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Economic Forecast Take the Survey 2026
CEO News | 09/19/2025

Take the 2026 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 | 09/19/2025

INSPYRE Innovation Hub Opens in Downtown Syracuse

CenterState CEO with its public and private sector partners celebrated the opening of CenterState's INSPYRE Innovation Hub in downtown…

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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.

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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    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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    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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    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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    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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