Citizens Academy
Citizens Academy is an 11-week educational program that informs citizens how local governments are organized, and how services are funded/delivered.
January FOCUS Forum: A Community Discussion of 2024 FOCUS Forums
Recording Now Available!
FOCUS held a free virtual community dialogue to collect and discuss future forum ideas. The forum focused on the topics and panelists our community members would like to see at upcoming forums.
Building Central New York’s Workforce for Growth
Recording Now Available!
FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. held a free, FOCUS Forum, where our expert panel shared insights and best practices for developing a skilled workforce that meets the needs of our region.
Sustainability in Action: Paving the Way for a Sustainable and Resilient CNY
Recording Now Available!
FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. held a free, FOCUS Forum on Environmental Sustainability. The forum featured a panel discussion on the next chapter of sustainable planning for CNY!
Helping Children Heal: Understanding and Addressing the Impact of Trauma
Recording Now Available!
FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc., hosted a free, virtual forum on Child Truama.
The discussion covered current efforts to address child trauma, potential policy solutions, and community involvement in breaking the cycle of child trauma.
Stan Linhorst
Stan Linhorst retired from Syracuse.com/The Post-Standard in September 2017. He continued to do the column “Conversations on Leadership” until May of this year. Starting in February 2014, his column told the stories and shared the wisdom of more than 450 leaders in Central New York, including Mary Nelson and several other Wisdom Keepers. Linhorst became […]
Mary Nelson
Humanitarian Mary Nelson embodies the spirit of giving to others, many calling her “a true vessel of God.” She is committed to empowering and inspiring others to give back as well. In her hometown (Syracuse, NY), she is the founder of the Annual Youth Day BBQ, and President/CEO of The Mary Nelson Youth Center, a […]
Youth Violence: A Crisis that Impacts Everyone
FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc., in partnership with The Gifford Foundation, hosted a free, HYBRID forum on Friday, September 22.
The forum provided information on Youth Violence in the City of Syracuse and the impact it has on everyone. It focused on solutions, what is being done, and what needs to be done. Panelists challenged participants on what more we can do as a community to help address violence among our youth and young adults.
A Conversation With Mayor Walsh
Recording Now Available!
FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. is excited to host Mayor Ben Walsh for a free, virtual forum, on July 28, 2023 at 12:05 p.m. to cover the Syracuse city budget, which went into effect with the new fiscal year on July 1, 2023 VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE
Exploring Tomorrow’s Transit
In June, FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. hosted a free, virtual forum to explore the future of tomorrow’s transportation. VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE