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Nominations Open - CenterState CEO Business of the Year 2027
CEO News | 11/02/2026

Nominate a 2027 Business of the Year!

CenterState CEO is now accepting nominations for its 2027 Business of the Year Awards. The awards celebrate companies and organizations…

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2026 Economic Champions Event
CEO News | 10/14/2026

CenterState CEO Celebrates More Than 300 Economic Champions

CenterState CEO’s annual Economic Champions Celebration recognized the collective contributions of 318 companies and organizations to the…

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CEO News | 10/07/2026

VIP Development Associates, Inc. Will Lead Planning for the Redevelopment of Syracuse Property for State’s First ON-RAMP Center

VIP will oversee planning for the comprehensive redevelopment of the site, with the ON-RAMP training facility serving as an anchor tenant.

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Take the 2027 Ecnomic Forecast Survey
CEO News | 09/29/2026

Take the 2027 Economic Forecast Survey

Each year, CenterState CEO compiles its Economic Forecast for Central New York based on feedback and strategic insight collected from area…

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Media Coverage | 09/27/2026

BloombergTV Talks with CenterState CEO on Micron's Central New York Investment

Central New York is gaining national attention. This week, Bloomberg TV featured the region’s transformation in a segment examining…

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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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    Securing Micron's Historic Community Investment

    On Oct. 4, 2022, Micron Technology, Inc. announced Central New York’s White Pine site, in Clay, will be home to its semiconductor manufacturing facility.

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    Afghan Food Mart and Grocery Awarded Grant Through Growth + Equity Fund

    Ali Mohammad Babaie, owner and operator of Afghan Food Mart and Grocery in Syracuse, received a grant from CenterState CEO's G+E Fund.

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    Network Spotlight

    Oneida Indian Nation

    The Nation’s enterprises, which employ more than 5,000 people, include Turning Stone Resort Casino, YBR Casino & Sports Book and more.

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    The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology

    The MOST is a hands-on science and technology museum located in historic Armory Square in downtown Syracuse.

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    McFarland Johnson

    McFarland Johnson, Inc. (MJ) is a 100% employee-owned planning, engineering, technology, environmental, and construction administration firm.

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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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