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CEO News | June 5, 2026

CenterState CEO is Requesting Architecture and Engineering Design Services for the INSPYRE Innovation Hub Third Floor Build-Out

Submissions due by Friday, June 26 at 5 p.m. EST. CenterState CEO is soliciting qualifications from qualified Architecture…

CEO News | June 4, 2026

Signing Day Honors Oswego County Students Advancing Careers in Skilled Trades and Advanced Manufacturing

The Trades Signing Day recognized students choosing career pathways in the skilled trades and advanced manufacturing.

CEO News | June 2, 2026

NNME Northeast Launches to Strengthen Semiconductor Workforce Pathways Across the Greater Northeast

NNME Northeast will help strengthen and scale workforce pathways into semiconductor and microelectronics careers across the rapidly growing region which includes New York.

CEO News | May 28, 2026

CenterState CEO Chief Executive Officer Rob Simpson Comments on 2027 State Budget

Robert M. Simpson, president of CenterState CEO, in Syracuse, issued this statement following passage of the FY 2026 New York State Budget.

CEO News | May 28, 2026

CenterState CEO Announces New Hires and Promotions

CenterState CEO announced three recent additions to the organization, as well as a promotion within its Member and Business Experience team.

CEO News | May 27, 2026

CenterState CEO Listed as One of New York's Best Places to Work

CenterState CEO is pleased to announce it is once again listed as one of the top small employers in the state.

CEO News | May 8, 2026

Flox Intelligence Wins GENIUS NY Round 9 Grand Prize

Flox Intelligence wins $1 million investment from GENIUS NY as its grand prize winner.

CEO News | April 30, 2026

Amazon Supports Central New York Community’s Access to INSPYRE Innovation Hub

Amazon is working with trusted community partners to support a free day pass program at INSPYRE Innovation Hub.

CEO News | April 30, 2026

CenterState CEO and OUT Syracuse Launch New Partnership to Expand LGBTQ Business Leadership and Economic Opportunity

The collaboration creates a new coordinated effort between a major economic development organization and an LGBTQ+ business network, signaling a growing recognition that inclusive growth is a competitive advantage for the area.

CEO News | April 23, 2026

CenterState CEO Announces 2026 Annual Elections to its Board of Directors

Following the 2026 Annual Meeting of its members, CenterState CEO has announced new and returning members to serve on the Board of Directors.

Rob Simpson at CenterState CEO's 2026 Annual Meeting

CEO News | April 23, 2026

Read President Rob M. Simpson's 2026 Annual Meeting Remarks

CenterState CEO President Rob M. Simpson delivered the following remarks at the 2026Annual Meeting

CEO News | April 22, 2026

Micron’s Expansion Powers Urgency and Optimism at CenterState CEO’s 2026 Annual Meeting

CenterState CEO celebrated its 2026 Annual Meeting with more than 800 members of the business community at the Oncenter in downtown Syracuse. The event’s theme Vision to Velocity highlights a bold new chapter for Central New York’s…