Giving Back

Helping others is more than just my business; it is also something that reaches into all aspects of my life. As a member of this community, I strongly believe in the importance of giving back. My family and I have participated in cancer walks and other volunteer activities throughout the Syracuse, New York area.

One of the ways I give back to other businesses here in the Syracuse area is through the CenterState CEO Ambassadors. When I became a member of the Chamber in 2009, I found that becoming an ambassador was a great way to get to know other chamber members, get involved in the chamber events, and learn about the other businesses in my community.

Syracuse Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Theresa Cangemi, Joanna Ferguson of Wells Fargo Advisors, and Suzanne Kondra-DeFuria of Potter Heating/Perrone Plumbing, presented a certificate of congratulations to Cammi Clark, Editor-In-Chief and John Badoud, President of Scotsman Media Group, for their launch of the new Today’s CNY Woman magazine. The gala was held at Axa Towers, January 2011.

May 2012 – Syracuse Chamber of Commerce (CenterState CEO) Ambassadors congratulate three members of ‘CNY Care Connection’ for their accomplishments: CNY Elderplanning celebrated its first anniversary; A2Z Home Medical Supplies has been at its new location for one year, 430 South Main Street, North Syracuse; and Theresa Cangemi, also received a certificate for recently earning her CSA designation.

Affiliations

CenterState CEO – https://www.centerstateceo.com/

Served on: Chamber Ambassador committee and the Executive Dialogue committee .. through 2013

CenterState CEO Focuses on working collaboratively to spotlight regional strengths, grow strategic industries, and encourage investments and innovation to achieve success as a region.

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce –  https://www.liverpoolchamber.com/

Past member:

Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, Inc. strives to enhance the quality of life in the greater Liverpool area through the development and perpetuation of programs for businesses, along with community involvement and events.

WBOC – https://www.wboconnection.org/

Served as:  Vice President of Programs              2013 – 2015 position

WBOC (Women Business Opportunities Connections) is the premier organization in CNY for women in business that focuses on supporting and advancing the success of women entrepreneurs.

In June 2019 Theresa was one of four women chosen from the WBOC membership to share  “My Entrepreneurial Journey to Success”  and was chosen based on her authentic story of:

Challenges and Successes,
Keys to Entrepreneurial Growth,
Wisdom Gained From Other Women in Her Life, and
How Being a Member of the WBOC Organization Helped Her.

“The most important, I believe, that really launched my business was the ability to listen, understand the needs of Medicare eligibles and provide the solutions.  Also important is offering choices, honesty, transparency, being available for questions and inquiries (from those newly eligible and for clients after the enrollment), and thanking those who refer to me that I appreciate their referrals.”

“Thank you WBOC and the fantastic women I have met through the years that strive to be more, do more, and search for their own successes in their journey.”

Women TIES – https://www.womenties.com/

Past Member:

Women TIES is an organization helping women entrepreneurs promote and expand their regional marketplace.