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Grow your Business. Gain connections. Increase your impact.  

The CenterState CEO Network is a vibrant community of business owners, innovators and organizational leaders. Whether you’re launching your first venture, scaling a company, or leading an established organization, our team of experts is here to support you every step of the way. Our traditional membership model has evolved into a dynamic ecosystem of members and clients, designed to meet you where you are in your business journey. 

Network Levels & Benefits

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Members

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Members are businesses or organizations that pays annual membership dues and receives connections and resources directly for their business, including access to business development assistance, government advocacy and opportunities to connect with businesses across the region. Certain levels of membership also enable the member to contribute directly to the strategic vision and thought leadership of the organization.

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Business

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Business partners receive the support they need to manage a sustainable growth strategy. Members at this level are traditionally established businesses, who need direct engagement from our expert staff in addition to the digital community and online resources.

Key benefits:

  • Access to membership/business development point of contact to include annual business review
  • Logo and 75-word company description in on-line directory
  • Additional free Category listing (Value $80.00)
  • 3 facilitated introductions to other CenterState CEO members
  • Invitation to attend most CenterState programs and events at member only pricing including invitation to 1 Signature networking event, an exclusive networking opportunity with other key decision makers
  • Member sticker for place of business
  • Ability to participate on Ambassador Committee
  • Ability to participate on Government Relations Committee
  • CenterState communications to multiple employees
  • Access to CenterState paid visibility opportunities to reach thousands of targeted member businesses, to include printed newsletter advertising, table displays at networking events, website advertising, on-line directory enhancements and event sponsorships
  • Member only pricing for Certificates of Origin

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Corporate

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As Regional and local business leaders, Corporate Partners understand the role they play in spearheading innovation and transforming our regional economy. Executives and employees have an opportunity to engage at a higher level within the organization and our membership.

Key benefits - all Business Partner benefits, plus:

  • Assigned senior membership/business development point of contact for you and your team, in addition to an annual business review.
  • Logo and 150-word company description in on-line directory
  • Additional free Category listing (Value $80.00)
  • 4 locations included as a separate listing on in on-line business directory
  • 5 facilitated introductions to other CenterState CEO members
  • Invitation to attend most CenterState programs and events at member only pricing including invitation to all Signature Access Networking events
  • Member sticker for place of business
  • Ability to participate on Ambassador Committee
  • Ability to participate on Government Relations Committee
  • CenterState communications to multiple employees
  • Customized visibility and sponsorship opportunities
  • Member only pricing for Certificates of Origin

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Executive

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As Regional and local business leaders, Executive Partners understand the role they play in spearheading innovation and transforming our regional economy. Executive level members have the opportunity to attend all invite only business information and networking events, highlighting regional initiatives.

Key benefits - all Corporate Partner benefits, plus:

  • Senior membership/business development point of contact will work with you and your team on solutions to assist with business growth and community initiatives, to include an annual business review
  • Invitation for main contact and 2 staff to attend 2 Investor Relations meetings, a strategic discussion with key business leaders on strategic CenterState CEO economic and community development initiatives
  • Up to 10 facilitated introductions to CenterState CEO members based on identified business growth opportunities
  • Involvement to engage in key discussions/work groups specific to key regional economic and community development strategies, where applicable
  • All additional locations included as a separate listing on in online business directory

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Investor

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Investors represent over 250 member businesses, committed to supporting the organization’s role in the regional growth strategy through their thought leadership, industry insights and employee engagement. Our Investors receive concierge level service as they seek to develop new projects, make key connections, and gain new levels of community visibility and influence.

Key benefits - all Executive Partner benefits, plus:

  • A dedicated CenterState CEO senior management point of contact will work with you and your team on a customized engagement to capture opportunities and increase competitiveness; to include an annual business review
  • Unlimited facilitated introductions to CenterState CEO members based on identified business growth opportunities
  • Expectation/invitation to serve on CenterState related work groups and special projects
  • Invitation for main contact and 2 staff to attend all Investor Relations meetings, a strategic discussion with key business leaders on strategic CenterState CEO economic and community development initiatives

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Clients

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Clients are individuals or companies seeking services to start or grow a business, and/or is participating in business growth programming administered by CenterState CEO.

