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.

Featured News & Events

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CEO News | 09/09/2025

M&T Bank Named Founding Sponsor of CenterState CEO’s INSPYRE Innovation Hub

M&T Bank is the Founding Sponsor of INSPYRE Innovation Hub, helping to enable the growing startup ecosystem.

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CEO News | 09/02/2025

Felicia Legette-Jack Will Serve as the 2025 Economic Champions Celebration Speaker

CenterState CEO will host Felicia Legette-Jack as the keynote speaker for its 2025 Economic Champions Celebration event, Oct. 29, 2025.

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Micron Community Letter of Support
CEO News | 07/23/2025

Syracuse is the Best Place for Micron to Invest, Expand and Create Opportunity

CenterState CEO members and community leaders sign a letter of support for Micron in Central New York.

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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    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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    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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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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    Geddes Federal Savings and Loan

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

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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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    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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