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INSPYRE Innovatoin Hub
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.

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CenterState Signal Graphic
CEO News | October 1, 2025

CenterState Signal: Syracuse Job Growth Hits 25-Year High

CenterState Signal is a quarterly column by CenterState CEO's Jared Shepard that takes a closer look at economic trends and their impact on the regional economy.

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Onondaga Community College
CEO News | September 30, 2025

Onondaga Community College to be Recognized with 2025 Community Visionary Award

CenterState CEO is proud to announce Onondaga Community College (OCC) as the 2025 recipient of its Community Visionary Award.

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Economic Forecast Take the Survey 2026
CEO News | September 19, 2025

Take the 2026 Economic Forecast Survey

Each year, CenterState CEO compiles its Economic Forecast for Central New York based on feedback and strategic insight collected from area business and community leaders. We want to hear your perspectives regarding the current year's…

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INSPYRE exterior photo
CEO News | September 18, 2025

INSPYRE Innovation Hub Holds Opening Celebration

Gov. Kathy Hochul marked the official grand opening of the new INSPYRE Innovation Hub by CenterState CEO in downtown Syracuse.

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CEO News | September 17, 2025

CenterState CEO and GOFCC Issue Joint Statement of Support Following Novelis Fire

CenterState CEO and Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce issue statement following Novelis fire.

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M&T Bank sign lighting at INSPYRE
CEO News | September 9, 2025

M&T Bank Named Founding Sponsor of CenterState CEO’s INSPYRE Innovation Hub

M&T Bank is the Founding Sponsor of INSPYRE Innovation Hub, helping to enable the growing startup ecosystem.

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CEO News | September 2, 2025

Felicia Legette-Jack Will Serve as the 2025 Economic Champions Celebration Speaker

CenterState CEO will host Felicia Legette-Jack as the keynote speaker for its 2025 Economic Champions Celebration event, Oct. 29, 2025.

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SU Chancellor Departure Graphic
CEO News | August 27, 2025

CenterState CEO Shares Statement on Syracuse University Chancellor's Plans to Depart

CenterState CEO acting president and CEO Ben Sio issued the following statement on Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud's plans to depart.

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New Hires Photos 082025
CEO News | August 15, 2025

CenterState CEO Announces New Hires

Recent hires include the appointment of Brian Bund as the Executive Director of the GSBDC.

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BMC classroom
CEO News | August 13, 2025

Bridge to Manufacturing Careers Graduates Second Cohort

Bridge to Manufacturing Careers hosted the graduation ceremony for its second cohort at SUNY EOC.

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CEO News | August 11, 2025

Empire State Development Announces Finalists for GENIUS NY Cohort 9

Empire State Development announces five uncrewed systems startups for GENIUS NY Round 9.