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    CenterState CEO's 2026 Annual Report

    Vision to Velocity marks the region’s shift from bold ideas to real momentum.

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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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    We're In A Really Good Place.

    Explore business opportunities in a region that’s in the middle of a microelectronics boom.

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    Creating a region where business thrives and all people prosper.

    Strengthening Central New York through strategic insight and visionary leadership.

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    Meet the people and explore the projects that drive the regional economy forward.

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    The Network is comprised of more than 1,500 businesses of all sizes across the region.

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    Learn about our commitment to equity and inclusion. 

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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.

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Flox Intelligence GNY9 Winner
CEO News | 05/08/2026

Flox Intelligence Wins GENIUS NY Round 9 Grand Prize

Flox Intelligence wins $1 million investment from GENIUS NY as its grand prize winner.

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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 in Action

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    CEO in Action

    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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    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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Member Spotlight

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    On Point

    On Point for College is a nationally-recognized college attainment program.

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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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    Member Spotlight

    McFarland Johnson

    David’s Refuge is a Syracuse-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting caregivers of children with special needs, disabilities, or life-threatening medical conditions.

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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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