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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,…

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Board of Directors Annual Elections
CEO News | March 6, 2025

Members: Vote on CenterState CEO's Board of Directors, 2025-28

Vote on CenterState CEO’s proposed 2025-2028 board of directors.

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Nora Spillane promotion graphic
CEO News | March 5, 2025

CenterState CEO Announces New Senior Leadership Update

CenterState CEO is proud to announce that Nora Spillane has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President of Inclusive Growth.

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Emad Start It Graphic
CEO News | February 27, 2025

In Conversation with Dr. Emad Rahim

Ahead of the North Side Learning Center cohort's graduation, Dr. Emad Rahim discussed what makes Start It! classes work and why the cohort he's teaching is special. 

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Governor Hochul announces three new ON-RAMP locations.
CEO News | February 10, 2025

Gov. Hochul Announces Three Locations for Future ON-RAMP Facilities

CenterState CEO is leading the planning process for Syracuse's Flagship ON-RAMP location.

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Economic Forecast Breakfast crowd
CEO News | January 23, 2025

Economic Forecasters Share Optimistic Outlook for 2025

The Economic Forecast event shares insights into the region’s economic climate from the perspective of regional business leaders and economic experts.

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Business of the Year 2025
CEO News | January 17, 2025

Business of the Year Award Nominations are Now Open!

CenterState CEO is now accepting nominations from members for its 2025 Business of the Year Awards. Deadline is Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

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Rob Simpson Statement on State of the State
CEO News | January 14, 2025

CenterState CEO President Robert Simpson Comments on Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State Address

Robert M. Simpson, president of CenterState CEO, in Syracuse, issued the following statement following Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State Address.

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11th Annual Premo Clothing Drive
CEO News | January 13, 2025

11th Annual Mark J. Palumbo Memorial Clothing Drive, honoring Nancy Premo

CenterState CEO is hosting the 11th annual Mark J. Palumbo Memorial Clothing Drive in honor of Nancy Premo. Bring gently used items, such as winter coats, hats, sweatshirts, gloves, scarves, sweaters and warm socks to CenterState CEO's…

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GENIUS NY Email Header_app open
CEO News | January 9, 2025

Empire State Development Announces Application Window for GENIUS NY Round 9 Now Open

The world's largest business accelerator for uncrewed systems is accepting applications through May 28, 2025.

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Rob 2024 Trailblazers
CEO News | December 19, 2024

CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson Featured in City & State's 2024 Trailblazers in Economic Development

The list puts a spotlight on 100 New Yorkers who are on the front lines, creating jobs and spurring economic growth at the local, state and national level.

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Syracuse, NY skyline at night long exposure
CEO News | December 11, 2024

CenterState CEO & CNY Community Foundation to Support Micron’s CHIPS Workforce Strategies

Micron has named the Central New York Community Foundation to serve as the lead intermediary to help steward the investment of $65 million in federal dollars awarded by the Department of Commerce as part of Micron’s overall CHIPS Act…