SUNY BEST May 1 event in Binghamton to feature GlobalFoundries executive

BINGHAMTON — The SUNY Business and Education Cooperative of the Southern Tier (SUNY BEST) will host a talk called “GlobalFoundries: Business, Labor, Education and Beyond” on Thursday, May 1.

The event — held in room 220 at the Binghamton University Downtown Center, at 67 Washington St. in Binghamton — is free and open to the public, Binghamton University said in a news release.

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, guest speaker Mike Russo was a proponent of advanced manufacturing and the importance of keeping industry as an economic driver in the United States. In his current role, he oversees government relations, regulatory affairs, and strategic initiatives in the U.S. for GlobalFoundries, Inc.

Founded in 2009, GlobalFoundries states it is the world’s second largest contract manufacturer of computer chips. It is based in Santa Clara, Calif. with fabrication facilities in Saratoga County, N.Y.; Germany; and Singapore.

Russo’s presentation will focus on the company’s current project in upstate New York, its importance to the regional and state economy, and its relevance to national and economic security. He will also discuss leveraging strategic relationships and initiatives as part of the company’s approach to government relations.

Pre-registration for this discussion is required through the SUNY BEST website at http://ceo.binghamton.edu/sunybest. For additional information, email: sunybest@binghamton.edu.