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Manufacturing Matters – October 2017

Date: October 2, 2017

Please enjoy the October 2017 Edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association!

Cover Story
October is New York State Manufacturing Month. How Will You Celebrate?

Page 3 | President’s Message
It’s Manufacturing Month! Here’s Why You Should Care.

Page 4 | Government Relations
Workers’ Compensation Rule Changes Calling for Controversy

Page 5 | Corporate Services
Electricity in a Can: Keeping Your EV Fired Up

Page 7 | Leadership Development
How’s Your Planting Going?

Page 8 | HR Solutions
Why People Leave Managers, Not Jobs

Page 10 | MACNY Member Focus
Covanta

Page 11 | Apprenticeship Update
Apprenticeships – A Reflection

Page 12 | PEB Update
PEB Prepares The Future Workforce

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