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Mike Marcellus
August 22, 2025

The Syracuse Networker
Connecting the CNY Business Community

👋 Good morning, Central New Yorkers’! Welcome to The Syracuse Networker, the local newsletter that connects professionals to what matters most for the Central New York business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 NYS awards more than $12M to CNY for broadband upgrades

👀 Local businesses feel mixed impact as the Great New York State Fair opens

😎 Wait... What Do You Do Again?

💼 The Top Jobs Postings and Top Job Seekers in CNY

✅ Central New York organizations looking for Architectural, Engineering, Environmental, and Master Planning Consultant, Leasing Space, Professional IT Services, and more

📌 Register for the upcoming Central New York networking events

➕ Plus, much more!

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COMMUNITY
🍇 The Syracuse Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Central New York

  • Local businesses feel mixed impact as the Great New York State Fair opens (Read)

  • NYS awards more than $12M to CNY for broadband upgrades (Read)

  • Syracuse wants more underserved businesses to do projects with the city (Read)

  • Two CNY gadgets named as final four finalists for 'Coolest Thing Made in New York' contest (Read)

  • $43 million in upgrades made to Lake Ontario Water Treatment Plant (Read)

STRATEGY
⭐ Deep Dive

Wait... What Do You Do Again?

Few aspiring professionals or fledgling entrepreneurs can clearly define what they do and how they are different in one sentence. Here’s how to master it and why it matters.

There I was, at a business event in Rochester, NY, seated right next to billionaire Tom Golisano, the founder of Paychex and one of the world’s most successful business leaders.

A man who had invested millions into local startups and small businesses.

Since we were both from Rochester, I expected an instant connection.

But it never came.

I froze. I didn’t say a word…

CAREERS
💼 Syracuse at Work

Workplace Highlights in Central New York

Central New York, particularly around Syracuse, is seeing healthy job growth and very low unemployment. Key sectors like hospitality, healthcare, business services, and trade are thriving, though traditional areas like manufacturing and information lag behind. Local hiring efforts, such as the Destiny USA job fair, bolster this positive momentum.

🔥 Top Job Postings

👀 Top Job Seekers

  • Leigha Shaughnessy, Public Relations

    👉 Seeking full-time Public Relations position |📍 Oswego, NY (Profile)

  • Rick Olszewski, Partner and Owner at Sandler Training / Gregor Venture

    👉 Seeking new executive level sales and management opportunities |📍 Syracuse, NY (Profile)

  • Kurt Bramer, Senior Accountant & Business Manager

    👉 Currently looking for work |📍 Syracuse, NY (Profile)

SALES
📈  Syracuse Leads

Who's Buying in Central NY Right Now?

  • The County of Oneida seeks Architectural, Engineering, Environmental, and Master Planning Consultant (Link)

  • U.S. Government is Interested in Leasing Space in Syracuse, NY (Link)

  • Professional IT Services for the City of Syracuse (Link)

  • Development firms sought for the acquisition and redevelopment of the Syracuse City School District Maintenance Facility building (Link)

  • Training and Implementation Services (Link)

SUPPORT
✅  Syracuse Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Central New York

  • Syracuse charity helps WCNY-TV keep job training program in business (More)

  • Central New York Community Foundation closes on $490K deal for WCNY training program (More)

  • Federal assistance available for June 22 storm that hit Central New York (More)

  • State awards FAST NY grants to improve sites in Oneida, Oswego, Broome counties (More)

KNOWLEDGE
👀  Syracuse Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for CNY Professionals

“What are five quirky business ideas that could work in Central New York?”

  1. Snow-Friendly Outdoor Escape Rooms

  2. Syracuse Salt City-Themed Food Tours

  3. Upstate Microgreen Delivery for Seniors

  4. Retro Ice Cream & Arcade Combo

  5. Haunted History Tours

NETWORKING
📅 Syracuse Events

Top Business & Networking Events in CNY

🤝 8/27 Networking Workshop | Syracuse, NY (Register) 

🤝 8/28 August CNY Networking Event | Syracuse, NY (Register)

🤝 10/16 Community at Work Job Fair | Syracuse, NY (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

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