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    Engage in the Micron Technology Project

    Micron is projected to generate significant economic growth for New York state.

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Featured News & Events

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Innovation Night featuring GENIUS NY Pitch Finals

Innovation Night featuring GENIUS NY Pitch Finals

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Amazon PrimeAir drone
Media Coverage | 05/01/2026

Amazon Explores Next Steps for Launching Drone Deliveries from Clay, New York

Syracuse.com highlights how Amazon could soon be adding the Syracuse area to the growing list of communities where it uses drones to…

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NewsChannel 9 WSYR Interview
Media Coverage | 05/01/2026

CenterState CEO, NUAIR Share Outlook on the Future of Drone Delivery in CNY

Centerstate CEO Chief Executive Officer Rob Simpson and NUAIR CEO Craig Marcinkowski talked with NewsChannel 9 WSYR's Jeff Kulikowski about…

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CenterState CEO 2026 Annual Meeting
CEO News | 04/22/2026

Micron’s Expansion Powers Urgency and Optimism at CenterState CEO’s 2026 Annual Meeting

CenterState CEO celebrated its 2026 Annual Meeting with more than 800 members of the business community at the Oncenter in downtown…

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CEO News | 03/31/2026

CenterState Signal: The Central New York Economy May Never Look Like This Again

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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CEO News | 03/18/2026

NUAIR Names Craig Marcinkowski as Next President & CEO

Craig Marcinkowski has been named the organization's next President and Chief Executive Officer of NUAIR, effective April 1, 2026.

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CenterState CEO Leadership Update
CEO News | 03/11/2026

CenterState CEO Announces Key Leadership Changes and Promotions

The CenterState CEO Board of Directors today voted to approve leadership changes for the organization designed to position it for continued…

CEO in Action

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    CEO in Action

    Khadijah's Kitchen Receives Grant from Growth + Equity Fund

    CenterState CEO has selected Chantel O’Hara as the latest awardee of its Growth + Equity Fund (G+E Fund).

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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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    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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Member Spotlight

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    Member Spotlight

    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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    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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    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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    Geddes Federal Savings and Loan

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

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