Good News York: TDO's Impact on Local Manufacturing and Micron's Influence on Central New York In this episode of Good News York, Matt Masur from Growth Mode Content and his co-host Mikey B welcome Jim D'Agostino, CEO of Central New York Technology Development Organization (TDO). Jim shares insights into TDO’s mission of providing consulting, coaching, and training services to small and mid-sized manufacturers. He discusses the organization’s rebranding from a technology development focus to Train, Develop, Optimize, and highlights their role in leveraging grants to help businesses improve. Jim also explains the significance of their recent acquisition of DLS Quality Management and its impact on TDO's service offerings. The conversation touches on Micron’s arrival in Central New York, anticipated to create a surge in employment and supply chain opportunities. The episode concludes with light-hearted discussions about local events, including the New York State Fair concert lineup and viral TikTok trends. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:21 Meet the Guest: Jim D'Agostino 00:47 About TDO: Train, Develop, Optimize 01:32 Services Offered by TDO 04:39 Funding and Grants for Businesses 09:30 Navigating Business Challenges 15:13 TDO's Expansion and Acquisitions 19:53 Impact of Micron's Arrival 23:29 Staying Updated with Technology 27:56 How to Connect with TDO 32:06 Favorite Projects at TDO 32:31 Jim's Passion for Quality Management 33:20 Team Members' Unique Interests 34:36 Jim's Contact Information 34:59 Tuesday Newsday Introduction 35:22 Shawnee Davis Wins SBA Award 36:41 New Podcast Announcement 37:37 Tuesday Newsday: Kool-Aid Man Challenge 40:39 TikTok Trends Discussion 46:37 New York State Fair Concert Lineup 49:41 Syracuse Football Updates 50:39 Micron Facility Rendering 51:04 Darien Lake Mind Eraser Makeover 51:53 Conclusion and Sign-Off