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SU Chancellor Departure Graphic
CEO News | August 27, 2025

CenterState CEO Shares Statement on Syracuse University Chancellor's Plans to Depart

CenterState CEO acting president and CEO Ben Sio issued the following statement on Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud's plans to depart.

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Gov. Hochul Shovel Ready Podium
Media Coverage | August 19, 2025

Oswego County IDA Awarded $8.1 Million FAST NY Grant to Advance Industrial Park Infrastructure

Empire State Development awarded $8.1 million through the FAST NY Shovel Ready Grant Program to the Oswego County Industrial Development Agency.

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New Hires Photos 082025
CEO News | August 15, 2025

CenterState CEO Announces New Hires

Recent hires include the appointment of Brian Bund as the Executive Director of the GSBDC.

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BMC classroom
CEO News | August 13, 2025

Bridge to Manufacturing Careers Graduates Second Cohort

Bridge to Manufacturing Careers hosted the graduation ceremony for its second cohort at SUNY EOC.

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GNY Stage 2024
Media Coverage | August 13, 2025

GENIUS NY Names Five Finalists for Cohort Nine

GENIUS NY, operated by CenterState CEO, unveiled its five selected finalists for the ninth cohort of the accelerator for uncrewed systems.

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GNY9 Finalist Graphic
CEO News | August 11, 2025

Empire State Development Announces Finalists for GENIUS NY Cohort 9

Empire State Development announces five uncrewed systems startups for GENIUS NY Round 9.

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Micron New York Rendering
Media Coverage | August 4, 2025

Advance Media NY Editorial Board Shares Necessary Steps To Advance Micron Project

The Advance Media NY Editorial Board sat down with CenterState CEO's Ben Sio and Dr. Juhanna Rogers, Empire State Development's Kevin Younis and Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon to discuss the necessary next steps for Micron.

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SCSD pathways group photo
Media Coverage | August 1, 2025

Syracuse Build's Pathways to Apprenticeship Graduates First Student Cohort

Sixteen students took part in the summer youth Pathways to Apprenticeship program, supported by CenterState CEO.

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modovolo drone
Media Coverage | August 1, 2025

GENIUS NY Semifinalist Featured in Syracuse.com "Conversation on Leadership" Series

The CEO of Modovolo, a GENIUS NY Cohort 9 semifinalist, Justin Call was featured in the latest "Conversations on Leadership" series from Syracuse.com.

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GNY8 Completes program graphic
CEO News | July 30, 2025

GENIUS NY Cohort 8 Completes Yearlong Accelerator

The five companies making up GENIUS NY’s eighth cohort finished their time in the yearlong accelerator for uncrewed systems this July.

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CenterState Signal Graphic
CEO News | July 30, 2025

CenterState Signal: Syracuse Delivers

CenterState Signal is a quarterly column by CenterState CEO's Jared Shepard that takes a closer look at economic trends and their impact on the regional economy.

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Syracuse Build Pathways
CEO News | July 28, 2025

Regional Projects Bring More Construction Opportunity to Central New York

Syracuse Build supported by CenterState CEO is hosting information sessions on regional construction career pathways.