CenterState CEO- Member Essentials January 2024

Posted on January 2, 2024

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Below is a snapshot of the latest news and top headlines from our members. We want to hear from you! You can request your organization's news and events be shared on the CenterState CEO website.

 

CEO of AAA of Western and Central New York will retire at the end of 2024. 

AmeriCU Credit Union unveils a new, interactive ATM. 

Melanie Littlejohn retires from National Grid to take top spot at Central New York Community Foundation

CXtec gifts Crouse Health a new building, enabling Crouse expansion.  

Cooper MacDonnell, president of Eastern Security Services, is CNY’s “Family Business Leader of the Year.” 

Liberty Resources celebrates achievement of two prestigious federal designations. 

Oneida Indian Nation set to roll out its legal marijuana business. 

Solvay Bank, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, awards $50,000 to local small businesses and non-profit organizations. 

Syracuse Community Health Center unveils new building. 

Syracuse Mets, OCC announce scholarships for students whose education will benefit the community. 

Syracuse University and Mohawk Valley Community College receive federal funding to train clean-tech workforce.  

Syracuse University’s Whitman School and Onondaga Community College partner for occ students to transfer 

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