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Featured News & Events

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ONRAMP Master Developer RFP
CEO News | 11/21/2025

Request for Proposals: 1300 South Salina Street Site Master Developer

CenterState CEO and ONRAMP (the Project Sponsors) are requesting proposals from experienced Master Developers who can prove through their…

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Op-Ed: Energy Strategy
Media Coverage | 11/20/2025

Upstate Business Community Leaders Call For 'All-Of-The-Above' Energy Generation Strategy

Leaders in Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo published opinion piece on the need for reliable, carbon-free energy.

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BofA Neighborhood Builder Grant
CEO News | 11/02/2025

CenterState CEO Recognized as a Bank of America 2025 Neighborhood Builder

Bank of America awarded CenterState CEO $50,000 to support its regional housing strategies through the financial institution’s Neighborhood…

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CenterState CEO Economic Champions Event
CEO News | 10/29/2025

CenterState CEO Celebrates 353 Businesses at Economic Champions Event

CenterState CEO’s annual Economic Champions Celebration recognized the collective contributions of 353 companies and organizations to the…

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GOFCC Holiday Social
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GOFCC Holiday Social

This festive event gives the business community an opportunity to network while enjoying food, beverages and live music.

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EFB 2026
CenterState/GOFCC Signature Event
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Economic Forecast Breakfast

Join CenterState CEO members, business leaders and executives for a presentation of the 2026 Economic Forecast.

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    Growth + Equity Fund Support Helps Entrepreneurs Bring Their Small Businesses to Life

    The Growth + Equity Fund was designed to help entrepreneurs establish and grow their businesses, like owner of Ma’s Wings and Things Sarah Ausby.

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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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    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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Member Spotlight

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    Member Spotlight

    Oswego Health

    Established in 1881, Oswego Health is a nonprofit healthcare system and Oswego County’s largest private employer.

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    Member Spotlight

    CH Insurance

    Rooted in the heart of downtown Syracuse, CH Insurance is a family-owned and operated commercial, personal and group benefits insurance agency.

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    Member Spotlight

    Geddes Federal Savings and Loan

    Geddes Federal Savings and Loan celebrates a milestone this year, its 75th anniversary.

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    Arnoff Moving and Storage

    Arnoff, a prominent moving, storage and logistics company in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, now expands its footprint into Central New York.

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