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Propel

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Ideal For:

  • Early-stage founders

  • Solo entrepreneurs

INSPYRE Innovation Hub Building Access:

  • Monday–Friday

  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Workspace:

  • Shared coworking space

  • Conference rooms

  • Makerspace

  • Production studio

  • Shared kitchen

Advisory & Mentorship:

  • Mentorship opportunities

Events & Workshops:

  • Access to INSPYRE workshops and events

Additional Resources:

  • Startup software perks

  • Resource pool network

  • And more

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Accelerate

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Ideal For:

  • Scaling startups ready for investor and business development support

INSPYRE Innovation Hub Building Access:

  • 24/7

Workspace:

  • Shared coworking space

  • Conference rooms

  • Makerspace

  • Production studio

  • Shared kitchen

Advisory & Mentorship:

  • One-on-one advising and mentorship opportunities

Events & Workshops:

  • Access to INSPYRE workshops and events

  • CenterState Signature Access Events

Additional Resources:

  • All Propel benefits

  • Mail services

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Growth

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Ideal For:

  • Scaling and innovating businesses needing strategic growth support

INSPYRE Innovation Hub Building Access:

  • 24/7

Workspace:

  • Shared coworking space

  • Conference rooms

  • Makerspace

  • Production studio

  • Shared kitchen

Advisory & Mentorship:

  • One-on-one advising

  • Mentorship opportunities

  • Fractional executive support

Events & Workshops:

  • Access to INSPYRE workshops and events

  • CenterState Signature Access Events

  • Option to join a Task Force

Additional Resources:

  • All Accelerate benefits

  • Investor relations support

  • Operational efficiency support

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Network Associates

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An eligible small business (those with less than five full-time employees or a non-franchise restaurant or a single location retailer) that wants to engage in the CenterState CEO network but is not part of the member or client tiers.

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Network Associate

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The Network Associate Tier is a way for business owners to engage with the CenterState Network without joining the member or client tiers. This option is ideal for owners seeking to engage with CenterState CEO through event attendance and adding their voice to regional economic conversations.  

Criteria:  

  • 5 or less full-time employees, or 

  • Non-franchise restaurants, or 

  • Single location retail  

Benefits include:  

  • Exclusive access to semiannual economic pulse surveys, ensuring small business voices inform our regional strategy 

  • Network Associate pricing on events 

  • Network Associate sticker for your place of business 

Cost:

  • $10 a month / $100 a year 
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Request CenterState CEO Network Information

Do you need help choosing the right tier for you? Or are you would you like additional information? Fill out the form below and a member of the CenterState CEO team will be in touch with you.  

Hear What Our Members & Clients Have to Say

CenterState CEO is on a mission to help business thrive and all people prosper. The Network is comprised of more than 1,500 businesses of all sizes across the region. Here’s what some owners had to say about working with us.

 

“I think any local leader should be involved in CenterState CEO.  I belong to more than one, and I in my opinion CenterState is the most important to be involved in for business development, policy initiatives and learning what is happening in the region.”
- Susan Crossett, CEO, Sapphire Recruitment 

“I’ve been a member of CenterState CEO since its inception. During this time of engagement, our business has continued to grow given the involvement we’ve had with leadership and the many resources and networking that CenterState offers its members.”
- Gail Cowley, Cowley Associates, Inc.  

“CenterState CEO leverages economic, financial, and highly refined data analytics to generate business opportunities and economic growth.  CenterState CEO also serves as a powerful catalyst for entrepreneurship with a clear and compelling goal of equitable and sustainable growth for the common good.” 
- Linda LeMura, Le Moyne College  

"CenterState CEO is an enduring organization that has been instrumental in shaping the economic vision for the region and in positioning us to be a leading region for cutting-edge industry and talent.” 
- Vijay Srinivas, Black River Systems Company, Inc.  

"CenterState CEO has done a remarkable job in coordinating economic growth for our region and in advocating for inclusive strategies that will promote engagement for all our region's communities."
- David Rogers, SUNY Morrisville 

“Great networking events!”
- Tim McCardle, Seabreeze Amusement Park 

“For over 40 years the CenterState CEO has been a vital link to the CNY Business community.  From the various events they hold to the ongoing educational seminars, our involvement with CenterState CEO is invaluable!  Anyone in business in the CNY community should consider becoming a member!”
- David Foor, Visual Technologies  

“(CenterState CEO) is working hard to bring business together and attract more business to the area." 
- Peter DiLaura, CADimensions, Inc. 

“I feel CenterState is a partner to my business. They exist to help my business grow.”
- Darin Price, Right Price Companies, Inc.  

Hear What Our Members & Clients Have to Say

CenterState CEO is on a mission to help business thrive and all people prosper. The Network is comprised of more than 1,500 businesses of all sizes across the region. Here’s what some owners had to say about working with us.

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CEO Network Quotes_2_Gail Cowley
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CEO-Network-Quotes_3_Linda-Lemura
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CEO Network Quotes_4_Vijay Srinivas
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CEO Network Quotes_5_David Rogers
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CEO Network Quotes_6_Tim McCardle
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CEO Network Quotes_7_David Foor
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CEO Network Quotes_8_Peter DeLaura
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CEO Network Quotes_9_Darin Price
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CEO Network Quotes_10_Kathleen Avery Connell
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CEO Network Quotes_11_Tanika Jones
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CEO Network Quotes_12_Chantel O'Hara

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