Ambassadors-CEO Insights May 2023

Posted on May 3, 2023

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 Zeruiah Jones at ambassadors@centerstateceo.com.

Presented by Holiday Inn Syracuse Airport

Our latest Ambassador celebrations include:

 

Black Friday Bins celebrates its grand opening in Shop City Plaza at 139 Shop City Plaza, Syracuse.

Bug, Bear & Bean Candles celebrates its second anniversary at 2721 James St., Syracuse.

Chef Royce Eatery celebrates its grand opening at 1205 Erie Blvd. W., Syracuse.

Focus Vision Development Center celebrates the grand opening of its Camillus location at 240 Township Blvd. Suite 60, Camillus.

Lakeside Innovation Technologies celebrates its 15th anniversary at 2010 Enterprise Parkway, Chittenango.

Middle Ages Brewing Company celebrates the opening of its new Beer Hall at 120 Wilkinson St., Syracuse.

The Curd Nerd celebrates its one-year anniversary at 2800 James St., Syracuse.

WellNow Urgent Care celebrates the grand opening of its Cicero location at 7851 Brewerton Road #1.

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