What We Need Now Is Growth Randy Wolken, President & CEO The impacts of COVID-19 on our country have been dramatic. It has challenged us in ways we could not...
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 MOREMEMO IN SUPPORT S.31 to Exempt Personal Protective Equipment from Sales Tax The Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) and the Manufacturers Alliance of New York support...
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 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 later...
READ MOREFour Steps to Meaningful Change: Step Four David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We have made it to the last installment of my series on Meaningful Change. This week we will...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Introducing James Shomar and MACNY Growth Services Page 3 | President's Message: Happy New Year - 2021...
READ MOREFour Steps to Meaningful Change: Step Three David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Happy New Year! We made it through 2020 and 2021 is upon us. This new and exciting year...
READ MOREWe are pleased to welcome James Shomar to the MACNY team! James has joined the organization as Chief Growth Officer—a new role at MACNY. In his role, James will help...
READ MOREFour Steps to Meaningful Change: Step Two David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I started this four-part series on Meaningful Change. With a new year just ahead of us,...
READ MOREIn preparation for the 2021-22 Legislative Session, our partners at Ostroff Associates have provided biographies for all newly elected members of the Senate and Assembly. As you are aware, the...
READ MOREFour Steps to Meaningful Change: Step One David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I have been thinking a lot about how 2021 will be different from 2020. Maybe it's more accurate...
READ MOREThe Eyes of a Child David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Do the holidays have you stressed out yet? Are you running ragged trying to get everything wrapped up before year...
READ MORENew York State has released the 2021 Legislative Session Calendar The New York State legislative session calendar establishes a schedule for the 2021 legislative session and provides dates important to...
READ MOREWonderful Uneasiness David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I just started a new book titled 52 Little Lessons from A Christmas Carol. Charles Dickens wrote the timeless classic, A Christmas Carol,...
READ MOREMore Than a Season David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer If you have been reading my posts for more than a year, you know that I refer to the season between...
READ MORE"I Think" David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer "Two percent of people think; three percent think they think, and ninety-five percent of people would rather die than think." George Bernard Shaw...
READ MOREWinners and Losers David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever thought about the differences between winners and losers? Not the obvious difference that one person won, and one person...
READ MORETime to Over-Prepare David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We are living in a very unusual time. Elections, working from home, schooling from home, social distancing; the distractions are everywhere. As...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: In-Person and Hybrid Events and Trainings are Back! Page 3 | President's Message: The Post-COVID Economy Requires Us...
READ MOREWho is Traveling with You? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Legendary basketball coach John Wooden had a quote that I just love, “There is a choice you have to make...
READ MOREThe Journey – Part 2 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I introduced you to the idea of our lives being journeys. We looked into finding joy in the...
READ MOREThe Journey – Part 1 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When you hear the word journey, what thoughts come to mind? For some reason, the word journey sounds much more...
READ MOREFour Dimensions of Leadership – Part 4 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Wow, we are already at the end of our series on the Four Dimensions of Leadership. In case...
READ MOREFour Dimensions of Leadership – Part 3 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer It’s hard to believe that another week has passed, and I am already at part three of the...
READ MOREPartners for Education & Business, Inc. and MACNY welcome you to our 11th Annual Manufacturing Careers Day Hosted by Dan Cummings of News Channel 9, this year’s theme is “Resiliency...
READ MORE2020 Manufacturers Wall of Fame Induction Part of MACNY's 107th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing In today's video, Randy Wolken, MACNY's President & CEO, is providing a brief update on the Future...
READ MOREFour Dimensions of Leadership – Part 2 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I started this four-part series by writing about the first dimension of leadership, which is Inside...
READ MOREYou're invited to Manufacturing Careers Day! Friday, October 2 at 10 am via YouTube All virtual event links will be shared via email. Click here to get on the list!...
READ MORE2020 Manufacturers Wall of Fame Induction Part of MACNY's 107th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing In today's video, Randy Wolken, MACNY's President & CEO, is introducing this year's Manufacturers Wall of Fame...
READ MORE2020 Innovator of the Year Award Ceremony Part of MACNY's 107th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing In today's video, Randy Wolken, MACNY's President & CEO, is introducing Daniel Brown from SRC,...
