Regulatory Reform is Badly Needed Randy Wolken, President & CEO We need a balanced, sensible, and pro-growth regulatory environment. President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14219, “Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing...
READ MOREOnly Half of the Job David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Earlier this week, I had the privilege of learning more about MACNY’s Career and Talent Platform. It’s a great tool...
READ MOREWe're proud to announce Graham Brodock, President of Kris-Tech Wire, as MACNY's 2025 Manufacturers Wall of Fame inductee. MACNY’s Manufacturers Wall of Fame is a prestigious honor recognizing individuals who...
READ MOREPerspective David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We live in such a turbulent time, and yet, if we compare our present to the past, it isn't more turbulent than before; we...
READ MOREView this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Dr. Yan Liu Named as MACNY's 2025 Innovator of the Year Page 3 | President's Message:...
READ MOREWe're proud to announce Dr. Yan Liu, Director of Global Research and Development (R&D) at Indium Corporation, as the recipient of the 2025 Innovator of the Year Award. This esteemed...
READ MOREWhy Is It So Hard? – Part 3 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This is my third installment on the topic of “Why Is It So Hard?” To refresh your...
READ MOREWhy Is It So Hard? – Part 2 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer In my last post, “Why Is It So Hard?” I posed the question, “what if hard was...
READ MOREView this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Forging Futures: How Real Life Rosies® Are Revolutionizing Women in Manufacturing Page 3 | President's Message:...
READ MOREMore than 60 leaders from manufacturing companies and businesses statewide convened in Albany for the 2025 Manufacturing Advocacy Day, organized by the Manufacturers Alliance of New York and MACNY, The...
READ MOREWhy Is It so Hard? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever asked yourself, “why must this be so hard?” or commented, “why can't this be easier?” I’d like...
READ MOREView this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Black History Month: Honoring the Legacy of Labor and Collective Achievements Page 3 | President's Message:...
READ MORERandy Wolken, President & CEO of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, and Executive Vice President, Michael Frame, were honored to join other community leaders and Governor Kathy Hochul for her 2025...
READ MOREWe are excited to announce that Caci Day-Fox has joined the organization as Training Specialist. With a strong background in hospitality management and event coordination, Caci brings a wealth of...
READ MOREMACNY, The Manufacturers Association, representing more than 300 businesses and organizations across Upstate and Central New York including industrial manufacturing companies and non-industrial service providers, today released a statement in...
READ MOREPlanning my Extraordinary Year David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer On Christmas, I shared with you what I believe it takes to have an extraordinary year. Today, I want to share...
READ MOREView this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Building Tomorrow, Together Page 3 | President's Message: Manufacturing Growth Needs Realistic Energy Approaches Page...
READ MOREI Wish You an Extraordinary Year David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Since it’s Christmas Day, I truly hope you aren’t reading this as it hits your inbox. This is my...
READ MOREWe are now accepting nominations for MACNY's 2025 Manufacturers Wall of Fame and Innovator of the Year Award! Award recipients will be honored at MACNY's 112th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing...
READ MOREWe're excited to announce the expansion of our team with the addition of four key staff members, as well as an internal promotion, to support our organization's programmatic growth. Amanda...
READ MOREMACNY, The Manufacturers Association has been awarded $6.5 million in funding from the Empire State Development Office of Strategic Workforce Development to scale its successful Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship programs. As...
READ MOREThe Beautiful Journey of Failure David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This past week, on a drive from Utica to Syracuse, I listened to the Corporate Competitor Podcast, and the host,...
READ MOREView this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: 2024 Transformational Leadership Award Goes to Gaganjot Gill, Director of Quality at Baxter International, Inc. Page 3...
READ MOREThe Power of Gratitude David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have we lost the ability to be grateful? Have we as a nation lost perspective? Have we forgotten how truly blessed...
READ MORENational Apprenticeship Week 2024 (November 17 – 24th) was a remarkable celebration of apprenticeships, highlighting the success of apprentices and the benefits of these programs to individuals, employers, and...
READ MOREMACNY, The Manufacturers Association, and Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) hosted the inaugural ‘Salute to Manufacturing’ event on November 19th at MVCC during the 10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week (November...
READ MORELive2Lead David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer On November 1st, we had our ninth Live2Lead at The Lodge in Skaneateles. This event is one of my favorite days each year because...
READ MOREWe're thrilled to announce Gaganjot Gill, Director of Quality at Baxter International Inc. as the 2024 Transformational Leadership Award recipient. This prestigious honor recognizes leaders who have had a significant...
READ MOREView this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Expanding Registered Apprenticeship and Boosting America's Manufacturing Workforce Page 3 | President's Message: Build Your Future Workforce...
READ MOREElection Fatigue David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer As I speak with people during my coaching sessions and classes, I hear a common theme: election fatigue. People are fed up with...
READ MORE“Everything they do is so cool!” said a student while touring United Radio during New York State’s Manufacturing Month this October. In celebration of this momentous month, MACNY, The Manufacturers...
READ MOREMIPAC, The Manufacturing & Industry Political Action Committee, and the political action arm of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, today announced their bipartisan list of candidate endorsements for the 2024 General...
READ MOREMANUPAC, the Manufacturers Association of Central New York’s Federal Political Action Committee today announced their bipartisan list of federal candidate endorsements for the 2024 General Election. MANUPAC board members looked...
READ MOREJust One More David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week, I was listening to the Ed Mylett Show podcast while driving to an early meeting when I heard Ed mention...
READ MOREOn October 15th, we hosted our Annual Legislative Breakfast at the Doubletree Hotel in East Syracuse. In attendance were more than 100 key stakeholders, industry leaders, and legislators. A primary focus...
READ MORESYRACUSE, NY - October is New York State’s official celebration of Manufacturing Month, which aligns with National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day), on the first Friday of the month. On Thursday,...
READ MOREWhere would you like to be? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer As we approach the last quarter of 2024, it's time to ask where we would like to be in...
READ MOREView this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: October is Manufacturing Month! Page 3 | President's Message: New Nuclear Power is Needed to Grow...
READ MORETake the High Road David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This past June, John Maxwell released his latest book, High Road Leadership. As I listened to people discussing our upcoming election,...
READ MOREAre You in the 10 Percent? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last month I heard a teaching from John Maxwell that really got me thinking. John stated that only 10...
READ MOREView this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: A Perfect Day on the Greens at MACNY's 27th Annual Golf Tournament Page 3 | President's...
READ MOREWe're pleased to welcome Crystal Ward to the team as the Finance & Contracts Administration Specialist. In this role, Crystal will support the Finance Department with various administrative and clerical...
READ MOREThree Keys to Growth David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week, I attended the International Maxwell Certification conference. Unfortunately, I needed to attend virtually, but it was still an amazing...
READ MOREMACNY, The Manufacturers Association has received $195,000 in funding from the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) under the Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA) Program to expand the Real Life...
READ MOREHow Are You Feeling? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer How are you feeling as the summer rolls along? I hope you have made time to enjoy some time off with...
READ MOREIn a historic federal investment, MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, has been awarded a $6 million grant by the U.S. Department of Labor to expand Registered Apprenticeships for advanced manufacturing, including...
READ MOREWe would like to congratulate Michael Frame, Executive Vice President of MACNY, for being recognized in City & State New York's inaugural '40 in their 40s' list. City & State...
READ MOREWhy Is It So Important? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Whenever I have a class, I ask questions like, “What is your company’s vision?” or, “What’s your mission?” Frequently, people...
READ MOREWe're excited to announce the promotion of Marissa Beck to Senior Manager, Communications & Media. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, Marissa is responsible for the development and execution of...
READ MOREYesterday, MACNY, The Manufacturers Association and Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) hosted a ceremony celebrating the graduates of the Real Life Rosies™ program. The graduating cohort was comprised of Thomas...
READ MOREReflections From My Pause David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer A couple weeks ago, I shared my thoughts on the power of a pause. In music, a pause draws attention to...
READ MOREPartners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB), an affiliate of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, is excited to welcome Brynn Semeraro to the team as a Workforce Development Specialist. In this...
READ MOREView this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: The Pre-Apprenticeship Pipeline: The Advance2Apprenticeship and Real Life Rosies™ Programs have Boots on the Ground in Onondaga...
READ MOREEarlier this month, Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB), announced their 12th cohort of CNY STEM Scholars. The CNY STEM Scholarship Program was designed in conjunction with PEB and...
READ MOREThe Power of the Pause David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever thought about the power of the pause? In music, a pause draws attention to what preceded the...
READ MOREWe've put our words into action and are excited to announce that MACNY will be utilizing Registered Apprenticeship as a means of upskilling our own employees. On Wednesday, June 12th,...
READ MOREAfter more than 11 years with the organization, Cindy Nave will retire from MACNY, The Manufacturers Association on June 30, 2024. Cindy joined MACNY in 2013 as the Chief Operations...
READ MOREOn June 12, MACNY, The Manufacturers Association and Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB) hosted the 2024 Workforce Development Awards at Le Moyne College. This well-attended event celebrated the...
READ MORERevelations of Our Choices David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This past weekend I heard a statement that really spoke to me, “The choices we make reveal intent.” This statement hit...
READ MOREJune 19this a federal holiday known as Juneteenth. It’s a day that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. On Juneteenth, communities across the country come together...
READ MOREView this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Fostering Opportunity Through Registered Apprenticeship Page 3 | President's Message: NAM Talent...
READ MOREMACNY, The Manufacturers Association of Central New York, announced today that Tiffany Latino-Gerlock has rejoined the team as Director of Government Relations. In her role, Tiffany will manage the advocacy...
READ MORESuch Polarization David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer It feels like we live in such a polarized world. In many cases, I believe this is caused by generational differences. Generations who...
READ MOREWe are very excited to bring you the 12th edition of Central Upstate MFG magazine! Discussions of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are dominating the news and business conversations. Across...
READ MOREA New Podcast David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Just about two years ago, Marisa Norcross and I recorded our last episode of The Next Page podcast. We had consistently released...
READ MOREWe are excited to announce the promotion of Deb Tilton to Senior Manager, Marketing & Events. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, Deb will oversee the planning, marketing, campaign development,...
READ MOREView this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Carl Byrne, President & CEO of Byrne Dairy Inc. Announced as the 2024 Manufacturers Wall of Fame...
READ MOREIs It Missing? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer As I write this, I am flying to the West Coast to attend meetings for the Faith Community that I am a...
READ MOREMACNY, The Manufacturers Association, is pleased to welcome Amanda Wilson to the team as a Workforce Development Specialist. In this role, Amanda will support MACNY’s New York State Manufacturers Intermediary...
READ MOREJoin us for MACNY's Annual Celebration of Manufacturing! Presented by M&T Bank Join us on May 23rd at the SRC Arena & Events Center from 5 PM to 8:30 PM....
READ MOREWhy All the Effort? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I recently received an email from someone asking me to stop sending emails regarding some of my leadership offerings. The person...
READ MOREMACNY, The Manufacturers Association, is pleased to announce Carl Byrne, President & CEO of Byrne Dairy, Inc., as the 2024 Manufacturers Wall of Fame inductee, and Tyler Robillard, Director of...
READ MOREView this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Celebrating 111 Years of Innovation, Collaboration, and Transformation in Manufacturing Page 3 | President's Message: Is...
READ MOREIn An Instant David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer In an instant, everything can change. Born on February 12,1986 in Atlanta Georgia, he grew up in a two-bedroom house with 13...
READ MOREMACNY is pleased to welcome Eric Feldstein to the team as the organization’s Training Coordinator. In this role, Eric will provide support to MACNY’s growing training department by coordinating with...
READ MOREMaking or Breaking David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I had the amazing opportunity to spend three days with my colleagues at Maxwell Leadership. I went home with pages...
READ MOREMACNY is pleased to announce the promotion of Marisa Norcross to Chief Operations Officer. Marisa started this new role at the end of 2023. Reporting directly to the President &...
READ MOREWomen's History Month: Amplifying the Voices of Young Women in STEM Nira Irby, Workforce Development Specialist, Partners for Education & Business, Inc. In celebration of Women's History Month,...
READ MOREThermometers and Thermostats Revisited David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Several years ago, I heard a quote that said, “Leaders need to be thermostats, not thermometers.” The premise behind this quote...
READ MOREView this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Women's History Month: Amplifying the Voices of Young Women in STEM Page 3 | President's Message:...
READ MOREMy Reflections Part 2 - A Reminder of What Matters David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer As promised, I am returning to my 2023 reflections. As I look back on 2023,...
READ MORESYRACUSE, NY – MACNY, The Manufacturers Association of Central New York, is pleased to announce the promotion of Amanda Rice, MPA, to Manager of Workforce Operations and Advancement. Amanda first...
READ MOREStop Thoughting So Much David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This past week I heard a new word that, well, isn’t actually a word, but maybe should be. That word is...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Beyond Smiles: Local Dental Manufacturers Creating Diversity in Dentistry Since 2018 Page 3 |...
READ MOREMACNY is excited to announce that Michael Frame has been promoted to Executive Vice President. Mike started in this new role on January 4, 2024. Reporting directly to the President...
READ MOREHighlights From My Reflections - Part 1 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I just finished my year-end reflections so over the next few emails, I will share some highlights. Last...
READ MOREWe are collecting nominations for MACNY's 2024 Manufacturers Wall of Fame and Innovator of the Year Award! Award recipients will be honored at MACNY's 111th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing on...
READ MOREIn Every Block of Stone David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This past week I was watching a Christmas movie with my wife and heard this amazing comment, “within every block...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: MACNY's Reimagined New Year Celebration! Join us on January 18. Page 3 | President's...
