Member Essentials-CEO Insights January 2026

Posted on January 2, 2026

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Below is a snapshot of the latest news and top headlines from our members. We want to hear from you! You can request your organization's news and events be shared on the CenterState CEO website.   

 

Centro receives federal funding to purchase nine low emission buses for BRT system.  

COR Development announces redevelopment at Cor Center in Clay, NY. 

Everson Museum celebrates 40 years of holiday magic with Festival of Trees & Light. 

Excellus announces the recipients of 2025 Health Equity Innovation Awards. 

Harris Beach Murtha launches artificial intelligence industry team. 

Leadership Greater Syracuse announces 2025 graduates. 

Lockheed Martin plans for $51 million expansion project at its Oswego plant. 

M.A. Polce is named to the 2025 MSSP Alert Top 250 Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) list.   

Micron takes another step forward after receiving environmental permits from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. 

National Grid plans multi-year restoration project for its iconic downtown Syracuse building. 

Nave Law Firm helps build beds for children in need across the Central New York community. 

Medical staff at Oswego Hospitaannounces new leadership for 2026-2027. 

Rescue Mission among the upstate New York nonprofits to use state funds for homeless housing. 

Solvay Bank distributes $100,000 in grants to local nonprofits and church food pantries. 

SUNY Oswego President Dr. Peter Nwosu to serve on board of national association for state schools. 

Syracuse University College of Professional Studies signs transfer agreement with Tompkins County Community College. 

Turning Stone Resort Casino’s 2025 Gingerbread Village named one the world’s Most Over-the-Top Hotel Gingerbread Displays by Forbes Travel Guide.  

Upstate University Hospital starts design phase of $450 million annex project. 

 

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