Aryal Smith Aryal Smith

Shop With Purpose, Support Local Girl Scouts

Looking for custom apparel or branded merchandise in Syracuse or Central New York? The GSNYPENN Press Shop creates custom clothing, promotional products, and online merchandise stores, with every purchase supporting local Girl Scouts.

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Alexandra Canavan Alexandra Canavan

Not Your Typical Pawn Shop: My Experience at Pawn Pro

Alex Canavan, founder of CNY Women’s Network, shares her experience at Pawn Pro and why this locally owned Syracuse business stands out for its welcoming team, constantly changing inventory, appraisals, jewelry services, and more.

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Emma Martens Emma Martens

Women Leading with Purpose at Crouse Health

Meet three women leaders at Crouse Health who are helping shape the future of healthcare in Central New York. In this Q&A, they share what inspires them, the experiences that shaped their leadership journeys, and the advice they'd give to the next generation of women leaders.

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Emma Martens Emma Martens

Lace Up for a Cause: Paige's Butterfly Run is Coming to Downtown Syracuse

Some causes stop you in your tracks. Childhood cancer is one of them. On June 6, 2026, Paige's Butterfly Run returns to Downtown Syracuse for its 30th annual event — and Paige's Childhood Cancer Fund, a Gold Community Sponsor of the 2026 CNY Women's Summit, is inviting the CNY community to show up, lace up, and make a difference.

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Emma Martens Emma Martens

Know Your Worth: The Conversation Every Woman Needed to Hear

What does success look like on your terms? At the 2026 CNY Women's Summit, the Know Your Worth panel — brought to you by Crouse Health — put that question center stage. Here's what happened when three women got honest about the careers and lives they chose to build.

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Emma Martens Emma Martens

The spa behind our recovery lounge — and why we keep coming back

Meet the wellness sanctuary that brought the Whisper Room to the 2026 CNY Women's Summit. Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique in Oswego, NY offers an unmatched lineup of restorative treatments, from float therapy and infrared sauna to IV drips, red light therapy, and beyond. Here's why it's unlike anything else in Central New York.

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Emma Martens Emma Martens

Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs at the 2026 CNY Women’s Market

The CNY Women’s Market, presented by the CNY Women’s Network, is an annual celebration of women-owned businesses and artists—an event designed to be a space where women can be celebrated and supported. This year marked the second annual market was held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown and welcomed 25+ vendors.

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