READ MOREThe End of Another Year David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Where did 2023 go? It seems like I was just struggling to remember to write 2023, and now I will...
READ MOREPlease Stop! David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This is one of the busiest times of the year. With Thanksgiving falling so early this year, we actually had an extra week...
READ MOREA Most Exciting Time David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Can it really be almost 50 years since our bicentennial? It was such an exciting time for me. I was in...
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...
READ MOREPlease note that this presentation is optimized for desktop and laptop viewing. Presentation may not display on all mobile devices and tablets.
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...
READ MOREClick here to view this month's issue of Manufacturing Matters.
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...
READ MOREClick here to view this month's issue of Manufacturing Matters.
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...
READ MOREClick here to view this month's issue of Manufacturing Matters.
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...
READ MOREClick here to view this month's issue of Manufacturing Matters.
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...
READ MOREClick here to view this month's issue of Manufacturing Matters.
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 MOREClick here to view the video!
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,...
READ MOREClick here to view this month's issue of Manufacturing Matters.
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...
READ MOREClick here to view the 2019-2020 HR Breakfast Briefing Agenda! To register, visit macny.org/events or contact Hilary at [email protected].
READ MOREBuilding Your Growth Plan: Step 4 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Over the past three weeks, we’ve worked through building your growth plan with Step 1 (defining what you want...
READ MOREClick here to view this month's issue of Manufacturing Matters.
READ MORETake a factory tour - one from each state - and see what has always made America great: hard work and ingenuity.
READ MOREThe widespread use of apprenticeship training specifically meets an employee where they are and brings them to where they need to be making it easy to hire for fit. Read...
READ MOREFor the third year, PEB has coordinated unpaid summer internship opportunities for some of the P-TECH students who will be seniors this fall. Interested students and businesses elected to participate...
READ MOREBuilding Your Growth Plan: Step 3 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Over the past two weeks we’ve worked through building your growth plan with Step 1 (defining what you want...
READ MOREJoin us for MACNY's Annual Legislative Breakfast! October 15, 2019 8 - 11 AM Cavalry Club, Manlius, NY Each year, this event serves as a regional opportunity for manufacturers and...
READ MOREMetal Solutions, Inc., a family-owned manufacturing company that provides precision fabricated metal products to a wide range of industries, yesterday hosted Congressman Anthony Brindisi, Representative from New York’s 22nd district,...
READ MOREGOVERNMENT RELATIONS SPEAKER SERIES Assemblyman Al Stirpe at Air Innovations! You’re invited to MACNY’s Government Relations Speaker Series with Assemblyman Al Stirpe – 127th State Assembly District and Chairman...
READ MOREBuilding Your Growth Plan: Step 2 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer The first week of school in Central New York is one week closer. Are you ready? While it may...
READ MORELEADING SALESFORCE PREFERRED PARTNER Spark.Orange is a Certified Salesforce.com Strategic Implementation Partner. They specialize in consulting, development, integration, training and support services to organizations implementing and customizing the Salesforce.com platform....
READ MOREJFF Awarded $16 Million to Scale Apprenticeship Programs JFF’s Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning to support the design, implementation, and scaling of high-quality apprenticeships with funding from the U.S....
READ MOREThis summer during the CNY STEM Hand in Hand Project, local middle and high school students produced the first prototype hand! This program is being held at the CNY Biotech...
READ MOREU.S. Representative John Katko was MACNY’s guest speaker at the Attis Fulton Ethanol Plant August 6th, part of MACNY’s summer-long Government Relations Speaker Series. MACNY members, Attis staff, and New...
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 MOREBuilding Your Growth Plan: Step 1 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer It’s back to school time! This is the time of year when most kids are dreading the start of...
READ MOREJohn Maxwell often says "everything rises and falls on leadership." Leadership is the catalyst that takes average organizations and makes them great. Leaders add value to their team, their organizations,...
READ MOREWe’ve successfully supported the manufacturers in CNY and will continue to do so. Now on to new trades and industry clusters. Read more to see one creative way we can...
READ MOREWe're offering a special discount on Individual Membership for all current Council Members! Upgrade to Individual Membership, just in time for the council season to kickoff in September! Sign up...
READ MOREEpisode 113 of The Next Page is available for download! Download Here: iTunes | Google Play | PodBean In today's episode, unpacking Simon Sinek's popular quote, "Give people a reason to come to work, not...
READ MOREBrent Barbano is a Syracuse native and a product of Syracuse University’s film program. As a cinematographer (now residing in Los Angeles), he has experienced first hand the challenges of...
READ MOREWhy Do They Come? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I recently saw a post from Simon Sinek that read, “Give people a reason to come to work, not just a...
READ MOREResearch from the Korn Ferry Institute shows that by 2030, the global talent shortage could reach 85.2 million people – costing businesses trillions in lost economic opportunities. And with unemployment...
READ MOREGOVERNMENT RELATIONS SPEAKER SERIES Congressman Anthony Brindisi at Metal Solutions! You’re invited to MACNY’s Government Relations Speaker Series with Congressman Anthony Brindisi – Representative of New York's 22nd congressional...
READ MORELEADING SALESFORCE PREFERRED PARTNER Spark.Orange is a Certified Salesforce.com Strategic Implementation Partner. They specialize in consulting, development, integration, training and support services to organizations implementing and customizing the Salesforce.com platform....
READ MOREJoin us for MACNY’s Season Kickoff on Wednesday, September 18 at Anheuser-Busch Budweiser Baldwinsville Brewery. This is a great opportunity to network with members, see what our seven councils have...
READ MOREYour Next Small Step David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about the challenge that President John F. Kennedy gave during a speech at Rice University on September...
READ MORENew York and California are not alone in their commitment to carbon footprint improvement. Germany is putting aggressive programs in place and while they have not hit their original goals,...
READ MORE"What we need to do is convince people that when they enlist in a factory or garage ... it is not dark, dumb and dirty, but bright and smart and...
READ MORESlide Rules, Genius, and Guts David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer “We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy,...
READ MORERead more here from our friends at ToolingU to see how building strong community and industry partnerships can help reduce turnover at your company.
READ MOREAs New Yorkers, we should be proud that we have a long history of innovation and it continues today. Do you know who the Tabulating Machine Company is? We bet...
READ MOREExecutive Director Central New York School Boards Association, Inc. Overview: The Central New York School Boards Association, a multi-faceted membership association that incorporates approximately 50 school districts and 4 BOCES,...
READ MORENew York State Senator Bob Antonacci and MACNY Members Tour Nucor Steel for our Government Relations Speaker Series: On the Road State Senator Bob Antonacci was the guest speaker at...
READ MOREThe Other Side of Me David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This morning as I was driving to work I heard this question: “What’s it like to be on the other...
READ MOREArtificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the classroom. It is common knowledge that people all learn differently. This is just a foreshadowing of things to come. According to the Forbes article...
READ MOREOSHA 10-Hour General Industry Two-Day Training This program is primarily intended for individuals who need general knowledge of industrial safety and health. Excellent overview for supervisors and group leaders or...
READ MOREWe've partnered with Clarkson University! Join us for an upcoming webinar to learn more about Clarkson's Bachelors Completion Program and MS in Engineering Management Program! Tuesday, July 30 1 -...
READ MORELEADING SALESFORCE PREFERRED PARTNER Spark.Orange is a Certified Salesforce.com Strategic Implementation Partner. They specialize in consulting, development, integration, training and support services to organizations implementing and customizing the Salesforce.com platform....
READ MOREPEB Recognizes Students and Business Partners at Annual Awards Event CNY STEM Scholarships: SRC: Joshua Budihardjo/C-NS High School; Kayla Gray/New Hartford High School; Nichole Oleyourryk/Hannibal High School King +...
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 MOREOn July 17, Morse Manufacturing Co. celebrated the grand opening of its new facility on Kuhn Road in the Town of Salina. The multi-generational, family-owned business was founded in 1923...
READ MOREYou asked, we listened! We are excited to announce that we are now offering bulk pricing options for Individual Membership! 1 - 4: $229/person 5 - 9: $218/person 10 -...
READ MOREAUGUST TRAINING Be sure to check out our calendar for the most up-to-date information on all of MACNY's training and events! Featured class of the month: OSHA 10-Hour General Industry...
READ MOREWhy Didn’t You Say Something? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever been in a meeting and thought things went so well? You were so proud of how your...
READ MOREWe've partnered with Clarkson University! Join us for an upcoming webinar to learn more about Clarkson's Bachelors Completion Program and MS in Engineering Management Program! Tuesday, July 30 1 -...
READ MOREIn MACNY’s continued effort to give back to the community, we are holding a school supply drive now through August 14th to benefit The Mary Nelson Youth Center. We are running...
READ MOREGOVERNMENT RELATIONS SPEAKER SERIES Congressman John Katko at Attis Ethanol! You’re invited to MACNY’s Government Relations Speaker Series with Congressman John Katko – Representative of the 24th district in...
READ MOREA broader, national strategy is needed for developing registered apprenticeship programs! Click here to read more from IndustryWeek.
READ MOREHow are the conversations going? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer In his book The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork, John Maxwell notes, “Interaction fuels action.” That is an incredibly true...
READ MOREJuly 8, 1776 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer On Monday, July 8, 1776, Colonel John Nixon gave the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence to an assemblage of...
READ MOREClick here to read the Summer 2019 issue of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY! This month’s articles include: On the Cover: Partners for Education & Business Celebrates at Annual...
READ MOREThe 2019 Legislative Session wrapped up in Albany last week with a flurry of activity and hundreds of bills passing before lawmakers adjourned for the summer and headed home to...
READ MOREPartners for Education and Business celebrated their 2019 Annual Awards at Le Moyne College on June 12th. During the ceremony, many companies were recognized who have worked closely with PEB...
READ MOREWith New York State’s new progressive green energy goals, we should all be thinking about how we need to prepare for a carbonless footprint. Many options are under study or...
READ MOREHappy Leon Day! David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Happy Leon Day! Can you believe that we are just about half finished with 2019? How is everything going? Are you making...
READ MOREGOVERNMENT RELATIONS SPEAKER SERIES Senator Robert Antonacci at Nucor Steel! You’re invited to MACNY’s Government Relations Speaker Series with State Senator Robert Antonacci at Nucor Steel on July 17, 2019,...
READ MORERoot Cause Analysis / Corrective Action This practical, interactive training program is designed to provide quality and operating professionals with an understanding of the processes and techniques that lead to...
READ MOREOn June 5th, the Syracuse P-TECH program completed their job shadow days for the 2018 – 2019 school year. This year, the 11th grade P-TECH students have been making progress...
READ MOREWe hope to see you at MACNY's 22nd Annual Golf Tournament! Monday, July 22, 2019 Registration & Lunch at 11:30 AM Shotgun Start at 1 PM Cocktails, Hors d'oeuvres, and Awards at 6 PM Bellevue Country Club 1901 Glenwood Avenue Syracuse, NY 13207 MACNY Members and Guests of Members are welcome to...
READ MOREJULY TRAINING Be sure to check out our calendar for the most up-to-date information on all of MACNY's training and events! Featured class of the month: Root Cause Analysis /...
READ MOREYour Employees Are Not Your Greatest Assets David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Wow, I bet that title shocked you. Especially coming from me. This title is a quote that I...
READ MOREWill a Robot Take Your Job? Spoiler alert: The answer is a resounding NO! Read more to hear about why automation will actually increase the need for skilled workers and...
READ MOREMACNY’s 2019 Government Relations Speaker Series kicked off June 6th at Cryomech with guest speaker Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon. Along with a group of MACNY Members, the County Executive...
READ MOREThis week, MACNY President & CEO, Randy Wolken, was featured on Bartell Machinery's podcast, "The Fourth Revolution." Click here to learn more about how the skilled labor shortage is affecting...
READ MOREAre you a lifter, a leaner, or just watching? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When I was growing up, my Dad told me there were three kinds of people in...
READ MOREThink of MACNY Individual Membership as a full professional development toolkit that brings together all the benefits of networking, relationship building, and professional development. Additionally, Individual Members receive discounts on...
READ MOREJoin us for food, music, and fun at our Annual Clambake! Wednesday, August 14, 2019 4 - 7:30 pm NEW LOCATION! The Spinning Wheel 7384 Thompson Road North Syracuse, NY...
READ MOREPathways and the Twists and Turns David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When you hear the word pathways, what thoughts come to mind? Perhaps a well-worn trail through the woods that...
READ MOREThe Wall Street Journal reports that the "tight U.S. job market squeezes smallest businesses the most." Read more here to find out the unique things small companies are doing to...
READ MOREClick here to read the June 2019 issue of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY! This month’s articles include: On the Cover: MACNY Celebrates 106th Annual Dinner Page 3 |...
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 MOREA successful Continuous Improvement Journey starts with a foundation of changing the culture, which almost always starts with 5S. Why? Because 5S is not just cleaning and sorting. It is...
READ MOREApples of Gold in Pictures of Silver David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Consider for a moment this proverb: “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of...
READ MOREOn May 16th at the MACNY offices, the Syracuse P-TECH program celebrated their career coaches for volunteering their time and efforts this year. A special award was given to Kathy...
READ MOREExperience the Glen! Exclusive Offer for MACNY Members. Click here to learn more! When purchasing tickets, use code WGI2019 June 27 - 30 Sahlen's Six Hours at the Glen July...
READ MOREMastering Emotional Intelligence - Level 1 Program Overview: Whether you are aware of them or not, emotions are intertwined in everything you think, do, and say each day on the...
