In this newsletter, you'll find:
Downtown Business Directory
Community Updates
Downtown Events
Deals and Promotions
For real-time updates, follow the Downtown Committee on social media (click on the icons below), and check out our website, DowntownSyracuse.com.
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DOWNTOWN IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS! |
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Click here for a collection of takeout options, retail opportunities and other ways to support and engage with Downtown businesses.
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Syracuse Crunch Season Begins Next Month! |
The Syracuse Crunch Hockey Team will play the season on an abbreviated schedule, beginning February 5! You can tune into games on ESPN Radio, or stream through AHLTV. The Crunch is also working on a possible television deal to air home games. Follow the Crunch on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for the most up-to-date information.
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GENIUS NY Now Accepting Applications |
The fifth round of GENIUS NY, the world's largest business accelerator competition focused on unmanned systems, is now accepting applications! The year-long, in-residence program will invest $3 million in five finalist companies. Startups from around the world in unmanned systems, IoT, big data and robotics are eligible to apply.
The application deadline is March 31, 2021.
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CNY Nonprofit Awards: Nominations Now Open! |
Do you know an outstanding non-profit organization, board of directors, or volunteer (s) who shine in areas of leadership, community service, collaboration and more? Nominations are now open for the annual Central New York Business Journal Nonprofit Awards! Nominate an individual, board member or volunteer of a nonprofit organization who has gone above and beyond! Catgories represented include Career Achievement, Collaboration, Outstanding Fundraising, Rising Stars Award, Volunteer of the Year, and more.
The Nonprofit awards seek to identify professionals, board members, and volunteers who best exemplify the categories listed at the link below.
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Skates in the City
Open 10:00 am - 8:30 pm daily
Take in the beauty of Clinton Square from the ice rink! Lace up your own skates, or rent them. Ice rink capacity is limited to nine skaters per session. Pre-registration is required. Sessions run for 75 minutes.
Cost: $5/adult; $3/junior 12 and under; $3/seniors 55+; $5 skate rental fee
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Executive Leadership Development Series: Virtual Information Session
Thursday, Jan. 14, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Are you interested in learning more about CenterState CEO's Executive Leadership Development Series? There is a free information session this Thursday, where prospective attendees can learn more about the program that will help executives and rising managers reach the next level by enhancing critical thinking, communication and empowerment skills. This seven-month comprehensive leadership series features a curriculum that combines academic expertise from local colleges and universities with real world insight from some of the region's top business leaders.
Available exclusively for CenterState CEO members; Registration required
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OHA Bedtime Stories
Friday, Jan. 15
The OHA's Bedtime Stories return this week! Learn more about some of Onondaga County's most significant, historic figures. This Friday, get a glimpse into how two local Helens made a precious little elephant with big ears come to life! Bedtime Stories are available on Facebook, YouTube and the OHA website.
Cost: Free
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Virtual Sunday Funday at the Everson Museum of Art
Sunday, Jan. 17, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Every Sunday, enjoy a guided art-making activity inspired by exhibitions and works from the Everson's collection. These live sessions will provide instruction and inspiration for creating your next work of art! Kits will be available for pick up at the Museum each week.
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Health & Wellness Opportunities |
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Metro Fitness Member Appreciation Week
Jan. 11-16
This week is Member Appreciation Week at Metro Fitness. Starting today, January 11 through Friday, January 16, prospective members and current members can enroll for $25 (regularly $10). This grants them a one-hour evaluation session with a trainer, and two half-hour follow-up sessions to help them figure out the best way to accomplish their goals. Throughout the week, there will also be discounts on personal training, pilates, group fitness class packages, Pack class packages and more.
Call 315-426-8917 for more information, or stop in and visit Metro Fitness.
Click here to learn more about this week's specials.
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Nutrition & Stress Wellness Series
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Join CenterState CEO and Kelly's Choice to learn how nutrition affects stress, and how several foods can help mitigate stress levels and improve your quality of life.
Each Wednesday in January, CenterState CEO will host a different webinar on wellness.
Cost: $10 for CenterState members; $20 for non-members; Registration required
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6-Week Nutritional Bootcamp through FHIIT Barre & Bodyworks
Starting Jan. 25
This 6-week focused program from FHIIT Barre & Bodyworks teaches you how to successfully eat and fuel your body for a lifetime of health! Learn how to count your individual Macros, implement daily intermittent fasting, how to consume carbohydrates to burn fat, plus daily workouts, recipes, coaching and much more!
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2021 Virtual Economic Forecast
Thursday, Jan. 28, 9:00 am
Join CenterState CEO for a virtual presentation on national, state and regional economy trends, plus the 2021 regional economic outlook, compiled with input from CenterState CEO members.
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Join CNYJazz for Virtual January Jazzfest
Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 30-31
Enjoy two days of eclectic blues, funk, Cajun and Americana music! Tickets are available now!
Cost: $15/night; $25/both nights
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Enjoy a half dozen chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin cookies for $10 all week long at Cathy's Cookie Kitchen!
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Is self-care part of your New Year's Resolution? Join Hand in Health's Monthly Massage Membership program for only $50. Use discount code JANMEMBER.
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Former SU basketball player, Eric Devendorf started a GoFundMe for small business owners in Syracuse. The campaign has raised more than $60,000 so far! As of 11 am Monday, January 11, the campaign was about $10,000 away from its goal of raising $75,000.
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If you have a Downtown photo you'd like to share with us, please email it to mail@downtownsyracuse.com, tag us on Facebook (@DowntownSyracuse),
or Instagram (@downtownsyracuse).
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