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Take the 2025 Economic Forecast Survey
CEO News | October 8, 2024

Take the 2025 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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novelis SAF donation
CEO News | September 30, 2024

Novelis to be Honored With CenterState CEO’s Community Visionary Award

CenterState CEO is excited to recognize Novelis as this year’s Community Visionary Award honoree at its upcoming Economic Champions Celebration.

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group of young professionals networking
CEO News | September 30, 2024

Now Seeking Participants For CenterState CEO’s Resource Pool

CenterState CEO’s new Resource Pool system is creating a better way to connect the new entrepreneurs working with CenterState CEO’s Inclusive Growth team to the professional services they need to level up their businesses.

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BMC graduation 2
CEO News | August 29, 2024

Syracuse Bridge to Manufacturing Careers Celebrates Its First Cohort

The Syracuse Bridge to Manufacturing Careers (BMC) program celebrated the completion of its first cohort in August.

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Alan Rottenberg Career Apprenticeship Initiative
CEO News | August 29, 2024

Recent Graduates, Local Employers Celebrate Latest Round of Career Apprenticeship Initiative

The Career Apprenticeship Initiative focuses on connecting liberal arts graduates from local colleges and universities to regional employers looking to fill positions.

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surge accelerator teams at celebration event
CEO News | August 13, 2024

Surge Accelerator Teams Reflect On Their Program Experience

Five Syracuse Surge Accelerator teams reflect on access to capital, skill building, gaining expertise and solving problems in their business.

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surge accelerator graduation
CEO News | August 8, 2024

Five BIPOC-Led Tech Startups Complete CenterState CEO’s Syracuse Surge Accelerator Program

The inaugural Syracuse Surge Accelerator teams received direct access to resources, such as capital, expertise and skill building, to advance their startups.

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gny8 finalists
CEO News | July 24, 2024

Empire State Development Announces Five Teams Selected to Compete in Round Eight of GENIUS NY

Empire State Development (ESD) announced the five teams selected to take part in round eight of the innovative GENIUS NY business accelerator.

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CEC member meeting
CEO News | July 19, 2024

Gov. Hochul Shares Guidelines for Green Chips Community Investment Fund

Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled the guidelines for the $500 million Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund which was created as part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development.

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CEO News | July 3, 2024

How the NY SMART I-Corridor will Advance Global Semiconductor Innovation, Manufacturing and Workforce Training

The NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub was developed by a consortium of partners that has engaged 100+ institutions, including assembling commitments from industry, academia, labor, nonprofit, government and other private sector members.

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tech hubs awardee
CEO News | July 2, 2024

NY SMART I-Corridor Is the First Tech Hub Award Winner in The Nation

Syracuse, NY - CenterState CEO President Robert Simpson issued the following message to members and stakeholders regarding  the NY SMART I-Corridor's being awarded one of 12 grants through the federal Tech Hubs program:

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Community Priorities Document Press Conference
CEO News | June 27, 2024

The Central New York Community Engagement Committee Presents Community Priorities Document

The document is intended to serve as a guiding strategy to amplify the benefits of Micron and New York State’s investments in Central New York.