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Do The MATH!

I remember as a child that my dad often said ”Do the MATH," “Figure it out," and I learned to like all things about MATH as a result.  Are we...

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Leaders Must Lead the Change

Leaders Must Lead the Change By: Randy Wolken, President & CEO Recently, I have spent a lot of time visiting member companies and working on growth projects in our community. ...

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Manufacturing Matters – November 2018

Please enjoy the November 2018 edition of Manufacturing Matters, the monthly newsletter of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association! Click here to read this newsletter online.

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Google Maps adds electric-car charging locations

This is a great way to tackle Range Anxiety, the fear that many people encounter when they are considering Electric Vehicles (EV).  The fact that Google sees the need to...

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It Was Fun!

It Was Fun! By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last Sunday evening, I dropped my parents off at the airport for their annual migration to warmer weather. At 86 and...

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RPAS Field Trip to Springside Farm

The morning of Tuesday, October 23, students from the Public Service Leadership Academy at Fowler gathered at Springside Farm in Fabius, New York.  Students from the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems...

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Small Habit Changes Can Lead to Big Advances

Small Habit Changes Can Lead to Big Advances By: Randy Wolken, President & CEO I don’t know about you, but some days it all seems a little overwhelming. The world...

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MACNY Diaper Collection Drive for the CNY Diaper Bank now through November 14

In our efforts to continually support our community, MACNY is hosting a diaper collection drive to support the CNY Diaper Bank until November 14. The heartbreaking truth is every day...

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You Can’t Go It Alone

You Can’t Go It Alone    By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer One of the issues successful people have is thinking they can go it alone. They have been successful so...

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Manufacturing Careers Day 2018

Manufacturing Careers Day 2018 For this year’s event, PEB and MACNY coordinated visits by students and teachers to three manufacturing facilities in CNY.  Lockheed Martin hosted 300+ students and teachers...

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After decades of pushing bachelor’s degrees, U.S. needs more tradespeople

At a steel factory dwarfed by the adjacent Auto Club Speedway, Fernando Esparza is working toward his next promotion. Esparza is a 46-year-old mechanic for Evolution Fresh, a subsidiary of...

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Are You Fit to Lead?

Are You Fit to Lead? By: Randy Wolken, President & CEO I know this question may sound overly personal, but it is an important one.  Are you physically fit to...

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Energy Update

Energy storage capacity is the linchpin to making distributed renewable power effective.  New York is working on it.  Duke energy is investing in it-big time.

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Thoughts, Feelings, and Actions

Thoughts, Feelings, and Actions By: David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Back in June, I wrote a post that was titled, But it was just a thought…or so I thought. In...

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Manufacturing Day at Gear Motions on October 5

Nixon Gear served as one of the host companies for the 9th Annual Manufacturing Careers Day in partnership with Partners for Education & Business (PEB) and the Manufacturers Association of Central New...

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November at MACNY

MACNY has a Fall packed full of wonderful events. Don’t miss these great offerings in the month of November! For the most up-to-date listing, visit our events calendar at www.macny.org/events. November...

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Congratulations to one of our member companies, Clinton’s Ditch who just celebrated 50 years!

Congratulations to one of our member companies, Clinton’s Ditch who just celebrated 50 years. The name “Clinton’s Ditch” originated as a slang term used to reference the Erie Canal that...

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Why Are 70% of Employees Not Engaged at Work?

Why Are 70% of Employees Not Engaged at Work? By: Randy Wolken, President & CEO Did you know that according to Gallup, a full 70% of employees are either not...

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Last Chance to Register for the Central Upstate Manufacturing Legislative Breakfast on 10/16

Last Chance to Register for the Central Upstate Manufacturing Legislative Breakfast on 10/16! Breakfast Agenda 8:00-9:00 AM: Registration, Legislative Breakfast, Meet & Greet with Elected Officials and Staff 9:00-9:15 AM:...

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Google, Apple and 13 other companies that no longer require employees to have a college degree

The economy continues to be a friendly place for job seekers today, and not just for the ultra-educated — economists are predicting ever-improving prospects for workers without a degree as well. Recently,...

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