Senator Stabenow Tours Small Businesses in Ithaca, Mt. Pleasant

Friday, November 04, 2016

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow met with businesses in Ithaca and Mt. Pleasant as part of her small business tour across the state. Stabenow met with business owners at Hometown Cellars Winery and Brewery, Hearthstone Oven, and Aircraft Precision Products in Ithaca before visiting Gray’s Furniture, Max and Emily’s, and Narrativality Coffee Roasters in Mt. Pleasant.

Senator Stabenow’s small business tour has included stops in South Haven, Bangor, St. Johns, Imlay City, Lapeer, Battle Creek, Albion, Portland, Ionia, Harrison Township, Mount Clemens, Utica, Plainwell, Paw Paw, Benton Harbor, Monroe, Jackson, Flint, Bay City, Ludington, Onaway, Grand Haven, Hastings, Holland, Muskegon, Marquette, St. Ignace and Escanaba.

“When we buy local, it’s a win for our economy,” said Senator Stabenow. “It was inspiring to meet these innovative and resilient business owners.”

“We enjoyed meeting with Senator Stabenow,” said Bill Henderson, President of Aircraft Precision Products. “She was very personable, and asked thoughtful questions about our business.”

“It was wonderful to have Senator Debbie Stabenow choose Gray's Furniture and Accessories as one of her stops for the small business tour in Downtown Mt. Pleasant,” said Amy Fox, Owner of Gray’s Furniture and Accessories. “We enjoyed showing her around all four floors of our family owned and operated business.  Senator Stabenow was a delight to meet and we love the fact she is listening to business owners and promoting small businesses.”

###