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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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Retreat To Advance

Retreat To Advance Randy Wolken, President & CEO I am convinced we need to retreat to advance, stop to start, and slow down to speed up. It’s the great paradox...

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Press Release: MACNY to Expand Workforce Development Programs Across Upstate New York with $6.5 Million in Funding

MACNY, The Manufacturers Association has been awarded $6.5 million in funding from the Empire State Development Office of Strategic Workforce Development to scale its successful Direct Entry Pre-Apprenticeship programs. As...

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The Beautiful Journey of Failure

The Beautiful Journey of Failure David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer This past week, on a drive from Utica to Syracuse, I listened to the Corporate Competitor Podcast, and the host,...

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Great Leaders Needed Now!

Great Leaders Needed Now! Randy Wolken, President & CEO More than ever, we need great leaders now! Leaders can be everywhere and anywhere. That is the true nature of leadership, it exists everywhere...

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Manufacturing Matters: December 2024

View this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: 2024 Transformational Leadership Award Goes to Gaganjot Gill, Director of Quality at Baxter International, Inc.   Page 3...

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Re-Energize

Re-Energize Randy Wolken, President & CEO As leaders, we are expected to always be “on.” This is a challenging task to accomplish and yet, we know we owe it to our...

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The Power of Gratitude

The Power of Gratitude David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have we lost the ability to be grateful? Have we as a nation lost perspective? Have we forgotten how truly blessed...

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Celebrating Progress and Pathways: Highlights from National Apprenticeship Week 2024

National Apprenticeship Week 2024 (November 17 – 24th) was a remarkable celebration of apprenticeships, highlighting the success of apprentices and the benefits of these programs to individuals, employers, and...

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Start with Gratitude

Start with Gratitude Randy Wolken, President & CEO Next week, we celebrate Thanksgiving as a nation. It is an appropriate time to pause and reflect on what to be grateful for. This...

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MACNY and MVCC Host Inaugural ‘Salute to Manufacturing’ Event Celebrating CNY’s Manufacturing Community

MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, and Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) hosted the inaugural ‘Salute to Manufacturing’ event on November 19th at MVCC during the 10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week (November...

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Manufacturing Competitiveness Policies Needed from Our Nation’s Leaders

Manufacturing Competitiveness Policies Needed from Our Nation’s Leaders Randy Wolken, President & CEO With a new administration and Congress in D.C., MACNY believes in the importance of effective policies to...

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Live2Lead

Live2Lead David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer On November 1st, we had our ninth Live2Lead at The Lodge in Skaneateles. This event is one of my favorite days each year because...

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Governance Needs to Replace Campaigning

Governance Needs to Replace Campaigning Randy Wolken, President & CEO The events of the past few months have demonstrated to me, once again, the importance of our democracy. As a former...

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MACNY Announces 2024 Transformational Leadership Award Recipient: Gaganjot Gill, Director of Quality at Baxter International Inc.

We're thrilled to announce Gaganjot Gill, Director of Quality at Baxter International Inc. as the 2024 Transformational Leadership Award recipient. This prestigious honor recognizes leaders who have had a significant...

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Manufacturing Growth Needs Realistic Energy Approaches

Manufacturing Growth Needs Realistic Energy Approaches Randy Wolken, President & CEO Manufacturing is under-appreciated in New York State. Why is this? One of the main reasons is there’s a negative...

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Manufacturing Matters: November 2024

View this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Expanding Registered Apprenticeship and Boosting America's Manufacturing Workforce   Page 3 | President's Message: Build Your Future Workforce...

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Election Fatigue

Election Fatigue David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer As I speak with people during my coaching sessions and classes, I hear a common theme: election fatigue. People are fed up with...

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MACNY and PEB Conclude Manufacturing Month After Partnering with 12 Local Manufacturers and Engaging 400+ Students from 14 School Districts Across the Region

“Everything they do is so cool!” said a student while touring United Radio during New York State’s Manufacturing Month this October. In celebration of this momentous month, MACNY, The Manufacturers...

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