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CenterState CEO members named Best Places to Work

CEO News | June 23, 2025

CenterState CEO Congratulates its Members on CNYBJ’s Best Places to Work List

CenterState CEO is pleased to share a list of its members who were designated as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work by the Central New York Business Journal (CNYBJ). The awards recognize the best places of employment in Central New York…

CEO News | June 23, 2025

Visions FCU Supports Small Business Through the Growth + Equity Fund

The Growth + Equity Fund would not be possible without generous support from the community. Visions Federal Credit Union has been a vital partner in keeping the Growth + Equity Fund strong and helping Central New York entrepreneurs reach…

E.Z.R Braids pitch during Start It Bluepring 15 graduation

CEO News | June 10, 2025

CenterState’s INSPYRE Innovation Hub Introduces “Up Start Accelerator” to Fuel Local Business Growth

Up Start Accelerator is a new six-month intensive program designed to help Syracuse’s rising entrepreneurs maintain momentum while building their business.

CEO News | May 29, 2025

Reflecting on 15 Years of CenterState CEO

The following is a reflection written by leaders in the business community on the creation of CenterState CEO and the organization's 15th anniversary.

CEO News | May 27, 2025

CenterState CEO Announces New Board of Directors Leadership

Stephen Fournier, Market President for KeyBank in Central New York, was unanimously elected as the new chair of CenterState CEO by its board of directors.

CEO News | May 9, 2025

A message from the President

CenterSate CEO President Rob Simpson shared a message with members and stakeholders announcing his decision to take a sabbatical, stepping away from work, June 30 and returning Sept. 29.

CEO News | May 9, 2025

CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson Comments on 2026 State Budget

Robert M. Simpson, president of CenterState CEO, in Syracuse, issued this statement following passage of the FY 2026 New York State Budget.

Rob Simpson at CenterState CEO's 2025 Annual Meeting

CEO News | April 29, 2025

Read President Rob M. Simpson's 2025 Annual Meeting Remarks

CenterState CEO President Rob M. Simpson delivered the following remarks at the 2025 Annual Meeting

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.

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.

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.

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.