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Are You in the 10 Percent?

Are You in the 10 Percent? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last month I heard a teaching from John Maxwell that really got me thinking. John stated that only 10...

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Manufacturing Matters: September 2024

View this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters.   INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: A Perfect Day on the Greens at MACNY's 27th Annual Golf Tournament   Page 3 | President's...

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Reimagine Talent and Upskilling

Reimagine Talent and Upskilling Randy Wolken, President & CEO AI’s impact on talent and the skills needed for the future is massive. The technology’s potential to accelerate automation and transform operating models...

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Manufacturing Month 2024

Manufacturing Month 2024 Randy Wolken, President & CEO It may still be August, but it’s never too early to remind you that October is Manufacturing Month! Preparations are well underway...

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Crystal Ward Joins MACNY as Finance & Contracts Administration Specialist

We're pleased to welcome Crystal Ward to the team as the Finance & Contracts Administration Specialist. In this role, Crystal will support the Finance Department with various administrative and clerical...

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Three Keys to Growth

Three Keys to Growth David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer              Last week, I attended the International Maxwell Certification conference. Unfortunately, I needed to attend virtually, but it was still an amazing...

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New Nuclear Power Is Needed to Meet Climate Goals – And Grow A Modern Economy

New Nuclear Power Is Needed to Meet Climate Goals - And Grow A Modern Economy Randy Wolken, President & CEO Last week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York State...

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MACNY Expands Real Life Rosies™ and Advance 2 Apprenticeship Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship Programs to Onondaga and Oswego Counties

MACNY, The Manufacturers Association has received $195,000 in funding from the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) under the Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship (DEPA) Program to expand the Real Life...

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Reshoring and Direct Foreign Investments Drive Job Growth

Reshoring and Direct Foreign Investments Drive Job Growth Randy Wolken, President & CEO Reshoring and foreign direct investment (FDI) have increased job announcements in the last few years and continued...

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How Are You Feeling?

How Are You Feeling? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer How are you feeling as the summer rolls along? I hope you have made time to enjoy some time off with...

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Technology Or Talent – Which Is More Vital?

Technology Or Talent - Which Is More Vital? Randy Wolken, President & CEO Leaders today are grappling with just how important talent and technology are to their organizations’ success. So,...

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MACNY Announces $6 Million Federal Investment to Expand Registered Apprenticeship and Boost America’s Advanced Manufacturing Workforce

In a historic federal investment, MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, has been awarded a $6 million grant by the U.S. Department of Labor to expand Registered Apprenticeships for advanced manufacturing, including...

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Michael Frame, Executive Vice President of MACNY, Recognized in City & State New York’s ’40 in their 40s’ List

We would like to congratulate Michael Frame, Executive Vice President of MACNY, for being recognized in City & State New York's inaugural '40 in their 40s' list. City & State...

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Focus On Growing Manufacturing

Focus On Growing Manufacturing Randy Wolken, President & CEO Elections offer an opportunity for manufacturers and their supporters to be heard. Specifically, federal and state elections provide a unique opportunity...

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Why Is It So Important?

Why Is It So Important? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Whenever I have a class, I ask questions like, “What is your company’s vision?” or, “What’s your mission?” Frequently, people...

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Marissa Beck Promoted to Senior Manager, Communications & Media

We're excited to announce the promotion of Marissa Beck to Senior Manager, Communications & Media. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, Marissa is responsible for the development and execution of...

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New Strategies – To Include Registered Apprenticeships – Are Needed To Fill Skills Gaps

New Strategies – To Include Registered Apprenticeships – Are Needed To Fill Skills Gaps Randy Wolken, President & CEO MACNY members continue to tell me how increasingly difficult it is...

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Graduation Ceremony Celebrates ‘Real Life Rosies™’ and Efforts to Support Women Pursuing Careers in Advanced Manufacturing

Yesterday, MACNY, The Manufacturers Association and Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) hosted a ceremony celebrating the graduates of the Real Life Rosies™ program. The graduating cohort was comprised of Thomas...

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Federal Tax Policy Is Crucial For Manufacturers’ Growth

Federal Tax Policy Is Crucial For Manufacturers' Growth Randy Wolken, President & CEO A pro-manufacturing tax policy is vital to keeping U.S. manufacturers competitive. We need all candidates to commit...

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Reflections From My Pause

Reflections From My Pause David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer A couple weeks ago, I shared my thoughts on the power of a pause. In music, a pause draws attention to...

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