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Knowledge or Behavior Change

Knowledge or Behavior Change David Freund Have you ever stopped to think: why do we send people to training? It's a relatively simple question, but it’s one that needs to...

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America’s Next Competitive Edge Will Be Built

America’s Next Competitive Edge Will Be Built Randy Wolken, President & CEO As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, there's much to admire about the economic system Americans have...

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Do I Value What I Do?

Do I Value What I Do? Steve Maloney In my last blog post, I explored the first question of Value-Added Leadership: Do I have value to add? Hopefully, I inspired...

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MACNY Recognized as a 2026 Top Trade Association

We're proud to announce that MACNY, The Manufacturers Association of Central New York, has been recognized as one of City & State's 2026 Top Trade Associations. This honor highlights organizations...

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Turn Manufacturing Momentum into Sustained Investment

Turn Manufacturing Momentum into Sustained Investment Randy Wolken, President & CEO Manufacturing is showing encouraging signs of renewed strength. After an extended period of uncertainty, new orders are increasing, shipments...

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A Thought to Share

A Thought to Share David Freund "Two percent of people think; three percent think they think; and ninety-five percent of people would rather die than think." — George Bernard Shaw...

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MACNY Expands Team with Three New Hires and Internal Promotion to Support Member Growth and Workforce Initiatives

We're expanding our team with the addition of three new staff members and the promotion of one team member. These strategic investments strengthen the organization's ability to support manufacturers through...

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Reliability Before Retirement: Build the Energy Foundation for New York’s Manufacturing Future

Reliability Before Retirement: Build the Energy Foundation for New York’s Manufacturing Future Randy Wolken, President & CEO New York stands at one of the most significant manufacturing moments in its...

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Do I Have Value to Add?

Do I Have Value to Add? Steve Maloney In my last blog post, I introduced John C. Maxwell’s five questions for Value-Added Leadership – questions that have had a profound...

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AI and Work

AI and Work Randy Wolken, President & CEO The fear that artificial intelligence (AI) will eliminate work is understandable. Nearly every major technological transformation has generated similar concerns. Mechanization changed...

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Price and Potential

Price and Potential David Freund  Have you ever stopped to ask yourself what is really standing between you and your potential? Most people immediately think about circumstances. They point to...

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Micron’s Rapid Progress is a Call to Readiness

Micron’s Rapid Progress is a Call to Readiness Randy Wolken, President & CEO Last week, I attended a key Micron event: the ceremony celebrating its concrete pouring. Micron’s decision to...

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Value Added Leadership

Value Added Leadership Steve Maloney I’ve taught Lean Six Sigma for more than 25 years, and one of the core concepts is the difference between value-added and non-value-added activities. In...

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CHPE’s Heat-Wave Test and What It Just Told Advanced Manufacturing

CHPE’s Heat-Wave Test and What It Just Told Advanced Manufacturing Randy Wolken, President & CEO When a transmission line supplying up to 20% of New York City’s electricity fails during...

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What are You Tripping Over?

What are You Tripping Over? David Freund Have you ever wondered why you’re not making the progress you’d hoped for? Do you feel stuck? Are there opportunities or goals you’re...

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America at 250: Why the Nation’s Next Manufacturing Chapter Matters More Than Ever

America at 250: Why the Nation’s Next Manufacturing Chapter Matters More Than Ever Randy Wolken, President & CEO In 2026, the United States marks its 250th anniversary. While anniversaries naturally...

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Do You Believe?

Do You Believe? Steve Maloney I’m still riding high with the New York Knicks winning the NBA championship. It was truly an exciting year to be a Knicks fan. Everything...

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Manufacturing Matters: Summer 2026

View this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: MACNY Unveils New Mohawk Valley Office at Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony   Page 3 | President's Message: Manufacturers Need Electric...

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Talent Development is the Next Competitive Battleground

Talent Development is the Next Competitive Battleground Randy Wolken, President & CEO A New Competitive Reality For years, manufacturing competitiveness primarily centered on taxes, regulations, energy costs, supply chains, and...

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The Best Leaders are Good Followers

The Best Leaders are Good Followers David Freund That statement may sound contradictory, but I recently heard it and found myself reflecting on how true it really is. If you...

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