November 13, 2014

Manufacturing Is Still Buffalo’s Business

November 13, 2014

Is manufacturing still strong in western New York? According to Buffalo Business First, U.S. government statistics show that the two-county Buffalo metropolitan area ranks 14th for manufacturing employment among the nation’s 51 major metros. In the Buffalo-Niagara Falls region today, nearly 12% of all civilian jobs are in the manufacturing sector. Compare that to Detroit, the national leader at just over 18%.

$1,000 Scholarships for Students Considering Careers in Manufacturing

November 13, 2014

The Chief Executives Network for Manufacturing of the Capital Region, Inc. (CEN) is an association of manufacturers located in the Capital Region. To encourage students to consider careers in manufacturing, CEN will once again be offering $1,000 scholarships

Rensselaer spending $2.2 million to beef up manufacturing programs

November 13, 2014

Albany Business Review Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is preparing to invest $2.2 million to beef up its manufacturing programs. The private research and engineering school in Troy,