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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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    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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Featured News & Events

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TTM Expansion Facility
CEO News | 06/22/2026

TTM Marks Official Opening of $130 Million Manufacturing Facility in Dewitt

TTM Technologies new facility will create up to 400 new jobs in Central New York.

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Media Coverage | 06/11/2026

CenterState CEO Shares Housing Insights on LocalSYR

LocalSYR spoke with CenterState CEO President Ben Sio in a recent segment on the need for more housing in Central New York.

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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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Fireside Chats - Eddie Brennan
CenterState/INSPYRE Series
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INSPYRE Fireside Chats Presented by M&T Bank

Trailblazing innovators who are reshaping industries and redefining what’s possible.

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Whiz Kidz
CenterState/INSPYRE Workshop/Training
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CenterState CEO Whiz Kidz Summer Program

A week-long summer program for rising 7th and 8th graders focused on creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and teamwork.

CEO in Action

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    CEO in Action

    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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    CEO in Action

    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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    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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    CEO in Action

    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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    Network 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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    Network Spotlight

    Oswego Health

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

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    Network 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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    Network Spotlight

    Premiere Transportation

    Premiere Transportation is commited to providing safe, reliable and comprehensive transportation services across the Syracuse, the greater Capital Region, western Massachusetts and southern Vermont.

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