Sponsors
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
Thank you to our sponsors and vendors for making this event possible!
Be sure to visit them on site during the event to get programming advice and build your industry connections.
Contact Lindsay Wickham to learn more about how to be involved as a sponsor or vendor at this or a future event.
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Business Matters
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Business Matters is delivering a smart, curated look at the most important business news of the week. Each edition surfaces the stories, insights, and context that matter most including coverage on local companies, economic trends, policy decisions, and the people driving Central New York forward. You can receive a few weeks of Business Matters newsletter as a free trial.
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https://link.syracuse.com/join/6fn/newsletter-business-matters-sign-up-emailform?
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Crouse Health
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Crouse Health has been caring for generations of Central New Yorkers since 1887. Our mission is to provide the best in patient care by exceeding the expectations of our patients and to promote community health.
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Upstate Medical University
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Upstate Medical University is Central New York’s only teaching hospital, where cutting edge, life-saving medicine & treatments make impactful changes in the lives of those we serve.
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Public Consulting Group (PCG)
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PCG helps primarily public sector health, education, and human services organizations make measurable improvements to their performance and processes. At PCG, we’re passionate about getting results for our clients. Because we know that in the public sector, good results mean healthy, empowered, and successful individuals, families, and communities.
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BurlingtonEnglish
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For over 40 years, The Burlington Group has been publishing educational material used by millions of learners around the world. Today, Burlington is a major supplier of digital material for individuals learning English. Burlington continues to grow, enter new markets and introduce new innovations in language teaching and learning.
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SUNY Empire State University
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Empire State University, SUNY’s leading online university, is structured to meet the evolving needs of today’s employers.
Contact us to learn about our custom, online workforce development programs for businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies across New York state and the Northeast.
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https://sunyempire.edu/about/partnerships/workforce-development.html
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Caring Gene Healthcare Career Pathways, Inc.
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The Caring Gene® Career Pathways Training (CPT) program is a workforce initiative designed to strengthen New York State’s health, behavioral health, and social care systems. It provides full coverage of tuition and books for individuals pursuing or advancing careers in 13 high-demand fields. The program works closely with educational institutions and providers to support students from training through job placement and a three-year service commitment.
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OCM BOCES
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Our mission is to "develop and provide educational programs and services of the highest quality for school districts and the community," with a slogan of "Committed To Your Success." Our Adult Education program provides a variety of trades related programs, health careers and literacy (GED/ESOL) services.
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Manufacturers Talent Institute (MTI)
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The Manufacturers Talent Institute (MTI) is MACNY, The Manufacturers Association’s talent development engine, powering Registered Apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and career exploration programs to help manufacturers build sustainable workforce pipelines.
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New York’s 529 College Savings Program
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Help your employees save for their loved one’s higher education expenses by offering New York’s 529 College Savings Program – Direct Plan. Adding it to your benefits portfolio is fast, easy, and free. For all the details, please visit: www.nysaves.org/employers/.
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SUNY Apprenticeship Program
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The SUNY Apprenticeship Program is a statewide initiative designed to meet New York’s evolving workforce needs by helping employers create high‑quality, paid Registered Apprenticeships in high‑demand fields. It combines on‑the‑job training with SUNY‑provided related instruction, enabling apprentices to earn while they learn and gain nationally recognized credentials—all with SUNY funding available to cover tuition for registered apprentices.
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CenterState CEO
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CenterState CEO is Central New York’s premier business leadership and economic development organization, committed to creating a region where business thrives, and all people prosper. Its vision is to be recognized as a visionary leader, effective advocate, exceptional employer and a force for positive outcomes for our community.
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New York State Tourism Industry Association
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Whether we're providing educational programming to enhance your organization's professionalism, advocating for government policies to strengthen our industry, or helping to promote all that this great state has to offer, we're an unbeatable resource for both tourism professionals and tourists themselves.
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JENSEN Braun LLC
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JENSEN Braun, located in North Syracuse, New York, is a global manufacturer of industrial and commercial laundry equipment serving industries including healthcare, hospitality, and textile services. JENSEN Braun is committed to building reliable, high-performance solutions while supporting skilled manufacturing and workforce development in Central New York.
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CNY SHRM
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Elevate the impact of your workforce initiatives by connecting with CNY SHRM, Central New York’s premier HR Association. With high-impact professional development and networking opportunities, CNY SHRM helps transform the regional labor landscape by equipping HR professionals and business leaders with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to lead the future of work in New York.
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SUNY University Center for Academic and Workforce Development (UCAWD)
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Within SUNY System Administration, the SUNY University Center for Academic and Workforce Development (UCAWD) provides fiscal oversight, programmatic guidance, operational leadership and statewide advocacy for SUNY's Educational Opportunity Centers, Outreach Centers and ATTAIN labs. By developing partnerships and creating sustainable systems for growth, UCAWD is committed to furthering our programs' six-decade legacy of success.
The Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center delivers comprehensive, community-based academic and workforce development. The Center also provides support services leading to enhanced employment opportunities, and access to educational and vocational opportunities which enable personal growth and development.
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This is CNY
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“This is CNY” is a new project designed to showcase the good life in Central New York. With a mission to spotlight CNY as a great place to live, work and play, the campaign will shine a light on the local community, local pride and the area’s aggressive future growth. In addition to illustrating CNY’s quality of life, “This is CNY” serves as a workforce development tool to attract talented professionals to our area.​
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Advance Education
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Advance Education is a digital marketing agency specialized in driving enrollment for higher education and vocational institutions. We don't just generate leads; we build marketing ecosystems that support the entire student journey. Deeply rooted in the New York workforce development scene, we partner with traditional universities, community colleges, and career schools to align enrollment strategies with regional economic needs. From building high-performing recruitment funnels to leveraging AI for admissions efficiency, we help schools demonstrate their ROI to a new generation of career-focused students.
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