Assemblywoman Buttenschon to Host Financial Institutions Forum in the Mohawk Valley with Assemblyman Clyde Vanel 

WHAT: 

New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon will convene a Financial Institutions Forum in Utica alongside special guest Assemblyman Clyde Vanel, Chair of the Assembly Committee on Banks. The forum will bring together local bank leaders, credit unions, and financial service providers to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities facing financial institutions in the Mohawk Valley. 

This event will serve as an open platform to collaborate on new policy ideas, improve access to banking services, support small businesses, and strengthen community financial wellness. Attendees will also be invited to weigh in on pending and proposed legislation that directly impacts their work and the communities they serve. 

WHEN: 

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM 

WHERE: 

Utica State Office Building 

First Floor Conference Room A & B 

207 Genesee Street 

Utica, NY 13501 

WHY: 

This forum is part of Assemblywoman Buttenschon’s ongoing commitment to supporting financial institutions and the working families and small businesses that depend on them. By partnering with Assemblyman Clyde Vanel and inviting institutions to share feedback on active legislation and policy priorities, the Assemblywoman seeks to ensure that state policies are rooted in the real experiences of the Mohawk Valley.