FOCUS Forums are a series of engaging public discussions featuring expert panelists who discuss a range of topics that impact Central New York residents, including education, environment, local government, business, health, public service, and more. Each forum consists of insightful presentations, followed by a moderated Q&A session that encourages community participation. We aim to create an inclusive space for residents to learn and contribute to the issues that matter most in our community.
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When: Friday, January 24, 12:05 pm to 1:00 pm
Registration & Location: This online forum will be available via Zoom. Registration is free and open to everyone.
Topic: FOCUS collected the major recurring topics of interest in our community by reviewing insights from various local listening sessions and reports, including the CNY Community Foundation’s Listening Sessions, PEACE, Inc.’s Community Needs Assessment, the Community Engagement Committee’s Community Priorities Document, and the Syracuse Community Listening Session organized by New York Focus. By analyzing their insights, FOCUS collected the major recurring topics that resonate in our community. These priority areas include:
- Economic and Workforce Development
- Housing Stability and Development
- Community Engagement and Transparency
- Education and Career Readiness
- Health and Family Support
Our next step is to narrow our focus to more specific topics within these broad areas. To ensure that we align with the interests and needs of local residents, we are looking to the community for input on which specific subjects they would like to explore further in upcoming FOCUS Forums.
We invite everyone in the community to participate in our survey. This survey lets you share your interests and suggest panelists and organizations you’d like to see at our 2025 Forums. We encourage you to register for our live forum, where we will discuss the survey results. Your input is essential in shaping the topics and conversations that are important to our community!