READ MOREFour Dimensions of Leadership – Part 1 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer If you have ever read my emails or blog posts, you know that I am passionate about leadership,...
READ MOREThe State of Manufacturing Part of MACNY's 107th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing In today's video, Randy Wolken, MACNY's President & CEO, provides a brief update on the State of Manufacturing....
READ MOREAre you an Opportunity Optimizer? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of spending a few days with some of my mentors in...
READ MOREStatewide Apprenticeship Opportunity Industry Roundtable Monday, September 21, 2020 9:00 AM – 10 AM RSVP: HERE Please join us at an Industry Roundtable on September 21 focused on employer...
READ MOREGrowing Long Island’s Manufacturing Workforce: An Apprenticeship Accelerator Event Date Thursday, September 17 | 9:30-11:30 am ET Registration Link https://jff.webex.com/jff/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9a487baf587a49a7d9e0e688c15f7ada Summary Learn how Registered Apprenticeship can address the workforce needs...
READ MOREDon't forget to RSVP for our virtual Celebration of Manufacturing events! The State of Manufacturing September 22, 3 pm Join Randy Wolken, President and CEO of MACNY, for updates and...
READ MORESummertime Lessons - Part 3: It’s Always an Inside Job David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Two weeks ago, I shared a leadership lesson that I gleaned from the book The...
READ MOREGrowing Long Island’s Manufacturing Workforce: An Apprenticeship Accelerator Event Date Thursday, September 17 | 9:30-11:30 am ET Registration Link https://jff.webex.com/jff/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9a487baf587a49a7d9e0e688c15f7ada Summary Learn how Registered Apprenticeship can address the workforce needs...
READ MORESummertime Lessons – Part 2: Warm Summer Breezes David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I was out for my early morning walk. It was one of the first crisp...
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READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: MACNY’s 107th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing Page 3 | President's Message: Manufacturers are Prepared to Safely Spur Our...
READ MOREEach year during our Annual Celebration, we like to take a moment to recognize our member companies celebrating exciting milestone anniversaries. This year we will be honoring the following companies:...
READ MORESummertime Lessons - Part 1 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Summertime is such a special time in Central New York. The temperatures are mostly ideal, the grass is beautifully green,...
READ MOREGrowing Long Island’s Manufacturing Workforce: An Apprenticeship Accelerator Event Date Thursday, September 17 | 9:30-11:30 am ET Registration Link https://jff.webex.com/jff/onstage/g.php?MTID=e9a487baf587a49a7d9e0e688c15f7ada Summary Learn how Registered Apprenticeship can address the workforce needs...
READ MOREThe Center for Economic Growth (CEG) will be vastly expanding its role in upskilling the Capital Region’s workforce through a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. CEG has...
READ MOREDo You Know Where You Are Going? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week’s post was titled, Don’t Leave Home Without It, and at the beginning of that post I...
READ MOREWe are excited to announce the 2020 inductees for the Manufacturers Wall of Fame! Kathleen Alaimo, President of Syracuse Label & Surround Printing, and Louis DeMent, Owner and CEO of...
READ MOREDon’t Leave Home Without It David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer For several weeks, I have been thinking about the challenges we are facing in America. Our nation has been through...
READ MORESafe and Sound is a year-round awareness effort by OSHA to encourage every workplace in the United States to recognize the benefits of having a safety and health program. From...
READ MOREThis is Your Sign David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Since March 17th, I have been working from my office at home. My home office is very nice, and it is...
READ MOREWe are excited to announce that we have transitioned our traditionally-celebrated-in-May Annual Dinner to a two-week-long virtual celebration of manufacturing that will be able to breakdown geographical barriers and engage...
READ MOREStatewide Apprenticeship Opportunity Industry Roundtables Monday, August 10, 2020 Monday, September 21, 2020 9:00 AM – 10 AM RSVP: HERE Please join us at an Industry Roundtable on...
READ MOREYour Vantage Point is Critical David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Recently, my wife and I took a quiet two-day getaway and traveled up to Lake Placid. Its been 40 years...
