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Manufacturing Matters: April 2025

Date: March 31, 2025

View this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters.

 

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Cover Story:
Dr. Yan Liu Named as MACNY’s 2025 Innovator of the Year 

 

Page 3 | President’s Message:
A Strong Workforce Is Needed to Promote Manufacturing Growth

 

Page 4 | Government Relations:
Manufacturing Advocacy Day 2025

 

Page 6 | Workforce Development:
New Directions for Registered Apprenticeship

 

Page 7 | Partners for Education & Business, Inc.:
Career Coaching: Inspire, Connect and Make an Impact

 

Page 8 | Updates in Energy:
Confronting Critical Grid Reliability Changes

 

Page 9 | Leadership Development:
Gardening: The Secret to Growth

 

Page 10 | The Bottom Line:
Financial Statement Red Flags for Manufacturers

 

Page 12 | Upcoming Events:
Opportunities for you and your workforce

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