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Dr. Carlene Lacey
CEO News | 07/10/2025

CenterState CEO Appoints Dr. Carlene Lacey as Chief Executive Officer of ON-RAMP Syracuse

Following a comprehensive national search, CenterState CEO is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Carlene Lacey as the inaugural Chief…

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CEO News | 06/24/2025

CenterState CEO Shares Statement on Micron's DEIS for Central New York Expansion

Simpson: The release of Micron’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) marks an important step forward for the company’s plans to…

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GENIUS NY Round 9 Semifinalists
CEO News | 06/24/2025

GENIUS NY Announces Semifinalists for Cohort 9

CenterState CEO announced 11 companies are semifinalists for GENIUS NY program’s ninth cohort. GENIUS NY, operated by CenterState CEO, is…

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CEO News | 05/29/2025

Reflecting on 15 Years of CenterState CEO

The following is a reflection written by leaders in the business community on the creation of CenterState CEO and the organization's 15th…

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CEO News | 05/27/2025

CenterState CEO Announces New Board of Directors Leadership

Stephen Fournier, Market President for KeyBank in Central New York, was unanimously elected as the new chair of CenterState CEO by its…

CEO in Action

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Sapphire Recruitment

    Sapphire Recruitment, formerly CPS Recruitment, has been a trusted name in staffing and workforce solutions for more than 35 years.

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