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Forget About Resilience, Focus on Stability

By Laura Thorne, MACNY Consulting Partner Today, as I enjoy the view from a park bench at Webster Pond surrounded by geese and ducks, I’m reflecting on the many times I’ve...

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Why Did Employees Leave – And What Got Them To Return?

Why Did Employees Leave – And What Got Them To Return? Randy Wolken, President & CEO Do you know what caused your employees to leave? And more importantly, do you...

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The “Whatsoevers”

The "Whatsoevers" David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer In 1952 Norman Vincent Peale published The Power of Positive Thinking. The book has been translated into 42 languages and has sold over...

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Central Upstate MFG – Edition 10

We are very excited to bring you the 10th edition of Central Upstate Mfg. magazine! This past year has been full of both challenges and opportunities. As an organization, MACNY...

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Manufacturing Matters: April

Click here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: You're Invited to our Cybersecurity Summit!   Page 3 | President's Message: Our World has been Changed...

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Change And Labor Shortages Will Continue

Change And Labor Shortages Will Continue Randy Wolken, President & CEO As hard as it is to hear, labor shortages in manufacturing and tech will persist. Labor shortages in all...

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MACNY Apprenticeship Program Announces Graduates and Urges Continued State Funding of Program

MACNY – The Manufacturers Association of Central New York today announced it recently graduated a new group of registered apprentices through the Manufacturers Intermediary Apprenticeship Program (MIAP). To date, there...

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You Won’t Leave Home Without It

You Won't Leave Home Without It David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer In today's world, courage is one thing every leader needs. It separates the pretenders from the players. We are...

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Memo in Opposition: Establishing a Carpet Collection Program in New York

MACNY - The Manufacturers Association of Central New York opposes A.9279 (Englebright) / S.5027-B (Kavanagh), which would mandate the creation of an extensive and costly process for the collection and...

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How To Reach Your Goals: Be Consistently Better

By Laura Thorne, MACNY Consulting Partner There are a ton of quotes out there about consistency being the key to success. But is it? I’ve consistently posted on Instagram once...

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Memo of Support: COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Reforms

New York manufacturers understand the benevolent intent and purpose of the COVID-19 Paid Leave, and they have provided such leave and flexibility to workers during the pandemic.  Even so, many...

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Memo of Support: S.8463-A (Kaplan) / A.9171 (Joyner) – Establish a state level Work Opportunity Tax Credit

MEMO OF SUPPORT S.8463-A (Kaplan) / A.9171 (Joyner) – Establish a state level Work Opportunity Tax Credit MACNY - The Manufacturers Association of Central New York supports S.8463-A (Kaplan)/ A.9171...

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Russia Has Declared Cyber War On Your Business – What Will You Do?

Russia Has Declared Cyber War On Your Business – What Will You Do? Randy Wolken, President & CEO Immediately after the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, Russia massively increased its...

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Your Superpower – Part 3

Your Superpower - Part 3 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Have you ever sat through an event when time just flew by while a presenter gave a talk? As she...

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Tax Parity Changes Game for New York Growth

Tax Parity Changes Game for New York Growth Randy Wolken, President & CEO This week the NYS Assembly's One-House Budget Proposal included tax parity for manufacturers in New York State....

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Your Superpower – Part 2

Your Superpower - Part 2 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week we started our conversation with these words from President Eisenhower, "Leadership is the art of getting other people...

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Statement from MACNY President & CEO: Assembly One House Budget Includes Manufacturers Tax Parity

Statement from MACNY President & CEO Randy Wolken Assembly One House Budget Includes Manufacturers Tax Parity MACNY - The Manufacturers Association of Central New York and the Manufacturers Alliance of...

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2-Step Exercise to Unlocking the Benefits of Practicing Empowerment

By MACNY Consultant, Laura Thorne Did you know that when (properly) implemented, empowering the people in your life can reap rewards for both you and them? Just as empowering someone...

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We Need Your Voice For NYS Manufacturing Growth

We Need Your Voice For NYS Manufacturing Growth Randy Wolken, President & CEO As the manufacturing economy continues to recover, we are presented with the opportunity to support manufacturing growth...

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Memo in Opposition: All-Electric Building Act

MEMO IN OPPOSITION S.8008/A.9008 Budget Bill TED, Part EEE and S.6843-B (Kavanagh) / A.8431-A (Gallagher) – “All-Electric Building Act” MACNY - The Manufacturers Association of Central New York represents more...

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