Post: Sep. 28, 2020
Few elected officials understand and appreciate manufacturers as much as New York State’s Lt. Governor Kathleen Hochul. Born and raised in Western New York she saw many families, including her own, grow prosperous by working in the steel and auto plants in the region. Now, as Lt. Governor she oversees the State’s Economic Development programs through the Regional Economic Development Councils and emphasizes the importance of manufacturing to New York’s economy.
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Post: Sep. 17, 2020
In high school, JBT’s, Larry Ormond excelled on the playing fields but struggled with academics. That changed when he joined the Navy where he consistently performed at the top of his class and found his calling as a Fire Controlman. Today, Larry has brought that experience and his 11 years in the Navy to JBT where he leads a global team of sales technicians from his location in Kingston.
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Post: Aug. 17, 2020
For many years the private sector and education sector seemed disconnected – two silos interacting only occasionally and rarely cooperatively. There have been, however, individuals who have been able to break out of those silos, who have created opportunities and programs for businesses and educators to work together with common purpose, that purpose being the betterment of young people. One such person is Steve Casa, Workplace Learning Coordinator at Ulster BOCES.
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Post: Sep. 4, 2020
No two careers in manufacturing are the same. In the case of Kevin Brewster, President of Brewster Machinery a start in a small machine shop in Connecticut has led him on a path to owning his own used equipment auction and Appraisal business. A journey that has given him insights into the many issues facing manufacturer from workforce development to international competition tax policy and more.
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Post: Aug. 7, 2020
Since 1963, Access has been supporting individuals and families with very different needs including those with significant medical or behavioral issues, and others who live independently with minimal help. They provide behavioral health services, services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Among those services is Access Business Solutions which provides meaningful employment to disabled individuals.
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Post: Jul. 27, 2020
For manufacturers energy is very often a sizable expense. Managing that expense and the risks associated with energy markets can have a significant impact on a firm’s bottom line perhaps even be the difference between profit and loss. In this episode we dive into the complex world of energy markets with Tim Bigler, Senior Energy Market Strategist at Direct Energy to learn about the many factors that influence prices.
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Post: Jul. 20, 2020
No one loves an innovator more than Hudson Valley manufacturers and that is why we are excited to have had, and to share, this conversation with Dr. Jonah Schenker, Deputy Superintendent at Ulster BOCES. Jonah’s thoughts on learning and teaching – and the work he and the team at Ulster BOCES are doing – are creative, innovative, and having positive impacts on students.
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Post: Jul. 13, 2020
Perhaps the best kept secret in the Hudson Valley is that most of the mainframe computers operating the world’s most critical financial, government, defense and industrial information infrastructures are manufactured right here in Poughkeepsie. Johnnieanne Hansen talks with John and Warren, two of the leaders at the Poughkeepsie site about the “Z” System mainframe, workforce, leadership and more.
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Post: Jul. 2, 2020
Harold King speaks with Michael Esposito – Vice President of Newburgh based Orange Packaging, a manufacturer of point of purchase displays …. And so much more.
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Post: Jun. 29, 2020
The Community Colleges in the Mid-Hudson Region are at the forefront of education and workforce development. Perhaps no public institutions anywhere are more effective at changing lives for the better than are our community colleges. SUNY Orange is no exception, and under the leadership of Dr. Young the college has become and even more effective institution.
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Post: Jun. 22, 2020
Harold King talks with Economist Jason Bram, Research Officer at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
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Post: Jun. 8, 2020
Johnnieanne Hansen chats with Alethea Shuman, VP of Sales and Engineering for Usheco, Inc. a small, family owned plastics manufacturer located in Ulster County.
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Post: May. 21, 2020
“The Beauty of our process defines who we are.” For over a decade, Niche has established a signature collection of stunning modern lighting products They are a small company committed to bringing the most luxurious modern lighting to consumers, designers, and architects across the globe.
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Post: May. 28, 2020
Harold King talks with Nildeep Patel, Divisional Vice President at AMETEK Rotron in Woodstock and a member of the Council of Industry Board of Directors about AMETEK’s response to COVID 19 including its impact on their business and steps they are taking to keep their employees safe.
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Post: May. 8, 2020
Harold and Mike talk about Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation response the COVID 19 outbreak in the region. They also talk about the impact of the virus and the government lockdown on the regional economy as well as opportunities to grow and strengthen manufacturing post COVID.
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Post: May. 12, 2020
Steve Bulger has been a longtime friend of small manufactures and the Council of Industry. In this episode Steve brings us up to speed on the Payroll Protection Program and all that the SBA is doing to help small business deal with the COVID 19 disaster.
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Post: Apr. 23, 2020
When Governor Cuomo ordered non- essential businesses to close March 20th Unshattered, a manufacturer of handbags, needed to abide by the mandate and close their doors.
In less than 24 hours, however, Unshattered saw the critical need for face masks for healthcare workers, drafted a mask, consulted with a physician from Vassar Brothers Medical Center, and began producing a safe and effective product. By Saturday at noon back to being essential and in full production mode.
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Post: Apr. 12, 2020
In this episode Johnnieanne Hansen, Vice President of the Council of Industry and Harold King, President discuss the events of the week of April 5th – April 10th surrounding the COVID 19 pandemic, its effect on Hudson Valley manufacturers and their employees, and the Council of Industry’s response.
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Post: Apr. 9, 2020
As the COVID 19 crises unfolds the Council of Industry is using all its resources to keep its members up to date with the latest information and resources to keep their employees safe and their businesses operating. This podcast is one of those resources and part of those efforts.
In this episode Johnnieanne Hansen from the Council of Industry interviews Rich Croce, President of Viking Industries.
Johnnieanne and Rich talk about Viking’s response to the COVID 19 pandemic and their efforts to keep their employees safe and their business running. Tragically, an employee of Viking died from the coronavirus several weeks ago. Rich discusses the effect of that death on the Viking family and the extraordinary efforts they are making to keep their employees safe and secure.
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Post: Apr. 4, 2020
As the COVID 19 crises unfolds the Council of Industry is using all its resources to keep its members up to date with the latest information and resources to keep their employees safe and their businesses operating. This podcast is one of those resources and part of those efforts.
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Post: Apr. 2, 2020
In this episode Harold King from the Council of Industry interviews Dan Freedman Dean of the School of Science and Engineering at SUNY New Paltz.
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Post: Apr. 12, 2020
In this episode Johnnieanne Hansen, Vice President of the Council of Industry and Harold King, President discuss the dynamic events of the week of March 13th -20th surrounding the COVID 19 pandemic and the Council of Industry’s response.
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Post: Apr. 1, 2020
The SBA will be the key implementer of the CARES act, the Federal Government’s response the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Post: Mar. 28, 2020
In this episode Johnnieanne Hansen, Vice President of the Council of Industry and Harold King, President discuss the events of the week of March 21st – 27th surrounding the COVID 19 pandemic, its effect on Hudson Valley manufacturers and their employees, and the Council of Industry’s response.
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Post: Mar. 24, 2020
In this episode Harold King from the Council of Industry interviews George Quigley, President of Ertel/Alsop and Chairman of the Council of Industry Board of Directors.
As the COVID 19 crises unfolds the Council of Industry is using all its resources to keep its members up to date with the latest information and resources to keep their employees safe and their businesses operating. This podcast is one of those resources and part of those efforts.
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