Refugees offer talent pool for employers struggling to hire
“As local employers struggle to fill job openings, there’s a talent pool they might not have considered: refugees who have moved to the Buffalo Niagara region.”
The 100 year-old business in Mohawk you may not know existed
“That business is Kwik-Kut Manufacturing, and they make a particular type of food chopper. Its incredibly simple, yet effective design has allowed Kwik-Kut to stay relevant in a crowded industry of fancy and elaborate kitchen gadgets all these years later.”
Businesses from Albany to Hudson, Cobleskill to Cohoes: Capital Region BOCES is a great partner to build the regional economy
“From manufacturing operations to healthcare facilities, welding shops to video game design operations, Career and Technical School students are the fuel by which businesses and, as a result, the economies grow.”
KLAW Industries receives award from MIT
“A local startup company that has developed an alternative to coal ash for concrete is receiving more recognition and support.”
Manufacturing jobs provide visually impaired workers paychecks and a purpose
“You see them all the time, keeping transit workers, construction and emergency personnel safe: bright orange safety vests. Well, you might be surprised to learn how and where they’re made.”