Admission:
Event: Free
Event & Dinner*: $29.95
*Extend your time with us and enjoy a meal in our historic, lakeside Dining Hall. Click below to register for this event and see the option to add a meal reservation. Subject to availability.
The CNY Women’s Network, in partnership with Great Camp Sagamore, invites you to Network Navigation, A Networking Mixer & Panel Discussion on Thursday, September 11th, from 7:15 to 8:30 PM, hosted at the historic Great Camp Sagamore.
This free, public event offers a chance to connect with business owners, executives, and professionals from across Upstate New York while gaining insights into networking, building partnerships, and cultivating community.
The panel, titled “Network Navigation: Tips and Strategies for Building Connections That Matter,” will be moderated by Alex Canavan, founder of the CNY Women’s Network and host of the Cultivate CNY podcast. She’ll be joined by other women leaders to share practical strategies for intentional networking, creating success through collaboration, building community (even in rural places), and forming impactful partnerships. After the panel, attendees can put their new skills into practice during an informal networking mixer.
Whether you’re a business owner, emerging leader, or community builder, this event offers inspiration, actionable insights, and a welcoming space to expand your network.
You’ll Walk Away With:
Practical ways to build connections even if you're new, introverted, or feel like an outsider
Honest insight into the hidden challenges of networking and how to move through them
Strategies for building community in rural or tight-knit areas where “everyone already knows everyone”
One clear action you can take this week to grow your network in a way that feels right for you
Interactive Segments:
A Give, Ask, Offer Connection Sprint
A Two-Intro Challenge to help you expand your network on the spot
Q&A session with panelists
Time to connect with Alex Canavan and Elizabeth Ruscitto after the panel
CNY Women’s Network
The CNY Women’s Network is a Central New York–based media company committed to connecting, promoting, and empowering business professionals across the region. Through storytelling, events, and its podcast Cultivate CNY, the organization shines a spotlight on leaders making an impact, enhances the entrepreneurial landscape and professional community in Central New York, and creates spaces for ambitious women to connect, develop, and thrive. To learn more, visit cnywomensnetwork.com
Elizabeth Ruscitto
Elizabeth Ruscitto is an angel investor, career coach, and business advisor with 20 years of experience creating global communities in tech.
From scaling her first startup to $500K ARR at 22, to managing $100M+ in products, coaching 500+ COMPANIES and execs, and building communities of over 4 million MEMBERS across 150+ countries—Elizabeth’s path from Central New York to Silicon Valley has been anything but ordinary.
Through 2122 Coaching and The 2122 Fund, Elizabeth helps high achievers, particularly women in leadership and professionals with ADHD, leverage authentic relationships to build thriving careers and businesses. Learn more: 2122coaching.com
Kristy Mandour
With over 15 years of experience working with clients in the corporate and non-profit sectors, Kristy Mandour is a seasoned communication and public speaking coach, speaker, and writer. She specializes in emotional intelligence and mental wellness.
Kristy Mandour is the founder of Sow to Speak, a communication coaching company dedicated to helping leaders sharpen their presence and speak with confidence and clarity. Learn more: sowtospeak.com
Alex Canavan
Alex Canavan is the founder and CEO of CNY Women’s Network, a platform that connects and supports women professionals and business owners. She also hosts the Cultivate CNY Podcast, where she interviews local change-makers about dreaming, leading, and building in Upstate New York. The CNY Women’s Network is the host of the annual CNY Women’s Summit, which draws 500 women entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals from across Upstate New York to connect, learn, and lead. Learn more: cnywomensnetwork.com