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Caution Needed in Regulating AI Use in Manufacturing

Caution Needed in Regulating AI Use in Manufacturing Randy Wolken, President & CEO Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to have a positive impact on manufacturers as the technology works to enhance...

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Why Is It so Hard?

Why Is It so Hard? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever asked yourself, “why must this be so hard?” or commented, “why can't this be easier?” I’d like...

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MACNY and Your Workforce

MACNY and Your Workforce Randy Wolken, President & CEO The workforce needs of our members have never been more significant. For years, MACNY has helped members engage with and hire our...

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U.S. Needs Competitive Tax System

U.S. Needs Competitive Tax System Randy Wolken, President & CEO A strong and competitive America requires a tax system that enhances manufacturing growth. It’s critical that Congress make the pro-growth...

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Manufacturing Matters: February 2025

View this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters.   INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Black History Month: Honoring the Legacy of Labor and Collective Achievements    Page 3 | President's Message:...

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First Steps in Creating President Trump’s Trade Approach

First Steps in Creating President Trump's Trade Approach Randy Wolken, President & CEO On his first day in office, President Trump outlined the contours of his “America First Trade Policy” in...

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Statement from Randy Wolken, President & CEO of MACNY, in Reaction to Governor Hochul’s 2025 State of the State Address on Higher Education at Onondaga Community College

Randy Wolken, President & CEO of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, and Executive Vice President, Michael Frame, were honored to join other community leaders and Governor Kathy Hochul for her 2025...

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Regulation Rollback Begins in Washington

Regulation Rollback Begins in Washington Randy Wolken, President & CEO President Trump has indicated that he intends to remove regulations that needlessly burden manufacturers and other businesses. On his first...

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Caci Day-Fox Joins MACNY as Training Specialist

We are excited to announce that Caci Day-Fox has joined the organization as Training Specialist. With a strong background in hospitality management and event coordination, Caci brings a wealth of...

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Growing New York State Manufacturing

Growing New York State Manufacturing Randy Wolken, President & CEO In both Washington, D.C. and Albany, we have a unique opportunity to invest in and grow manufacturing. MACNY remains committed...

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Statement from Randy Wolken, President & CEO of MACNY, in Reaction to Governor Hochul’s 2025 State of the State Address

MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, representing more than 300 businesses and organizations across Upstate and Central New York including industrial manufacturing companies and non-industrial service providers, today released a statement in...

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The Bipartisan Congressional AI Task Force Report Deserves Our Support

The Bipartisan Congressional AI Task Force Report Deserves Our Support Randy Wolken, President & CEO The U.S. House of Representatives AI Task Force, consisting of 12 Republicans and 12 Democrats,...

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Planning my Extraordinary Year

Planning my Extraordinary Year David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer On Christmas, I shared with you what I believe it takes to have an extraordinary year. Today, I want to share...

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New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions Randy Wolken, President & CEO Every year, millions of Americans make resolutions for the new year. Only 8 percent are kept. 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned...

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Manufacturing Matters: January 2025

View this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters.   INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Building Tomorrow, Together   Page 3 | President's Message: Manufacturing Growth Needs Realistic Energy Approaches   Page...

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Season of Light

Season of Light Randy Wolken, President & CEO The holidays are a season of light. Lights are everywhere and present in all faith celebrations. It’s a symbol of hope. Light...

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I Wish You an Extraordinary Year

I Wish You an Extraordinary Year David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Since it’s Christmas Day, I truly hope you aren’t reading this as it hits your inbox. This is my...

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Nominate TODAY for the Manufacturers Wall of Fame and Innovator of the Year Award!

We are now accepting nominations for MACNY's 2025 Manufacturers Wall of Fame and Innovator of the Year Award! Award recipients will be honored at MACNY's 112th Annual Celebration of Manufacturing...

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The Future of Manufacturing in New York

The Future of Manufacturing in New York Randy Wolken, President & CEO I’m often asked to assess the future of manufacturing in the upstate region and New York State as...

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MACNY Announces Key Staff Additions and Promotion to Support Organizational Growth

We're excited to announce the expansion of our team with the addition of four key staff members, as well as an internal promotion, to support our organization's programmatic growth. Amanda...

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