READ MOREThe Power of Connection David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Are you someone who loves to talk to people you don’t know? Do you enjoy meeting people and learning about them...
READ MOREStatewide Apprenticeship Opportunity Industry Roundtables Monday, July 27, 2020 Monday, August 10, 2020 Monday, September 21, 2020 9:00 AM – 10 AM RSVP: HERE Please join us at...
READ MORECould This Be You? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Are you drawn to negative thoughts? Are you frequently returning to a critical mindset? Do you find yourself focusing on what...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Partners for Education & Business, Inc. Celebrates Annual Awards Event Virtually Page 3 | President's Message:...
READ MOREWhat I Learned While on Vacation David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer At the end of June, I had the privilege of taking a week off and spent the time with...
READ MOREVOICES OF MANUFACTURING Today we bring you the third episode of “Voices of Manufacturing,” MACNY's digital interview program that highlights some of our member companies that are going above and...
READ MOREWe The People David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This coming Saturday is July 4—Independence Day. A special day in our country and one of my favorites. I had the privilege...
READ MOREPartners for Education and Business, Inc. and the CNY STEM Hub invite you to view the 2020 Annual Awards Celebration! This year, we are celebrating engaged businesses in the community,...
READ MORECNY Youth to Design and Fabricate Prosthetic Hands for Youths and Seniors at STEAM Summer Day Camp CNY STEM Hub, PEB, and AT&T partner to offer CNY teens a free...
READ MORESomething to Think About David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This is my last post for the first half of the year, and a crazy first half it has been. In...
READ MOREWe know these are challenging times, but we are here to help you and provide you with resources to safely reopen your business. Through these difficult times, the general public...
READ MOREIs it Gone? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Each morning, a mentor of mine live streams the sunrise from his balcony, which overlooks the ocean. He started doing this to...
READ MOREThe Cornell Center for Materials Research and NYSTAR are Helping Small Businesses JumpStart Projects Applications for the 2020 fall semester will be accepted starting June 1st, 2020. To help further small...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Reopening Our Economy Safely is Now Underway Page 3 | Workforce Development: A Workforce Repurposes Page 4...
READ MOREMACNY and its visionary partners are pleased to announce all companies that participated in the first cohort of the “Keeping People Safe and Factories Running” program have completed their peer...
READ MOREIt’s a Celebration! David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Today Marisa and I celebrate the third anniversary of The Next Page podcast. Now I know that to some of you, that’s...
READ MOREMACNY President & CEO Randy Wolken will be a featured speaker at the Jobs for the Future (JFF) Horizons virtual conference on Tuesday, June 9, at 3:00 pm. Wolken will...
READ MOREWe are partnering with Symphoria to provide an exclusive offer for our members to virtually attend their Summer Solstice: An Evening of Gratitude on Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 PM....
READ MORENot Another Detour! David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We all know that feeling when you are driving down the highway and the dreaded orange sign appears on the horizon, “Detour...
READ MOREVOICES OF MANUFACTURING Today we bring you the second edition of “Voices of Manufacturing,” MACNY's digital interview program that highlights some of our member companies that are going above and...
READ MOREThe Central New York region has received the green light for a Phase Two Reopening. Other regions approved for Phase Two Reopening include the Finger Lakes, North Country, Southern Tier,...
READ MOREMore Choice, More Happiness! Learn more about MACNY's Employee Benefits Marketplace offerings provided by Liazon. This online marketplace uses defined benefit contribution to allow employers to control costs, while offering...
READ MOREGuilty as Charged David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer People have asked me how I decide what to write about. The answer is always, “what I am learning at the time.”...
READ MOREPartners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB), an affiliate of the Manufacturers Association (MACNY), has announced the 2020 CNY STEM Scholarship recipients. For the first time in the history of...
READ MOREChoices David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This past weekend I was driving somewhere and listening to an audiobook that I had listened to at least once before, and a phrase...
READ MOREThe Central New York region has received the green light for a Phase One Reopening starting on Friday, May 15. That means manufacturing companies in Onondaga, Oswego, Cortland, Cayuga, and...
READ MOREBetter or Bitter David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about what I had been learning as I traveled through these challenging times. The post that I sent...
