events
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september community call: Stop Shrinking FT. ELIZABETH RUSCITTO
You’ve built the experience. You know what you’re doing. Now it’s time to own it.
Join us for our September Community Call, Stop Shrinking: Owning Your Expertise in the Room.
Led by Elizabeth Ruscitto, founder of 2122 Business & Career Coaching, this session will teach you how to better advocate for opportunities and compensation, price your work appropriately, and own your expertise in every room you walk into.
event details:
Date: Wednesday, September 9th
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM EST
Location: Zoom
CNYWN Collective Members: Free
non-members: $20
MEMBERS’ COFFEE MEETUP (SYRACUSE, NY)
CNYWN COLLECTIVE Members AND GUESTS, join us TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH FOR COFFEE AT A LOCAL WOMEN-OWNED CAFE IN DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE, NY.
THIS IS a relaxed, intentional space to connect, build relationships, and start your morning surrounded by incredible women in our community.
event details:
Date: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
TIME: 8 AM EST
Location: DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE, NY (Location is shared with our members internally via email.)
CNYWN Collective Members & GUESTS: Free
This is a members & invite-only experience, with members of The Collective invited to bring one non-member guest.
community call: Rest, Reflect & Rise FT. Autumn Saunders
In the days prior to the Fall Equinox, we're creating something a little different — a dedicated space for you to exhale.
Join us for a 90-minute evening gathering designed to help you slow down, honor the season you've just moved through, and plant new seeds of intention for the one ahead.
led by our very own community member Autumn Saunders(@wisewomanspirit), this VIRTUAL CALL IS A powerful moment to return to your inner rhythm before the world asks more of you.
event details:
Date: Wednesday, September 16
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM EDT
Location: Zoom
CNYWN Collective Members: Free
non-members: $20
Member Book Club Kickoff: Likeable Badass by Alison Fragale
CNYWN COLLECTIVE MEMBERS, Join us in Skaneateles for our first Book Club gathering.
We’ll start the morning at Cream & Coffee, where we’ll grab coffee, make introductions, and connect with fellow Collective members.
From there, we’ll walk over to All My Friends Books to pick up our copies of Likeable Badass and get the details on what’s ahead, including our reading schedule and upcoming Book Club gatherings.
Our first read IS Likeable Badass by Alison Fragale, A national bestseller THAT explores how women can build the reputation, relationships, and influence that help them succeed—and earn a seat at the table.
Come grab a coffee, meet fellow members, and help us kick off this new EVENT SERIES WITH US.
event details:
Date: Saturday, September 19th
TIME: 9:00 – 10:30 AM EDT
LocationS:
STOP 1: CREAM & COFFEE (20 E Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY 13152)
STOP 2: All My Friends Book Store (3 E Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY 13152)
CNYWN Collective Members: Free
About CREAM & COFFEE:
Cream & Coffee is a woman-owned dessert café in Skaneateles, founded by local entrepreneur Amanda Hughes.
Amanda has been part of Central New York’s small business community since 2016, when she became the owner of The Ice Cream Stand in Syracuse.
About All My Friends Books:
All My Friends Booksis an independent bookstore in Central New York, with locations in downtown Cortland and Skaneateles.
Founded by Haley Flannery in 2025, All My Friends is designed to be a welcoming and joyful space for every type of reader. They believe books help foster deep connections—with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us.
MEMBERS’ DINNER (SYRACUSE, NY)
CNYWN Collective members, join us for a private dinner experience at one of the Inner Harbor’s most anticipated new restaurant openings.
This isn't your typical memberS’ dinner meetup. Through a mix of full-table conversation and smaller, guided one-on-one exchanges, you'll leave with real, actionable tactics from other women actively doing the work — not just inspiration.
Over dinner, you'll be asked to reflect on and share:
One quantitative goal you have in your business or job right now
One pain point you're currently facing in sales or marketing
One success story — a tip or tactic that's helped you land a meeting, convert a customer, or generate a referral
event details:
Date: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
TIME: 5:45 PM EST
Location: INNER HARBOR, SYRACUSE, NY (Location is shared with our members internally via email.)
