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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.

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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.

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Congratulations Business of the Year Winners 2025
CEO News | April 23, 2025

Meet the 2025 Business of the Year Winners

CenterState CEO's Business of the Year Awards recognize the outstanding achievements of regional businesses and organizations in five categories.

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CEO News | April 22, 2025

CenterState CEO Celebrates 15th Anniversary at 2025 Annual Meeting

CenterState CEO Celebrates 15th Anniversary at its 2025 Annual Meeting; Businesses of the Year Winners Announced.

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CEO News | April 10, 2025

CenterState CEO and Greater Syracuse Business Development Corporation form New Partnership

CenterState CEO and the Greater Syracuse Business Development Corporation (GSBDC) announced a new strategic partnership to scale GSBDC’s lending resources and better serve the region’s small businesses.

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CEO News | March 31, 2025

In Conversation with Greg Ayers

Ahead of the Blueprint 15 cohort's graduation, Greg Ayers discussed what makes Start It! classes work and why the cohort he's teaching is special. 

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CEO News | March 31, 2025

CenterState CEO opens search for founding CEO of ON-RAMP

To meet employer demand and fulfill the promise of this unprecedented opportunity, New York State Empire State Development (ESD) has engaged CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), a Syracuse-based business…

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CEO News | March 28, 2025

Gov. Hochul Announces Selection of First Flagship ON-RAMP Site in Syracuse

Formerly known as the site of the Sears Building, 1300 South Salina Street has been selected as the future home of New York State’s first ON-RAMP Workforce Innovation Hub.

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CEO News | March 25, 2025

Kevin Schwab, Dr. Emad Rahim and Jamar Clarke to be Honored with Inaugural Central New York 40 Over 40 Awards

This groundbreaking initiative recognizes accomplished professionals over the age of 40 who continue to drive innovation, leadership and social impact across Central New York.

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Business of the Year Finalists 2025
CEO News | March 12, 2025

CenterState CEO Announces 2025 Business of the Year Finalists

CenterState CEO has announced finalists for its prestigious 2025 Business of the Year Awards.The awards recognize member companies in five categories: Business with fewer than 50 Employees; Business with more than 50 Employees; Community…

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Annabel R Chang - 2025 CenterState CEO Annual Meeting Spealer
CEO News | March 12, 2025

Annabel R. Chang Announced as Speaker for 2025 CenterState CEO Annual Meeting

CenterState CEO will welcome Annabel R. Chang, director and head of state policy and government relations at autonomous driving technology company Waymo, to Syracuse for its 2025 Annual Meeting at the Oncenter, April 23 2025.

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2025 GOFCC Annual Meeting
CEO News | March 7, 2025

Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce Hosts 2025 Annual Meeting

The Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce (GOFCC), by CenterState, hosted its 2025 Annual Meeting, presented by Constellation, at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center in Oswego. More than 200 people attended the event,…