READ MOREFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2020 Contact: Tiffany Latino-Gerlock (315) 474-4201 x. 13 OR (315) 729-4011 RANDY WOLKEN TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE CENTRAL NEW YORK REGIONAL...
READ MOREVOICES OF MANUFACTURING We're excited to bring you our first "Voices of Manufacturing" interview--MACNY's new digital interview program that highlights some of our member companies that are going above and...
READ MOREWhat Have I Learned? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer The last several weeks have certainly been unusual. Things in our world went from somewhat predictable and routine to completely unpredictable,...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. Inside This Issue: Cover Story: Keep People Safe and Factories Running Page 3 | President’s Message: Manufacturers and MACNY: Fighting COVID-19 Together...
READ MOREWho is David K. Carter? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer May 16, 1860, Chicago, Illinois - Upwards of 40,000 visitors have descended on this upstart of a city. Trains continue...
READ MOREFor Such a Time as This – Part 4 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Today I will wrap up my For Such a Time as This series. It seems like...
READ MOREStudent Spotlight: Eliza Velazquez Roger Mirabito, SUNY OCC The P-TECH program has given Eliza Velazquez an accelerated pathway to a career. She's a first generation college student who began thinking...
READ MOREDuring this time, I have decided to reach out and try to help others. This is a scary and difficult time for so many. Maybe, with a little kindness, I...
READ MOREDid you happen to catch the videos circulating on social media last week of the Upstate Medical University nurses sojourning to Stony Brook Medical to assist their downstate fellow New...
READ MOREFor Such a Time as This: Part 3 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This is now my third installment in the For Such a Time as This series. In Part...
READ MOREDuring this time, I have decided to reach out and try to help others. This is a scary and difficult time for so many. Maybe, with a little kindness, I...
READ MOREFor Such a Time as This: Part 2 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I shared where the For Such a Time as This phrase originated. I also shared...
READ MOREClick here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. Inside This Issue: Cover Story: COVID-19: We're in this Together Page 3 | President’s Message: Manufacturers Go To Albany Page 4 | Leadership...
READ MOREFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2020 Contact: MACNY, Tiffany Latino-Gerlock, (315) 474-4201 x. 13 Statement Regarding the FY2021 State Budget State Legislature Passes Final State Budget Agreement - MIAP Receives...
READ MOREDuring this time, I have decided to reach out and try to help others. This is a scary and difficult time for so many. Maybe, with a little kindness, I...
READ MOREFor Such a Time as This – Part 1 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer For Such a Time as This - In recent days, I have heard this phrase many...
READ MOREDuring this time, I have decided to reach out and try to help others. This is a scary and difficult time for so many. Maybe, with a little kindness, I...
READ MOREKeep People Safe and Factories Running New York companies are taking the lead We are fortunate to have a group of visionary leaders in our manufacturing community. They have come...
READ MORELeading in Uncertain Times David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer As leaders, we are facing very uncertain times. Just yesterday, I received an email from a friend and colleague who simply...
READ MOREIn compliance with Governor Andrew Cuomo’s recent Executive Order, our entire staff (including PEB) will now be working from home. The good news is, we will continue to carry out...
READ MOREGive Me a Break! David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer During last week’s podcast, Marisa and I started talking about the need for leaders to rest. I shared with Marisa and...
READ MOREMACNY and the Manufacturers Alliance of New York State were in Albany on March 3rd for our annual Manufacturing Advocacy Day. Dozens of MACNY members, Alliance partners, and members of...
READ MOREKeep Calm and Carry On Randy Wolken, President & CEO “Keep Calm and Carry On,” was a motivational poster produced by the British government in 1939 in preparation for World...
READ MOREThe health and safety of our members, friends and colleagues is foremost in our minds as we continue to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak. Accordingly, we have temporarily amended our event...
READ MOREDon’t Forget About 3G David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Do you remember when 3G was the latest and greatest? Then there was 4G, 4G LTE, and now 5G. I’m not...
READ MORERecently, two local employers, Cryomech and Thompson & Johnson, hosted P-TECH sophomores, took them on tours of their worksites, and shared their insights about jobs they’re looking to fill. These...