CNYWN Collective Members: Free
Guests will order off the menu and pay for their own meals and drinks. Separate checks will be provided at the end of the evening. A private dining space has been reserved for our group.
The Collective by CNYWN x Achilles Heel Training Strength Class
CNYWN COLLECTIVE members, Join us for a 60-minute strength class at ACHILLES HEEL TRAINING in CAMILLUS, NY. afterward, join us for an optional social hour with vendors.
event details:
Date: wednesday, september 26
Time: 9:45 aM – 12:00 pm EST
Location: ACHILLES HEEL TRAINING (100 Kasson Rd, Camillus, NY 13031)
CNYWN Collective Members: Free
About achilles heel training:
Achilles Heel Training in Camillus and Auburn provides coach-led strength and conditioning programs tailored to help women lose fat, build strength, and stay consistent.
They believe lasting results come from proven principles, not quick fixes. In a world filled with conflicting fitness advice, their mission is simple: provide science-backed coaching, personalized support, and a clear path forward.
Learn more here!
thank you to our sponsors:
Founded in 1967, JRECK Subs is a New York-based sandwich shop known for its fresh, made-to-order subs, salads, and commitment to the communities it serves.
What began as five teachers selling submarine sandwiches from a converted school bus has grown into a regional favorite with locations across New York.
🔗 Visit jrecksubs.com to find a location near you
👉 Read more about JRECK Subs on our website
Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.Aqua Spa float center & wellness boutique, Central New York’s premier destination for float therapy and holistic wellness, offers just that.
Overlooking the beautiful Oswego River and Lake Ontario, Aqua Spa’s expansive 6,500-square-foot facility is one of the largest of its kind in the region.
The center offers a wide range of transformative services, including Float Therapy, Cryotherapy, Halotherapy, Infrared Sauna, Massage, Oxygen Bar, RED LIGHT THERAPY, Cryoskin, aesthetic treatments, and more.
camp collective
If you missed Camp Collective last summer, you’ll be happy to hear it’s coming back in 2026!
save the date:
Camp Collective presented by The Collective by CNY Women’s Network
dates: November 13-15, 2026
location: vanderkamp in Cleveland, NY
Tickets aren’t available just yet, but here’s how to make sure you don’t miss out:
Members of The Collective by CNYWN get first dibs — become a member for priority access.
Join our mailing list to be the first in line once tickets open to non-members.
What’s Camp Collective? It’s an all-inclusive retreat for growth-minded women. Spend the weekend diving into self-discovery workshops, classic camp activities, and building friendships and memories that last long after you leave.
Member Tickets Drop: September 11
Public Tickets Drop: September 18
Member Tickets Drop: September 11 Public Tickets Drop: September 18
join us for the 6th annual cny women’s summit on friday, march 5, 2027.
The CNY Women's Summit is where growth-minded women across Upstate New York come to step our of their comfort zone, learn something new, and create connections that last.
join us for the 3rd annual cny women’s market at the marriott syracuse downtown on saturday, march 6, 2027.
The CNY Women's market is a community-wide event for women-owned businesses, artists and curators to be seen, celebrated, and supported.
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FAQS
FAQS
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Our CNYWN Events are mostly open to the public, with a select few only available to members of the collective. join our membership community to have full access to all events.
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our events are inclusive and available for all genders to attend, unless otherwise stated. women-only events will clearly state that as so in their titles. ex: Women’s Weekly Walks, Women’s Hike, Women’s Coffee Meetup.
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Yes, registration is required, as space may be limited. Registration is open all the way up until the start of the event.
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This depends on the event. We aim to provide refreshments at most events, and details will be specified in the event description.
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Costs vary by event. Non-members and the public may be required to pay a small fee for networking events. Members of the collective receive most events for free. join our membership community for complimentary access to more events.
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Virtual events are held via Zoom and include opportunities for engagement, Q&A, and networking, depending on the format. The Zoom link will only be available in the luma event description, where you made the purchase. you cannot find zoom links in linkedin or facebook event listings. please hop on at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the call.
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