Amazon has announced plans to add 250,000 seasonal jobs nationwide, including 7,000 in the Tri-State area, while committing more than $1 billion to pay and benefits.
Felipe Vasconcelos, owner and CEO of Kapuluan Coconut, has highlighted the benefits of Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) for small businesses.
Amazon announced that BT Group has expanded its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) through a new five-year agreement aimed at modernizing BT’s technology and enhancing customer-focused digital services.
The Winpisinger Center has announced the launch of its Online Steward Training program, set to begin on October 1.
IAM Union Local 2003 held its third annual “Stakes at the Gate” political forum on August 16 at the union hall in Daleville, Alabama.
The Winpisinger Center has opened applications for the 2026 Chris Wagoner Memorial Leadership Grant, which aims to help locals send current and emerging leaders to leadership training programs.
IAM Union Midwest Territory leaders recently visited C. Cretors & Company, a family-owned manufacturer based in Wood Dale, Illinois, that is recognized for its popcorn machines.
The U.S. Census Bureau will release new national statistics on income, poverty, and health insurance coverage for 2024 at an online news conference scheduled for September 9 at 10 a.m.…
The International Labor Communications Association (ILCA) will hold its biennial convention in New Orleans from November 18 to 20, 2025.
Construction has begun on a $53 million renovation of The J.M. Smucker Co.’s Milk-Bone manufacturing facility in Buffalo’s East Side, according to an announcement from Governor Kathy Hochul.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has issued an emergency order to address the risk of energy shortages in the Mid-Atlantic region.
The September 2025 issue of Manufacturing Matters highlights several developments and initiatives relevant to the manufacturing sector in Central New York.
The new IAM union-made NextGen Acela high-speed trainsets have begun regular service on Amtrak’s Northeast Rail Corridor.
Earlier this month, members of the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) attended the unveiling of the Real Life Rosies logo on a NASCAR vehicle at Watkins Glen International…
Massachusetts reported 183,000 job openings in June 2025, a decrease from the 193,000 openings recorded in May, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The U.S. Census Bureau has announced it will hold a prerelease webinar for the 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-year estimates before their public release on September 11, 2025.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in coordination with the New York State Department of Health (DOH) and Cattaraugus County Health Department, is currently investigating a potential…
The U.S. Census Bureau has released new data from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), which measures ongoing business conditions and projections.
David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer at the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY), has shared further reflections on his recent four-week sabbatical.
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and LaGuardia Community College (LAGCC) have graduated the first cohort of participants from PowerUp2030, a new program aimed at supporting small and diverse businesses…
Empire State Development and Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement have announced the 20 startups selected as finalists in the seventh round of the Grow-NY food and agriculture business…
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) has called on New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy to sign the Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act…
The New York State Department of Health has issued a health advisory to healthcare providers in response to an increase in chikungunya virus cases globally.
The IAM Wood Pulp & Paper Council (WPPC) held its annual Chillin’ & Grillin’ for GDA Virtual BBQ Competition, raising more than $20,000 to benefit Guide Dogs of America |…
State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald visited the 2025 Great New York State Fair in Central New York, where he met with local health leaders to discuss public health issues…
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