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MEMBERS’ COFFEE MEETUP (SYRACUSE, NY)
CNYWN COLLECTIVE Members AND GUESTS, join us TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH FOR COFFEE AT A LOCAL WOMEN-OWNED CAFE IN DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE, NY.
THIS IS a relaxed, intentional space to connect, build relationships, and start your morning surrounded by incredible women in our community.
event details:
Date: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
TIME: 8 AM EST
Location: DOWNTOWN SYRACUSE, NY (Location is shared with our members internally via email.)
CNYWN Collective Members & GUESTS: Free
This is a members & invite-only experience, with members of The Collective invited to bring one non-member guest.
community call: Rest, Reflect & Rise FT. Autumn Saunders
In the days prior to the Fall Equinox, we're creating something a little different — a dedicated space for you to exhale.
Join us for a 90-minute evening gathering designed to help you slow down, honor the season you've just moved through, and plant new seeds of intention for the one ahead.
led by our very own community member Autumn Saunders(@wisewomanspirit), this VIRTUAL CALL IS A powerful moment to return to your inner rhythm before the world asks more of you.
event details:
Date: Wednesday, September 16
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM EDT
Location: Zoom
CNYWN Collective Members: Free
non-members: $20
Member Book Club Kickoff: Likeable Badass by Alison Fragale
CNYWN COLLECTIVE MEMBERS, Join us in Skaneateles for our first Book Club gathering.
We’ll start the morning at Cream & Coffee, where we’ll grab coffee, make introductions, and connect with fellow Collective members.
From there, we’ll walk over to All My Friends Books to pick up our copies of Likeable Badass and get the details on what’s ahead, including our reading schedule and upcoming Book Club gatherings.
Our first read IS Likeable Badass by Alison Fragale, A national bestseller THAT explores how women can build the reputation, relationships, and influence that help them succeed—and earn a seat at the table.
Come grab a coffee, meet fellow members, and help us kick off this new EVENT SERIES WITH US.
event details:
Date: Saturday, September 19th
TIME: 9:00 – 10:30 AM EDT
LocationS:
STOP 1: CREAM & COFFEE (20 E Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY 13152)
STOP 2: All My Friends Book Store (3 E Genesee St, Skaneateles, NY 13152)
CNYWN Collective Members: Free
About CREAM & COFFEE:
Cream & Coffee is a woman-owned dessert café in Skaneateles, founded by local entrepreneur Amanda Hughes.
Amanda has been part of Central New York’s small business community since 2016, when she became the owner of The Ice Cream Stand in Syracuse.
About All My Friends Books:
All My Friends Booksis an independent bookstore in Central New York, with locations in downtown Cortland and Skaneateles.
Founded by Haley Flannery in 2025, All My Friends is designed to be a welcoming and joyful space for every type of reader. They believe books help foster deep connections—with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us.
MEMBERS’ DINNER (SYRACUSE, NY)
CNYWN Collective members, join us for a private dinner experience at one of the Inner Harbor’s most anticipated new restaurant openings.
This month’s member dinner is a practical conversation about finding the right pricing balance — what to charge, what it costs to acquire and serve a customer, how to protect margins, and how to communicate the value behind your price.
We’ll weave guided prompts throughout the evening to help open the conversation. Come ready to share how you currently approach pricing, compare notes with other members, and talk honestly about the numbers you’re still figuring out.
event details:
Date: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
TIME: 5:45 PM EST
Location: INNER HARBOR, SYRACUSE, NY (Location is shared with our members internally via email.)
CNYWN Collective Members: Free
Guests will order off the menu and pay for their own meals and drinks. Separate checks will be provided at the end of the evening. A private dining space has been reserved for our group.
The Collective by CNYWN x Achilles Heel Training Strength Class
CNYWN COLLECTIVE members, Join us for a 60-minute strength class at ACHILLES HEEL TRAINING in CAMILLUS, NY. afterward, join us for an optional social hour with vendors.
event details:
Date: Saturday, september 26
Time: 9:45 aM – 12:00 pm EST
Location: ACHILLES HEEL TRAINING (100 Kasson Rd, Camillus, NY 13031)
CNYWN Collective Members: Free
About achilles heel training:
Achilles Heel Training in Camillus and Auburn provides coach-led strength and conditioning programs tailored to help women lose fat, build strength, and stay consistent.
