MACNY

What MACNY does

MACNY (Manufacturers Association of Central New York, Inc.) is a 501(c)-style nonprofit trade association founded in 1913 and headquartered at 5788 Widewaters Parkway in Syracuse, New York. The organization serves manufacturing companies and individual professionals across Central New York State with a portfolio spanning workforce development, apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs, training and online learning, government advocacy, human resources support, energy purchasing solutions, and networking events. Core programs include the Manufacturers Talent Institute, which coordinates pre-apprenticeship, registered apprenticeship, Partners for Education & Business (PEB), and the CNY STEM Scholarship program into a single K-12-through-journeyman talent pipeline. The NY-RAMP (New York Registered Apprenticeship Mobilization Partnership) initiative targets advanced manufacturing and semiconductor workforce training for major regional employers including Micron, Wolfspeed, and GlobalFoundries.

The association operates a membership-based revenue model combining recurring annual member dues from manufacturing companies and individual professionals, fees from training and development services, and revenue from events such as the 29th Annual Golf Tournament and publications including the Central Upstate Manufacturing magazine and monthly newsletters. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by company size and service tier. Its primary technology asset is access to the Tooling U-SME online learning platform, delivered through a third-party partnership rather than proprietary technology. Workforce development programs include registered apprenticeships, the Career & Talent Platform job board, coaching and mentoring services, HR support, group energy purchasing, and government relations advocacy. In May 2026, MACNY partnered with Bausch + Lomb and Monroe Community College to launch a two-year, 4,000-hour robotics apprenticeship program at Bausch + Lomb's Rochester manufacturing campus.

MACNY's go-to-market is community-led and regionally focused. The association recruits members through direct outreach, content marketing via its website, magazine, and monthly newsletters, signature events, and partnerships with educational institutions and federal/state workforce agencies. A $6 million U.S. Department of Labor grant announced in July 2024 by Senator Chuck Schumer funds the NY-RAMP apprenticeship expansion targeting over 800 workers. The organization does not sell software products and has no disclosed AI capabilities, patents, or proprietary technology platforms; its strategic value derives from convening employers, educators, and government stakeholders across the Central New York manufacturing ecosystem.

Name

MACNY

Legal name

Manufacturers Association of Central New York, Inc.

Website

https://macny.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MACNY is a Syracuse, New York-based nonprofit trade association, founded in 1913, that serves manufacturing companies and individual professionals across Central New York with workforce development, apprenticeship programs, training, government advocacy, and business solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Trade Association Services

NAICS

Machine Shops (33271)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machining & Programming (EDAOAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Training, Enablement & Talent Development Summits (THAHAMAH)

Keywords

• Manufacturing trade association
• Workforce development programs
• Apprenticeship training services
• Manufacturing advocacy services
• Industrial training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: MACNY generates revenue through annual membership fees from manufacturing companies and individual professionals. Membership provides access to training programs, events, networking, and business solutions services.
2. Training & Development Services: Revenue generated from workforce training programs, apprenticeships, and professional development offerings including coaching and mentoring services.
3. Events and Publications: Revenue from signature events, golf tournaments, and magazine/publication subscriptions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MACNY (Manufacturers Association of Central New York) is a nonprofit membership-based trade association serving manufacturers in Central New York. It sells corporate memberships, workforce development programs (including registered apprenticeships such as NY-RAMP), training services delivered through the Tooling U-SME online learning platform, HR support, energy purchasing programs, government relations/advocacy, and a Career & Talent Platform that connects manufacturers with job seekers.

Product overview

MACNY (Manufacturers Association of Central New York) is a membership-based trade association serving manufacturers in Central New York. Rather than a single software product, MACNY offers a coordinated portfolio of workforce development programs and business services. The core offerings include the Manufacturers Talent Institute, which encompasses workforce development programs, apprenticeships (via NY-RAMP), and the Partners for Education & Business (PEB) initiative for STEM education. These are supplemented by Training & Development services including Tooling U-SME online learning, a Career & Talent Platform for job matching, Human Resources services, and Energy Purchasing Solutions. Additional member services include Government Relations advocacy, publications (Central Upstate Manufacturing magazine), and signature events. The association connects manufacturers with skilled workers and provides resources for workforce training, particularly in advanced manufacturing and semiconductor industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Membership
• Workforce Development / Apprenticeship Programs
• Training & Development Services (Tooling U-SME)
• Career & Talent Platform
• Partners for Education & Business (PEB)
• Human Resources Services
• Energy Purchasing Solutions
• Government Relations & Advocacy
• Individual Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 800 workers to gain skills for careers through NY-RAMP program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Monroe Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Monroe Community College partners with MACNY and Bausch + Lomb to deliver the robotics-focused apprenticeship program. The two-year program includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training covering PLC expertise and robotics maintenance, with participants paid as company employees while earning a journeyman card upon completion.
• Bausch + LombcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2026Bausch + Lomb partnered with Monroe Community College and MACNY to address growing demand for skilled technicians at its Rochester manufacturing campus. The company hosts the apprenticeship program at its 1.1 million square foot facility employing roughly 1,165 people.
• Tooling U-SMEcoreTechnology or IntegrationMACNY offers online learning through partnership with Tooling U-SME, providing manufacturing-specific training courses and workforce development resources to members.
• CNY School Boards AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on workforce development and career exploration initiatives connecting schools with manufacturing industry needs in Central New York.
• New York State Apprenticeship ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMACNY participates in NY-RAMP (New York Registered Apprenticeship Program), funded by a $6 million Department of Labor grant, to expand registered apprenticeships in advanced manufacturing including the semiconductor industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM): The largest US manufacturing trade association, headquartered in Washington, DC. NAM operates as the national-level analog to MACNY's regional association model, providing advocacy, workforce policy, and member services to manufacturers across the country.
• SEMI: Global semiconductor manufacturing industry association. Comparable to MACNY's role with NY-RAMP in building semiconductor workforce pipelines, though operating at a global industry-vertical level rather than a regional one.

Direct peers

• Manufacturers Alliance: Manufacturing industry association focused on workforce development, peer learning, and operational excellence for mid-to-large manufacturers. Highly comparable to MACNY's workforce and business solutions portfolio for member manufacturers.

Regional players

• California Manufacturers & Technology Association: State-level manufacturing trade association providing advocacy, workforce development, and compliance services to California manufacturers. Directly mirrors MACNY's model at a much larger state scale.
• Ohio Manufacturers' Association: Ohio's statewide manufacturing trade association offering workforce, advocacy, and member services. Same regional association model as MACNY but serving Ohio's larger industrial base.
• Illinois Manufacturers' Association: Statewide manufacturing association providing policy advocacy, workforce programs, and member benefits to Illinois manufacturers. Comparable to MACNY in mission and service mix.
• Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association: Pennsylvania's state-level manufacturing trade association focused on advocacy, training, and member services. Directly comparable to MACNY's structure and offerings.
• Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Combined state chamber of commerce and manufacturers association providing advocacy, workforce development, and member benefits. Comparable regional association model with similar employer-base focus.

Others

• Tooling U-SME (AMT): Online manufacturing training platform and MACNY's content partner for workforce upskilling. Comparable in the training/curriculum layer that underpins MACNY's apprenticeship and development programs.
• CompTIA: Non-profit trade association providing workforce certifications, training, and advocacy — for the IT sector. Comparable in association-led workforce certification and apprenticeship model that MACNY applies to manufacturing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MACNYonline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/macny
• Xx.com/macny_mfgassoc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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