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Registered apprentices graduate from MIAP
DeWITT, N.Y. — A new group of registered apprentices has graduated from the Manufacturers Intermediary Apprenticeship Program (MIAP). That’s according to MACNY, the Manufacturers Association. The organization partners with the New York State Department of Labor to sponsor MIAP, “acting as an intermediary” to help small and medium-sized companies in Central New York and across […]

Partnership creates pathway to college credits for IBEW Local 43 apprentices
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC), Alfred State College, Syracuse University (SU), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 43, and the
Inficon appoints head of U.S. business as firm’s next CEO in 2023
The board of directors of Inficon Holding AG on Tuesday announced that Oliver Wyrsch will succeed Lukas Winkler as CEO in early 2023. Wyrsch currently

IPD Engineering names Manzo VP of operations
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — IPD Engineering announced it has promoted Tom Manzo to VP of operations. Manzo, an IPD employee of 10 years, is an accomplished

Phelps to retire from Oswego Industries board of directors after 45 years
FULTON, N.Y. — Bruce Phelps, owner of Fulton Tool, has served on the Oswego Industries board of directors for 45 years and recently announced his intent to retire at the end of his current term. Phelps was one of the founding members of the Oswego Industries board and has seen the agency evolve in many
Former Syracuse manufacturing site endorsed for Registers of Historic Places
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced March 10 that the state Board for Historic Preservation has recommended adding 21 properties to the State and National Registers of Historic Places, including former facilities involved in early automobile manufacturing and sales in Buffalo and Syracuse. The Syracuse site the board recommended was the H.A. Moyer Factory

Northern New York NBRC counties can apply for economic, infrastructure-development grants
The New York State Department of State has announced the availability of more than $5 million in federal grant funding for economic and community development

Oneida County executive launches petition to keep nanotech school at SUNY Poly
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. has launched a petition on change.org opposing Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to merge SUNY Polytechnic

Watertown manufacturer wins nearly $44M Navy contract
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — MetalCraft Marine Inc. was recently awarded a $43.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy. The firm-fixed-price, indefinite delivery/indefinite-quantity contract is for Force Protection Small & Large (FPS & FPL) boats for the Commander, Naval Installation Command (CNIC). Work associated with the first delivery order will be performed at MetalCraft Marine’s manufacturing plant

Clement joins Beardsley Architects + Engineers
AUBURN, N.Y. — Beardsley Architects + Engineers recently added Alex D. Clement as a senior architect in its Syracuse–area office. Clement has 13 years of experience working with governmental, commercial, industrial, educational, and residential clients, the firm said in a release. He works collaboratively to solve design problems with complex constraints and to develop spaces
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