Podcast

From Wins to What's Next: Syracuse's Increasing Momentum

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The city of Syraucse will have a new mayor at the start of the new year. Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has reached his term limit, and current deputy mayor Sharon Owens will succeed him as mayor of Syracuse starting in 2026. CenterState CEO’s great working relationship with the city of Syracuse has helped to advance key regional strategies that have positioned us for today’s historic growth.

On this episode of Talk CNY, presented by NBT Bank, CenterState CEO president and CEO Rob Simpson takes over as host and speaks with Mayor Ben Walsh and Mayor-elect Sharon Owens about the work that’s been done and their goals for the future.

Talk CNY Quarterly Market Insights

2025 Q4 with Ken Entenmann, NBT Bank

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In this episode of Quarterly Market Insights, a special series part of CenterState CEO’s Talk CNY podcast, presented by NBT Bank, the conversation explores the shifting dynamics of the U.S. economy and their implications for businesses and consumers. 

NBT Bank’s Chief Economist and Chief Investment Officer Ken Entenmann breaks down market trends, policy shifts and local opportunities. This episode offers practical insights to help you plan for what’s ahead.

Ken Entenmann is senior vice president, chief investment officer and chief economist at NBT Wealth Management, and has over three decades of investment experience. Before joining NBT Bank, he served as director of Investment Management at Alliance Bank. In his current role, he oversees more than $6 billion in assets under management and administration in Trust, Custody, Retirement, Institutional and Individual accounts. Entenmann graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's degree in Applied Economics and Business Management, and earned his MBA from William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Rochester. He has also earned his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Entenmann is a former board member of the New York Bankers Association and was the chair of the Trust and Investment Committee. He  served on the board of the Central New York Community Foundation from 2006-2012, and currently serves on the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse's Investment Advisory Committee.