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Be Vulnerable

Be Vulnerable Randy Wolken, President & CEO Being vulnerable is often the last thing we want to be. As an individual performer, team member, or leader, being vulnerable seems like...

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Time for a Pause

Time for a Pause David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever thought about the value of a pause? A fermata, or pause in music, adds so much to a...

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Leaders Must Give Hope

Leaders Must Give Hope Randy Wolken, President & CEO Many call this the season of hope. And leaders must be primary givers of hope. In today’s world, filled with plenty...

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Three Words to Keep Us Learning

Three Words to Keep Us Learning David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I talked about the need to keep learning. This past week I heard three words that will...

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Manufacturing Cybersecurity Risks Grow

Manufacturing Cybersecurity Risks Grow Randy Wolken, President & CEO  Manufacturers are increasingly under cyber attack. As we near the end of 2022, we look back at one of the worst...

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The Enemy of Learning

The Enemy of Learning David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Recently I was listening to a podcast and heard this quote, "The enemy of learning is knowing." I was driving to...

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Manufacturing Technology And Its Impact On Growth

Manufacturing Technology And Its Impact On Growth Randy Wolken, President & CEO The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has launched the Manufacturing Leadership Council (MLC) to bring together business leaders...

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Manufacturing Matters: December

Click here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters   INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Announcing MACNY's 5th Transformational Leadership Award Recipient   Page 3 | President's Message: We Need...

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The Next Four Weeks

The Next Four Weeks David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about our new superpower: Gratitude. Today I would like to go to the next level a bit....

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CNY STEM Scholarship Program Opens 2023 Application Process

Partners for Education & Business, Inc. (PEB) and the CNY STEM Hub have announced that the CNY STEM Scholarship Program application is open to high school seniors in Central New...

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Another Superpower?

Another Superpower? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Back in March, I wrote a couple of posts referring to influence as a superpower. My posts were based on a great book...

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National Apprenticeship Week Concludes

National Apprenticeship Week Concludes Randy Wolken, President & CEO This week, we are taking part in National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). NAW is a nationwide celebration where industry, labor, workforce, education,...

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MACNY and MVCC to Partner, Train Transitioning Soldiers/ Military Spouses for Careers in Advanced Manufacturing through LIFT’s “Operation Next” Program

MACNY, The Manufacturers Association and Mohawk Valley Community College to Partner, Train Transitioning Soldiers/ Military Spouses for Careers in Advanced Manufacturing through LIFT’s “Operation Next” Program LIFT, the Detroit-based, Department...

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Mohawk Valley Community College and MACNY Announce Partnership with Wolfspeed to Upskill their Workforce through NYS Registered Apprenticeship Program

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (November 14 – 18), Mohawk Valley Community College and MACNY, The Manufacturers Association of Central New York announced they will partner with Wolfspeed, Inc to...

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The Value of Trust

The Value of Trust David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week our nation held its midterm election, and many were surprised by the outcomes. At the time I am writing...

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We Need to Focus on Supporting Manufacturing and Business Growth

We Need to Focus on Supporting Manufacturing and Business Growth Randy Wolken, President & CEO Governor Hochul made history this week as the first woman elected Governor in New York...

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Ostroff Associates: Election Update

Tuesday, November 8 was the final day of voting in the General Election for statewide offices and State Senate, Assembly, and Congressional offices. Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul, Lieutenant Governor Antonio...

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Amy Stage Promoted to Director of Apprenticeship & Workforce Development

MACNY, The Manufacturers Association of Central New York, is pleased to announce the promotion of Amy Stage to Director of Apprenticeship & Workforce Development. Amy first joined MACNY in March...

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Learning From a Different Place – Part 21

Learning From a Different Place – Part 21 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer We have come to my final entry in the Learning From a Different Place series. Law number...

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MACNY And Your Manufacturing Workforce

MACNY And Your Manufacturing Workforce Randy Wolken, President & CEO The workforce needs of MACNY members have never been greater. We have created and now are growing our efforts to...

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