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"I think the biggest impression I was left with after taking the classes and meeting colleagues from other manufacturing environments was that the obstacles that I run into on a daily basis are not unique and certainly not unsolvable. Very often we were all able to help each other just by having a chance to say things out loud and get feedback from others as to how they handled the same or a similar problem."

Vincent Sauter,FALA Technologies, Inc., Graduate of Certificate in Manufacturing Leadership Program

 

 

"The Council of Industry has been a great resource to SELUX.  We have found it to be a very successful business partnership."

Karen Biddiscombe, Human Resource Administrator, Se'Lux Corporation

 

 

"In forming the Manufacturers Alliance of New York State the Council of Industry has given a stronger voice to manufacturers across the Hudson Valley and New York State.  It’s a voice that needs to be heard in Albany and in Washington."

Robert Miniger, Vice President of Human Resources, Balchem Corporation

 

 

 

"With the help of Pepco and the Council of Industry, we were able to lock into a rate for 2008 and 2009 that fit nicely into our budget and we were pleased. When we saw what happened to energy prices in the first part of 2008 we were ecstatic."

Russell Yeager, Chief Executive Officer of Alcoa Fastening Systems in Kingston

 

 

 

"The Council of Industry is the place to go to get information on economic and political trends and new break-throughs in business management.  The educational programs are always timely and immediately applicable."

Gordon McAleer, President, McAleer & Associates

 

 

 

 

 
Manufacturer’s Association of the Hudson Valley

The Council of Industry

About The Council
 The Council of Industry has been the manufacturer’s association for the Hudson Valley since 1910. We are a privately funded not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to promote the success of our member firms and their employees, and through them contribute to the success of the Hudson Valley Community. To fulfill this mission, the Council provides:

Training Programs
The Council of Industry has provided management training for manufacturers for more than fifty years. We are continually improving the content and direction of our training by keeping close contact with the needs of our members.


Manufacturing Leadership Certificate
Teamed with Dutchess Community College, this program includes a two day course entitled, “Fundamentals of Leadership” followed by various one day courses. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - Certificate in Manufacturing Leadership.

Hudson Valley Consortium Training
The Council of Industry and a consortium of six Hudson Valley Community Colleges (Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester) are able to use a grant by the State University of New York to subsidize training for Hudson Valley Manufacturers. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - Hudson Valley Consortium Training.

Refresher Training
The Council of Industry provides required regulatory refresher training. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - Regulatory Refresher Program.

Sub-Council Networks
The Council of Industry offers numerous networking opportunities for members in various professions. The Environmental Health and Safety Sub-council discuss issues of interest to compliance managers, the Human Resources Sub-council discusses employment policies and practices and the Executives Network tours member facilities and discusses topics vital to manufacturers. Click these links to learn more - Council of Industry Human Resources or Hudson Valley Industrial Environmental Group.

Survey Data
Annual surveys of the wage, salary and benefit practices of the members are complied. These surveys provide a benchmark for member firm’s personnel policies as well as a picture of regional trends. The Council will also poll its members on various topics at any time at the request of any member.

Events
Throughout the year the Council holds events where members and associate members are able to meet and mingle. These events also provide excellent sponsorship and public relations opportunities for our members. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - Events

Advocacy
The Council of Industry works consistently to promote a pro-manufacturing agenda in Washington and Albany. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - Advocacy.

Membership Directory
The Council of Industry publishes an annual directory of its members, listing their products and services. This directory also includes a listing of state and federal regulatory agencies, elected officials and other information. Click this link to see our Member Listings - Council of Industry - Members by Category.

Discounts on Products and Services
The Council of Industry uses the leverage of its 135 member firms to secure discounts on products and services for our members. A partial list of these products and services include:

Electricity Aggregation— The Council of Industry has teamed with Pepco Energy Services Inc., to purchase electricity on a group aggregate basis for our member manufacturing firms. This program enables our members to better manage and control their electricity costs. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - Electricity Aggregation.

Demand Response Program—Council members in conjunction with the company Comverge, Inc., may be able to take advantage of various New York Independent Service Operators programs which provide financial incentives to participants who are able to shed electrical loads in response to either market price or capacity criteria. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - Electricity Aggregation.

Energy Reduction Program -SmartWatt Energy Services will assist members with the installation of high efficiency lighting and equipment, and engineer and design solutions for your company with a commitment to significant long-term economic and environmental benefits. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - Electricity Aggregation.


Employee Search and Placement Services — Provided to members at a 25% discount by McAleer & Associates, Inc. Click this link to learn more – Council of Industry - McAleer & Associates, Inc.

Consulting Services— We have a stable of consultants with a wide range of expertise, that have been fully reviewed and we recommend to our members. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - Consulting.

Affinity Insurance Program— Council member employees are eligible for discounts on homeowners and auto insurance through Ulster Insurance Services, Inc. and Travelers. Click this link to learn more - Council of Industry - Affinity Insurance.

 

Officers:

President: Russ Yeager - Alcoa Fastening Systems

First Vice President: Stephen Pomeroy - Schatz Bearing Company

Second Vice President: Chuck Altman - S.P. Industries

Treasurer: Richard Kolosky - M&T Bank

Directors:

Gary Schlegal - AERCO

Robert Miniger - Balchem Corporation

William Hansen - BASF Corporation

Stephen Burger - Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation

Tom Gaffney* - Dyno Nobel

John Malmgreen - Eastern Alloys

Jack Effron* - EFCO Products

Joe Ferraro - Elna Magnetics

Carol Parker - Fair Rite Products

Frank Falatyn* - Fala Technologies

Scott Hutchins* - Jabil

Robert Scott - KeyBank

Tom Rohde - Konica Minolta

Cedric Glasper - Mechanical Rubber Products

T.N. Thompson - Millrock Technologies

Darren Doherty* - Package Pavement Corporation

Jason Smith - Pawling Corporation

Charles Dujardin – TD Bank

Richard Croce* - Viking Industries

* Past President

 

Staff:

Executive Vice President– Harold King

Director of Training and Programs – Ana Maria Murabito

Director of Membership and Communication – Alison Butler

Director of Government Affairs– Karyn Burns

How to reach us:

Our offices are located at the beautiful Desmond Campus of Mount St. Mary College, 6 Albany Post Road, Newburgh, NY 12550.You can reach us by phone (845) 565-1355, or fax (845) 565-1427 or e-mail hking@councilofindustry.org.







The Council of Industry 6 Albany Post Road, Newburgh, NY 12550 • 845-565-1355 • 845-565-1427 (fax) • hking@councilofindustry.org