EWI sets course for Buffalo manufacturing process
July 3, 2014
Buffalo Business First When EWI New York opens in Buffalo later this year, it will focus on applied R&D services, and how technology can be
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GE touting its relationship with Quirky with new Wi-Fi air conditioner
July 3, 2014
Albany Business Review The Wall Street Journal takes a look at General Electric’s relationship with Quirky, a startup that harnesses the ideas of amateur inventors and ushers the
U.S. Manufacturing Growth Is Uneven: Should NYS Worry?
July 2, 2014
It’s no secret that American manufacturing bled jobs during the Great Recession. During 26 trying months, from December 2007 to February 2010, manufacturing’s misfortune accounted for half the decline in U.S. GDP. Now that that the nation is experiencing a manufacturing revival, does the patient deserve a clean bill of health?
Some vital signs are improving. For example, from February 2010 to May 2014, the manufacturing sector added 646,000 jobs. That wasn’t the only good news for hourly employees. During this same period, the average length of their work week climbed from 39.3 to 42.1 hours. While earning regular paychecks and overtime pay, American manufacturing workers boosted total output and added-value production.
Polyset sees growth opportunity with ocean barge manufacturers
July 2, 2014
Albany Business Review Niladri Ghoshal sees a potential $1 million to $2 million in new sales for his business in the marine industry. More
START-UP NY board approves plans at four campuses
July 2, 2014
Times Union The three-member board of the START-UP NY initiative on Tuesday unanimously approved the plans for tax-free designations at Clarkson University, Columbia University, Keuka
Crowdfunding: The Latest Economic Growth and Fundraising Tool
July 1, 2014
In an effort to stimulate economic growth in the startup and emerging business sectors, Congress is working on new rules and regulations that will make it easier for businesses to raise capital directly from the public. To raise awareness of this initiative, the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT), NYSTAR, Sensor CAT, and the Center for Biotechnology presented a Crowdfunding Workshop earlier this year to discuss the latest economic growth and fundraising tool.
Manufacturing executives to talk about New York's middle market
June 30, 2014
Albany Business Review Roger Hannay, chairman of a Westerlo manufacturing company, will participate in a panel discussion Tuesday focused on New York’s middle market sectors.
4 Startups To Watch: New York Energy Week 2014
June 30, 2014
Cleantech Notes Last week the 2nd annual New York Energy Week kicked off with a series of events all around New York City highlighting challenges and opportunities
Lockport manufacturer completes expansion
June 30, 2014
Buffalo Business First Diversified Manufacturing has completed a $5 million, 45,000-square-foot high bay addition to its 120,000-square-foot Lockport plant. More