READ MOREWhat a great way to expose girls to opportunities in manufacturing. Maybe the time has arrived in Central New York for our own Pizza, Pop, and Power Tools event.
READ MORECan Introverts Be Great Leaders? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When we think of leaders, we often have visions of outgoing people who are larger than life. Perhaps we see...
READ MOREREMINDER: EEO-1 Reports Are Due by May 31 and September 30, 2019 – According to the EEOC employers must submit 2018 EEO-1 “Component 1” data by 5/31/19 and must submit...
READ MOREGOVERNMENT RELATIONS SPEAKER SERIES Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon at Cryomech, Inc! You’re invited to MACNY’s Government Relations Speaker Series with Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon at Cryomech on June...
READ MOREOn May 3rd, 9th grade students from the Auburn P-TECH Program went on their last industry visit of the year to MACK Studios. This company is one of Auburn’s best...
READ MOREJUNE TRAINING Be sure to check out our calendar for the most up-to-date information on all of MACNY's training and events! Featured class of the month: Mastering Emotional Intelligence For...
READ MOREThe Next Page: Past, Present, and Future David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Today the 100th episode of The Next Page podcast was released. For those of you that don’t know,...
READ MOREJoin us for an afternoon at Watkins Glen International! Tuesday, June 11 2:30 - 6:30 PM Pace Car Rides Beginning at 5 PM Watkins Glen International Jack Daniel's Room 2790...
READ MORES.4671 Kaplan/A.636A Stirpe was unanimously approved with a vote of 6-0 on April 30th by the Senate Budget and Revenue Committee. It then advanced to the Senate Finance Committee. This...
READ MOREWhat Does it Take to be a Great Leader? (Part 4) David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about two important qualities of a great leader: teachability and...
READ MOREThink of MACNY Individual Membership as a full professional development toolkit that brings together all the benefits of networking, relationship building, and professional development. Additionally, Individual Members receive discounts on...
READ MOREMAY TRAINING Be sure to check out our calendar for the most up-to-date information on all of MACNY's training and events! Featured class of the month: Syracuse University's Project Management...
READ MOREThroughout the month of May, MACNY's community initiative will be a swimsuit drive supporting the Safety Around Water Initiative that will be offering free water safety instruction to children this...
READ MORERead more from Fox News to see what happens when we start to engage youth in the application of technology as a way to solve real-world problems.
READ MOREClick here to read the May 2019 issue of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY! This month’s articles include: On the Cover: MACNY to Recognize Member Companies Celebrating Milestones at...
READ MOREWhat Does it Take to be a Great Leader? (Part 3) David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week we looked into two more qualities of a great leader, courage and...
READ MOREEach year at our Annual Dinner celebration we like to take a moment to recognize our member companies celebrating exciting milestone anniversaries. This year we will be honoring the following...
READ MOREMACNY is excited to announce that we have joined forces with SHRM, Society for Human Resource Management, on the 2019 Salary and Benefits Survey, a survey covering wage, salary, and...
READ MOREMACNY is very excited to bring you the seventh edition of Central Upstate Mfg. magazine! In this issue we explore the interesting and inspiring topic of workforce development. In order to...
READ MOREWhat Does it Take to be a Great Leader? (Part 2) David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I answered the question, “Are leaders born or developed?” As a reminder,...
READ MOREThink of MACNY Individual Membership as a full professional development toolkit that brings together all the benefits of networking, relationship building, and professional development. Additionally, Individual Members receive discounts on...
READ MORESyracuse P-TECH Students Visit Universal Metal Works The Syracuse P-TECH program went to Universal Metal Works in Fulton for an industry visit on April 4th. This is the first time...
READ MOREWhat Does it Take to be a Great Leader? (Part 1) David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I have often heard the question, “Are leaders born or developed?” The answer to...
READ MOREJoin us for MACNY's 106th Annual Dinner! Thursday, May 23, 2019 5 - 9 pm SRC Arena & Events Center on the Onondaga Community College Campus Click here to RSVP...
READ MOREThe 18th Annual Employment and Human Resources Law Solutions Conference is coming up May 16-17 at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, NY! It’s easy to get overwhelmed...
READ MOREThe Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) was excited to participate in this week’s launch of a new registered apprenticeship program at Beech-Nut Nutrition. The program combines supervised on-the-job...
READ MOREMACNY President & CEO Randy Wolken joined Susan Arbetter on WCNY’s The Capitol Pressroom earlier this week to discuss the new state budget and the state of manufacturing in New...
READ MOREAre You Intentional? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer One of my first emails was titled, “Are You Living with Intentionality?” If my numbers are correct, this was about 130 emails...
READ MOREAPRIL TRAINING Be sure to check out our calendar for the most up-to-date information on all of MACNY's training and events! Featured class of the month: The Metallurgy of Joining...
READ MOREDue to unanticipated circumstances, the CNYSBA - TST BOCES Pathways to Jobs forum scheduled for Thursday, April 11 has been cancelled. Given the interest expressed in this program by several folks in...
READ MOREAre you interested in the future of your workforce and where it will be coming from? Please join us for our Pathways to Jobs event to discover the opportunities that are available...
READ MOREMACNY’S Overview of the 2019-2020 State Budget Manufacturers Intermediary Apprenticeship Program (MIAP) The final state budget included $750,000 for MIAP to ensure that this important program can continue and grow...
READ MOREClick here to read the April 2019 issue of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY! This month’s articles include: Page 3 | President’s Message: Learnability is the Key Skill for...
READ MOREMACNY President & CEO, Randy Wolken, and Tiffany Latino-Gerlock, Director of Government Relations & Communications, were pleased to participate in this year’s Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) Trade Conference...
READ MOREPatrick Morocco & Rick Harrington Named MACNY's 2019 Manufacturers Wall of Fame Inductees We are pleased to announce the 2019 inductees for the Manufacturers Wall of Fame. Patrick Morocco of...
READ MOREThe Power of a Question David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever thought about the power of a question? Questions are priceless and allow us to open a dialog...
READ MORERead more to see a great example of industry partnering with local educational institutions.
READ MOREDon’t Leave, Go David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I know this sounds a bit convoluted, but we need to stop leaving and start going. I once heard of a baseball...
READ MOREClick below to read more about two Austrian companies who are partnering to address a rising problem - too much plastic in our landfills and oceans. Not only could this...
READ MORELooking for a smaller phone with a larger screen? Foldable glass could be the solution thanks to our friends at Corning!
READ MOREAuburn P-TECH Students Visit Goulds Pumps + Upcoming P-TECH Events The Auburn 10th grade P-TECH program students visited Goulds Pumps in Seneca Falls on March 4th. The students were given...
READ MORETo Write, or Not to Write - Part 2 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about the power of journaling. I shared many of the benefits of...
READ MOREThink of MACNY Individual Membership as a full professional development toolkit that brings together all the benefits of networking, relationship building, and professional development. Additionally, Individual Members receive discounts on...
READ MOREClick here to read insights from the JFF Center For Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning on the role of community-based organizations in connecting youth to apprenticeships.
READ MOREDR. CHAO WANG OF CRYOMECH, INC. NAMED 2019 INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR We are pleased to announce that Dr. Chao Wang of Cryomech, Inc. has been selected as the 2019...
READ MOREMACNY’s annual Lobby Day was held in Albany on March 6th. More than 40 leaders from manufacturing companies across our region met with over 25 State Senators and Assembly Members...
READ MORETo Write, or Not to Write David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When you think of journaling, what comes to mind? A young teen dreaming about the future or decrying the...
READ MOREJoin us for a Networking Happy Hour at Saranac Brewery! Come enjoy a drink, appetizers, Saranac beer infused items catered by A Moveable Feast by O'Connor's, and great networking! April 10,...
READ MOREJoin us for The Metallurgy of Joining Processes April - June 2019 In this course, joining processes include welding, brazing, soldering, and certain additive manufacturing of metal parts (e.g. direct...
READ MOREIn case you missed it, click HERE to see P-TECH featured on Bridge Street's "STEAM Matters" program!
READ MORELast week, Randy Wolken, MACNY President & CEO, joined "The Exchange" to discuss the current job market and the positions where there is the greatest need. Click here to watch...
READ MOREAre you interested in the future of your workforce and where it will be coming from? Please join us for our Pathways to Jobs event to discover the opportunities that are available...
READ MOREMARCH TRAINING Be sure to check out our calendar for the most up-to-date information on all of MACNY's training and events! Featured class of the month: The Metallurgy of Joining...
READ MOREIn partnership with Brown & Brown Empire State, MACNY is now offering a free Workers’ Compensation Question Hotline. Simply complete this form and a representative from Brown & Brown will...
READ MOREOpportunities in Work Clothes David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When I was a kid and would tell my Dad I had a problem, he would always say, “Son, you don’t...
READ MORERead more from Industry Week to learn why it is critically important for us to be cultivating the next generation of the advanced manufacturing workforce.
READ MOREClick here to read the March 2019 issue of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY! This month’s articles include: Join us for Legacies in Manufacturing: Leading with Vision and Community Impact in Mind...
READ MORESyracuse P-TECH Students Visit Kilian Manufacturing Kilian, the largest manufacturer of custom bearings, is based right here in Central New York. Next year, Kilian will be celebrating their centennial anniversary...
READ MORECompanies are finding it necessary to focus less on compliance and more on people, and therefore investing in company culture. Read more from Werk by clicking below.
READ MOREWho is Controlling Whom? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We are now almost two months into 2019. How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions and goals for the...
READ MOREAre you interested in the future of your workforce and where it will be coming from? Please join us for our Pathways to Jobs event to discover the opportunities that are available...
READ MORERENOWNED MANUFACTURING EXECUTIVES ROBERT AND NATHAN ANDREWS TO KEYNOTE MACNY’S 106TH ANNUAL DINNER, WITH MODERATOR DAVID FREUND Father and son pair to discuss the value of manufacturing in the community...
READ MOREJoin us for a Networking Happy Hour at Saranac Brewery! Come enjoy a drink, appetizers, Saranac beer infused items catered by A Moveable Feast by O'Connor's, and great networking! April 10,...
READ MOREMACNY is pleased to welcome Laury Ferguson to the team! Laury has joined the organization as the Assistant Director of Apprenticeship. In her role, Laury will be focused on the...
READ MOREAn amazingly simple idea that reduces fuel and increases jobs right in Upstate New York! Good for the ecosystem and economics!
READ MOREThey Made Such a Difference David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This morning while I was shaving, a cold chill came over me. I had a flashback to a time when...
READ MOREThe Law of the Lid states that our teams and our organizations cannot grow beyond our level of knowledge and expertise. Having partners as we learn makes it more fun...
READ MOREDon’t miss these great offerings from MACNY in the month of March. Information is subject to change. For the most up-to-date listing, visit our events calendar at www.macny.org/events. 3/5 - Transformational Leadership...
READ MOREOnce a year, the Ephesus Lighting career coaches visit the Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central and design an exclusive challenge for the students to solve. This year Ephesus chose...
READ MOREAre You Arguing with Yourself? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Are you arguing with yourself? I’m really asking you to think about this question. Are you arguing with yourself? Are...
READ MOREThe due date to submit the EEO-1 for 2018 has been extended to 5/31/2019. Click here for additional details.
READ MORELOBBY DAY IS LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY! DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER! At this year’s Manufacturing Lobby Day in Albany, participants will be networking, addressing specific policy issues and topics...
READ MOREClick here to read about custom 3D Printers and the amazing and creative things that have been developed for people with prosthetics. Watch the video below to learn about the Luke...
READ MOREHow Are You Doing With Stress? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Let me start off by saying that I’m not asking how you are doing with your stress. I want...
READ MOREIs Manufacturing Seeing a Calm Before the Storm? Click here to read one magazine’s perspective on the state of manufacturing in 2018 vs 2019.
READ MOREClick here to read the February 2019 issue of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY! This month's articles include: Wall of Fame and Innovator of the Year Awards -...
READ MOREWe often hear about the need for transformation. When a market is disrupted (implying something unexpected), current company leaders need to be prepared to respond effectively and efficiently. It is...
READ MOREAre You Making The Investment? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer It is often said that, “The dream is free, but the journey isn’t.” What a profound statement. We can and...
READ MOREAs a follow up to one of Cindy Oehmigen's newsletter articles, "Planes, Trains and Automobiles...None of the Above," we'd be remiss to not include self-driving cars. How do you feel...
READ MOREFEBRUARY TRAINING Be sure to check out our calendar for the most up-to-date information on all of MACNY's training and events! Featured class of the month: A New DISC Class...
READ MOREITC P-TECH sophomores worked with their career coaches in January as they battled to create a roller coaster with at least 1 loop while travelling as slowly as possible without...
READ MORE"Pitch Days are new fast tracks for startups to work with the Air Force. Modeled after commercial investment pitch competitions, our goal is to award $40 million to startups using...
READ MOREAre You Committed to Being a Person of Character? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Lately, I have been reflecting on two words, both of which start with the letter “C,”...
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 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 issues...
READ MOREIn partnership with Brown & Brown Empire State, MACNY is now offering a free Workers’ Compensation Question Hotline. Simply complete this form and a representative from Brown & Brown will...
READ MOREMACNY & PEB are so proud to be a participant in such a wonderful, life-changing program for students. For more information on how to support the five local P-TECH...
READ MOREFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 17, 2019 CONTACT: Tiffany Latino-Gerlock, MACNY, 474-4201, Ext. 13, [email protected] STATEMENT FROM MACNY ON 2019 STATE OF THE STATE Syracuse, New York - MACNY, The Manufacturers...
