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Business of the Year Awards 2026 - nominations now open
CEO News | 12/15/2025

Nominate a 2026 Business of the Year!

CenterState CEO is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Business of the Year Awards. The awards celebrate companies and organizations…

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ONRAMP Master Developer RFP
CEO News | 11/21/2025

Request for Proposals: 1300 South Salina Street Site Master Developer

CenterState CEO and ONRAMP (the Project Sponsors) are requesting proposals from experienced Master Developers who can prove through their…

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Op-Ed: Energy Strategy
Media Coverage | 11/20/2025

Upstate Business Community Leaders Call For 'All-Of-The-Above' Energy Generation Strategy

Leaders in Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo published opinion piece on the need for reliable, carbon-free energy.

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EFB 2026
CenterState/GOFCC Signature Event
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Economic Forecast Breakfast

Join CenterState CEO members, business leaders and executives for a presentation of the 2026 Economic Forecast.

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    Investing in and Accelerating the Region’s Innovation Ecosystem

    Central New York’s innovation ecosystem is thriving. The region has built on its historic legacy of entrepreneurship, following more than a decade of investment and strategic programming

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    GENIUS NY WRAP: Valuable Connections

    As GENIUS NY Cohort 7 teams all prepare for their own next steps in the uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) industry, they’re reflecting on the most valuable parts of the program.

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    Securing Micron's Historic Community Investment

    On Oct. 4, 2022, Micron Technology, Inc. announced Central New York’s White Pine site, in Clay, will be home to its semiconductor manufacturing facility.

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    CenterState CEO Programs Support Entrepreneurial Journey of ElleRae’s Tacos

    ElleRae’s Taco is now open at the Salt City Market Monday-Saturday.

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Member Spotlight

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    CH Insurance

    Rooted in the heart of downtown Syracuse, CH Insurance is a family-owned and operated commercial, personal and group benefits insurance agency.

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    Oswego Health

    Established in 1881, Oswego Health is a nonprofit healthcare system and Oswego County’s largest private employer.

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    Geddes Federal Savings and Loan

    Geddes Federal Savings and Loan celebrates a milestone this year, its 75th anniversary.

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    Bryant & Stratton College

    Founded in 1854, Bryant & Stratton College (B&SC) provides practical education that blends theory with real-world experience.

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