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    Engage in the Micron Technology Project

    Micron is projected to generate significant economic growth for New York state.

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CEO News | 06/30/2026

CenterState Signal: The Affordability Challenge Demands a Local Growth Strategy

CenterState Signal is a quarterly column by CenterState CEO's Jared Shepard that takes a closer look at economic trends and their impact on…

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TTM Expansion Facility
CEO News | 06/22/2026

TTM Marks Official Opening of $130 Million Manufacturing Facility in Dewitt

TTM Technologies new facility will create up to 400 new jobs in Central New York.

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Media Coverage | 06/11/2026

CenterState CEO Shares Housing Insights on LocalSYR

LocalSYR spoke with CenterState CEO President Ben Sio in a recent segment on the need for more housing in Central New York.

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Fireside Chats - Eddie Brennan
CenterState/INSPYRE Series
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INSPYRE Fireside Chats Presented by M&T Bank

Trailblazing innovators who are reshaping industries and redefining what’s possible.

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Whiz Kidz
CenterState/INSPYRE Workshop/Training
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CenterState CEO Whiz Kidz Summer Program

A week-long summer program for rising 7th and 8th graders focused on creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and teamwork.

CEO in Action

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    CEO in Action

    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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    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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    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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    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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Member Spotlight

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    Network Spotlight

    Wireless Business Group

    Established in 2006, the Wireless Business Group, LLC (WBG) works with business accounts of all sizes.

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    Home HeadQuarters

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

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    On Point

    On Point for College is a nationally-recognized college attainment program.

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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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