STRATEGY.CONNECTIONS.RESULTS.
Salt City Connect is a full-service strategic consulting firm based in Syracuse, NY. We help businesses grow through expert matchmaking, AI adoption, process improvement, performance consulting, and funding support.
BUILT ON
EXPERIENCE.
DRIVEN BY RESULTS.
Salt City Connect was founded by Matt Davis — a 22-year infrastructure and telecommunications executive who has spent decades building real relationships across every sector of the Syracuse economy. From City Hall to the construction site, from the boardroom to the startup table.
Today, Salt City Connect is a full-service strategic consulting firm. We help businesses grow through smart connections, AI adoption, stronger internal processes, sharper performance, and access to capital. Whether you're a company moving into Central New York or a local business ready to level up — we have the experience and the network to help you get there.
Matt Davis
President, Salt City Connect
WHAT WE
DO FOR YOU
Five core consulting practices — each designed to solve a real business problem and deliver results you can measure.
Strategic B2B Matchmaking
We identify the exact local partner, vendor, investor, or decision-maker you need — and we make the introduction. No cold calls. No wasted meetings. Just the right connection at the right time.
- —Curated business introductions
- —Investor & capital connections
- —Vendor & contractor sourcing
- —Market entry guidance for CNY
AI & Technology Consulting
Most businesses know AI is important — but don't know where to start. We bridge the gap between your team and the engineers, helping you find the right tools, build smart workflows, and actually use AI to get ahead.
- —AI readiness assessment
- —Tool selection & implementation roadmap
- —Bridging business teams and engineers
- —Workflow automation strategy
Corporate Process Building
Disorganized operations slow growth and cost money. We work with your leadership team to map, clean up, and build the internal processes that let your business scale without chaos.
- —Operations & workflow mapping
- —Standard operating procedure development
- —Team structure & accountability systems
- —Scalable process design
Business Performance Consulting
We take an honest look at how your business is running — revenue, operations, team, and strategy — and give you a clear plan to perform at a higher level. No fluff, just practical steps forward.
- —Business health assessment
- —Revenue & growth strategy
- —Leadership & team alignment
- —KPI development & tracking
Funding Raise Support
Whether you're raising your first round or scaling to the next level, we help you prepare, position, and connect. From pitch strategy to investor introductions, we help you put your best foot forward.
- —Funding strategy & readiness review
- —Pitch deck coaching & refinement
- —Investor network introductions
- —Grant & public funding navigation
WHY SYRACUSE.
WHY NOW.
Micron's $100B Megafab
The largest private investment in U.S. history is being built in Clay, NY — just north of Syracuse. Thousands of suppliers, contractors, and service firms are flooding into Central New York right now.
State & Federal Infrastructure Grants
New York State is deploying hundreds of millions in grants for EV infrastructure, broadband, and clean energy. Local property owners and municipalities need expert guidance to capture this funding.
A City on the Rise
Syracuse is experiencing its most significant economic transformation in a generation. Population is growing, real estate is moving, and the political will to get deals done has never been stronger.
THE BUSINESSES THAT WIN IN SYRACUSE OVER THE NEXT DECADE WILL BE THE ONES WHO KNEW THE RIGHT PEOPLE ON DAY ONE.
HOW WE
WORK WITH YOU
Discovery Call
We start with a direct conversation about your business, your goals, and where you feel stuck or want to grow. No sales pitch — just an honest discussion.
Assessment & Strategy
We assess your situation across the areas that matter most — connections, technology, operations, performance, or funding — and build a clear plan of action.
Execution & Engagement
We get to work. Whether that means making introductions, implementing AI tools, rebuilding processes, or preparing your funding pitch — we do it alongside you.
Results & Follow-Through
We stay engaged until the work is done and the results are real. Deals closed, systems built, capital raised, or performance improved — we measure success by outcomes.
WHAT OUR
CLIENTS SAY
We had no idea where to start with AI. Matt sat down with our team, cut through the noise, and helped us find two tools that actually changed how we work. He speaks both languages — business and tech — and that's rare.
Kevin T.
COO
Regional Logistics Company · Syracuse, NY
Salt City Connect helped us clean up our internal operations before our Series A. The process work Matt did with us made us a much stronger company — and a much more credible one to investors.
Rachel M.
CEO & Co-Founder
Early-Stage Tech Startup · Central New York
Matt opened doors we didn't even know existed. Within 60 days of working together, we had three qualified partnership conversations with local players we never would have found on our own.
James R.
VP of Business Development
Mid-Atlantic Manufacturing Co. · Philadelphia, PA
Client names and companies have been anonymized to protect business relationships.
LET'S TALK
BUSINESS
Whether you're an out-of-state company looking to enter the Syracuse market, a local business owner looking for the right partner, or an investor seeking vetted opportunities — the first conversation is always free.