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Featured News & Events

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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 Long-Vacant 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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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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IIH 1 Year Celebration
CEO News | 09/17/2026

INSPYRE Innovation Hub’s First Year Fuels Growth, Connections and Entrepreneurial Success

In its first year, CenterState CEO’s INSPYRE Innovation Hub has become a cornerstone of Central New York’s innovation ecosystem.

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CEO News | 09/09/2026

Empire State Development Announces GENIUS NY Round 10 Finalists

Finalists from around the world will compete in this milestone year for GENIUS NY, the world’s largest accelerator for drones and robotics.

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Future-Proof Your Business: Cybersecurity, Technology & AI Summit

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CEO in Action

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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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    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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    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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Member Spotlight

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    Network Spotlight

    NAMI Syracuse

    NAMI Syracuse (National Alliance on Mental Illness) strives to better the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

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    Premiere Transportation

    Premiere Transportation is commited to providing safe, reliable and comprehensive transportation services across the Syracuse, the greater Capital Region, western Massachusetts and southern Vermont.

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    Pinnacle Holding Company

    The Pinnacle Family of Companies provides solutions spanning financial planning and investments, asset management, retirement planning 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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