READ MOREDid you know that members can reserve space at MACNY to use for meetings, brainstorming sessions, training, and more? We're excited to offer members access to our Legacy Room, Conference...
READ MORETiffany Latino-Gerlock Joins MACNY as Director of Government Relations & Communications MACNY is pleased to announce the addition of Tiffany Latino-Gerlock, who has joined the organization as the Director of...
READ MOREReady, Set, Grow! - Part 4 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer It’s hard to believe we are at the last installment of our Ready, Set, Grow! Series. Four weeks flew...
READ MOREMACNY is collecting nominations for our 2019 Manufacturers Wall of Fame and Innovator of the Year Awards! Award recipients will be honored at MACNY's 106th Annual Dinner on May 23, 2019 at the SRC Arena &...
READ MOREThere is still time to donate to our collection drive for the Rescue Mission! We are collecting warm socks, hats, scarves, gloves, and jackets for children and adults. We are also...
READ MOREMACNY is engaged with the Syracuse City School District in an effort to bring more talented students directly from high school into apprenticeships with local companies. Read more to see...
READ MOREReady, Set, Grow! - Part 3 By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This week we will look at laws that might be a bit tougher to understand at first glance,...
READ MORE2019 brings a number of new laws, a hike in the minimum wage, implementation of a wage theft hotline, and changing tables in all new or renovated men's and women's...
READ MOREClick here to read the January 2019 issue of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY! This month's articles include: Exciting Advancements at MACNY Another Year of Service Ahead for...
READ MOREStart the New Year off right! Don’t miss these great offerings from MACNY in the month of January. For the most up-to-date listing, visit our events calendar at www.macny.org/events. 1/8 & 1/15: Lean...
READ MOREReady, Set, Grow! - Part 2 By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer As we start the second week of our growth series, I wanted to share three more Laws of...
READ MOREMACNY is excited to announce that we will soon be migrating to the Salesforce platform to serve you better! Salesforce is a customer relationship management (CRM) tool that will help...
READ MOREReady, Set, Grow! – Part 1 By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer With Christmas behind us and the New Year before us, I thought that I would start a series...
READ MOREOn December 12th, 9th Grade RPAS and CIS students from PSLA at Fowler visited the Tech Garden in Syracuse. They were greeted by Kara Jones, Content & Marketing Manager whose...
READ MORESome people are under the impression that "lean techniques are like fairy dust - you sprinkle some on and magic things happen." That is far from the facts. It is...
READ MOREDo You Have a Decision Bias? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Aren’t you happy when people make decisions? There’s nothing worse than a group of people sitting around and...
READ MOREMeet Rodney Hay, one of the many apprentices participating in a NYSDOL Registered Apprenticeship Program for Electro-Mechanical Technician, sponsored by Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association, a part of the MIAP...
READ MOREONLINE REGISTRATION WILL BE UNAVAILABLE FROM 5 PM ON FRIDAY, 12/14 THROUGH MONDAY, 12/17 AT 9 AM! To our members: We are excited to announce that we will be migrating...
READ MOREOnce Is Never Enough By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer In the 1880s, psychologist Herman Ebbinghaus created his concept of the Forgetting Curve. His curve revealed that within three to...
READ MOREMACNY is excited to announce that we will soon be migrating to the Salesforce platform to serve you better! Salesforce is a customer relationship management (CRM) tool that will help...
READ MOREEven as an experienced Lean Practitioner, much confusion can be created by ‘competing’ Improvement Programs. More often than not, the teachings are very similar but are called by different names...
READ MOREThe IRS has announced Employee Benefit Plan Limits for 2019 for a variety of benefits, FSA, HSA, 401(k), and more. Brown & Brown has provided useful information outlining the various...
READ MOREWhere Do U.S. Executives See Skills Gaps In The American Workforce? #infographic
READ MOREAre You Ready for The Holidays? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I’m sure it’s no surprise to you that in my opinion, this time between Thanksgiving and Christmas is...
READ MOREMACNY’s apprenticeship program is growing across the state. Read more to hear about our Long Island program launch.
READ MOREJoin MACNY and our members in our community donation drive to support the Rescue Mission. We will be collecting winter gear items and hygiene items for children and adults of...
READ MOREWith the release of the final guidelines for sexual harassment requirements, now is the time to be sure you are meeting or have met those requirements. The NYS Department of...
READ MOREPlease enjoy the December 2018 edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association! Click here to read this newsletter online.
READ MOREEmployee Reviews: While most people do not like a formal performance review, it is important to provide the employee with tools to be successful. One option is the frequent check...
READ MOREIt’s Yours for the Choosing By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer How was your Thanksgiving? Did it meet your expectations? How about your holiday shopping, is it going well? Those...
READ MORENew York State Paid Family Leave: The benefit for the Paid Family Leave for 2019 changes to 10 weeks of employee’s Average Weekly Wage, capped at 55% of the New...
READ MORENew Class Alert! Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) - 2 Day Course on December 4 and 5, 2018 Course: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Per ASME Y14.5-2009 Course Objective: Upon completion of...
READ MOREThe American workforce is changing. As of 2015 the millennial generation (who the U.S. Census Bureau defines as anyone born between 1981-1996) has overtaken baby boomers (born between 1946-1964) to...
READ MOREWhat Skills Do You Need to Work in Automation? Fast Company has identified the skills necessary to work in automation. Read more below. As you do, keep in mind that...
READ MORELive the 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth and Reach Your Potential! Are there tried and true principles that are always certain to help a person grow? John Maxwell says the answer is...
READ MOREMACNY has a Winter packed full of wonderful events. Don’t miss these great offerings in the month of December! For the most up-to-date listing, visit our events calendar at www.macny.org/events. December...
READ MOREIn our efforts to continually support our community, MACNY is hosting a diaper collection drive to support the CNY Diaper Bank until November 14. So far we've collected 1,493 diapers!...
READ MORERead more to find out how 12 girls from Southern California solved a growing community problem. What a great way to get girls interested in engineering.
READ MOREMACNY is hiring for a APPRENTICESHIP / PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM MANAGER. Please find the job description below and please click HERE to view a PDF version. SUMMARY The Apprenticeship Program Manager...
READ MOREDemocracy at Its Finest By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Election day 2018 is now past. I would like to touch on democracy at its finest. In 1784, Governor George...
READ MOREFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: November 2, 2018 Karyn Burns-Gerling, MACNY (315) 474-4201 (Office) (315) 317-3402 (Cell) [email protected] MIPAC Announces 2018 Senate and Assembly Legislative Endorsements Statewide Manufacturing Association’s Political Action...
READ MOREThis year the Auburn P-TECH program expanded industry visits to the 10th grade for the first time. The Auburn 10th grade P-TECH program visited Upsco in Moravia on October 11th. ...
READ MORESecond Annual MACNY Transformational Leadership Award! On October 26th, leaders from across Central New York gathered at The Lodge at Welch Allyn for Live2Lead 2018--a broadcast event from Duluth, Georgia....
READ MOREI remember as a child that my dad often said ”Do the MATH," “Figure it out," and I learned to like all things about MATH as a result. Are we...
READ MOREPlease enjoy the November 2018 edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association! Click here to read this newsletter online.
READ MOREThis is a great way to tackle Range Anxiety, the fear that many people encounter when they are considering Electric Vehicles (EV). The fact that Google sees the need to...
READ MOREIt Was Fun! By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last Sunday evening, I dropped my parents off at the airport for their annual migration to warmer weather. At 86 and...
READ MOREThe morning of Tuesday, October 23, students from the Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler gathered at Springside Farm in Fabius, New York. Students from the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems...
READ MOREIn our efforts to continually support our community, MACNY is hosting a diaper collection drive to support the CNY Diaper Bank until November 14. The heartbreaking truth is every day...
READ MOREManufacturing Careers Day 2018 For this year’s event, PEB and MACNY coordinated visits by students and teachers to three manufacturing facilities in CNY. Lockheed Martin hosted 300+ students and teachers...
READ MOREAt a steel factory dwarfed by the adjacent Auto Club Speedway, Fernando Esparza is working toward his next promotion. Esparza is a 46-year-old mechanic for Evolution Fresh, a subsidiary of...
READ MOREEnergy storage capacity is the linchpin to making distributed renewable power effective. New York is working on it. Duke energy is investing in it-big time.
READ MORENixon Gear served as one of the host companies for the 9th Annual Manufacturing Careers Day in partnership with Partners for Education & Business (PEB) and the Manufacturers Association of Central New...
READ MOREMACNY has a Fall packed full of wonderful events. Don’t miss these great offerings in the month of November! For the most up-to-date listing, visit our events calendar at www.macny.org/events. November...
READ MORECongratulations to one of our member companies, Clinton’s Ditch who just celebrated 50 years. The name “Clinton’s Ditch” originated as a slang term used to reference the Erie Canal that...
READ MORELast Chance to Register for the Central Upstate Manufacturing Legislative Breakfast on 10/16! Breakfast Agenda 8:00-9:00 AM: Registration, Legislative Breakfast, Meet & Greet with Elected Officials and Staff 9:00-9:15 AM:...
READ MOREThe economy continues to be a friendly place for job seekers today, and not just for the ultra-educated — economists are predicting ever-improving prospects for workers without a degree as well. Recently,...
READ MORERivers Not Reservoirs By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Someone once told me that God created us to be rivers, not reservoirs. He will only give to us what he...
READ MOREThis is the last chance to register for Live2Lead on October 26! Registration will be closing on October 12. Please register by clicking HERE! What is LIVE2LEAD? LIVE2LEAD is...
READ MOREMACNY is looking to hire a Director of Government Relations! Do you know someone that would be a good fit for this opportunity with our organization? Please find the job...
READ MORELive the 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth and Reach Your Potential! Are there tried and true principles that are always certain to help a person grow? John Maxwell says the answer is...
READ MOREIs Your Capacity Increasing? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last May, I wrote about capacity and Marisa and I discussed it on episode 47 of The Next Page Podcast....
READ MOREPlease enjoy the October 2018 Edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association! Click here to read online.
READ MOREP-TECH Programs in Mechanical and Electrical Technology Provide Summer Learning Experiences for Students The Syracuse and Auburn P-TECH Programs both offered the opportunity for juniors and seniors to participate in...
READ MOREWe are making big advances in solar for residential. This successful installation was announced about a year ago. As attractive as it is (at least in my opinion) there are...
READ MOREJoin us for our annual Central Upstate Manufacturing Legislative Breakfast on Tuesday, October 16 at the Cavalry Club Breakfast Agenda 8:00-9:00 AM: Registration, Legislative Breakfast, Meet & Greet with Elected Officials...
READ MOREA Veteran’s Perspective By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I recently had the opportunity to sit down and interview my Dad for The Next Page podcast. What struck me about...
READ MOREThis year we will again recognize someone as MACNY’s Transformational Leader Award winner for 2018. The winner will be someone who embodies character, commitment, courage, competence, initiative, passion, servanthood, and generosity. ...
READ MORESyracuse P-TECH Student Learns Valuable Skills While Interning at United Radio.
READ MOREMedicare Disclosure Part D Notices must be distributed by October 14, 2018. Model Notice Letters as well as additional information can be found on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
READ MORESometimes ‘old news’ can be brought back and aligned with breaking news. Energy storage is not a new problem. Perhaps we can learn from and adapt some of the thinking...
READ MOREFOR RELEASE: Immediate, Thursday, September 20, 2018 CONTACT: Karyn (Burns) Gerling, MACNY, 315-474-4201, Ext. 13 or 315-317-3402 or [email protected] Stacy Day, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. 202-463-5682 or [email protected] For Immediate...
READ MOREMACNY’s 2018-2019 Council season has officially begun! We hope our council members will enjoy this year’s programming. If you are not a council member and would like more information on...
READ MOREAre You the Smartest Person in the Room? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Are you the smartest person in the room? If so, you are in the wrong room....
READ MOREThis article does a nice job of explaining a variety of energy storage and production methodologies for those of us who are not actively engaged in the industry. It is...
READ MOREMACNY has a fall packed full of wonderful events. Don’t miss these great offerings in the month of October! For the most up-to-date listing, visit our events calendar at www.macny.org/events. 10/2...
READ MOREAre You Afraid of the Right Things? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Back in July, I asked you What Your Fear Factor is. My email asked these two questions:...
READ MOREScience, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) career outreach programs play a pivotal role in shaping the capabilities and makeup of the future workforce. Generally speaking, “STEM outreach” involves organizing events,...
READ MOREThe Department of Financial Services has announced the 2019 Paid Family Leave benefit amounts and employee contribution rates. More information can be found by clicking HERE.
READ MORENew Program Alert! The Metallurgy of Machining and Forming Processes; Instructor: Jim Beckman Hundreds of times each day we touch materials. Plastics, metals, glass, and paper are all around us. ...
READ MOREThe R&D tax credit could prove valuable for companies integrating automation. Read more from Industry Week to help determine if you qualify.
READ MOREHave You Charted the Course? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I love boats, and I love being out on the water. There is something about traveling on the water...
READ MOREPartners for Education and Business, Inc. 9th Annual Manufacturing Careers Day is being held on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Lockheed Martin in Liverpool, NY at 7:30 am. We would...
READ MOREPlease enjoy the Fall 2018 Edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association! Click here to read online.
READ MOREFrom August 13th to August 17th, the Auburn P-TECH Summer Bridge marked the beginning of another new P-TECH class. The incoming freshmen P-TECH students spent the week learning about the...
READ MORERegistration is now open and you can register by clicking HERE!
