Discover the Power of Your Syracuse Network

Human Kind. Be Both.

The secret to real networking? Be kind. Be human. Kindness sparks connection. Humanity builds relationships.

After two decades of helping people connect and build relationships, I’ve discovered that one word captures the true heart of networking and human connection.

Humankind.

One word. Two meanings. Both matter.

In the traditional sense, humankind encompasses every person across time and place, bound together by the common threads of experience, emotion, and the human spirit.

It is the story of all people—past, present, and future—woven together by the shared experience of being human.

But it also reflects a way for people to be “human” and “kind” to others, which are two qualities at the heart of genuine networking and real connections.

In networking, “humankind” becomes a powerful catalyst for opportunity, growth, and lasting success.

Let’s take a closer look …

CAREERS
💼 Syracuse at Work

Top Work and Career Moves 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

• Network Development Sales Lead, New York at Aledade
  💵 $100K–110K/yr. | 📍 Syracuse, NY (Apply)

• Territory Business Development at Clark Equipment Rental & Sales

• 💵 $120K–175K/yr. |📍Syracuse, NY (Apply)

• Enterprise Sales Manager at CXtec
  💵 $75K–125K/yr | 📍 Syracuse, NY (Apply)

👀 Top Job Seekers

• Shawn K - Sr. Metaverse Engineer

  👉 Creative full stack engineer [VR, AI, Web] |📍 Syracuse, NY (Profile)

• James Y., Junior Software Engineer

  👉 Looking for a new role in Software Development on-site or remote in Syracuse, NY |📍 Syracuse, NY (Profile)

• Aidan Rudick, Sales Representative, 2026 graduate at Syracuse University

  👉 Actively seeking opportunities to further my knowledge and analytical proficiency with a Data Analyst position. |📍 Syracuse, NY (Profile)

• 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)

• The County of Cortland Need Professional Cleaning Services (Link)

• Training and Implementation Services (Link)

• Anheuser-Busch investing $9M into Baldwinsville facility (Link)

• Bikers ride for charity to support Syracuse nonprofit (Link)

• How Empire State Development Supports Agribusiness Every Step of the Way (Link)

“What are the top 5 organizations to use when raising venture capital in Central New York?”

1. Armory Square Ventures (ASV)

2. Seed Capital Fund of CNY (SCF)

3. Launch NY

4. ff Venture Capital (ffVC)

5. New York Ventures (via Empire State Development)

🤝 8/12 Coffee Club Meeting | Syracuse, NY (Register)

🤝 8/13 Syracuse Career Fair | Syracuse, NY (Register) 

💻 8/20 Syracuse Business Networking Event | Zoom (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual