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John Peter and Sarah Ausby in the CenterState CEO lobby

CEO in Action | August 30, 2024

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.

CEO News | August 29, 2024

Syracuse Bridge to Manufacturing Careers Celebrates Its First Cohort

The Syracuse Bridge to Manufacturing Careers (BMC) program celebrated the completion of its first cohort in August.

Alan Rottenberg Career Apprenticeship Initiative

CEO News | August 29, 2024

Recent Graduates, Local Employers Celebrate Latest Round of Career Apprenticeship Initiative

The Career Apprenticeship Initiative focuses on connecting liberal arts graduates from local colleges and universities to regional employers looking to fill positions.

Media Coverage | August 20, 2024

CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson Talks Tech Hubs on Technical.ly's Culture Builder Live

Rob Simpson recently joined Technical.ly CEO Chris Wink on the Culture Builder Live series to talk about the NY SMART I-Corridor's award through the federal Tech Hubs program.

surge accelerator teams at celebration event

CEO News | August 13, 2024

Surge Accelerator Teams Reflect On Their Program Experience

Five Syracuse Surge Accelerator teams reflect on access to capital, skill building, gaining expertise and solving problems in their business.

Media Coverage | August 12, 2024

Syracuse Surge Accelerator Celebrates Five Teams Completing Yearlong Program

CenterState CEO and its partners celebrated the five teams that recently completed the Syracuse Surge Accelerator program during an event at Le Moyne College.

CEO News | August 8, 2024

Five BIPOC-Led Tech Startups Complete CenterState CEO’s Syracuse Surge Accelerator Program

The inaugural Syracuse Surge Accelerator teams received direct access to resources, such as capital, expertise and skill building, to advance their startups.

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CEO News | July 31, 2024

Be recognized as an Economic Champion!

Now accepting submissions for Economic Champions! Nominate your company or others for contributing to the growth of the Central New York economy in the past year.

CEO News | July 24, 2024

Empire State Development Announces Five Teams Selected to Compete in Round Eight of GENIUS NY

Empire State Development (ESD) announced the five teams selected to take part in round eight of the innovative GENIUS NY business accelerator.

CEO News | July 19, 2024

Gov. Hochul Shares Guidelines for Green Chips Community Investment Fund

Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled the guidelines for the $500 million Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund which was created as part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development.

Media Coverage | July 15, 2024

Opinion Piece Shares Accolades on Wins for CNY Semiconductor Industry

The NY SMART I-Corridor is the only consortium focused on the semiconductor industry to receive a federal Tech Hub award.

Media Coverage | July 12, 2024

Fuzehub's "Ask the Expert" Blog Features CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson

CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson recently spoke with Fuzehub about Central New York's resurgence and how other places can mimic the success for their "Ask the Expert" blog series.