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| June 25, 2025
I’m Leaving

I'm Leaving David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer You read that title right; I'm leaving, but not forever, I’ll be back in a couple of weeks. As I wrap up my...

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| June 20, 2025
Leadership and Ownership

Leadership and Ownership Randy Wolken, President & CEO Owners act differently. When we own something, we take care of it so much better than something we’re renting. When it’s ours...

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| June 17, 2025
Celebrating Central New York’s Workforce Excellence at MACNY’s 2025 Talent Development Awards

Many gathered at The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (The MOST) for MACNY, The Manufacturers Association’s, 2025 Talent Development Awards to celebrate the region’s brightest students, dedicated...

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| June 17, 2025
Cindy Oehmigen to Retire from MACNY After Years of Impactful Service

After more than eight years with the organization, Cindy Oehmigen will retire from MACNY, The Manufacturers Association on June 30, 2025. Cindy joined MACNY in 2017 as Director of Energy...

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| June 13, 2025
Eye-popping New York State Power Trends

Eye-popping New York State Power Trends Randy Wolken, President & CEO The New York State electric system began in New York City in 1882 with the activation of Thomas Edison's...

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| June 11, 2025
Decide to Move

Decide to Move David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week, while traveling, I was listening to a podcast called, Making Bad Better. As I reflected on that podcast, one simple...

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| June 6, 2025
The U.S. Has Entered a New Energy Era

The U.S. Has Entered a New Energy Era Randy Wolken, President & CEO The U.S. is in a new age of energy. Over the past four years, new energy demands have...

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| June 2, 2025
Central Upstate MFG Magazine – Edition 13

We are very excited to bring you the 13th edition of Central Upstate MFG magazine! The 13th edition of Central Upstate MFG Magazine explores the dynamic evolution of manufacturing and...

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| May 30, 2025
Manufacturing Matters: June 2025

View this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters.   INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: MACNY Applauds Continued State Investment in Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development   Page 3 | President's Message: Regulatory...

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| May 30, 2025
Resilience is a Crucial Focus Now

Resilience is a Crucial Focus Now Randy Wolken, President & CEO Now more than ever, resilience is crucial for all organizations, especially given the uncertainty in which most companies, teams,...

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| May 28, 2025
Searching for Buds and Blossoms

Searching for Buds and Blossoms David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Yesterday morning, I took a walk in my backyard to examine my fruit trees. Every year, it’s amazing to see...

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| May 27, 2025
Building Tomorrow, Together: MACNY Celebrates 112 Years of Manufacturing Excellence

We proudly hosted our 112th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing last Thursday, bringing together hundreds of manufacturing leaders, elected officials, and community partners for an inspiring evening dedicated to honoring the...

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| May 23, 2025
Building Tomorrow, Together

Building Tomorrow, Together Randy Wolken, President & CEO Last night, we celebrated the power of partnership and ingenuity that drives our manufacturing community forward at MACNY’s 112th Annual Celebration of...

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| May 16, 2025
Get Ahead by Getting Away

Get Ahead by Getting Away Randy Wolken, President & CEO Do you ever feel caught up on all your important tasks? Most people I meet never feel fully caught up with...

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| May 14, 2025
MACNY Expands Training Offerings with Hire of Steven Maloney, Director of Training

We're pleased to announce the expansion of its training department with the appointment of Steven Maloney as the organization’s Director of Training. His extensive experience in human resources, leadership development,...

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| May 14, 2025
Thinking About What We’re Thinking About

Thinking About What We're Thinking About David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Recently, I’ve been reviewing some of my old blog posts when I came across my post from June 2018,...

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| May 9, 2025
What’s Your Leadership Approach?

What’s Your Leadership Approach? Randy Wolken, President & CEO Leaders are all different – we each have our own unique leadership style, and this becomes our leadership approach. It’s vitally...

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| May 8, 2025
Press Release: MACNY Applauds Continued State Investment in Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development

MACNY APPLAUDS CONTINUED STATE INVESTMENT IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT $1.75 Million Secured for the Manufacturers Intermediary Apprenticeship Program (MIAP), Additional Investments Support the Real Life Rosies® Program MACNY, The...

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| May 2, 2025
Global Business Leaders Express Concern

Global Business Leaders Express Concern Randy Wolken, President & CEO Much has changed in the last three months. In the December quarterly update of the McKinsey Global Survey on economic conditions, respondents’ expectations...

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| April 30, 2025
Manufacturing Matters: May 2025

View this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters.   INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Graham Brodock, President of Kris-Tech Wire, Announced as MACNY's 2025 Manufacturer's Wall of Fame Inductee   Page...

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