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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Todd Tranum – September 21, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Manufacturer's Association of the Southern Tier's Executive Director Todd Tranum about workforce development efforts in Chautauqua County. … [Read more...]
Workforce Development Issues Top Issue of Rep. Langworthy’s Tour of Weber Knapp
Congressman Nick Langworthy discussed workforce development issues and manufacturing on a tour of Weber Knapp in Jamestown on Friday. The Congressman from the 23rd District met with Weber Knapp President Rhonda Johnson and Manufacturers … [Read more...]
Melissa Himes Named Director of Dream It Do It WNY Program
The Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier has announced the hiring of Melissa Himes as the Director of the Dream It Do It Western New York program. Himes has 16 years of experience working in manufacturing and 23 years of experience in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dream It, Do It – September 22, 2022
We speak with Dream It, Do It Coordinator Francine Rondenell and Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier Executive Director Todd Tranum about the Dream It, Do It program. … [Read more...]
Dream It, Do It Programs Coming Back After Pandemic Put Them On Pause
A local program that works to get more skilled workers into manufacturing is starting strong after the pandemic put the program on pause. Dream It, Do It Western New York's new coordinator, Francine Rondenell, said October is National … [Read more...]