READ MOREWe are very excited to bring you the eighth edition of Central Upstate Mfg. magazine! In this issue, we are highlighting the phenomenal partners we work with every single day...
READ MOREWe are pleased to announce that Daniel Brown of SRC, Inc. has been selected as the 2020 Innovator of the Year. Brown was nominated by his co-worker Chris Capraro for...
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READ MOREDon’t Go It Alone David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever heard someone say that they are a self-made person? Perhaps you have heard someone refer to another person...
READ MOREThe U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued an updated National Emphasis Program (NEP) to focus agency inspections on amputation hazards in manufacturing industries. The Program will...
READ MOREHave You Sent the Invitation? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about the lack of leadership. This week I would like to talk about attracting leaders. Let’s...
READ MOREAt MACNY, we’re always reading articles from experts and thought leaders in our fields. We think you will enjoy these articles! FBI: 2019 Internet Crime Report Seeking Alpha: A Decade...
READ MOREThe topic of cyber security runs the risk of being discounted for several reasons: “It is overdone”—We have heard enough already “It doesn’t apply to my company”—We are too small...
READ MOREWhere Are The Leaders? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer If you were to ask me what the greatest challenge facing our country and the world at large is, I would...
READ MOREThe MACNY Employee Benefits Marketplace Join us for an upcoming webinar to learn more! WHAT IS AN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS MARKETPLACE? An "online store" allowing employees to personalize a benefits...
READ MOREWe are pleased to announce that we will have two keynote speakers at this year’s Manufacturing Lobby Day in Albany: NYS Senator Anna Kaplan and “Capital Tonight” host Susan Arbetter....
READ MOREJoin us in March for these great council events and webinars! The most up-to-date information can always be found at www.macny.org/events. Thursday, March 5:*: HR Council: Workplace Violence and Preparedness...
READ MOREWe’ve got a variety of training opportunities going on in March! And don’t forget, we also offer customized training that can be brought onsite straight to your employees. If you’re...
READ MOREWhat’s Your Lid? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Would you believe me if I told you that you determine your lid? That’s right; you determine how much you grow. As...
READ MOREAt MACNY, we’re always reading articles from experts and thought leaders in our fields. We think you will enjoy these articles! Lindsey Pollack: Top 5 Trends for 2020 - Generational...
READ MOREWe are excited to announce our partnership with Metro Fitness to provide corporate health and wellness programming to participating member companies. The additional service includes personal training, educational “lunch and...
READ MOREI Don’t Feel Like It David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Do you ever have days when you just don’t feel like it? It could be anything; don’t feel like going...
READ MOREWe're excited to announce MACNY's first-ever Cyber Security Summit on March 13, 2020. This event has been designed for CEOs, Presidents, CFOs, CIOs, and other senior level executives who...
READ MOREJoin us for MACNY's 107th Annual Dinner! Thursday, May 21, 2020 5 pm SRC Arena & Events Center on the Onondaga Community College Campus Click here to RSVP today! Looking...
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READ MORESuccess comes from knowing yourself and being able to read others so that you can communicate effectively with them. MACNY is thrilled to announce this brand-new DISC Behavioral Assessment class....
READ MOREGetting out my Crayolas Cindy Oehmigen, Director of Energy and Corporate Services I have never been very good at coloring inside the lines. It limits my creativity and causes me...
READ MOREA Handshake David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Years ago, a handshake was all that was needed to confirm an agreement or deal. Your word was your bond and you would...
READ MOREWe've got a variety of training opportunities going on in February! And don't forget, we also offer customized training that can be brought onsite straight to your employees. If you're...
READ MOREIn response to a question about how to hire skilled workers, MACNY’s Director of Apprenticeship, Martha Ponge states simply, “Open your doors.” It turns out that the entreaty applies to...
READ MORECNY STEM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM KICKS OFF 2020 APPLICATION PROCESS Regional students majoring in STEM fields are encouraged to apply before the March 1st deadline Partners for Education & Business, Inc....
READ MOREJoin us in February for these great council events and webinars! The most up-to-date information can always be found at www.macny.org/events. Wednesday, February 5:*: Business Development Council – Hartman Enterprises: Surviving...
