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

Posted On
April 29, 2025

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CenterState CEO is pleased to announce it has again been listed as one of the top small employers in the state, according to the New York State Society for Human Resource Management and Best Companies Group annual Best Companies to Work for in New York awards program. CenterState CEO placed 15 out of 23 in this year's small employer rankings. 

The program evaluates and ranks the best places of employment in the state based on employee satisfaction and engagement, as well as workplace practices and policies. This is CenterState CEO’s eighth consecutive year making the list.

 

CenterState CEO would also like to congratulate all those in its membership  recognized this year:

 

Small Companies

Cooley Group, Inc.

HOLT Architects P.C.

 

Medium Companies

The Community Preservation Corporation

The Hayner Hoyt Corporation

VIP Structures

 

Large Companies

AmeriCU Credit Union

Consigli Construction Co.

INFICON

Haun Welding Supply, Inc.

Nascentia Health

OneDigital

The Inns of Aurora

 

For the complete list and rankings of all 2025 Best Companies NY Winners, visit https://rbj.net/event/best-companies.

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