Assemblywoman Buttenschon to Host Small Business Roundtable in Utica This Friday

Local entrepreneurs and business owners invited to share challenges and solutions with state leadership

UTICA, NY – Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) will host a Small Business Roundtable this Friday, May 30, 2025, bringing together local entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community leaders from across the Mohawk Valley for an important dialogue on the future of small business in the region.

The roundtable, scheduled from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the State Office Building (207 Genesee Street, Utica, Conference Room A&B), will provide a platform for open discussion about the challenges facing small businesses and explore potential solutions through state policy initiatives and local partnerships.

Addressing Small Business Needs

As Chair of the Assembly Small Business Committee and Chair of the Assembly Subcommittee on Export Trade, Assemblywoman Buttenschon has been a long-time advocate for small businesses throughout her tenure. The roundtable represents her ongoing commitment to ensuring local businesses have a direct voice in Albany and improved access to state resources and funding opportunities.

“Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy,” said Assemblywoman Buttenschon. “This roundtable will give us the opportunity to hear directly from business owners about their real-world challenges and work together to identify practical solutions that can make a difference.”

Open Dialogue Format

The event is designed to foster meaningful conversation between state leadership and the business community. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss various topics affecting small businesses, including regulatory challenges, funding access, workforce development, and economic recovery strategies.

The roundtable format encourages interactive discussion, allowing business owners to share their experiences and collaborate on potential policy solutions that could benefit the broader small business community across the Mohawk Valley region.

Community Impact

This initiative reflects Assemblywoman Buttenschon’s dedication to supporting local economic development and ensuring that state policies align with the needs of small businesses that drive job creation and economic growth in the region.

For more information about the Small Business Roundtable, contact Sharon Rood, Chief of Staff, at (315) 732-1055 or roods@nyassembly.gov.