A conference for manufacturers interested in learning more about automation systems will be held in Jamestown on October 28. The Manufacturing Crossroads event is being co-sponsored by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities’ Retool WNY initiative … [Read more...]
Organizations Celebrating Manufacturing Month
Organizations across the region are celebrating Manufacturing Month in October. The month long observance highlights the critical role manufacturing plays in Western New York’s economy and the career opportunities available to the next … [Read more...]
Made In Falconer Event Being Held In Celebration Of National Manufacturing Month
CHQ Chamber is celebrating National Manufacturing Month by presenting Made in Falconer this Saturday. The event will offer public tours of local manufacturers to provide a fascinating first-hand look at some of the products made right here in … [Read more...]
STEM Wars Returns To Northwest Arena In May
STEM Wars is returning to the Northwest Arena in May. STEM Wars 2025 is a Technology Competition, Career Fair and Tech Expo that will be held May 21 and 22. The event brings together manufacturers, schools, suppliers, colleges and community … [Read more...]
Manufacturing Groups Expressing Concern Over Tariffs Impacts
The Buffalo Niagara Manufacturers Alliance and the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier have issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over the economic impact of tariffs on manufacturers in the region. They warn that continued … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Demands NYPA Suspend Rate Hike
Governor Kathy Hochul is demanding the New York Power Authority suspend its proposed electric rate hike. NYPA’s proposed hike would nearly triple current rates, increasing them from $12.88 per megawatt hour to $33.05 per megawatt hour. Hochul … [Read more...]
MAST, Buffalo Niagara Manufacturing Alliance Oppose Proposed Hydropower Rate Increase
The Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier (MAST) and the Buffalo Niagara Manufacturing Alliance (BNMA) are coming out in opposition to a proposed rate increase by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) that would nearly triple the rates charged … [Read more...]
STEM Wars Kicks Off Today in Downtown Jamestown
STEM Wars kicks off a two day event at the Northwest Arena today. A new feature this year is a Career Fair and Technology Expo that will be open to the public. It will start at 3:00 p.m. and ending at 6:00 pm on rink A today. Manufacturers … [Read more...]
STEM Wars To Be Two Day Event in 2024
STEM Wars 2024 will be a two day event this coming May at the Northwest Arena. STEM Wars is a Technology Competition, Career Fair and Tech Expo that will be held May 22 to 23. It will bring together manufacturers, schools, suppliers, colleges and … [Read more...]
JLDC Funds Strategic Planning Proposal To Help With Workforce Development
A strategic planning proposal to help with workforce development in the non-construction trades has received initial funding. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation heard a presentation from Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier … [Read more...]
