Nominate an Economic Champion Today!

Posted On
August 2, 2023

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EC Nominate 2023

Nominations for 2023 Economic Champions are open! Nominate your company or others to be a 2023 Economic Champion for contributing to the growth of the Central New York economy in the past year (for achievements occurring between Sept. 1, 2022 and Sept. 1, 2023) by:

  • adding jobs;
  • opening a business;
  • expanding operations;
  • making capital expenditures due to growth;
  • launching or engaging in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts;
  • receipt of state or national recognition; or
  • celebration of a significant milestone (i.e., company anniversary).

Help us recognize and celebrate these achievements!

Eligible nominees will be recognized at CenterState CEO’s annual Economic Champions event this fall. For more information, contact Lisa Metot at (315) 470-1870 or lmetot@centerstateceo.com.

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