Prosperity partnership to release Manufacturing Index tomorrow

MALTA, N.Y. » The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership, Saratoga County, NY’s economic development corporation will release its inaugural Saratoga County Manufacturing Index on Wed., April 17 during a luncheon event at the Gideon Putnam in Saratoga Springs.

Officials said that the Saratoga County Manufacturing Index will highlight the economic impact of manufacturing in Saratoga County and the Capital Region, and take an inside look at employment, revenue, exports and other important facets of the sector.

That presentation will be followed by a panel discussion involving manufacturing industry leaders, including Mark Dougherty, Vice President of Advanced Module Engineering at GLOBALFOUNDRIES; Chad McKissick, Plant Director at QUAD/Graphics; and Dona Stone, Human Resources Leader at Newport News Shipbuilding.

In addition, the program will include a special presentation by Jason Bram, Research Officer from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and a report from Hudson Valley Community College, which has secured approximately $ 85,000 in manufacturing workforce development grants to support education and training for students interested in the field.

“We know that Saratoga County has a vibrant and growing manufacturing sector, which is led by GLOBALFOUNDRIES and includes numerous companies across a host of significant industries,” Marty Vanags, President of the Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership said in a news release.

“We look forward to sharing insight into this important segment of our economy, and discussing the ways we can assist manufacturers in further expanding these vital operations,” Vangas added.

The Saratoga Partnership is asking local manufacturing industry stakeholders to add their insight by completing a brief Pulse Survey regarding their experiences, expectations, and challenges. Individual answers will be held in strict confidence; results will be aggregated and shared at the luncheon. In appreciation for completing the survey, participants will receive a promo code providing a 20 percent discount off the cost of registration.

The event begins at 11:30 a.m. on Wed., April 17 at the

Gideon Putnam.

The Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership is Saratoga County’s designated Economic Development organization, leading the public and private sectors to achieve economic success for its businesses and residents, according to the release.

The Saratoga Partnership is the first point of contact for business retention, expansion, and attraction, providing a seamless delivery of economic development and workforce development assistance for businesses seeking to expand in Saratoga County, New York.

For more information, you can visit www. saratogapartnership.org.