READ MORESTEM SCHOLARS CONNECT WITH CNY EMPLOYERS On January 9th, Upstate Medical University’s CNY Biotech Accelerator Center (CNYBAC) was the scene for STEM Scholars to meet and network with local employers...
READ MOREDon’t Just Be Frustrated; Do Something. David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We live in a time when tearing other people down gets attention. The more outlandish the claim, the more...
READ MOREAt MACNY, we're always reading articles from experts and thought leaders in our fields. We think you will enjoy these articles! Industry Week: Manufacturers in for the Long Haul The...
READ MOREGet Started with Mentoring! February 13, 2020 2:30 - 4:30 PM Facilitated by Barb Stone, Build Your Path LLC This course is designed to help you develop a mentoring approach...
READ MOREClick here to listen to Randy Wolken react to Governor Cuomo's 2020 State of the State Address on Dave Allen's Morning Show (5-minute clip)
READ MOREPEB, SRC, Inc. and OCC Announce 4th Annual Innovation Challenge Regional students can now register for this unique competition. Syracuse, NY – Central New York students in grades 6-12 are...
READ MORECrock-Pots and Microwaves David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I remember when my parents got their first microwave. It was a Tappan, and my aunt and uncle bought it from the...
READ MORESTATEMENT FROM MACNY ON 2020 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, representing more than 300 businesses and organizations throughout Upstate and Central New York, today reacted to...
READ MOREMACNY and The Manufacturers Alliance of New York invite you to Manufacturing Lobby Day! At this year’s Manufacturing Lobby Day in Albany, participants will be networking, addressing specific policy and...
READ MOREWhat I Learned in 2019 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer If you have been following my posts and The Next Page podcast, you have heard me talk about my year-end...
READ MOREA new year is upon us, so we wanted to provide you with a brief overview of some of the new state laws that recently took or will take effect...
READ MOREStart the new year by attending one of our newest courses, “Your Ideal – An Introduction to a Wholebeing Approach” January 16, 2020 2:30 - 4:30 PM Facilitated by Barb...
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READ MORETake a Timeout David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer The most important task you can do to promote success in the coming year just might be the time you spend reflecting...
READ MOREClick here to listen to Randy Wolken on Dave Allen's Christmas Show (3-minute clip)
READ MOREA Rising Star! David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I know what you’re thinking; it’s Christmastime, and Dave is writing about the star of Bethlehem. While that would be quite appropriate...
READ MOREWe had some fun with this quiz and think you might too! Click here for a quick climate change quiz and some very interesting explanations.
READ MOREJANUARY TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES January 9, 16, 23, 30, and February 6: Supervisory Leadership January 14: Gain Insight to Your Personality w/ Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Training January 16: Your...
READ MOREWe are collecting nominations for our 2020 Manufacturers Wall of Fame and Innovator of the Year Awards! Award recipients will be honored at MACNY's 107th Annual Dinner on May 21,...
READ MOREWhat Else is Holding You Back? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about tips that can help you achieve your goals. As I reflected on that a...
READ MOREFeatured Training! QMS Exemplar Global-QM ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (TPECS) Training January 21 - 24, 2020 8 AM - 5 PM (lunch provided) Learning Objectives: Understand quality management definitions,...
READ MORERecently, the Computer Information and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems P-TECH 10th grade students visited GENIUS NY and met with the teams. Each student was presented with a drone as a...
READ MORETwo Quick Ways to Gain Traction on Your Goals Today David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever struggled with achieving your goals? If your answer is no, we need...
READ MORERead more below to find out about a new and innovative apprenticeship program tied to a free tuition 4-year degree being utilized in New Jersey.
READ MOREAt last week's HR Council event, MEMIC provided an interactive ergonomics demonstration that was both informative and fun! Looking for more great events like this one? Visit www.macny.org/events.
READ MOREGOVERNMENT RELATIONS SPEAKER SERIES Senator Rachel May at Morse! Join us at Morse Manufacturing for MACNY’s Government Relations Speaker Series with State Senator Rachel May. Senator May represents the 53rd...
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READ MOREClick here to learn more about MACNY's Career & Talent Platform!
