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CEO News | April 22, 2025

INSPYRE Innovation Hub is the New Name of CenterState CEO’s Expanded Business Incubator

CenterState CEO announced at its 2025 Annual Meeting the new name of its expanded business incubator in downtown Syracuse: CenterState CEO’s INSPYRE Innovation Hub.

Aimee Durfee share insights into workforce opportunity and challenges at first NY Workforce Connect

Media Coverage | June 11, 2025

CenterState CEO's Aimee Durfee, Regional Workforce Partners Share Insights at NY Workforce Connect

CenterState CEO Vice President of Workforce Innovation Aimee Durfee joined other regional workforce development partners at the first NY Workforce Connect Conference.

E.Z.R Braids pitch during Start It Bluepring 15 graduation

CEO News | June 10, 2025

CenterState’s INSPYRE Innovation Hub Introduces “Up Start Accelerator” to Fuel Local Business Growth

Up Start Accelerator is a new six-month intensive program designed to help Syracuse’s rising entrepreneurs maintain momentum while building their business.

Pathways to Apprenticeship Cohort 8 Graduation

Media Coverage | June 5, 2025

CenterState CEO Workforce Innovation Efforts Featured on Syracuse.com

CenterState CEO's Aimee Durfee spoke with Syracuse.com about the organization's ongoing efforts to train Central New York residents for the career opportunities currently available and those on the horizon.

CEO News | May 29, 2025

Reflecting on 15 Years of CenterState CEO

The following is a reflection written by leaders in the business community on the creation of CenterState CEO and the organization's 15th anniversary.

CEO News | May 27, 2025

CenterState CEO Announces New Board of Directors Leadership

Stephen Fournier, Market President for KeyBank in Central New York, was unanimously elected as the new chair of CenterState CEO by its board of directors.

CEO in Action | May 14, 2025

BeeJay's Experience is the Latest Growth + Equity Fund Grant Recipient

Bernard Washington is the latest recipient of a mini-grant through CenterState CEO’s Growth + Equity Fund (G + E Fund).

CEO News | May 9, 2025

A message from the President

CenterSate CEO President Rob Simpson shared a message with members and stakeholders announcing his decision to take a sabbatical, stepping away from work, June 30 and returning Sept. 29.

CEO News | May 9, 2025

CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson Comments on 2026 State Budget

Robert M. Simpson, president of CenterState CEO, in Syracuse, issued this statement following passage of the FY 2026 New York State Budget.

Rob Simpson at CenterState CEO's 2025 Annual Meeting

CEO News | April 29, 2025

Read President Rob M. Simpson's 2025 Annual Meeting Remarks

CenterState CEO President Rob M. Simpson delivered the following remarks at the 2025 Annual Meeting

CEO News | April 29, 2025

CenterState CEO Listed as One of New York's Best Places to Work

CenterState CEO is pleased to announce it is once again listed as one of the top small employers in the state.

CEO News | April 24, 2025

CenterState CEO Announces 2025 Annual Elections to its Board of Directors

Following the 2025 Annual Meeting of its members, CenterState CEO has announced new and returning members to serve on the Board of Directors.