READ MOREThis year we will again recognize someone as MACNY’s Transformational Leader Award winner for 2018. The winner will be someone who embodies character, commitment, courage, competence, initiative, passion, servanthood, and generosity. ...
READ MOREAre You Majoring on the Minors? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When you think about your relationships with others, are you majoring on the minors? As you think about...
READ MOREA New Zealand firm that let its employees work four days a week while being paid for five says the experiment was so successful that it hoped to make the...
READ MOREWhen Leadership Fails By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Lately, I have been thinking about leadership failures. I have failed so many times in my more than 30 years as...
READ MOREJoin us September 18th from 4:30 to 7:30 pm for our annual council kickoff reception at Empire Farm Brewery in Cazenovia for an evening of food, drinks, and networking. The...
READ MOREThank you so much to all of our members that donated school supplies to benefit the Hillside Family of Agencies! We had an overwhelming amount of school supplies donated, we...
READ MOREDon’t miss these great offerings in the month of September! For the most up-to-date listing, visit our events calendar at www.macny.org/events. 9/3 - MACNY & PEB Offices Closed 9/5 - Advanced...
READ MOREWhat is LIVE2LEAD? LIVE2LEAD is a leader development experience designed to equip you with new perspectives, practical tools and key takeaways. You’ll breathe new life into your leadership during this...
READ MOREHow to Influence Success By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever thought about what it takes to be successful? Have you ever wondered why some people achieve...
READ MOREThe IRS recently made changes effective January 2019 to the ACA Affordability Percentages as well as the HSA and HDHP limits. The IRS recently issued a Revenue Procedure to index...
READ MOREMACNY is offering an OSHA – 10-Hour General Industry Outreach 2 Day Training on August 29 and August 30 from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm each day. This program is primarily...
READ MOREMore evidence of New York's commitment to green right in our Central New York neighborhood! Read more below about how Tompkins County is leading the way to enable practical use...
READ MORERepublican Congressman John Katko invited Energy Secretary Rick Perry to tour the FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant in Oswego County, more than a year after the facility could have closed.
READ MOREThe STEM field has always been male dominated, but a new free camp in our region is trying to change that. The Girls Coding Project is aimed at teaching middle...
READ MOREReverse Inspiration By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Years ago, when our children were still very young, several families from our church would take one Tuesday evening per month and...
READ MOREFrom July 16th to July 26th, the Summer Bridge Program for the incoming 9th and 10th grade P-TECH classes were in session. The Summer Bridge Program was designed to give...
READ MOREThe 2018 International Manufacturing Technology Show, IMTS, starts on September 10th and continues through September 15th, in Chicago, Illinois. Read more to here for yourself the emerging technologies to be...
READ MORE“It’s not robots that create value but humans working with robots which creates more value” Continue reading to hear more insights from Ebsen Ostergard the inventor of the cobot.
READ MOREInspiration Point By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer While listening to a podcast on my way to the office I was reminded of my favorite magazine that comes every other...
READ MOREWith the increase in instances of workplace violence, employers are doing their best to provide a safe workplace for their employees. One of those ways is by using background checks...
READ MOREIntrigued by Cindy's newsletter article entitled, "How Can Less of a Good Thing Be Better?"? The announcement below from NYSERDA about procuring 800 MW of Off Shore Wind (OSW) is...
READ MOREAre you trying to lose weight and thinking about trying to count calories? Read more for some tips provided by Brown & Brown Empire State. As with any weight loss...
READ MOREWhat’s Your Fear Factor? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever been so scared that you felt almost paralyzed? How about one of those nightmares where you tried...
READ MORERead more to learn about the growth of continuous improvement practices at Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, Toyota Material Handling, and our very own MACNY member company The Raymond Corporation.
READ MOREFrom our friends at Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning... Teaming Up to Register Apprenticeships Congratulations to the 11 apprentices who graduated from the first NYC Department of Small Business...
READ MOREMACNY is excited to announce that the next issue of Central Upstate Mfg. magazine will be released late-March 2019. This annual magazine features our membership directory and content in the...
READ MOREDon’t miss these great offerings in the month of August! For the most up-to-date listing, visit our events calendar at www.macny.org/events. 8/1 - Employee Defined Contribution Benefits Marketplace Webinar 8/1 -...
READ MOREA Life of Fulfillment By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever thought about what it means to have fulfillment in life? Not success or happiness, but fulfillment. My...
READ MOREWhy was Ivanka Trump in Syracuse and what is P-TECH? P-TECH, or Pathways in Technology, is an innovative approach to education resulting in student and local economic success. Locally, the...
READ MOREJoin us for MACNY's 3rd Annual Happy Hour! July 31, 5 - 7 PM Greenwood Winery, East Syracuse Come enjoy a drink, appetizers, and great networking! Individul Members: $10 MACNY...
READ MOREI Found My WHY! By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about one of the greatest WHY statements ever penned, “We hold these truths to be self-evident,...
READ MOREIn MACNY's continued effort to give back to the community, we are holding a school supply drive now through August 15th to benefit Hillside Family of Agencies. We are running...
READ MOREWe Hold These Truths By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Today is July 4th, Independence Day. Have you thought about the impact of that day 242 years ago, when 56...
READ MORECrown Cork & Seal opened their doors to our Accelerated Apprenticeship Team working in Tioga County. Pictured are David Goodness from WDI, Martha Ponge from MACNY, Jennifer McCullough from Working Solutions in Rome,...
READ MOREPlease enjoy the Summer 2018 Edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association! Click here to read online.
READ MOREThere is currently an ever-growing opportunity for digital content creation both for external and internal trainers. All manufacturing companies should be considering a blended-learning approach when it comes to training...
READ MOREDavid Freund presents a new offering for MACNY – Everyone Communicates, Few Connect - Presenter’s Edition. This session will focus on presentation skills needed in your professional and personal life. ...
READ MOREOn May 24, the Auburn P-TECH program had their end of the year celebration for their volunteer Career Coaches. The Career Coaches provided an important aspect of the P-TECH program...
READ MOREIs Overcommitment Stealing Your Productivity? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I shared what can be accomplished if we are committed to something. It sounds so good,...
READ MORENew this year, MACNY will be providing one FREE Individual Membership to all of our member companies in order to further our commitment to helping both companies and individuals thrive!...
READ MOREAs more and more Baby Boomers retire, American Express and Johnson & Johnson developed programs to train young leaders in their companies. American Express has developed an Accelerated Learning Development (ALD) program that includes a three-day revenue challenge...
READ MOREThe Auburn P-TECH freshmen and sophomores finished their second of two Human Resource workshops about interviewing skills on May 17th with interviewing skills. Amanda Sroka from Xylem led the class...
READ MOREThe Power of Commitment By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last year I was encouraged to start a podcast. I found the idea interesting, but then the doubts came. Who...
READ MORERead more about how manufacturers are taking existing technologies into new fields….
READ MOREDon’t miss these great offerings in the month of July! For the most up-to-date listing, visit our events calendar at www.macny.org/events. 7/4 - MACNY & PEB Offices Closed 7/11 - Employee...
READ MOREAnalytics can be used to make business decisions, but analytics especially in the HR arena can help a company make the right decision when it comes to their employees. This...
READ MOREAT&T and CNY STEM Hub Present: <Girls Coding Project> When (two weeks): July 23 - 26 & July 30 - August 2 Time: 9 - 4 PM Who: Middle and...
READ MOREIn Your (Day) Dreams By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Many (many) years ago, when I was in school, I was frequently getting in trouble for daydreaming. Perhaps it was...
READ MOREMost people think automation and high tech manufacturing eliminates jobs. Read on to see why one NC based manufacturer says people, not their 3D printers, are their most valuable asset.
READ MOREA Bachelor's Degree is not always the answer. Isn't it also important whether or not you are happy with your job?
READ MOREBut it was just a thought…or so I thought. By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer The last several weeks have been challenging for me. I am usually a very positive...
READ MOREMACNY is very excited to bring you the sixth edition of Central Upstate Mfg. magazine! In this issue we explore the interesting and inspiring topic of how goods, services, and...
READ MOREPlease enjoy the June 2018 Edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association! Click here to read online.
READ MOREWhy Didn’t I Do It? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Are there things that you know you should do, but just don’t? Are there changes you would like to...
READ MOREAre You Learning Alone? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer John Maxwell’s Law of the Lid states that our teams and our organizations cannot grow beyond our level of knowledge...
READ MORENew this year, MACNY will be providing one FREE Individual Membership to all of our member companies in order to further our commitment to helping both companies and individuals thrive!...
READ MOREA message from MACNY President & CEO, Randy Wolken: WHAT IS A PRESENT-FUTURE LEADER? In my new book, Present-Future Leader: How to Thrive in Today's Economy, I define the Present-Future...
READ MORERead more below about how Portland, Oregon is using their city water system to produce electricity using gravity fed water from downhill water pipes.
READ MOREOn May 5th, the Auburn P-TECH Program students worked on resume writing to begin planning for their future entry into the workforce. Lydia Patti Ruffini from Xylem prepared an extensive...
READ MOREHave You Found a Partner? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Life isn’t always easy. In fact, sometimes it’s downright tough. Things often go much better when you have a...
READ MOREDon't miss these great offerings in the month of June! For the most up-to-date listing, visit our events calendar at www.macny.org/events. 6/1 - "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" Mastermind (Individual...
READ MOREFinancial wellness is just as important as physical wellness. Stress caused by financial issues can affect your well-being as much as an unhealthy lifestyle. Read more from our friends at...
READ MOREWhat’s Your Capacity? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer A few years ago I purchased a new car and I am annoyed by its limited fuel capacity. I want a...
READ MOREMACNY is excited to announce a very special appearance at our Annual Dinner, compliments of our gracious Reception Sponsor and new MACNY member, Watkins Glen International! Join us at our...
READ MOREEvents like the one recently held in Western New York by our partners at MAST have had marked success in raising the awareness of careers in manufacturing. Read more below...
READ MOREPlease enjoy the May 2018 Edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association! Click here to read online.
READ MOREThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released, on March 5, 2018, a reduction to the maximum contribution limit for Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for 2018. The new limit for those with...
READ MOREMost of us are familiar with "signing days" for college selection, but how about celebrating high school seniors heading directly into the workforce thanks to Career and Technical Education programs?...
READ MOREHave You Outlived Your Usefulness? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I was recently teaching a class on the “15 Invaluable Laws of Growth” by John Maxwell for a...
READ MOREJoin Partners for Education & Business for their Annual Awards Program and 25th Anniversary Celebration! PEB will once again recognize outstanding students, programs, partnerships, mentors, businesses and community members...
READ MOREIt was another big day on April 5th as the Auburn P-TECH juniors took part in their job shadows at Bo-Mer Plastics and Currier Plastics. As part of the P-TECH...
READ MOREEach year at our Annual Dinner celebration, we like to take a moment to recognize our member companies celebrating exciting milestone anniversaries. This year we will be honoring the following...
READ MORELessons From Max By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Do you know people who have spoken into your life so profoundly that they seem to have been bigger than life?...
READ MOREThe Syracuse P-TECH Program freshmen visited United Radio on April 4th. The students were amazed to learn about all the things United Radio does - from two-way radios and repairing...
READ MOREIs Your Passion Gone? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When was the last time you woke up in the morning and couldn’t wait to get out of bed? When...
READ MOREEssential industries like manufacturing are desperate for people who use their hands and their minds. Why are we having such a hard time finding these people?
READ MOREDon’t miss these great offerings in the month of May! For the most up to date listing, visit our events calendar at www.macny.org/events 5/1 - Advanced B2B Consultative Selling 5/1, 5/8,...
READ MOREGo ahead, eat it. I dare you! By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Mark Twain once said that if the first thing you do each morning is eat a live...
READ MOREA Bridge to Nowhere By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer “I’ve crossed so many bridges only to find that there wasn’t a stream.” This quote came from my dad in...
READ MOREMACNY, The Manufacturers Association, announces Bill Allyn, former Chairman of the Board of Welch Allyn and Arnie Rubenstein, Chairman of the Board of United Radio will be joining moderator...
READ MOREClick below to discover the three biggest myths about advanced robotics in manufacturing.
READ MOREPlease enjoy the April 2018 Edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association! Cover Story MACNY Announces 2018 Innovator of the Year Page 3 | President's Message We Need...
READ MOREAre you an Individual Member with MACNY? If so, don't forget that one of the great benefits of your membership is access to a suite of core training classes at...
READ MOREThe outlook for manufacturing is moving in a very positive direction. Read more to see how the perception of manufacturing is changing right along with the advancing technologies.
READ MOREThe Ballerina By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever wondered about the specific role men play in the ballet? Why are they there? What is their purpose? In...
READ MOREAs the P-TECH students are preparing themselves for their internships and entering the workforce, part of that process is researching companies in the Syracuse area. On Wednesday, March 14th, the...
READ MOREIn case you missed it: this past week MACNY and The Manufacturers Alliance of New York organized a lobby day in Albany. Click "read more" below to view an article...
READ MORERead more from Getting Smart to find out how collaboration or partnering is popping up in all facets of life.
READ MOREExcuse Me, But It’s Not About You! By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Recently I was reflecting on an experience I once had with one of my bosses. It...
READ MOREMACNY has partnered with The Center for Economic Growth (CEG) to bring The Manufacturing Intermediary Apprenticeship Program to the Capital Region. Read more from the Daily Gazette about how this program...
READ MOREDon’t miss these great offerings in the month of April! For the most up to date listing, visit our events calendar at www.macny.org/events 4/4 - Business Development Council: Cayuga Milk Ingredients...