They believe lasting results come from proven principles, not quick fixes. In a world filled with conflicting fitness advice, their mission is simple: provide science-backed coaching, personalized support, and a clear path forward.
Learn more here!
thank you to our sponsors:
Founded in 1967, JRECK Subs is a New York-based sandwich shop known for its fresh, made-to-order subs, salads, and commitment to the communities it serves.
What began as five teachers selling submarine sandwiches from a converted school bus has grown into a regional favorite with locations across New York.
🔗 Visit jrecksubs.com to find a location near you
👉 Read more about JRECK Subs on our website
Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.Aqua Spa float center & wellness boutique, Central New York’s premier destination for float therapy and holistic wellness, offers just that.
Overlooking the beautiful Oswego River and Lake Ontario, Aqua Spa’s expansive 6,500-square-foot facility is one of the largest of its kind in the region.
The center offers a wide range of transformative services, including Float Therapy, Cryotherapy, Halotherapy, Infrared Sauna, Massage, Oxygen Bar, RED LIGHT THERAPY, Cryoskin, aesthetic treatments, and more.
camp collective
Some of the biggest breakthroughs happen when you finally step away from the noise long enough to hear yourself again.
That's the intention behind Camp Collective, an intimate women's leadership retreat taking place November 13–15, 2026 at Vanderkamp in Cleveland, New York.
Equal parts strategy and restoration, this weekend gives women time to reconnect with their vision and begin building the plan to bring it to life.
The Venue
Vanderkamp is a Wilderness Retreat set on 850 remote acres in Upstate New York. The mission driving Vanderkamp is to cultivate unique, immersive, and supremely hospitable experiences that inspire people to discover the joy of connecting to the natural world.
The itinerary
All activities and meals indicated below are included.
Friday
9:00 AM: Arrival, coffee & light bites
10:00 AM: Community building
12:00 PM: Lunch
1:30 PM: Hike
3:00 PM: Rest, Reflect & Rise Session (breathwork & meditation)
4:30 PM: recharge
5:00 PM: Dinner
6:00 PM: recharge or participate in an activity
7:00 PM: Sauna &/or cold plunge with the gals
8:00 PM: Bonfire (with s'mores, of course)
Saturday
7:00 AM: Optional cold plunge to start the day
7:30 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Hike
10:30 AM: Workshop led by Alex: Vision & Intention Setting
12:00 PM: Execution planning
1:30 PM: Lunch
2:30 PM: recharge
3:30 PM: Crafting
5:00 PM: Dinner
6:30 PM: Sauna &/or cold plunge with the gals
7:30 PM: Bonfire (with s'mores, of course)
Member Tickets Drop: September 11
Public Tickets Drop: September 18
Member Tickets Drop: September 11 Public Tickets Drop: September 18
join us for the 6th annual cny women’s summit on friday, march 5, 2027.
The CNY Women's Summit is where growth-minded women across Upstate New York come to step our of their comfort zone, learn something new, and create connections that last.
join us for the 3rd annual cny women’s market at the marriott syracuse downtown on saturday, march 6, 2027.
The CNY Women's market is a community-wide event for women-owned businesses, artists and curators to be seen, celebrated, and supported.
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FAQS
FAQS
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Our CNYWN Events are mostly open to the public, with a select few only available to members of the collective. join our membership community to have full access to all events.
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our events are inclusive and available for all genders to attend, unless otherwise stated. women-only events will clearly state that as so in their titles. ex: Women’s Weekly Walks, Women’s Hike, Women’s Coffee Meetup.
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Yes, registration is required, as space may be limited. Registration is open all the way up until the start of the event.
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This depends on the event. We aim to provide refreshments at most events, and details will be specified in the event description.
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Costs vary by event. Non-members and the public may be required to pay a small fee for networking events. Members of the collective receive most events for free. join our membership community for complimentary access to more events.
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Virtual events are held via Zoom and include opportunities for engagement, Q&A, and networking, depending on the format. The Zoom link will only be available in the luma event description, where you made the purchase. you cannot find zoom links in linkedin or facebook event listings. please hop on at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the call.
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