MEMBER ESSENTIALS – CEO INSIGHTS APRIL 2023

Posted on March 22, 2023

Here is a snapshot of the latest news and top headlines from our members. We want to hear from you! Submit your Member News for the CenterState CEO website.

 

Upstate Medical University and Crouse Health have decided to collaborate on future programs instead of merging.

Carolyn Sturick is the new CEO of Syracuse–based Dermody, Burke & Brown, succeeding Madelyn Hornstein, who plans to retire at the end of 2023.

Onondaga Community College plans $32 million health school expansion to shore up health care workforce.

Syracuse University’sIVMF gets $1 million foundation grant to expand SyracuseServes network.

12-day World Series of Poker tournament returns to Turning Stone Casino Resort this month.

Finnish company to buy longtime high-tech Syracuse-area manufacturer Cryomech Inc.

Syracuse Regional Airport Authority transitions to new airport police department at Syracuse airport.

Southwest Airlines to add daily, nonstop service from Syracuse to Orlando this fall.

TCGplayer workers in Syracuse form first eBay union.

The Syracuse Regional Airport Authorityhas startedconstruction on a new glycol recycling facility at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Glycol is the main component in aircraft deicing fluid.

Barton & Loguidice acquires JTM Associates of Bridgeport.

Syracuse University to launch esports degree program.

Kimberly Boynton steps down as Crouse Health CEO; Dr. Seth Kronenberg has been named its new leader.

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