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IIH 1 Year Celebration
CEO News | September 17, 2026

INSPYRE Innovation Hub’s First Year Fuels Growth, Connections and Entrepreneurial Success

In its first year, CenterState CEO’s INSPYRE Innovation Hub has become a cornerstone of Central New York’s innovation ecosystem.

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2026-09-10-convo
CEO News | September 11, 2026

CenterState CEO Chief Executive Officer Rob Simpson Receives Upstate Medical University’s President’s Award for Distinguished Service

The award recognizes Rob’s longstanding service to Central New York and his commitment to building strong, collaborative partnerships across the region.

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GNY10 Finalist Graphic
CEO News | September 9, 2026

Empire State Development Announces GENIUS NY Round 10 Finalists

Finalists from around the world will compete in this milestone year for GENIUS NY, the world’s largest accelerator for drones and robotics.

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Whiz Kidz Group
CEO News | September 1, 2026

Whiz Kidz Summer Program Inspires the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Students spent a week at CenterState CEO's INSPYRE Innovation Hub turning everyday problems into business ideas, building brands and pitching their solutions.

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Craig-Witmer-WEB 2026
CEO News | August 26, 2026

Craig Witmer Hired As CenterState CEO's Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

CenterState CEO is excited to announce Craig Witmer as its Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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GNY9 Group graduation photo
CEO News | August 20, 2026

GENIUS NY Cohort 9 Graduates Yearlong Accelerator

The five companies making up GENIUS NY’s ninth cohort finished their time in the yearlong accelerator for uncrewed systems in August.

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Rob Simpson Power 100
CEO News | July 27, 2026

Rob Simpson Named to City & State's Upstate Power 100

The list by City & State New York recognizes 100 leaders who are driving new projects across Upstate New Yrk.

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Syracuse panoramic skyline
CEO News | July 23, 2026

CenterState CEO Selected to Take Part in Opportunity@Work and Brookings AI Readiness Lab

CenterState CEO is one of six regional economic development organizations that will participate in the the AIRLab.

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Kelly Tyrone Collage
CEO News | July 20, 2026

CenterState CEO Announces New Staff Roles

CenterState CEO's Kelly Fumarola and Tyrone Dixon take on new roles in the organization.

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Economic Champions Nominations 2026
CEO News | July 15, 2026

Be recognized as an Economic Champion!

Now accepting submissions for Economic Champions! Nominate your company or others for contributing to the growth of the Central New York economy in the past year.

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Micron Concrete Pouring
CEO News | July 9, 2026

Micron Pours First Concrete at Central New York Fab

Construction progresses ahead of schedule at Micron's fab in Clay, NY.