CenterState CEO Annual Event Celebrates Business of the Year Winners

Posted On
April 26, 2023

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SYRACUSE, NY – CenterState CEO held its Annual Meeting, at the Convention Center at Oncenter. Focused on the theme Amplifying Opportunity, the event highlighted Central New York’s progress and explored efforts to ensure all growth is equitable.

In his message, CenterState CEO President Robert Simpson shared a message about the shifting economic forces that, in conjunction with massive investments, are expected to impact every aspect of the regional economy. He called on community stakeholders to work together to develop and execute strategies that will ensure the entire community benefits from this growth.

The event included a keynote presentation from David Hall, managing partner at Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. In his remarks, Hall talked about how, post pandemic, midsized cities such as Syracuse are poised to become tech hubs, and what leaders of these communities can do to drive these opportunities.

Read the full press release, here.

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