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Rob on Technical.ly
Media Coverage | August 20, 2024

CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson Talks Tech Hubs on Technical.ly's Culture Builder Live

Rob Simpson recently joined Technical.ly CEO Chris Wink on the Culture Builder Live series to talk about the NY SMART I-Corridor's award through the federal Tech Hubs program.

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surge accelerator teams at celebration event
CEO News | August 13, 2024

Surge Accelerator Teams Reflect On Their Program Experience

Five Syracuse Surge Accelerator teams reflect on access to capital, skill building, gaining expertise and solving problems in their business.

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Surge Accelerator Graduation All Teams
Media Coverage | August 12, 2024

Syracuse Surge Accelerator Celebrates Five Teams Completing Yearlong Program

CenterState CEO and its partners celebrated the five teams that recently completed the Syracuse Surge Accelerator program during an event at Le Moyne College.

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surge accelerator graduation
CEO News | August 8, 2024

Five BIPOC-Led Tech Startups Complete CenterState CEO’s Syracuse Surge Accelerator Program

The inaugural Syracuse Surge Accelerator teams received direct access to resources, such as capital, expertise and skill building, to advance their startups.

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gny8 finalists
CEO News | July 24, 2024

Empire State Development Announces Five Teams Selected to Compete in Round Eight of GENIUS NY

Empire State Development (ESD) announced the five teams selected to take part in round eight of the innovative GENIUS NY business accelerator.

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CEC member meeting
CEO News | July 19, 2024

Gov. Hochul Shares Guidelines for Green Chips Community Investment Fund

Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled the guidelines for the $500 million Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund which was created as part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development.

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NY Smart I-Corridor consortium partners
Media Coverage | July 15, 2024

Opinion Piece Shares Accolades on Wins for CNY Semiconductor Industry

The NY SMART I-Corridor is the only consortium focused on the semiconductor industry to receive a federal Tech Hub award. 

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Media Coverage | July 12, 2024

Fuzehub's "Ask the Expert" Blog Features CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson

CenterState CEO President Rob Simpson recently spoke with Fuzehub about Central New York's resurgence and how other places can mimic the success for their "Ask the Expert" blog series. 

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CEO News | July 3, 2024

How the NY SMART I-Corridor will Advance Global Semiconductor Innovation, Manufacturing and Workforce Training

The NY SMART I-Corridor Tech Hub was developed by a consortium of partners that has engaged 100+ institutions, including assembling commitments from industry, academia, labor, nonprofit, government and other private sector members.

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tech hubs awardee
CEO News | July 2, 2024

NY SMART I-Corridor Is the First Tech Hub Award Winner in The Nation

Syracuse, NY - CenterState CEO President Robert Simpson issued the following message to members and stakeholders regarding  the NY SMART I-Corridor's being awarded one of 12 grants through the federal Tech Hubs program:

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Tech Hubs Award Announcement
Media Coverage | July 2, 2024

NY SMART I-Corridor Wins $40 Million Federal Tech Hub Grant

The NY SMART I-Corridor was awarded $40 million to support the growing semiconductor industry across upstate New York.

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Community Priorities Document Press Conference
Media Coverage | June 28, 2024

The Central New York Community Engagement Committee Unveils Its Investment Strategy

The Central New York Community Engagement Committee (CEC) presented the first draft of its Community Priorities Document (CPD) this week.