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Letting Go Is Hard to Do (But You Still Gotta Do It)

Alec Pendleton for Industry Week

Oct 30, 2018

Letting Go Is Hard to Do (But You Still Gotta Do It)

Early in my career, I had the good fortune to attend seminars led by the late Leon Danco, a noted consultant to family businesses. He had particular skill—and took particular delight—in waking up scions to the realities of life in a family company, and in urging them to upgrade their management skills. A master storyteller, he often underscored points with memorable quips that stuck with his charges for decades. One of his favorites was: “Happiness is Control,” a critical poi

Dreamers wanted: High-tech manufacturing careers await willing workers

Greg Wasko for the Meadville Tribune

Oct 25, 2018

Dreamers wanted: High-tech manufacturing careers await willing workers

Photo Courtesy of NASA When the Kepler Space Telescope launched into outer space in 2009, a little piece of Meadville went with it. Starn Tool, headquartered in Meadville since 1945, produced parts for the telescope with a mission to study exoplanets. The Kepler Telescope was expected to operate for only four years but, nearly a decade later, on Aug. 2, 2018, “the most prolific planet hunter of all time,” as stated by Space.com, sent its last data haul back to NASA. While the

In Tight Labor Market, Veterans Faster to Hire, Easier to Retain

IndustryWeek Staff

Oct 23, 2018

In Tight Labor Market, Veterans Faster to Hire, Easier to Retain

Hire veterans because of what they bring to the table rather than compliance requirements or because “it’s the right thing to do,” says a new study. A majority of companies (79%) find that veterans offer businesses the qualified, committed and high-performing employees they need, according to Orion Talent’s new Veteran Hiring Survey: Exploring the Bottom-line Value of Hiring Veteran Talent. "With over 200,000 people leaving military service each year and about half of those

Many Parents Undervalue Manufacturing as a Career for Their Children

IndustryWeek Staff

Oct 18, 2018

Many Parents Undervalue Manufacturing as a Career for Their Children

There is a disconnect between how we are training our kids and what careers they will choose. While 58% of parents want their child to be knowledgeable about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects and 43% agree STEM-focused careers have a promising future, only 20% of parents associate STEM education with the manufacturing industry, according to a new survey from Kronos Incorporated. The Kronos 2018 Manufacturing Day Survey conducted online by The Harris P

SOLO Laboratories Recognized as A Best Place to Work in PA

Oct 16, 2018

SOLO Laboratories Recognized as A Best Place to Work in PA

SOLO Laboratories in Kutztown, PA has been recognized by the Team Pennsylvania Foundation as one of the best places to work in the state. The recognition was based on scoring that reviewed a company's workforce policies, practices, philosophies, systems, demographics and employee satisfaction surveys. Lindsay Sokol Szejko & Jaimyn Westenhofer Lindsay Sokol Szejko, CEO & Owner, noted, "We are beyond thrilled about being selected as a best place to work in 2018 for all of PA.

Wolf approves $1 million grant for additive manufacturing training

Julia Mericle, Pgh Business Times

Oct 16, 2018

Wolf approves $1 million grant for additive manufacturing training

Governor Tom Wolf approved a $1 million grant support more training programs to United Mine Workers of America Career Centers, Inc., according to a news release. The training center, located in Prosperity, will focus on training workers in coal-impacted communities in southwest Pennsylvania in advanced manufacturing technology. “Workers and their families in southwest Pennsylvania have seen their share of challenges, with many former coal workers seeking new jobs in manufactu

Equipment Manufacturers Salute Their Workers on Manufacturing Day

IndustryWeek Staff

Oct 16, 2018

Equipment Manufacturers Salute Their Workers on Manufacturing Day

Wanting to celebrate the 1.3 million equipment manufacturers who “who work hard every day and are inspiring the next generation to follow in their footsteps,” the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) both participated in a variety of events for the day and released a video saying thanks. The video spotlights the work ethic of these workers while also highlighting some of the industry’s key contributions to the U.S. economy. This includes and contributing $159 billion

Additive Manufacturing: The “Cool Factor” in Manufacturing

Center for Automotive Research

Oct 12, 2018

Additive Manufacturing: The “Cool Factor” in Manufacturing

The challenges of designing innovative products are to balance power, speed, weight, accuracy, strength, and cost. Additive manufacturing (AM) reduces product development lead times and provides geometric freedom, part consolidation, and design individuality. Additive manufacturing or 3D printing is not a new technology. Additive manufacturing first emerged in 1987 with stereolithography (SL), a process that solidifies thin layers of ultraviolet (UV) light‐sensitive liquid po

Financial Strategies in a Business Plan

Leigh Anthony for Chron.com

Oct 11, 2018

Financial Strategies in a Business Plan

A large part of the business plan for any small business is the financial section of the plan. The financial section includes the income statement, cash flow statement and balance sheet. For new businesses, these financial statements will be projections, whereas for an existing the business the section will contain several years of history as well as projections. In addition to statements, the plan should include the financial strategies of the business in how finances will b

Career Fair offers area students a look at their potential future

Keith Gushard for the Meadville Tribune

Oct 9, 2018

Career Fair offers area students a look at their potential future

VERNON TOWNSHIP — Zoey Patterson thinks her eventual career path might be one of two widely divergent choices. Part of her morning was spent checking career opportunities with Channellock Inc. at the fifth annual Crawford County Career Awareness Fair for students at Vernon Central Volunteer Fire Department. She was among about 1,200 students from 13 middle and high schools across Crawford and northern Mercer counties who attended. Students had a chance to speak with represent

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