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Empire Manufacturing Survey: Continued Growth at a Slower Pace, Prices Rise

Business activity continued to expand in New York State, though at a slower pace than last month, according to firms responding to the June 2021 Empire State Manufacturing Survey.

-The headline general business conditions index fell seven points to 17.4.
-New orders and shipments increased moderately, and there was a rise in unfilled orders.
-Delivery times lengthened at a record-setting pace, and inventories edged lower.
-Employment levels and the average workweek continued to grow modestly
-Both input prices and selling prices continued to rise sharply.

Read more at NY Fed: http://ow.ly/EURc50FaSU0

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Council of Industry5 days ago

The Council of Industry celebrates Unshattered's 5 year anniversary!

The UNSHATTERED team has made massive strides and as organization and we celebrate their accomplishments, including:

*FIVE YEARS* of employing women in recovery and supporting their journeys toward economic independence and sustained sobriety.

*FIVE YEARS* of developing women's skills as they learn to make, market, and sell premium quality, sustainable handbags.

*FIVE YEARS* of successfully ending the addiction relapse cycle!

Congratulations @unshatteredny, we wish you many more successful years ahead!

Shop Unshattered here: https://unshattered.org/
Donate here: https://unshattered.funraise.org/

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Council of Industry6 days ago

Marist College School of Management's Dr. William S. Brown details effective strategic human resources practices in the latest edition of HV Mfg.

Read his article here: http://ow.ly/bm8450EBcJJ

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Council of Industry7 days ago

Each year, Ulster BOCES' Hudson Valley Pathways Academy honors an industry/community partner who has made a significant impact on the program and the local STEM community. This year's honoree is Frank Falatyn of Fala Technologies.

"Frank is recognized for his commitment to the strategic path of the HVPA and more importantly, for his actions in allowing for our young scholars to have opportunities they would otherwise never experience. Frank is a founding member of the school and its steering committee. His contributions to the steering committee are vital to our strong public/private partnership and he advocates for the program publicly. His actions and belief in the program is benefitting all involved," says Stephen Casa, Workplace Learning Coordinator at Ulster BOCES.

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Council of Industry1 week ago

NEW PODCAST EPISODE!

Neil McGill: Director of Operations, Allendale Machinery Systems

In this episode, Harold King speaks with Neil McGill about the manufacturing industry, automation, workforce development and the future of the machine tool industry.

Allendale Machinery Systems has helped countless manufacturers grow, innovate and thrive by providing them with the best, most efficient machine tool solutions. Neil is the third generation of McGills to lead the firm which primarily sells and maintains Haas Machines.

Listen to the full episode here: http://ow.ly/ergo50F8f9Q

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Council of Industry2 weeks ago

Zoom Webinar: Economic and Legislative Updates Impacting
The Council of Industry Members

Thursday, June 17, 2021 8:30am - 9:30am

Join former Senior Counsel to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee and alliantgroup, LP National Managing Director, Dean Zerbe, as he shares exclusive insight on the latest relief package, the credits and incentives you need to know about, and what impact the new White House will have on legislative and tax policy for 2021, 2022 and beyond.

For more information, email training@councilofindustry.org

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