Insider Tips to Grow Your CNY Business

Your Insider's Guide to The Central New York Business Network

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Mike Marcellus
October 24, 2025

The Syracuse Networker

👋 Good morning, Central New Yorkers’! Welcome to The Syracuse Networker, the local newsletter for professionals in the CNY business community.

In today’s issue:

👀 Heating bills could be higher this winter, National Grid says

👍 Most Onondaga County towns seeing double-digit jumps in home sale prices

⭐ 3 Bold Predictions Shaping the Future of Networking

💼 The Top Jobs Postings and Top Job Seekers in CNY

📈 Central New York organizations looking for Website Professional Services, Landscape Architectural Services, Temporary Contract Labor, Architectural, Engineering, Environmental, and Master Planning Consultant, and more

✅ Onondaga County grants Micron $2 billion tax break; this is how it will affect schools

🔎 What are the best companies to work in CNY?

📅 Register for Central New York networking events

👨‍💻 And much more!

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COMMUNITY
🍇 The Syracuse Grapevine

The Business Buzz around Central New York

  • Heating bills could be higher this winter, National Grid says (Read)

  • Developer withdraws application from ShoppingTown Mall redevelopment (Read)

  • Most Onondaga County towns seeing double-digit jumps in home sale prices: See which ones aren’t (Read)

  • Syracuse to host public meeting on new Valley Plaza grocery store project (Read)

  • Crosby Brownlie Expands its Syracuse Location to Support Regional Growth (Read)

  • Valley Plaza grocery store public meeting next week (Read)

  • CNY cannabis business cited for illegal sales has a new owner and, for the first time, a license (Read)

STRATEGY
⭐ Deep Dive

3 Bold Predictions Shaping the Future of Networking

What will be the next big shift in how we connect? Three experts share their perspectives on why professional networking won’t look the same in the years ahead.

Predicting how networking will evolve isn’t easy, but the past gives us clues for those who pay attention.

Today, we’ll explore some expert predictions on the evolution of professional networking. What’s clear is that emerging networking trends will balance tech innovation with personal connection.

The question is … how exactly will that play out?

Three experts share their predictions ...

CAREERS
💼 Syracuse at Work

Workplace Highlights in Central New York

Private-sector employment in the Syracuse metro area rose by approximately 6,000 jobs (2.3%) year over year, reaching more than 263,400 jobs as of August 2025. The strongest growth was seen in education and health services, leisure and hospitality, and professional/business services, reflecting steady regional hiring momentum. The unemployment rate remains low at 3.5%, while manufacturing continues to grow more modestly compared to service sectors.

🔥 Top Job Postings

👀 Top Job Seekers

  • Greg Matza, Wealth Management Intern & Vice President
    👉 Seeking summer 26’ internship opportunities |📍 Syracuse, NY (Profile)

  • Akshaj Salvi, Data Analyst
    👉 Seeking Summer and Spring Internships in Business Analytics & Data Analytics |📍 Syracuse, NY (Profile)

  • Robert Sgarlata, CAD Specialist & Electrical Products Manager
    👉 Seeking a new opportunity to put my talents to work | 📍 Syracuse, NY (Profile)

  • Joan Zacholl, Medical Receptionist & Customer Experience Manager
    👉 Experienced Manager looking to join a company to grow with | 📍 Syracuse, NY (Profile)

SALES
📈  Syracuse Leads

Who's Buying in Central NY Right Now?

  • Oneida County seeking Website Professional Services (Link)

  • Pavilion and Restroom Improvement Project at City of Ithaca (Link)

  • Request for Proposal (RFP) Temporary Support/Contract Labor Services (Link)

  • The City of Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Programs needs General Landscape Architectural Services (Link)

  • General Engineering Services on Behalf of the Department of Water (Link)

  • Syracuse Pedestrian Safety Action Plan Phase 2 PIN 3756.79/LD040385 (Link)

  • Architectural, Engineering, Environmental, and Master Planning Consultant Services needed at Oneida County Department of Aviation (Link)

SUPPORT
✅  Syracuse Resources

Helpful Tools & Positive Developments in Central New York

  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Announces $4 Million in Grants for Invasive Species Projects (More)

  • Onondaga County grants Micron $2 billion tax break; this is how it will affect schools (More)

  • Rescue Mission Begins $11.6M Expansion in Downtown Syracuse  (More)

  • CenterState CEO's Grants for Growth Program Supports Local Innovation (More)

KNOWLEDGE
🔎 Syracuse Insights

AI-Powered Business Tips & Trends for CNY Professionals

What are the best companies to work in CNY?

1. ICAN (Integrated Community Alternatives Network)
2. ComSource, Inc.
3. Pinnacle Family of Companies
4. Wegmans Food Markets
5. AmeriCU Credit Union

NETWORKING
📅 Syracuse Events

Top Networking Events in CNY


🤝 10/28 Project Management (PMP) Classroom Training in Syracuse, NY (Register)

🤝11/06 GOFCC Business After Hours | (Register)

💻 11/06 Hybrid Event: Cyber Security for Individuals, Small Businesses & Non-Profits (Register)

🤝11/07 STANYS 130th Conference: Sensemaking: The Power of Making Connections (Register)

🤝 11/09 2025 Fellows Inductee Dinner (Register)

🤝 11/12 Alan W. Rothschild Innovation Award 2nd Annual $10,000 Pitch Event (Register)

🤝 11/13 Vital Signs EMS Conference 2025 (Register)

🤝 11/18 Business After Hours, Syracuse, NY | (Register)

🤝 12/27 The Ebony Excellence Gala | (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual

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