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blueflite and Think Variant partner for drone manufacturing

CEO News | October 15, 2024

GENIUS NY Grand Prize Winner Partners with CNY Manufacturer to Scale Drone Production

Blueflite has announced a strategic partnership with Think Variant to scale up production of their state-of-the-art drones.

Media Coverage | October 8, 2024

Syracuse.com Highlights GENIUS NY, Central New York's UAS Ecosystem

A recent article on Syracuse.com takes a close look at the thriving UAS ecosystem in Central New York, including CenterState CEO's GENIUS NY program.

CEO News | October 8, 2024

Take the 2025 Economic Forecast Survey

Each year, CenterState CEO compiles its Economic Forecast for Central New York based on feedback and strategic insight collected from area business and community leaders. We want to hear your perspectives regarding the current year's…

CEO News | September 30, 2024

Novelis to be Honored With CenterState CEO’s Community Visionary Award

CenterState CEO is excited to recognize Novelis as this year’s Community Visionary Award honoree at its upcoming Economic Champions Celebration.

CEO News | September 30, 2024

Now Seeking Participants For CenterState CEO’s Resource Pool

CenterState CEO’s new Resource Pool system is creating a better way to connect the new entrepreneurs working with CenterState CEO’s Inclusive Growth team to the professional services they need to level up their businesses.

John Peter and Sarah Ausby in the CenterState CEO lobby

CEO in Action | August 30, 2024

Growth + Equity Fund Support Helps Entrepreneurs Bring Their Small Businesses to Life

The Growth + Equity Fund was designed to help entrepreneurs establish and grow their businesses, like owner of Ma’s Wings and Things Sarah Ausby.

CEO News | August 29, 2024

Syracuse Bridge to Manufacturing Careers Celebrates Its First Cohort

The Syracuse Bridge to Manufacturing Careers (BMC) program celebrated the completion of its first cohort in August.

Alan Rottenberg Career Apprenticeship Initiative

CEO News | August 29, 2024

Recent Graduates, Local Employers Celebrate Latest Round of Career Apprenticeship Initiative

The Career Apprenticeship Initiative focuses on connecting liberal arts graduates from local colleges and universities to regional employers looking to fill positions.

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.

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.

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.

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.