NYS Manufacturing and Tech News Week of 12.17.18

CNY business offers support to craft brewers, wins state grant
“It could be the next big evolution in the growth of New York state’s beer industry: A one-stop shop where small brewers can find help with marketing, sales, distribution, packaging and sourcing ingredients.”
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SUNY Corning Community College to receive $1 million in state funds
“It will also facilitate the establishment of the College’s Center for STEAM Innovation, where equipment will allow the college to explore and expand public-private partnerships with local employers to meet their workforce needs.”
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Buffalo Filter sold to Utica company for $365 million
“Buffalo Filter, which has a medical products manufacturing plant in Lancaster, has been sold to a Utica-based company for $365 million.”
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Regeneron to receive up to $140 million from state toward $800 million expansion
“The pharmaceuticals manufacturer plans to invest $800 million and hire 1,500 people in East Greenbush to increase its production over the next seven years.”
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5 finalists chosen for $3M Genius NY business competition in Syracuse
“Five startup companies involved in the drone industry have been chosen to compete in the third round of the year-long state-funded $3 million Genius NY business competition at the Syracuse Tech Garden.”
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Manufacturers Finding New Sources of Talent
“Still keeping manufacturers up at night is the search for talent; especially workers with specialized skills. This need has driven companies to look outside the regular channels for workers. One organization that is helping to fill that gap is Ability Beyond.”
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