Programs & Partners |
CenterState CEO benefits from many strong community, organizational and economic development partners, collectively advancing business opportunities and creating greater impact in the region.
Programs & Initiatives
CenterState CEO's develops and administers programs and initiatives designed to deliver valuable services, expertise and resources while advancing strategic priorities for the business community and the region.
CenterState Grants for Growth
CenterState Grants for Growth is a seed funding program that supports innovative applied research projects between universities and industry to improve business competitiveness and create jobs.CenterState Growth + Equity Fund
The CenterState Growth + Equity Fund was developed in response to the need for more program options to address a spectrum of market inefficiencies and inequities.CenterState Resource Pool
CenterState’s Resource Pool matches clients and program participants with the professional services they need to level up their businesses.CenterState Travel
CenterState CEO is pleased to work with travel partners to offer world-class travel at discounted prices.CenterState Up Start
The CenterState Up Start business development program connects local, service based businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs to the tools and networks that help them thrive.CenterState's The Clean Tech Center
CenterState's The Clean Tech Center at The Tech Garden in Syracuse is a NYSERDA-funded initiative focused on supporting companies commercializing environmental and clean energy technologies.GENIUS NY
GENIUS NY, operated by CenterState and funded by Empire State Development, is the world's largest business accelerator competition for uncrewed systems, IoT and robotics startups.ON-RAMP
ON-RAMP (One Network for Regional Advanced Manufacturing Projects) is a workforce innovation hub dedicated to addressing critical workforce skill gaps in the advanced manufacturing and construction industries in Central New York.Syracuse Surge Accelerator
The Syracuse Surge Accelerator, operated by CenterState, is a one-year in-person accelerator to provide direct resources and support for BIPOC entrepreneurs.Syracuse Surge Workforce
Syracuse Surge, supported by CenterState, is an inclusive community plan to ignite economic growth and neighborhood transformation in the city of Syracuse and the Central New York region.This Is CNY
A talent attraction initiative in partnership with Advance Media New York, to aid local companies in their search for new employees.Work Train
Work Train, supported by CenterState, is dedicated to addressing the challenge of un-and-underemployment in Central New York by creating solutions that benefit both businesses and job seekers alike.Organizational Partners
Organizational Partners are independent organizations aligned in their mutual interest to advance economic development in the Central New York region and beyond. CenterState CEO provides operational support services, co-location or others benefits, and collaboration on strategic priorities and opportunities.
CNY Biotech Accelerator
As part of SUNY Upstate Medical University, the Central New York Biotech Accelerator (CNYBAC) is a state certified business incubator.CNYIBA
The CNYIBA provides experienced export guidance to help companies target international markets and buyers.Downtown Committee of Syracuse
A private, nonprofit professional downtown management organization whose mission is the revitalization of downtown Syracuse.Electronics Park, LLC
EPLLC oversees redevelopment of properties within Electronics Park and its day-to-day operations.Greater Syracuse Business Development Corporation
One of the premier economic development financing organizations in Central New York. It assists businesses with various needs.New York Land Bank Association
The New York Land Bank Association, Inc. was established in 2015 to support land banks across the state.NUAIR
NUAIR provides expertise in uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) operations, research and integration.Syracuse Tomorrow
Syracuse Tomorrow, operated by CenterState, is a nonpartisan, regional, state and local political action committee.Upstate Minority Economic Alliance
A nonprofit whose mission is to harness the economic power of the minority community for the benefit of the region.Partnerships
Engagement with additional organizations further supports CenterState CEO’s strategic initiatives, members and stakeholders.
Central New York Regional Economic Development Council
The Central New York Regional Development Council (CNYREDC) is made up of regional public and private sector leaders.