are intertwined in everything you think, do, and say each day on the job, in your career, and throughout your life....
READ MORELiving with Intention in Every Season Marisa Norcross A quick note...David and I have spent a lot of time over the last couple of years talking about leadership and growth...
READ MOREMACNY’s 2019-2020 council season has officially begun! We hope our Council Members and Individual Members will enjoy this year’s programming. If you are not a council member and would like...
READ MOREOctober 4th is National Manufacturing Day! Join us for this year's business and education leaders forum: Developing an Urgency to Support Careers in Manufacturing. October 4, 2019 7:30 - 9...
READ MOREWhen you read about some whacky technology that is burgeoning, be careful how quickly you dismiss it. Sometimes the difference between whacky and brilliant is nothing more than tenacity. The...
READ MORELet’s Pull it all Together David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Over the last four weeks, I have been writing about how to build a personalized growth plan. This week I...
READ MORE1st Annual Healthy Workforce Business Conference Wampsville, NY – The Madison County Health Department and its partners have come together and organized the 1st Annual Healthy Workforce Business Conference. The...
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