Ambassadors-CEO Insights August 2024

Posted on August 1, 2024

Presented by SFCU

CenterState CEO Ambassadors welcome and recognize businesses celebrating grand openings, company anniversaries and other important milestones. To request an Ambassador presentation, or learn how you can join the Ambassador Committee, contact ambassadors@centerstateceo.com.

The Ambassador Committee is excited to welcome its new chair, Ashley Krizman, Member Engagement Manager at SFCU. Thank you to outgoing co-chairs Michelle Salvagno, Client Relationship Manager at The Garam Group, and Orlando Yupanqui, Vice President, Business Banking Relationship Manager at Bank of America, for their time and service in leading so many celebrations of our business community.

Dee's Diner celebrates its 5th anniversary at 1900 Brewerton Rd. #4, Mattydale, NY.

ElleRae's Tacos celebrates its grand opening at 484 S. Salina St., Syracuse.

Emergent Leadership Coaching celebrates its 20th anniversary at 126 North Salina St., Ste. 402, Syracuse.

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