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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,…

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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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KJ and SYR9 interview 012025
Media Coverage | February 4, 2025

CenterState CEO's Kara Jones Discusses GENIUS Round 9 with NewsChannel 9

Kara Jones speaks with NewsChannel 9 about the latest round of GENIUS NY, now accepting applications.

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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…