Innovation. Collaboration. Transformation.
With a vision of innovation, collaboration and regional transformation, CenterState
CEO is uniquely positioned as a catalyst for regional economic, community and business
development. The Metropolitan Development Association of Syracuse and Central New
York and the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce have brought together their more
than 2,000 members, expert staffs, and combined history of 170 years of achievement
to create New York’s most effective business leadership organization, poised to
impact the region immediately.
Mission
Through partnerships, planning, and problem-solving, the CenterState Corporation
for Economic Opportunity - CenterState CEO - strives to achieve regional growth
and prosperity by: identifying key issues of importance to its members; focusing
on their collective vision; setting a regional economic development agenda; and
communicating business priorities, pursuing strategic investments, and responding
to meaningful opportunities for the benefit of the region and all who live here.
CORE FOCUS AREAS
CenterState Chamber Services
The CenterState Chamber of Commerce provides comprehensive business services
to help its more than 2,000 members develop their businesses and grow personally
and professionally. Its goal is to attract new and existing members to become
more active and involved for their own benefit, that of their employees, and
the region.
Services include:
- Events & networking
- Engagement & visibility opportunities
- Training & education programs
- Comprehensive health insurance & employee benefits
- Family-owned business support
- Regional statistics & reports
- Employee recruitment & relocation packages
Business Expansion, Retention & Attraction
CenterState CEO provides business expansion, retention, and attraction services,
including financing assistance, to companies - with a focus on the region’s
most competitive and emerging industry sectors. CenterState CEO drives a multi-county
regional growth strategy by partnering with a network of business leaders, public
officials and economic development allies.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
CenterState CEO supports emerging and early stage businesses and the acceleration
of technology commercialization. It works to increase the availability of seed
funding and investment capital, and advocates for innovation policies, programs
and resources that support rapid growth of companies in strategic sectors tied
to key regional assets.
CenterState CEO's unique programs tap into the region's rich entrepreneurial
talent, connect innovators with financial resources and facilitate collaborative
university-industry partnerships.
Infrastructure & Urban Initiatives
CenterState CEO works to advance urban revitalization and enable business growth
through improved regional infrastructure, coordinated site redevelopment and
repurposing, and management of key business districts and sites. Through catalytic
programs and advocacy for policies that support urban areas, CenterState CEO
is helping to spur investment, build density, and reduce sprawl.
Through its affiliate organizations, unique initiatives, and programs, CenterState
CEO's is helping enhance key regional infrastructure assets that help businesses
expand and grow, while strengthening the region's overall competitiveness.
Workforce & Talent Initiatives
CenterState CEO advocates for workforce priorities that support business needs,
drive equitable and sustainable development and establish CenterState New York
as a location of choice for employers and employees. We pursue alignment between
the region's available talent and its considerable opportunities by promoting
academic assets; supporting targeted outreach and networking initiatives; and
encouraging an entrepreneurial environment.
Government Relations & Business Advocacy
CenterState CEO develops and executes a highly targeted policy and government
advocacy effort that addresses issues of priority to businesses and members,
at all levels of government. Our effort integrates government relations and
economic development agendas to create a climate for business retention, expansion,
and attraction.
Tourism & Regional Marketing
CenterState CEO promotes regional business opportunities, tourism, and quality
of life through the Creative Core brand, creating a unified, multi-county message
and identity. We help establish the region as a tourism and convention destination,
generating business and income through targeted marketing, sales and service
programs.