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    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

    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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    Connections and Expertise Support Transformational Downtown Project - City Center

    CenterState CEO helped Hayner navigate unique grant challenges and opportunities, allowing for incentives to remain in place until the project was able to commence, and facilitated connections for commercial tenants.

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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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    Khadijah's Kitchen Receives Grant from Growth + Equity Fund

    CenterState CEO has selected Chantel O’Hara as the latest awardee of its Growth + Equity Fund (G+E Fund).

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Member Spotlight

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    Network Spotlight

    The Lab Creative

    David’s Refuge is a Syracuse-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting caregivers of children with special needs, disabilities, or life-threatening medical conditions.

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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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    Network Spotlight

    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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    Child Care Solutions

    For over 50 years, Child Care Solutions (CCS) has been a cornerstone of the Central New York early childhood landscape.

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