READ MOREMACNY is so excited to be partnering with the Center for Economic (CEG) to bring the first intermediary apprenticeship program to the Capital Region!
READ MOREMACNY ANNOUNCES KEITH R. WALTZ OF THE FULTON COMPANIES AS INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER Waltz to be recognized at MACNY’s 105th Annual Dinner Syracuse, New York- MACNY, The...
READ MOREThis morning's Finance Council Event on Corporate Growth has been CANCELLED due to weather. We apologize for any inconvenience.
READ MOREApprenticeship in the U.S. is growing, but currently, only 35% of the 505,000 registered apprentices are working in advanced manufacturing. Read more to see who is jumping on the apprenticeship...
READ MOREPlease Just Stop! By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Sometimes we simply need to stop. Working harder and longer isn’t always the answer. Sometimes you must stop, disconnect, and rest....
READ MOREThe Department of Labor has announced New Standard for Unpaid Interns. Get the details here.
READ MOREOn February 2nd, nine businesses in Central New York welcomed high school students into their workplace to preview the jobs and working environment within their company. Each company structured their...
READ MOREWATCH OUT!!!! By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer It was a mid-December evening, about ten minutes after 5 PM, and I had a tough day. Lots of meetings, and a...
READ MOREOSHA’s new fact sheet, Safety Walk-Arounds for Managers, provides suggestions for conducting inspections that can help you evaluate the effectiveness of your current safety & health efforts. View the fact...
READ MOREThe Employer Information EEO-1 (Standard Form 100) is collected annually under the authority of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000e, et. Seq., as amended. ...
READ MORELevel Five – From Success to Significance By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week we looked into Level 4 of John Maxwell’s Five Levels of Leadership, People Development. I...
READ MORECONTACT: Scott Reif, Maureen Wren (518) 455-2264 FOR RELEASE: Immediate, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 http://www.nysenate.gov SENATE MAJORITY UNVEILS 2018 JOBS AND OPPORTUNITY AGENDA Second Part of the “Blueprint for a...
READ MOREGiven that New York State is committed to Clean Energy, this Federal agency is more important that one might have thought. New York is very much in the purview of...
READ MOREPlease enjoy the March 2018 Edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association! Cover Story MACNY Announces Greg Owens & Kirk Wardell as 2018 Manufacturers Wall of Fame...
READ MOREKilian Manufacturing Hosts P-TECH Freshmen Students P-TECH 9th-grade students visited Kilian Manufacturing on Friday, February 9th. They first had a PowerPoint presentation that gave a brief history of the company,...
READ MOREMACNY ANNOUNCES GREGORY OWENS & KIRK WARDELL AS 2018 MANUFACTURERS WALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Winners to Be Inducted to Wall of Fame at MACNY’s 105th Annual Dinner Syracuse, New York-...
READ MORELevel Four - Breaking Free to Greater Success By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week we continued with our look into John Maxwell’s Five Levels of Leadership, and we...
READ MOREAttention members who access Skillsoft through MACNY: Effective 2/1, a major platform upgrade has been implemented. When you log in, things will look a bit different. To view the quick...
READ MORETelecommuting sounds like a great idea to most employees but there are some things employees and employers should consider. Click "read more" below for some insights from Brown & Brown...
READ MOREThis month, Martha Ponge, MACNY's Director of Apprenticeship, blogged for our partner, ToolingU-SME. In her post she discusses how we're working with our partners to lead the way with apprenticeship...
READ MOREIt makes us proud to be New Yorkers when we see "us" reaching out to help those in need. Thank you, NYPA and then entire team that is supporting the...
READ MOREAt this year’s Manufacturing Lobby Day in Albany, participants will be networking, addressing specific policy issues and topics that impact the State’s manufacturing sector, and influencing Albany legislators through...
READ MORELevel 3 - Hitting Your Stride By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week we continued with our look into John Maxwell’s Five Levels of Leadership, and we discussed Level...
READ MOREThe Advanced Manufacturing Office is the only technology development office within the U.S. Government dedicated to improving the energy and material efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness of manufacturing. Let’s take a...
READ MOREWe in Central New York are blessed to have tremendous resources in our manufacturing community. Among those resources is a real treasure, Jim Beckman. Jim has agreed to partner with MACNY...
READ MOREOn January 4th the Auburn P-TECH* class participated in an industry visit to Volpi USA. Volpi specializes in medical and diagnostic support systems. In the beginning of the visit the...
READ MOREDon't miss these great offerings in the month of March! For the most up to date listing, visit our events calendar at www.macny.org/events 3/1 - Root Cause Analysis / Corrective Action...
READ MORELevel 2 – Listen, Observe, and Prepare for What’s Next By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I introduced John Maxwell’s Five Levels of Leadership, and we discussed level...
READ MOREThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has outlined some recommendations to prevent and respond to sexual harassment and other harassment in the workplace. Click "read more" below for a compliance...
READ MOREJoin us for a FREE 60 - minute Breakfast and Learn session with Advance Media NY to learn 5 Ways Manufacturers Find New...
READ MOREIt is no surprise to employers that entry level employees are not always ready or well prepared for the world of work. Read more from EdSurge to find out some...
READ MOREPlease enjoy the February 2018 Edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association! Cover Story New Location Announced for MACNY's 105th Annual Dinner Page 3 | President's Message Manufacturing...
READ MORENominations are now be collected for MACNY's 2018 Manufacturing Innovator of the Year Award, sponsored by Corning, Inc. This award, in its seventh year, will recognize the innovative talents of...
READ MORETake Your Leadership to the Next Level By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer In 2011, John Maxwell released one of his bestselling books The Five Levels of Leadership. If you...
READ MOREEveryone Communicates, Few Connect is one of MACNY's newer offerings that is designed to teach you how to identify with people and relate to others in a way that increases...
READ MOREThe Half-Truth of Employee Engagement By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Recently I have been thinking about how growth and professional development influence employee engagement. Clearly, employee engagement is a...
READ MOREIn November, the activity for the Auburn P-TECH students was to make a catapult out of pencils, rubber bands, and a plastic spoon. The goal was to be able to...
READ MORERegional Economic Plan is Making a Difference in CNY By: Randy Wolken, President and CEO of MACNY, Co-Chair of Regional Economic Development Councl of Central New York Originally published on...
READ MOREWhen Things Go Wrong By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer As much as we would like to plan and lay out our lives, things at times just go wrong. I...
READ MOREFreemont, California plans is to become a Maker City. Learn more about the Maker Movement as one city plans to create a Maker City to support the Advanced Manufacturers in...
READ MOREDon't miss these great offerings in the month of February! For the most up to date listing, visit our events calendar at www.macny.org/events 2/1: ISO 9001:2015 Transition Implementation 2/1: HR Council:...
READ MOREFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Erin O’Connor January 11, 2018 FOLLOWING RELEASE OF BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE REPORT, REP. KATKO & CENTRAL NEW YORK TRANSPORTATION STAKEHOLDERS HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT LOCALLY SYRACUSE,...
READ MORELet’s Start Smarter By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We are now well into the new year, and it’s high time I get back to those goals we were...
READ MORERead more to learn how one Georgetown Professor’s ideas about changes that need to be made in the U.S. education system to better prepare our children for careers directly out...
READ MOREOne More Thing Before We Start By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week we spoke about your life being a great story waiting to be written. I referenced a...
READ MOREPlease enjoy the January 2018 Edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association! Cover Story MACNY Expands Widewaters Office Page 3 | President's Message Mentoring is at the...
READ MOREMinimum wage as for the majority of NY State is $10.40 as of 12/31/17. Below is a link for minimum wage information for NYC – Small and Large Employers, Long...
READ MOREAre You Ready? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer There are only 363 shopping days until Christmas! Sorry I couldn’t resist. However, we are only a few days away from...
READ MORE“Manufacturing has more older workers than almost any other industry in the region, and the smallest proportion of younger workers.” They call it the “Silver Tsunami.” Read more to see...
READ MOREThe New York State Paid Family Leave takes effect 1/1/2018. Below is a link for information for Employers, Employees and Health Care Providers. https://www.ny.gov/programs/new-york-state-paid-family-leave
READ MOREChristmas Memories By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer In just a few short days it will be Christmas. The purpose of my email this week is to encourage you to...
READ MOREDon't miss these great offerings in the month of January! For the most up to date listing, visit our events calendar at www.macny.org/events 1/1 - MACNY & PEB Offices Closed...
READ MOREA special opportunity to learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers in CNY. On February 2, 2018, Central New York will participate in the regions second CNY STEM...
READ MOREHere is a technology that instead of killing two birds with one stone, it actually could save two birds with one stone. Cleaner environment AND more energy.
READ MOREStart Smart by Looking Backwards By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I love this time of year for many reasons. I just love the Holidays! I begin listening to Christmas...
READ MORE“Apprenticeship programs are not short term fixes - they don't pay dividends for several years; employers MUST take the long view.” Read more to see some innovative ways that organizations...
READ MOREGoogle is doing significant work in leading edge alternative energy technologies. It matters to our members because they are locating a spin off company focused on geotherm in the Capital...
READ MOREPick Your Pain…Now or Later By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever noticed that there are things that we know we should do, but we just don’t seem...
READ MOREHere at MACNY we are always searching for ways to provide more value to our Individual Members—especially in the arena of professional development and personal growth. We are pleased to...
READ MOREYou Didn’t Ask. By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When I was young and in school, I rarely asked questions. Consequently, unless someone else asked the questions I had, I...
READ MOREBusinesspeople in Sales and Marketing have been “filling their funnel” with sales prospects since the day they started their jobs. It always takes a lot of potential prospects at the...
READ MOREDid you know that Individual Members receive an additional 10% off just about all of MACNY's training offerings? We offer a variety of training opportunities which can be found at...
READ MOREEpisode 23 of The Next Page is available for download! Download Here: iTunes // Google Play // PodBean In this week's episode, we're talking about how an attitude of gratitude can dramatically improve your quality of life--and how...
READ MOREAre You Grateful? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you taken the time lately to be grateful or are you too busy running here and there in search of...
READ MOREFor Immediate Release: November 16, 2017 Karyn Burns, (315) 317-3402 or [email protected] STATEMENT FROM MACNY, THE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION REGARDING HOUSE TAX REFORM PROPOSAL November 16, 2017 MACNY – The Manufacturers...
READ MOREMACNY is pleased to bring you the fifth edition of Central Upstate Mfg. magazine. In this issue we explore the interesting and inspiring topic of legacies. Legacies are what have sustained...
READ MOREStop the merry-go-round, it’s time to get off. By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer You arrive home expecting to see your loved one’s car in the garage, and it’s not...
READ MOREAre You Addressing the Creativity Challenge? By: Randy Wolken, President & CEO In a fast-changing economy, creating and re-creating products and services is at the heart of a thriving business...
READ MOREMore than 300 high school students visited SRCTec, LLC, in North Syracuse Oct. 6 as part of Manufacturing Month. What they — and the officials, leaders, parents, mentors and others...
READ MOREDon't miss these great offerings in the month of December! For the most up to date listing, visit our events calendar at www.macny.org/events 12/1 - "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership"...
READ MOREDo you know what’s in front of you? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever walked over a bridge and looked down at the water flowing beneath you?...
READ MORENYS Paid Family Leave goes into effect on 1/1/2018. The following is a link for a Fact Sheet outlining the basics of the leave. https://www.ny.gov/sites/ny.gov/files/atoms/files/PaidFamilyLeave_BusinessOwnerFactSheet.pdf
READ MOREClick below to read Filling in the 'Skills Gap' featuring Martha Ponge, MACNY's Director of Apprenticeship.
READ MOREThe Auburn P-TECH program had a great time with this month’s activity: exploding bags. Auburn students and their career coaches were given the task of creating enough carbon dioxide to...
READ MOREA group of professional women in STEM fields visited PEB at MACNY recently to discuss women in STEM. Coordinated by the International Center of Syracuse and sponsored by the U.S....
READ MOREGovernment Relations Issue Series: Senator Pamela Helming at Currier Plastics - Monday, November 13, 2017 Join MACNY Members and Senator Pamela Helming for an afternoon at Currier Plastics in...
READ MOREIt’s So Noisy By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever noticed how noisy it gets? It seems as though there is noise all the time. There was an...
READ MOREOn October 3rd, the Syracuse P-TECH freshmen teamed up with 18 Career Coaches to work on a design challenge: the Bucket Tower Project. Using straws, tape, and a plastic cup, each...
READ MORENew York State Paid Family Leave is beginning on January 1, 2018. Are you ready? MACNY wants you to be prepared so we encourage you to review the "how it...
READ MOREBeginning in 2018, Individual Members will have access to a variety of training opportunities at no cost! The following classes will be offered: Everyone Communicates, Few Connect Becoming a Person...
READ MOREAre You a Filler or a Dipper? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Recently I heard that my grandson came home from school and told his mom that “we all...
READ MOREA note from Cindy Oehmigen: Having just returned from a trip to Europe, I was struct by the significant visibility of solar panels throughout the countryside. On top of many warehouses,...
READ MOREMany companies are asking me the same question over and over. “How do I attract young people to jobs in manufacturing?” Supply Chain Management Review has some great suggestions on...
READ MOREEMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES MACNY PRESIDENT & CEO RANDY WOLKEN TO BE APPOINTED CO-CHAIR OF CNYREDC IN 2018 Empire State Development today announced that Randy Wolken, President & CEO of...
READ MOREKeys to Success By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever wondered if there is a secret to being successful? So many people say they want to be successful...
