Council of Industry

In this episode, Harold King speaks with Stephen Effron about Efco Products, Inc., his family’s 100-plus-year-old business based in Poughkeepsie.

Harold talks with Stephen about the history of the company, what its like to be the fourth generation to lead the family business, his path to joining the business and his preparations to lead it, challenges and opportunities they face and his family’s and the business’ commitment to the Poughkeepsie community.

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Council of Industry2 days ago

Marlboro High School's Thomas Fassell speaks with the Council of Industry about the school's engineering program. Shown is a pasta suspension bridge created by Engineering & Robotics students. https://twitter.com/MHSEngineering1

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Council of Industry3 days ago

SUNY Ulster will offer its remote Electrical Theory I - Basics course from March 2-16. Topics covered will include basic electrical principles, Ohm's Law, Watt's Law, power, energy, series & parallel circuits, ampacity, wire sizing, magnetism, alternating current, capacitors, inductors, 3-phase power, motors, troubleshooting, and electrical safety.

To learn more and register for the course, click here: http://ow.ly/7boM50DIPfr

Advanced Manufacturing - SUNY Ulster

Advanced Manufacturing courses in Continuing Education at SUNY Ulster

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Council of Industry5 days ago

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released results from its monthly survey of NY manufacturers.

The general business conditions index rose nine points to 12.1, its highest level since July of last year.

Thirty-two percent of respondents reported that conditions had improved over the month, while 20 percent reported that conditions had worsened.

The new orders index rose four points to 10.8, indicating that orders increased, and the shipments index fell to 4.0, pointing to a small increase in shipments.

To view the full survey results, click here: http://ow.ly/dM3g50DCDUz

Empire State Manufacturing Survey (overview) - FEDERAL RESERVE BANK of NEW YORK

Working within the Federal Reserve System, the New York Fed implements monetary policy, supervises and regulates financial institutions and helps maintain the nation's payment systems.

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Council of Industry1 week ago

In What Ways Did You Find It Valuable or Impactful?

"My book choice is specifically focused for those operating in family businesses. While non-traditional, it has been one of the most valuable books I have read on managing personal and professional success in a high stakes game. We are all in our position because we work hard, have applied our skills and are extremely dedicated to the mission at hand. In a family business that can be consuming, and near term urgent. And, important challenges can cloud our ability to be the best we can be. Of all the books I have read, and I have read many, it is in this book I have found the knowledge and mindset to create success."

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Council of Industry1 week ago

Jacob Montalbano received his Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship Training as an Industrial Manufacturing Technician at Elna Magnetics last year. Congratulations, Jacob!

Read more about Jacob's journey to apprenticeship here: http://ow.ly/kvpI50DAIPk

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