In this episode Harold King speaks with Jason Bram, Economist and Research Officer at The Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

The New York Fed oversees the Second Federal Reserve District, which includes New York state. In addition to responsibilities the New York Fed shares in common with the other Reserve Banks, the New York Fed has several unique responsibilities, including conducting open market operations, intervening in foreign exchange markets, and storing monetary gold for foreign central banks, governments and international agencies.

Harold and Jason talk about the research the New York Fed has been conducting related to the pandemic and manufacturing. Jason’s past research has focused on both the recent trends toward urbanization, and the affects of natural disasters on regional economies – both highley relevant today. Jason and Harold also talk about remote work, lessons from the 1918 flu and possible recovery scenarios.

Links James Bram speaks on during the conversation:

Business Leaders Survey

Empire State Manufacturing Survey

Supplemental Survey Report

In this episode Johnnieanne Hansen speaks with Alethea Shuman, Usheco, Inc.

In this episode Harold King speaks with Nildeep Patel, Divisional Vice President at AMETEK Rotron.

In this episode Harold King from the Council of Industry interviews Jeremy Pyles CEO and Founder of Niche Modern a craft manufacturer carrying out the tradition of glass blowing to produce beautifully crafted light fixtures in Beacon New York.

In this episode Harold King speaks with Steve Bulger, Atlantic Region Director for the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses. As the COVID 19 crisis has unfolded SBA has been at the forefront of efforts to keep the economy from freefalling. They have done so many ways but primarily with 2 programs. Their Economic Impact Disaster Loan program (EIDL) and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Harold and Steve talk about these programs, how they came to into being and how they are working. They talk about the forgiveness provisions of the PPP loans, the fact that some $100B remains available and what might change with the programs in the coming months. They also talk about how the SBA is positioning itself to help business recover once the economy is fully reopened.

In this episode Harold King from the Council of Industry interviews Mike Oates, President and CEO of the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corporation (HVEDC).

When Governor Cuomo ordered non- essential businesses to close March 20th Unshattered, a manufacturer of handbags, needed to abide by the mandate and close their doors.

In less than 24 hours, however, Unshattered saw the critical need for face masks for healthcare workers, drafted a mask, consulted with a physician from Vassar Brothers Medical Center, and began producing a safe and effective product. By Saturday at noon back to being essential and in full production mode.

In this episode Johnnieanne Hansen, Vice President of the Council of Industry and Harold King, President discuss the events of the week of April 5th – April 10th surrounding the COVID 19 pandemic, its effect on Hudson Valley manufacturers and their employees, and the Council of Industry’s response.

In this episode Johnnieanne Hansen from the Council of Industry interviews Rich Croce, President of Viking Industries.

Viking Industries is a manufacturer of corrugated packaging for a wide range of industries. Their customers rely on Viking for innovative, cost-effective solutions to their most challenging packaging problems.

As the COVID 19 crises unfolds the Council of Industry is using all its resources to keep its members up to date with the latest information and resources to keep their employees safe and their businesses operating. This podcast is one of those resources and part of those efforts.

In this episode Johnnieanne Hansen, Vice President of the Council of Industry and Harold King, President discuss the events of the week of March 28th – April 3rd surrounding the COVID 19 pandemic, its effect on Hudson Valley manufacturers and their employees, and the Council of Industry’s response.