Niagara Leader

Oswego, New York — Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) hosted a roundtable discussion with local elected officials and manufacturers from the Finger Lakes Region to address challenges faced by small businesses and the importance of strengthening American manufacturing.

Tenney was joined by several elected officials, including Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan and Town of Farmington Supervisor Peter Ingalsbe. Representatives from Senator Pam Helming and Assemblywoman Marjorie Byrnes's offices were also present.

Key participants included Todd Sloan, Director of Workforce and Career Solutions at FLCC; Ryan McCabe, Associate Vice President of Academic Technology & High Impact Practices at Finger Lakes Community College; and Mike Bechtold, CEO of OptiPro. From Finger Lakes Extrusion, Erica Wright, President of Sales, and Phil Scott, President of Operations, attended. Additionally, Tracey Dello Stritto, President and CEO of the Ontario County Chamber of Commerce; Linda Crowther, CFO of Elderlee Incorporated; and Jim Armstrong from the Ontario County Economic Development Team participated in the event.

"As we continue to face record-breaking prices and see more jobs sent overseas to our adversaries, it is clear that we must urgently rebuild and strengthen our manufacturing sector," said Congresswoman Tenney. "Thank you to the business owners and elected officials for engaging in this insightful discussion on the importance of restoring America's industrial sector and supporting policies that prioritize American businesses and workers. Our county has always been rooted in the hard work and innovation of small businesses, particularly those that create American-made products and offer good-paying jobs to workers in our community. I am dedicated to working with local elected officials and small business owners in our community to restore our region as a manufacturing powerhouse, ensuring that our local economy thrives and that our workers are positioned for long-term success."