READ MOREI Know I Am, But What Are You? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I asked if you suffer from the Sunday Evening Flu. I asked if when you...
READ MOREHave you heard? MACNY has launched an exciting new method for member companies to find potential job applicants and for job seekers to find employment. MACNY’s Career and Talent...
READ MOREThe Sunday Evening Flu David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Do you suffer from the Sunday evening flu? When you start thinking about Monday morning, do you get stressed out? Does...
READ MOREDecember's Quality Training: AS900D Internal Auditor Training & ISO 13485:2016 Internal Auditor Training AS9100D Internal Auditor Training This course is designed to teach your internal audit team how to...
READ MOREMACNY's Director of Energy and Corporate Services, Cindy Oehmige, had the pleasure of meeting some of the team at Raymond who shared the story of developing technology to manage fork...
READ MOREOn September 18, SRC, Inc. hosted the inaugural FALLanthropy Games as a fun and rewarding way to connect with industry colleagues while raising money for local STEM charities. Employees from...
READ MORETwo Tons of Fertilizer – Part 2 Last week I shared about an ad I remember from my years as a teen with the tagline, “That’s like trying to haul...
READ MOREJoin us for our exciting council events coming up in December! The most up-to-date information can always be found at www.macny.org/events. Wednesday, December 4*: Business Development Council - Syracuse Hancock...
READ MOREOn Friday, November 1st, P-TECH freshmen had the opportunity to visit Ephesus Lighting. Known for designing LED lighting for sports stadiums and arenas, the students found the facilities to also...
READ MOREMACNY's Director of Apprenticeship, Martha Ponge, has spent the last week traveling in Germany with NYATEP, New York's Workforce Association. Throughout their travels, the delegation chronicled their trip with blog...
READ MOREDECEMBER TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT December 9th & 10th: AS9100D Internal Auditor Training December 11th & 12th: OSHA 10-Hour General Safety December 12th: Coaching and Mentoring for Success December 16th &...
READ MORETwo Tons of Fertilizer David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When I was in my teens, there was an ad on television with the tag line, “That’s like trying to haul...
READ MOREThe Madison County Health Department and partners hosted its first Annual Healthy Workforce Business Conference in Hamilton, NY. The event engaged over 75 participants representing the private sector, government, non-profits,...
READ MOREDuring a recent visit by P-TECH 10th graders to United Radio’s Syracuse facilities, HR Director, James Branche, shared the high points of the company’s nearly 100-year history using video and...
READ MOREFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2019 Contact: MACNY - Tiffany Latino-Gerlock (315) 474-4201 ext. 13 The Manufacturers Association (MACNY) and Central New York School Boards Association (CNYSBA) Announce Formal Affiliation...
READ MORENew York State is serious about enabling renewable energy. One of the ways they are doing that is by helping companies install Electric Vehicle charging stations. They are popping up...
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READ MOREThe Forgotten David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer On December 4, 1950, Fighter Squadron 32 took off from the USS Leyte on an armed reconnaissance mission in support of the UN...
READ MOREYou're invited to MACNY's New Year Celebration! January 16, 2020 | 4:30 - 7 PM Celebrate the new year with wine and hors d’oeuvres while catching up with your peers...
READ MOREOn October 24th, the WestRock Paperboard Mill in Solvay hosted a roundtable discussion and plant tour with about 30 MACNY Members and Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli. The event was part of...
READ MOREElection Day is just around the corner (Tuesday, 11/5)! There has been a change to an employer’s obligation to provide time off to employees so they have the opportunity to...
READ MOREGOVERNMENT RELATIONS SPEAKER SERIES Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter at Anaren! Please join us on November 21 at Anaren in East Syracuse for MACNY’s Government Relations Speaker Series with Assemblywoman Pamela...
READ MOREIt’s Time to Think David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer How often do you think about thinking? We live in such a fast-paced world with information bombarding us from all sides....
READ MOREIn this article, the author discusses the "Nice vs. Competent Matrix." An interesting read for HR professionals and any person who works with others regularly.
READ MOREPaper, Digital, or Both? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We live in a digitally connected world. I have an iPhone, iPad, iMac, and a laptop running Windows. My calendars, emails,...
