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Memo of Support: Unemployment Insurance Amnesty Program

MEMO OF SUPPORT A.10202 (Stirpe) – Unemployment Insurance Amnesty Program  MACNY - The Manufacturers Association of Central New York supports A.10202 (Stirpe) that would create an amnesty program for employer...

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National Leaders Must Act Quickly To Strengthen Manufacturing And Supply Chains

National Leaders Must Act Quickly To Strengthen Manufacturing And Supply Chains Randy Wolken, President & CEO I hear from business leaders about their various supply chain challenges every single day—including...

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Pursuing Strength

Pursuing Strength David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer What does it take to be a stronger person? As part of my reflection and growth, I realized that my perspective had gone...

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Role Model Spotlight: Davanna Marks, Director of Manufacturing, Cell Therapy CDMO with Thermo Fisher Scientific

By Laura Thorne, MACNY Consulting Partner Don’t be afraid to write down your goals. This is how Davanna Marks, Director of Manufacturing, has succeeded thus far in her young career....

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MACNY Positioned For An Exciting Future

MACNY Positioned For An Exciting Future Randy Wolken, President & CEO This week we celebrated MACNY’s 109th Annual Dinner. We have been serving manufacturers for over a century. I could...

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This Was Frightening

This Was Frightening David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last month, I completed my first quarter reflections. There were a few key takeaways, and I promised our podcast listeners that I...

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Michael Frame Joins MACNY as SVP & COO

MACNY – The Manufacturers Association of Central New York today announced that it has hired Michael Frame as the Association’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer. Mike started in...

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The United States Needs To Regain Competitive Edge In Manufacturing

The United States Needs To Regain Competitive Edge In Manufacturing Randy Wolken, President & CEO We have seen the impact of letting key manufacturing industries leave our shores. It has...

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Can you follow?

Can you follow? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer I was recently listening to a podcast and heard a leader who I know and admire say, “I’m not leading this; I’m...

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Manufacturing Matters: May

Click here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: Join us in Welcoming Amy Stage and Amanda Rice to the MACNY Team    Page 3 |...

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Climate Scoping Plan Must Protect Our Economy as Well as Our Environment

Climate Scoping Plan Must Protect Our Economy as Well as Our Environment Randy Wolken, President & CEO On Tuesday, I presented oral testimony on the Climate Action Council Draft Scoping...

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Bend, Don’t Break

Bend, Don't Break David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer One of the quotes that turned up during my First Quarter Reflection was, "Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be...

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Senator John W. Mannion Secures Record $1,750,000 for Workforce Training in High-Demand and High-Skill Manufacturing Jobs in CNY and Across the State

Senator John W. Mannion Secures Record $1,750,000 for Workforce Training in High-Demand and High-Skill Manufacturing Jobs in CNY and Across the State MACNY program rapidly expanding to semiconductor industry, gaming...

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New Program Combines Book Club, Coaching, and Accountability: Here’s How the First Round Went

By Laura Thorne, MACNY Consulting Partner When I started as an official consulting partner with MACNY, I wanted to create a unique training offering that was effective, affordable, and simple...

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Amy Stage Joins MACNY as Manager of Apprenticeship & Workforce Development

Please join us in welcoming Amy Stage to the MACNY team as the Manager of Apprenticeship & Workforce Development. In this role, Amy will provide state-wide support for MACNY’s New...

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Amanda Rice Joins MACNY as Finance & Contract Administration Specialist

Please join us in welcoming Amanda Rice, MPA to MACNY's team as the Finance & Contract Administration Specialist. In this role, Amanda will oversee, coordinate, and manage MACNY’s state and...

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Climate Action Council Testimony

Climate Action Council Testimony Randy Wolken, President & CEO Next Tuesday is the Syracuse Region Climate Action Testimony session. This is just one of many hearings to be held across...

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It Wasn’t All a Loss

It Wasn’t All a Loss David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about what went wrong in the first quarter of 2022. Today I want to share with...

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What Are The Best Strategies For Enticing Workers Back?

What Are The Best Strategies For Enticing Workers Back? Randy Wolken, President & CEO As the economy continues to recover, workers on the sidelines are considering returning to work. The...

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Not Again!

Not Again! Last week I took some time to reflect on the first quarter of 2022. Wow, the time has gone by quickly. Can you believe one quarter of 2022...

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