READ MOREDon't miss these great offerings in the month of November! For the most up to date listing, visit our events calendar at www.macny.org/events 11/1: Business Development Council: Parker's Pure Maple 11/3:...
READ MOREAre You Likable? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Seriously, are you a likable person? I know that sounds like a strange question, but have you ever thought about it?...
READ MOREAmerican Graduate: Let’s Make It Happen is public media’s long-term commitment, made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB,) to address the dropout crisis and to build community capacity...
READ MOREOn a recent trip to New Jersey to participate in the New Jersey Institute of Technology Apprenticeship Accelerator, Martha Ponge, MACNY's Director of Apprenticeship, was introduced to Manufacturing Talk Radio....
READ MOREWhy Is He So Annoying?! By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever noticed that some people are just plain annoying? You know that person, they just come into...
READ MOREEach year MACNY provides members with a three-year holiday calendar, vacation scheduler and attendance controller to use within their organizations. The updated copies are not available. See below for the...
READ MOREPlease enjoy the October 2017 Edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association! Cover Story October is New York State Manufacturing Month. How Will You Celebrate? Page 3...
READ MOREAre You Afraid? By: Randy Wolken, President & CEO Are you afraid? If not, you probably are not yet risking enough. Fear is a natural reaction to the mystery we...
READ MOREEphesus Lighting has been involved in the Syracuse P-TECH Program for the past several years. Many of their employees share their time with P-TECH students through mentoring, project-based learning exercises,...
READ MOREDo you know what you want? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer It’s easier to find something when you know what you are looking for. Have you ever noticed that...
READ MOREMACNY has had the privilege of partnering with CHA consulting on outreach efforts for NYSERDA. We are pleased to be able to congratulate Craig Avalone, one of CHA’s engineers, on...
READ MOREMACNY's 2017-2018 has officially begun! We hope our council members will enjoy this year's programming. If you are not a council member and would like more information on councils please...
READ MOREMaking The Case for Apprenticeship: click here to view the report.
READ MORESyracuse P-TECH Juniors Gain Summer Employment Opportunities With Some of the Program's Business Partners In addition to the credit-bearing summer internships some of the P-TECH juniors participated in, four P-TECH...
READ MOREMy Resources By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer People have asked if I would share the resources I have found that have helped me on my path of growth, so...
READ MOREApprenticeship may not be THE answer, but is most definitely an answer. Read more to find out how countries like the UK are utilizing government funding in a new and unique way...
READ MOREThe New York State Department of Labor offers employers free occupational safety and health assistance through their On-Site Consultation Program. For more information on the program, please visit: https://labor.ny.gov/workerprotection/safetyhealth/DOSH_ONSITE_CONSULTATION.shtm
READ MOREDon't miss these great offerings in the month of October! For the most up to date listing, visit our events calendar at www.macny.org/events 10/3: ISO 9001:2015 Transition Implementation 10/3, 10/10,...
READ MOREI Forgot the Anchor! By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer It was a mid-June day and it was quite windy. We had just installed all the floorboards in our old...
READ MOREMACNY Members: John Maxwell often says “everything rises and falls on leadership.” As a member of the John Maxwell Team, I whole heartedly agree with John. Leadership is the catalyst...
READ MOREThe Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has indefinitely delayed implementation of the new wage and hour components of the EEO-1 Report. The EEOC will continue to use the same...
READ MOREPlease enjoy the September 2017 Edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association! Cover Story Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul Supports CNY STEM and PEB Page 3 | President's...
READ MOREHelp! I Am Trapped Under a Diminisher. By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer As much as we would love to think every boss is a Multiplier, it’s simply not true....
READ MOREEarning While in School - An Innovative New Training Program at Ohio State It seems like Ohio State is on the top of the AP list for Collegiate Football every...
READ MOREHow Manufacturing Marketers Can Optimize Industry 4.0 Opportunities “The Fourth Industrial Revolution will offer remarkable opportunities -- and challenges. It’s time to get ready for them so we can thrive...
READ MOREAre you leading as a Multiplier? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I have read that after meeting with British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone, you would leave feeling that...
READ MOREMACNY'S Fall Training Brochure is now available! Click here to learn more about MACNY’s Fall Training offerings. For more information contact Debbie Sindone, Training Coordinator, at [email protected] or 315-474-4201 ext....
READ MORETHIS EVENT IS ALMOST SOLD OUT! DON'T WAIT, RSVP TODAY! Join us September 19th from 4:30 to 7:30 pm for our annual council kickoff reception at Empire Farm Brewery in...
READ MOREDid You Just Call Me the “D” Word? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I’m sorry, but there is no way I am or have ever been a diminisher! I...
READ MORESyracuse P-TECH student Garnet G. spent two weeks this Summer at Kilian Manufacturing, working under Manufacturing Manager Bob McCarthy, and learned how to use a 0-1" micrometer, and optical comperator...
READ MOREWe want students to be engaged in STEM education, but many do not have time to fit in extra classes in an already demanding schedule. Is allowing coding to count...
READ MORELooking to build relationships with high school students pursuing a career path in Mechanical Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology? The Syracuse P-TECH Program (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) is looking for...
READ MOREI Just Don’t Feel Like It By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Let’s face it. Some days it’s just tough to get going. Perhaps the weather is gray and overcast....
READ MOREStudents enrolled in the Syracuse P-TECH Program at the Institute of Technology found summer employment opportunities at United Radio through PEB and MACNY’s collaboration with industry partners. Top left: Syracuse...
READ MOREJoin us for our third annual broadcasting of John Maxwell's annual Atlanta-based event: LIVE2LEAD October 20, 2017 9 AM - 4 PM The Lodge at Welch Allyn What is...
READ MORECan You See the Future? By: Randy Wolken, President & CEO Can you see the future? As leaders, we are often asked to “see into the future” so our companies...
READ MORECAZENOVIA (WSYR-TV) - Onondaga Community College and Madison County manufacturers are teaming up to offer paid training for skill trades.
READ MOREFriends and Accomplices By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about the influence others have on our lives. Harvard social psychologist Dr. David McClelland states that our...
READ MORESYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Syracuse this week to promote a science camp for young women.
READ MOREJoin us September 19th from 4:30 to 7:30 pm for our annual council kickoff reception at Empire Farm Brewery in Cazenovia for an evening of food, drinks, and networking. The...
READ MOREUpskilling helps your bottom line, improves retention, and employees are beginning to expect it. Continue reading to learn 5 reasons you should be upskilling your current workforce.
READ MOREI Thought the Association Would Do Him Good By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Not long ago I heard a story of a man who entered his mule in the...
READ MOREEarlier this week the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced and published an updated I-9 Form that will be required to be used by employers by September 18, 2017. While...
READ MOREIn case you missed it: check out the media coverage for the AT&T CNY STEM Summer Camp for Young Women, coordinated by Partners for Education and Business (PEB) and the...
READ MOREFree On-Site Safety Consultation NYS Department of Labor (DOL) offers a free On-Site Safety Consultation Program for employers. It is jointly funded by the U.S. DOL and the NYS DOL...
READ MOREThe Trust Tax By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever stopped to think about the effect trust has on our lives? As leaders, we either pay a tax...
READ MORERather than looking back toward past opportunities that might no longer be relevant, Ginny Rometty, the CEO at IBM, recently wrote an op-ed which advised students and teachers to focus...
READ MORECNY STEM Scholars The CNY STEM Scholars program is a partnership between SRC, King + King Architects, Schneider Packaging Equipment Company, C&S Companies, Carrier Corporation, the CNY STEM Hub, and...
READ MOREOne of my Greatest Leadership Failures By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer In 2007, the company I was running started a season of significant growth. Realizing that I needed a...
READ MORE7 Manager Mistakes with Costly Consequences SHRM Most managers do a great job managing their staff. There are some that may not be aware they could improve how they handle...
READ MORECNY STEM Career Exploration Series Studies have indicated that New York companies have more STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) jobs than they can fill. To address this issue, Partners...
READ MOREMACNY'S Summer Training Brochure is now available! Click the brochure image to learn more about MACNY’s Spring Training offerings. For more information contact Debbie Sindone, Training Coordinator, at [email protected] or...
READ MOREA Measured Response By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about President Lincoln's cabinet of rivals. In addition to his abilities to utilize differences and build coalitions...
READ MOREA couple of weeks ago I attended a Workforce Development Institute conference on the potential for jobs linked to the renewable energy industry. This further substantiates the current and future...
READ MOREThis event is almost SOLD OUT. Click here to RSVP!
READ MORESeven Ways Intermediaries Help Develop Apprenticeship Programs Intermediaries can provide crucial support to the development and management of apprenticeships at companies. They can conduct outreach to employers and manage relationships...
READ MOREPlease enjoy the Summer 2017 Edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association! Cover Story Are You Prepared for the Fourth Industrial Revolution? MACNY is Here to Help....
READ MORE2017 New York State Legislative Session Recap 2017 started off well, with the 2017 budget including workers' compensation reform and continued support for our Statewide Apprenticeship program. The remainder of...
READ MORENow He Belongs to the Ages By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer The date was April 15th, 1865. The time, 7:22 AM. President Abraham Lincoln’s 9-hour struggle for life was...
READ MORESyracuse P-TECH Juniors are Offered Summer Jobs, Summer Internship Opportunities by Supporting Companies A new addition to the P-TECH Program for rising seniors was coordinated by PEB as part of...
READ MORESearching for Buds By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer My wife is an amazing gardener. When you walk up to the front of our home, you would think you are...
READ MOREManufacturers Alliance Statement on the 2017 - 2018 New York State Legislative Session: Positive Changes in Business Policy Made Syracuse, NY- Today The Manufacturers Alliance of New York State released...
READ MORESyracuse P-TECH Juniors Participate in Final Job Shadow Days for the 2016-2017 School Year Approximately 37 high school juniors enrolled in the Syracuse P-TECH program visited a local manufacturing facility...
READ MOREThis event is almost SOLD OUT. Click here to RSVP!
READ MOREDid you know that MACNY offers e-learning options to all MACNY Members? We've partnered with Skillsoft, an innovative leader in training, to offer six Knowledge Centers: Leadership HR Professional Management...
READ MOREStrictly based on our interactions with companies, we have been led to believe there is growth occurring across America in manufacturing. This data supports that belief.
READ MOREThe research supports that high school students in Career and Technical Education (CTE) have a higher rate of graduation on a national average, but CTE can’t seem to shake the...
READ MOREAre You the Governor? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Perhaps a better title would have been; You Are the Governor. Please allow me to explain. It started this past...
READ MOREDear MACNY members: Wednesday, June 7 was the PEB Annual Awards event at Le Moyne College. This is a great affair because of the number of students, parents, education and...
READ MOREThe 2018 Premium Rates for Family Leave Benefits and Maximum Employee Contribution were announced.
READ MOREOPPOSE: Expansion of Public Works "Prevailing Wage" Standards SUPPORT: Scaffold Law Reform SUPPORT: Small Business Tax Cuts OPPOSE: State Sponsored Retirement Mandate SUPPORT: Unemployment Insurance Experience Rating Under Paid Family Leave
READ MOREHave you ever had a day when you went home exhausted but didn’t really know what you accomplished? Are you rushing from one task to the next stuck in the...
READ MOREMining for Gold By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer The date was January 24, 1848, when a carpenter from New Jersey named James Marshall found flakes of gold in California’s...
READ MOREMACNY members continually contact us for information on what others in their industry are doing when it comes to holiday scheduling and PTO. With Independence Day being a Tuesday this...
READ MOREHere are a few common sense tips that are not complicated to employ--and the impact is likely greater than you imagine. Fortunately for New Yorkers, there are programs through NYSERDA...
READ MOREPlease enjoy the June 2017 Edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association! Cover Story MACNY Celebrates 104th Annual Dinner Page 3 | President's Message Is Your Next Teammate...
READ MOREExplore the day to day operations of, Lowercase NYC, one of the only eyewear producers in the United States. The startup located in Brooklyn will give you insight into why...
READ MOREWere You Listening? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer May 18th was a warm late spring day. As the day progressed, and the humidity started to build, it almost felt...
READ MOREIs Crystalline Silicone becoming passé? Perhaps. Thanks to researchers at NIST and the University of Nebraska, perovskites could become the next superstars of solar cells. More efficient, more stable.
READ MOREHave We Forgotten How to be Kind? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Do you remember a time when people were just plain nice? When people actually were polite to...
READ MOREJoin us for our Annual Clambake! Wednesday, August 16, 4 - 7 PM Hinerwadel's in North Syracuse Bring your colleagues, friends, family or whole team! Click here to register now!...
READ MORESpecial Offer! Join us for both the Federal Employment Law class on June 15 and the NYS Employment Law class on June 21 and save $65! Federal Employment Law: June 15th,...
READ MOREA Mentor By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever had a person come into your professional life who helped transform you into someone you never thought you could...
READ MOREJoin us on June 29th for MACNY NIGHT at the Syracuse Chiefs game! MACNY members will receive a discount on tickets in sections 208 & 210 using promo code: MACNY....
READ MORELean Office Lean is not just something to use on the manufacturing floor. Making an office environment lean will have a major impact on your business by streamlining your processes...
READ MOREAre You Willing to Pay the Price? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Eugene Habecker, the author of The Other Side of Leadership, wrote “The true leader serves. Serves people....
READ MOREThank You to Our Annual Dinner Sponsors! THANK YOU to our sponsors for supporting manufacturing in New York State and for celebrating this year’s Wall of Fame Inductees–Arnie Rubenstein (United...