READ MOREJoin us for a new offering with David Freund... Charting Your Path for Growth Are you ready to start living the life you were meant to live? A life in...
READ MORETeaching Moments and Touch Points David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last Friday, I was driving to a Manufacturing Day event and happened to listen in on a conversation John Maxwell...
READ MOREJoin us for our exciting council events coming up in November! The most up-to-date information can always be found at www.macny.org/events. Wednesday, 11/6 - Business Development Council Presents: Liberty...
READ MORENOVEMBER TRAINING November 7th: Supply Chain Management November 12th: Becoming a Person of Influence November 13th: Forklift Operator Training November 14th: Sexual Harassment Prevention Webinar for Supervisors November 13th &...
READ MOREOctober began the sixth year of providing 9th and 10th-grade P-TECH students with mentoring from Career Coaches from the community. The sophomore class had a “Bucket Tower” challenge that tasked...
READ MOREVetted Tech is a burgeoning startup that is in the process of becoming a AAUNY (Aerospace Alliance of Upstate NY) member. The company is focusing on DOD and Aerospace customers...
READ MOREIt Looked Completely Different David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer It’s been a long day. My eyes feel tired and my head hurts a bit. I am just exhausted from a...
READ MOREGOVERNMENT RELATIONS SPEAKER SERIES Assemblyman William Magnarelli at WestRock! You’re invited to MACNY’s Government Relations Speaker Series with Assemblyman Al Stirpe – 129th State Assembly District, Chair of the...
READ MOREBob Bechtold is committed to green/renewable energy and has figured out how to make it work financially for his company, HARBEC. The plastics molding business is no small user of...
READ MOREThe U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new program to address hazards associated with exposure to high levels of occupational noise. This Regional...
READ MOREMACNY held its latest Government Relations Speaker Series on September 25th. We were pleased to have Assemblyman Al Stirpe visit Air Innovations to speak about various key state issues, such...
READ MOREMACNY’s Business Development Council held its first presentation and tour of the season at Pioneer Warehouse. Lisa Conway, President and Owner of Pioneer, told the story of its history, challenges,...
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READ MOREWhen Stress Takes Over David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I have recently found myself battling stress regularly. I know that a little stress is a good thing—some researchers even believe...
READ MORERead more about the 181 CEOs who have committed to leading their companies for the benefit of all stakeholders….
READ MOREOCTOBER TRAINING October 1st: Introduction to Value Stream Mapping Starting October 4th: Syracuse University's Project Management Certification Starting October 8th: Transformational Leadership October 8th & 9th: OSHA 10-Hour General Industry...
READ MOREWhether you are aware of them or not, emotions are intertwined in everything you think, do, and say each day on the job, in your career, and throughout your life....
READ MORELiving with Intention in Every Season Marisa Norcross A quick note...David and I have spent a lot of time over the last couple of years talking about leadership and growth...
READ MOREMACNY’s 2019-2020 council season has officially begun! We hope our Council Members and Individual Members will enjoy this year’s programming. If you are not a council member and would like...
READ MOREOctober 4th is National Manufacturing Day! Join us for this year's business and education leaders forum: Developing an Urgency to Support Careers in Manufacturing. October 4, 2019 7:30 - 9...
READ MOREWhen you read about some whacky technology that is burgeoning, be careful how quickly you dismiss it. Sometimes the difference between whacky and brilliant is nothing more than tenacity. The...
READ MORELet’s Pull it all Together David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Over the last four weeks, I have been writing about how to build a personalized growth plan. This week I...
READ MORE1st Annual Healthy Workforce Business Conference Wampsville, NY – The Madison County Health Department and its partners have come together and organized the 1st Annual Healthy Workforce Business Conference. The...
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...
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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 MOREMICRO MEMBERSHIP Micro Membership is available to both industrial and non-industrial organizations that have 5 or less employees. What's Included? Micro Membership includes the same great benefits that MACNY members...
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 MOREWhat is P-TECH? A program that creates individual pathways for students to simultaneously obtain their high school diploma, earn an associate’s degree, and obtain workplace learning experience. The P-TECH program...
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,...
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