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Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) will kick off a week of events to promote the local manufacturing sector Friday at Schenectady City Hall.  Additional events geared toward reshoring and boosting American manufacturing jobs will be held throughout the week until Thursday, October 9^th.

“If we are going to continue to heal our economy, we need to find ways to help New York manufacturers grow and create good paying, American jobs,” said Tonko. “I am happy to work with Mayor McCarthy, Mike Tucker and other local leaders who work tirelessly to develop our area. As we work together, we will continue to build upon past successes and help the private sector produce sustainable employment for Capital Region residents for generations to come.”

The City of Schenectady’s Manufacturing Week was sparked as a result of the American Made Movie screening held at Proctor’s Theater in January. The Schenectady Manufacturing Week Committee, which includes a representative from Congressman Tonko’s office, began meeting on a regular basis soon after the screening. Tonko also arranged an additional screening of the film in Washington, D.C. and led a panel that included House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Capital Region small business leaders, and national manufacturing experts among others.

Manufacturing Week is designed to expand knowledge and perception of manufacturing, careers in manufacturing, and the value of manufacturing on the local economy. A full schedule of Schenectady Manufacturing Week events is listed below:

Friday, October 3, 2014

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Schenectady Manufacturing Week Kick Off

Schenectady City Hall

105 Jay Street

Schenectady, NY 12305

Note: Press conference will take place at the top of the front stairs at the rotunda. A reception will follow at 3:30 p.m. Speakers include Congressman Tonko, Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy, Center for Economic Growth President and CEO Michael Tucker, STS Steel cofounder Glenn Tabolt, Mohonasen Board of Education President Dominic Cafarelli, SCCC President Martha Asselin, and State Senator Cecilia Tkaczyk.

Saturday, October 4, 2014

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Tough Traveler Open House and Factory Tour

1012 State Street

Schenectady, NY 12307

Note: As part of Manufacturing Week, an Open House and Factory Tours will be held at Tough Traveler, 1012 State Street, Schenectady.Congressman Tonko will not be in attendance.

Sunday, October 5, 2014

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Video Presentation and Discussions on Manufacturing

Edison Tech Center

136 N Broadway

Schenectady, NY 12305

Note: Schenectady has a strong industrial heritage and is poised to take advantage of the next generation of manufacturing in our nation. As part of Manufacturing Week, videos and discussion featuring local engineers will be held at Edison Tech Center in Schenectady. Congressman Tonko will not be in attendance.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Applied Robotics, Inc. Tour

648 Saratoga Road

Glenville, NY 12302

Note:As part of Manufacturing Week, factory tours will be held at Applied Robotics in Glenville. Congressman Tonko will attend the public tour.

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Manufacturing Week Panel Discussion

miSci – Museum of Innovation and Science

15 Nott Terrace Heights

Schenectady, NY 12803

Note: As part of Manufacturing Week, miSci – Museum of Innovation & Science will host Mo-Tech & CTE project displays and networking (6:00 PM) followed by a presentation and panel discussion (7:00 PM) featuring the Center for Advanced Technology at Mohonasen, moderated by Congressman Paul D. Tonko

Thursday, October 9, 2014

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Screening of American Made Movie

Schenectady County Community College (SCCC)

78 Washington Avenue

Schenectady, NY 12305

Note: As part of Manufacturing Week, a screening of American Made Movie, followed by a panel discussion, will be held at Schenectady County Community College, Stockade 101. Congressman Tonko will not be in attendance.

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