April FOCUS Forum: Human Trafficking in CNY
Recording Now Available!
Join FOCUS on a journey of awareness. Our April FOCUS Forum is dedicated to shedding light on the grim realities of Human Trafficking in CNY.
March FOCUS Forum: Meet the Newest Members of the Syracuse City Common Council
Recording Now Available!
FOUCS invited the three newest members of the Syracuse Common Council to join our March FOCUS Forum. This free, virtual FOCUS Forum will take place on Friday, March 15th, from noon to 1 PM.
February FOCUS Forum: How Law Enforcement Navigates the Complexities of Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Recording Now Available!
This unique discussion featured expert panelists who shared their insights on how law enforcement and community members can navigate the complexities of mental health and substance abuse in Onondaga County. Participants had the opportunity to learn from the experiences of the panel, ask questions, and connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about creating positive change in our community!
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.
Citizens Academy
Join our mailing list to receive a notification when Fall 2024 applications open.
The Citizens Academy is an educational program that informs citizens about how local governments are organized, and how services are funded/delivered.
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.
Wisdom Keeper
Wisdom Keeper is FOCUS’ annual fundraiser! Each year, FOCUS celebrates the efforts of a growing list of Wisdom Keepers.
These individuals demonstrate exceptional leadership, continual caring, and understanding of the importance of vision for the future of CNY!
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 […]