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Inclusive Growth

CenterState CEO believes equitable economic growth leads to long-term community prosperity. The Inclusive Growth team seeks to build a globally competitive regional economy while maintaining an unwavering commitment to economic inclusion in the community. It does this by attracting investment, building wealth and creating family-sustaining jobs while ensuring that individuals from historically marginalized communities are participating in every aspect of the economy.

This work includes a focus on:

  • Start, attract and grow great companies, prioritizing those that make the region more equitable and globally competitive.
  • Develop and drive workforce solutions that help businesses thrive and all people prosper, prioritizing underrepresented and/or un-and underemployed individuals.
  • Catalyze equitable and sustainable development in strategic places, prioritizing neighborhoods and sites that have been historically subjected to disinvestment.

Inclusive Growth Team

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Inclusive Growth

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Honora Spillane

Senior Vice President of Inclusive Growth

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John Liddy

Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Aimee Durfee

Vice President of Workforce Innovation

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Anna Nguyen

Director of Economic Development

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Andrew Obernesser

Director of Community Investment

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Gregory Ayers

Business Advisor

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Brad Banikowski

Investment Manager

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Becca Breeden

Entrepreneurial Manager

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Dave Dalgety

Facilities Administrator

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Shannon Fults

Economic Development Manager

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Erik Jankowski

Small Business Manager

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Kara Jones

Director of Programs & Engagement

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Beverly Mack

Operations Manager

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Michael Macaluso

Resource Engagement Manager

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Jennifer McCullough

Director of Workforce Industry Partnerships

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Brandon Mastrangelo

Senior Business Advisor

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Grace Pardo

Inclusive Growth Coordinator

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Emilija Postolovska

Director of Workforce Innovation

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Emad Rahim

Syracuse Surge Entrepreneurship Manager

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Alex Ruffo

Economic Development Specialist

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Danielle Szabo

Director of Industry Partnerships for Construction

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Cainaan S. Webb

Surge Career Navigator and Network Manager

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