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INSPYRE Innovatoin Hub
CEO News | 04/22/2025

INSPYRE Innovation Hub is the New Name of CenterState CEO’s Expanded Business Incubator

CenterState CEO announced at its 2025 Annual Meeting the new name of its expanded business incubator in downtown Syracuse: CenterState CEO’…

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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…

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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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    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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    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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    Oswego Health

    Established in 1881, Oswego Health is a nonprofit healthcare system and Oswego County’s largest private employer.

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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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    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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    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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