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How Setting Intentions Can Help You Avoid Conflict while Achieving Goals

How Setting Intentions Can Help You Avoid Conflict while Achieving Goals Would you have the guts to start a business with your best friend? I was traveling in Hawaii with...

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Manufacturing Matters: February 2022

Click here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: MACNY Welcomes Ashley Stoltz as Workforce Development Specialist   Page 3 | President's Message: New York Needs to...

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MEMO IN OPPOSITION: S.5474 (Rivera) / A.6058 (Gottfried)

MEMO IN OPPOSITION S.5474 (Rivera) / A.6058 (Gottfried) ACT would amend the public health law and the state finance law, in relation to establishing the “New York health plan" and...

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It’s Time To Improve Problem Solving

It's Time To Improve Problem Solving Randy Wolken, President & CEO Problem-solving is at the heart of good leadership, team performance, and profitability. Problem solvers – and their products and...

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Is it Time to Re-Board?

Is it Time to Re-Board? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When companies hire people, they go through a process of onboarding. In most organizations, there is a series of activities...

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Patrick Langan Joins MACNY as Workforce Development Program Manager

Please join us in welcoming Patrick Langan to the team! Patrick has joined the organization as a Workforce Development Program Manager and will focus on military and veteran services. In...

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Starting Relationships with Strangers is Easier Than You Think: Here are some tips to start the conversation

Starting Relationships with Strangers is Easier Than You Think: Here are some tips to start the conversation I wrote this week’s Bench Marks blog in an Airbnb condo around the...

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The Latest in Business and Personal Development: The Growth Mindset

The Latest in Business and Personal Development: The Growth Mindset Essential skills for today’s business leaders If you’re a company leader looking to develop your talent, or an aspiring leader...

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New York Needs To Invest In Manufacturing Growth

New York Needs To Invest In Manufacturing Growth Randy Wolken, President & CEO The manufacturing economy continues to recover. Now it’s time to secure vital manufacturing and tech sector growth...

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In Search of Excellence

In Search of Excellence David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer Last week I wrote about what I learned in 2021. On our podcast, Marisa and I discussed several topics in detail....

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Strategic Intuition vs. Strategic Planning: Chapter Summary

Strategic Intuition vs. Strategic Planning: Chapter Summary I co-host a leadership book club called the High Impact Reading Challenge with Positive Psychology Coach, Lisa Sears. The last book we read...

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It’s Time To Get Involved!

It’s Time To Get Involved! Randy Wolken, President & CEO So much has changed in our state and nation. This last year, manufacturers and businesses have been severely challenged with...

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What I Learned in 2021

What I Learned in 2021 David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer If you have been following my emails for any length of time, you know that the week between Christmas and...

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2022 State of the State Summary

Governor Kathy Hochul presented her first State of the State address in the NYS Assembly Chamber on January 5, 2022. She will unveil her proposed Executive 2022-23 budget in mid-January....

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Breaking Up is Hard to Do: 5 Steps to Ending a Project without Ruining Your Reputation

Breaking Up is Hard to Do: 5 Steps to Ending a Project without Ruining Your Reputation A few weeks ago one of my mentees-turned-friends asked to have a call with...

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The National Institute for Innovation and Technology receives funding from the US Department of Labor to lead the expansion of the nation’s Registers Apprenticeships in strategic supply chains

The National Institute for Innovation and Technology receives funding from the US Department of Labor to lead the expansion of the nation's Registers Apprenticeships in strategic supply chains Major Focus...

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Statement from MACNY President & CEO Randy Wolken on Governor Hochul’s 2022 State of the State Address

On behalf of MACNY – The Manufacturers Association, we applaud Governor Kathy Hochul’s continued commitment to investing in workforce development initiatives across the state, which includes expanding access to registered...

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Governor Kathy Hochul Delivers Historic State of The State Pledging a New Era for New York

Governor Kathy Hochul Delivers Historic State of The State Pledging a New Era for New York Randy Wolken, President & CEO On Wednesday, Governor Kathy Hochul stood in the New...

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Manufacturing Matters: January 2022

Click here to view this month’s issue of Manufacturing Matters. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Cover Story: MACNY Welcomes Justyna Valencia as Workforce Development Specialist   Page 3 | President's Message: Happy New Year!...

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Ashley Stoltz Joins MACNY as Workforce Development Specialist

Please join us in welcoming Ashley Stoltz to the team! Ashley has joined the organization as a Workforce Development Specialist. In her role, Ashley will support MACNY’s New York State...

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