CenterState CEO is an independent nonprofit committed to creating inclusive, equitable and sustainable economic growth in Central New York. Our team of experts helps our members, clients and businesses of all sizes start, scale, recruit and relocate. At our core, we are problem solvers working with our partners in public, private and nonprofit sectors to find collaborative and innovative solutions to advance the region and its people. Learn more.

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CEO News | 01/02/2026

CenterState Signal: Understanding The Present to Forecast the Future

CenterState Signal is a quarterly column by CenterState CEO's Jared Shepard that takes a closer look at economic trends and their impact on…

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Business of the Year Awards 2026 - nominations now open
CEO News | 12/15/2025

Nominate a 2026 Business of the Year!

CenterState CEO is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Business of the Year Awards. The awards celebrate companies and organizations…

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CenterState/GOFCC Workshop/Training
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Executive Leadership Development Series Information Session 2

Executive Leadership Development Series Information Session

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Economic Forecast Breakfast 2025
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.

CEO in Action

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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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    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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    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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    GENIUS NY WRAP: Valuable Connections

    As GENIUS NY Cohort 7 teams all prepare for their own next steps in the uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) industry, they’re reflecting on the most valuable parts of the program.

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Member Spotlight

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    Operation Oswego County

    Operation Oswego County aims to implement sound economic development strategies to enhance the economic vitality of Oswego County.

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    Syracuse Regional Airport Authority

    The small hub international airport saw more than 3 million travelers, an increase of 5% over 2023, and the busiest year in the airport’s 75-year existence.

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    Oswego Health

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

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    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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