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CEO News | 01/28/2026

Empire State Development Announces Applications Open for GENIUS NY Cohort 10

ENIUS NY, operated by CenterState CEO and funded by Empire State Development, is the world’s largest accelerator program focused on drones…

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CEO News | 01/22/2026

Economic Forecasters Share Optimistic Outlook for 2026

The Economic Forecast event shares insights into the region’s economic climate from the perspective of regional business leaders and…

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CEO News | 01/16/2026

Rob Simpson Issues Statement on Micron’s Historic Groundbreaking in CNY

CenterState CEO President and CEO Rob Simpson shared the following message with members following Micron's groundbreaking celebration.

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CEO News | 01/02/2026

CenterState Signal: Understanding The Present to Forecast the Future

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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    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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    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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    Growth + Equity Fund Support Helps Entrepreneurs Bring Their Small Businesses to Life

    The Growth + Equity Fund was designed to help entrepreneurs establish and grow their businesses, like owner of Ma’s Wings and Things Sarah Ausby.

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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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    Home HeadQuarters

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

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    Sapphire Recruitment

    Sapphire Recruitment, formerly CPS Recruitment, has been a trusted name in staffing and workforce solutions for more than 35 years.

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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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