READ MOREThank you to all the mentors who helped make this Syracuse P-TECH session on April 28th possible. This event's focus was on careers related to Mechanical Technology and Electrical Engineering...
READ MOREWhere Did They Go? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officers Last week I wrote about finding emerging leaders, and I received some great feedback. During a conversation about the post,...
READ MOREMACNY ANNOUNCES TIM BRAUNER AND DAVID BATES OF KNOWLES AS INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS Brauner and Bates to be recognized at MACNY’s 104th Annual Dinner Syracuse, New York-...
READ MOREJoin Ralph W. Earl Automation Solutions for their Annual Open House! Thursday, May 11th from 10 AM - 2 PM 5930 E. Molloy Road Syracuse, NY 13220 Click here to...
READ MOREPlease enjoy the May 2017 Edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association! Cover Story MACNY Announces 2017 Innovators of the Year Page 3 | President's Message We...
READ MOREIndividual Membership has been one of MACNY's fastest growing initiatives over the last couple of years. Each year we strive to add new and different offerings for Individual Members to...
READ MOREWhere Are All The Leaders? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever noticed that it is tough to find leaders? They just never seem to be applying for...
READ MOREJoin us as we celebrate the entire manufacturing community and the successes of our members! May 18, 5 PM at the OnCenter in Syracuse RSVP NOW! Featuring Keynote Speaker:...
READ MOREIt can cost you both time and money to find a replacement for an employee who leaves your organization. Due to the high costs involved, it is important to keep the...
READ MORECorporate wellness programs have gained in popularity over the years and the trend for 2017 looks to be the same. Below is a link for an article on forbes.com outlining...
READ MOREThermostats and Thermometers By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer It was 81 degrees on Sunday then dropped into the 40s Sunday night. Do you turn the heat on or the...
READ MOREAre you looking to get solutions to problems as they occur and on the spot? Trying to find ways to engage the entire workforce? Want to leverage the skills and...
READ MORE9th grade P-TECH students received feedback on their resumes from Career Coaches on April 11th at the Institute of Technology High School in downtown Syracuse. Coaches pointed out all the...
READ MOREThe Road to Greatness By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This morning I came across a quote by Joe Duncan that read “You’re going to be on the road to...
READ MOREWhat is a Crucial Conversation? A crucial conversation is a discussion between two or more people where stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. These conversations—when handled poorly...
READ MOREDid you know that less than 7% of women graduate with STEM degrees? This is problem we can solve by providing more exposure to resources and experiences that make STEM real...
READ MOREWe Cheered By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Recently I was reading an article about the days following September 11, 2001. In the article, writer Peggy Noonan recalls Friday, September...
READ MORERockets were flying in the ITC gymnasium on March 23rd at 8 o’clock in the morning. The 9th grade P‑TECH students worked on a project called "Rockets to the Rescue"...
READ MOREPlease enjoy the April 2017 Edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association! Cover Story Manufacturing Lobby Day Success! Page 3 | Government Relations Workers' Compensation Legislative Bills Part...
READ MOREWe Buried Him Last Week By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer “It was a chilly late spring morning. The leaves were just starting to pop as I made my way...
READ MOREMACNY's 104th Annual Dinner is just around the corner on Thursday, May 18th at 5 PM at the OnCenter in Syracuse, NY! Join us as we honor our Manufacturers Wall...
READ MOREPartners for Education & Business (PEB), a MACNY affiliate, encourages you to join them at the CNY Biotech Accelerator for a presentation on the American Chestnut Research and Restoration Project....
READ MOREMACNY's 104th Annual Dinner is just around the corner on Thursday, May 18th, 5 PM at the OnCenter in Syracuse! THANK YOU to our sponsors for supporting manufacturing in New...
READ MOREWorn Out! By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Do you struggle with being worn out? Are you “out of gas” so to speak? If the answer is yes, you are...
READ MOREGreat Jobs are Available for Skilled Workers in Manufacturing. How come many of those jobs remain unfilled month after month? Read more to see how the challenge of finding skilled...
READ MORETo learn more or to register for Individual Membership, contact Marisa at [email protected]! For more details, click here.
READ MOREA Tale of Two Lives By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I asked if you were willing to strive for significance. Some may wonder what I mean by...
READ MOREAuburn’s 9th and 10th grade P-TECH students and Career Coaches had an exciting morning participating in a Roller Coaster Challenge on February 17, 2017 at Auburn High School. The students...
READ MORESix Reasons to Start a Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program Academics can provide the basis for teaching critical thinking but academics alone neglects the hands on focused skills training, which allow some...
READ MOREIPC-A-610 Certified IPC Application Specialist (CIS) 3-Day Class Dates: Monday, April 10 through Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each day Location: MACNY Headquarters Cost: $...
READ MORE15 Invaluable Laws of Growth April 13 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Live the 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth and Reach Your Potential! Are there tried and true principles...
READ MOREMACNY is pleased to bring you the fourth edition of Central Upstate Mfg. magazine. In this issue we explore the critical topic of careers in manufacturing and the critical need...
READ MOREE Pluribus Unum By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I mentioned last week that I would be traveling to our nation’s capital to see the sights with my son. It...
READ MORE5S and Visual Workplace Are you interested in lean and wonder what to do first what will have an immediate impact? Why is 5S more than just good cleaning practices?...
READ MOREMACNY's largest annual event is coming up in just over two months! Join us for our 104th Annual Dinner on May 18th at 5 PM at the OnCenter in Syracuse,...
READ MOREThe Hot Poker By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Recently I was preparing to teach on John Maxwell’s 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth. During my preparation, I was reminded of...
READ MOREPlease enjoy the March 2017 Edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association! Page 3 | President's Message It's Time to Get Serious About Manufacturing Growth in New...
READ MOREDid you know that Individual Members have exclusive access to "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" Mastermind Group facilitated by Certified John Maxwell Team Coach David Freund? Here is what...
READ MOREOn November 14, 2016 the US Citizenship & Immigration Services released a new Form I-9 (Rev. 11/14/2016 N) to replace the prior form which expired on March 31, 2016....
READ MOREMACNY would like to thank the sponsors below for committing to sponsor our Annual Dinner. We hope you will consider joining this great group! For more information on Annual Dinner...
READ MOREProgram Overview: Does it seem like you give the same performance feedback to individuals year after year with no improvement? Are your employees unable to translate performance feedback into action?...
READ MORETruth or Consequences By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Recently I heard someone say that “there is no such thing as a thought that doesn’t have consequences.” This statement caused...
READ MOREAccording to a survey of more than 400 U.S. executives, companies expect to hire extensively in the coming year to address anticipated growth. However, a large number of these companies, predominantly...
READ MOREMedicare Part D Disclosures due by March 1, 2017 for Calendar Year Plans Each year, employers whose health plans include prescription drug coverage must disclose to the Centers for Medicare...
READ MOREMACNY ANNOUNCES RAYMOND CURRIER & ARNIE RUBENSTEIN AS 2017 MANUFACTURERS WALL OF FAME INDUCTEES Winners to Be Inducted to Wall of Fame at MACNY’s 104th Annual Dinner MACNY, The...
READ MORE10th grade P-TECH students took over the ITC cafeteria to work with their Career Coaches/Mentors on a design challenge. Students were paired with Career Coaches and competed in designing a...
READ MOREWorkers Comp! Energy! Taxes! Come Join Us as We Educate Albany on Better Business Policy at the Manufacturers Alliance 2017 Lobby Day, March 1, 2017 Weekly Legislative Memo: Real Property Tax...
READ MOREGreat Expectations By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer At first glance, you may think that I am referring to the book Charles Dickens wrote in 1861. While I am a...
READ MOREP-TECH 9th-Grade Challenge at ITC on January 27, 2017 The 9th-grade P-TECH students competed in a “Gumdrop Bridge Building Challenge.” Representatives from Ephesus Lighting were there for support and judging....
READ MOREMACNY is pleased to announce that Cindy Oehmigen has joined the MACNY staff as Director of Energy and Corporate Services. She will be a tremendous asset to both the team...
READ MOREDid you know that Individual Members have an all-access pass to all eight of MACNY's councils? Here's a sampling of some of our upcoming events in February and March: Safety...
READ MOREReady, Aim, Fire! By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Are you a person who has a propensity for action or inaction? I know that may sound like a strange question,...
READ MOREWhen the German engineering company Siemens Energy opened a gas turbine production plant in Charlotte, N.C., over 10,000 people showed up to apply for 800 positions. Sadly, fewer than 15...
READ MOREManufacturers Alliance Lobby Day: March 1 Weekly Legislative Memo Spotlight: Disclosure of Asbestos Trust Claims In the News: 'Buy America' Movement Has CNY Manufacturers Optimistic Holding Us Back? Regulation of...
READ MORESponsored by Fuze Hub and their partners around the state, Solutions Forums are half-day events held, regionally, across the state. They provide a unique opportunity for small to mid-size manufacturers...
READ MOREWhat is a Crucial Conversation? A crucial conversation is a discussion between two or more people where stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. These conversations—when handled poorly...
READ MOREThe Excellence Habit – Continued By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week we looked into habits and how they get started. I shared that Aristotle said, “To be excellent,...
READ MOREPlease enjoy the February 2017 Edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association!
READ MORENew York State Manufacturing Lobby Day sponsored by the Manufacturers Alliance of New York State Albany, New York *NOTE: Register by February 15th to save $25.00! At this year’s Manufacturing...
READ MOREMACNY members have probably seen recent articles in the press that describe Governor Cuomo’s agreement with Exelon Corp designed to keep the 4 upstate NY nuclear power plants operating. This...
READ MOREThe Excellence Habit By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer So many times in my life I have tried to break bad a habit. In fact, I think I am always...
READ MOREFederal programs for Manufacturers From Exports to Energy, from Trade to Technology, and from obtaining government financing to securing government contracts; if it exists, the Federal Government probably has a...
READ MOREMACNY's Individual Membership offering is an exclusive opportunity for individuals within MACNY's member companies as a way to stay more involved with MACNY while also developing professionally. Think of Individual...
READ MORENEW CLASS: ITIL Certification "Great business performance requires great IT performance!" The IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is a collection of acknowledged industry best practices for information technology (IT) management. Unlike...
READ MOREMACNY is now collecting nominations from our collective membership for our 2017 Manufacturing Innovator of the Year Award, sponsored by Corning, Inc! This Sixth annual award will recognize the innovative...
READ MOREPersonal Kaizen? By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Most of us in manufacturing have heard of Kaizen events. Kaizen is Chinese and Japanese for "continuous improvement." In manufacturing, Kaizen refers...
READ MOREEven though a federal judge in Texas issued an order delaying the implementation of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) new overtime regulations, New York State has introduced its own...
READ MOREEffective 12/31/16, the minimum wage outside of NYC increased to $9.70 (see link below for New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County rates). A new required poster is available...
READ MORENew Manufacturing USA Institute to be Located at RIT Below are two articles describing the new Manufacturing USA Institute to be located at RIT. RIT, a MACNY member and strong...
READ MOREMACNY STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR CUOMO’S STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS IN SYRACUSE, JANUARY 11, 2017 Statement below attributed to MACNY President & CEO Randy Wolken: “Today’s State of the...
READ MOREIt's Hopeless By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Marshal Ferdinand Foch, a French General, Marshal of France and the Supreme Allied Commander during the First World War stated: “There are...
READ MOREMission Critical: Workforce 2021 ToolingU-SME Based on five years of insights from their Workforce 2021 Assessment tool, ToolingU-SME, recently released a report detailing the progress being made towards addressing the...
READ MOREGet Organized in 2017 with 7 Secrets of a Highly Organized Professional Program Overview: In order to remain competitive, highly successful and profitable companies constantly look for ways to get more done...
READ MOREDisappointment By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Disappointment is defined as the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations. Disappointments are just a...
READ MOREAnything, Just Not Everything By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer The lessons we learn are often found in the strangest of places. The lesson I would like to share with...
READ MOREClick the brochure image to learn more about MACNY's Winter Training offerings. For more information contact Debbie Sindone, Training Coordinator, at [email protected] or 315-474-4201 ext. 24.
READ MOREEffective 1/17/17 - OSHA issues final rule updating walking-working surfaces standards and establishing personal fall protection systems requirements. The rule also includes a new section under the general industry Personal...
READ MOREThe National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) would like your feedback to help prepare a 2017 federal funding opportunity that will allow Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers and...
READ MOREHoliday safety is an issue that burns brightest from late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel spikes. Take some basic precautions to ensure your family remains safe...
READ MORECircumstances By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Writer James Allen wrote, “Circumstances do not make a man; they reveal him.” So often we hear people complaining about situations that they...
READ MOREGood Hypocrisy By: David Freund Could hypocrisy actually be a good thing? Could there be a benefit to a form of hypocrisy? For my entire life I have been told...
READ MOREIt's Thanksgiving--Well, Almost By: David Freund Thursday will be Thanksgiving. For many of us in the manufacturing world, we will actually get a four-day weekend. How will you spend your...
READ MOREGratitude By: David Freund Have we lost the ability to be grateful? Have we as a nation lost perspective? Have we forgotten how truly blessed we are? My mom and...
READ MORETime By: David Freund Recently I have been having difficulty with time. I just never have enough of it. It seems that there is always way too much to do...
READ MOREInspiration and insight designed to develop great leaders. Are You Living with Intentionality? Intentionality is one of my favorite words. In fact, my family and friends often tease me about...
READ MOREInspiration and insight designed to develop great leaders. Growth and Leadership Development This summer I turned 55. By most people's opinions if I have not learned it yet there's not...
READ MORE