04/06/2009
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will hold an economic development roundtable at Main Street SUNY Cortland, 9 Main St., on Tuesday, April 7, at 8:30 a.m. Sen. Gillibrand will meet with local business and community leaders to discuss the latest economic development efforts in the region and how Senator Gillibrand can assist and promote local growth.
As a working mother of two, Sen. Gillibrand said that she understands the enormous challenges families across New York are facing.
During these tough economic times, Sen. Gillibrand has expressed her commitment to creating and retaining jobs and fostering local economic growth across New York. She plans to work with local communities and state leaders to lay the foundation for future economic growth by building new transportation infrastructure, improving health care technology, investing in research and development of alternative and renewable energy, supporting investments in public education, and focusing on local economic development projects.