Member Essentials-CEO Insights April 2024

Posted on April 1, 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.   

 

A partner at Bousquet Holstein appointed as president of the CNY Collaborative Family Law Professionals Board. 

CNY Community Foundation announces new nonprofit bridge-loan program. 

Dannible & McKee LLP expands to Florida and relocates Schenectady office. 

Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo & Skaneateles Community Center announce Skaneateles expansion of Honey Bee Café. 

The Hart Lyman Companies and Conifer Realty, LLC announce “$1 billon plans” for the Great Northern Mall property. 

Le Moyne College’s ERIE21 programming will extend beyond the city of Syracuse. 

Liberty Resources plans to use state-grant funding to develop housing programs in Onondaga and Cortland counties. 

Central New York’s Lockheed Martin plant wins $276 million U.S. Air Force contract. 

M3 Placement and Partnership is now a nationally certified Women’s Business Enterprise by the WBEC Metro NY. 

National Grid will spend $4 billion on a multi-year upgrade to improve upstate New York’s grid resiliency. 

A new agreement allows students who complete a gap year of community service in either Buffalo or New York City to have a “seamless pathway” to Onondaga Community College

Oswego Health officially opens The Manor at Seneca Hill facility. 

The Port of Oswego Authority’s Central New York Agricultural Center, a project handled in partnership with C&S Companies, has received a silver award from ACEC’s New York Chapter. 

SAAB plans to open a new munitions facility. 

Construction begins on $28.5 million expansion project at Syracuse Hancock International Airport

NBT Bank Stadium will have two new hospitality options for the upcoming Syracuse Mets season.  

VIP Structures earns 2023 Varco Pruden Hall of Fame award for its work on the J.W. Didado Electric New York operations headquarters. 

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Other Member News

Solvay Bank Promotions of Taquon Mitchell and Mirabella Acchione
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Solvay Bank Announces Promotions of Taquon Mitchell and Mirabella Acchione

These appointments reflect the bank’s ongoing commitment to professional growth and providing exceptional service to the Central New York community.

Solvay Bank New Hires - Ashley Foley, Ne’Veah Johnson, and Jessica Reynolds
March 19, 2026

Solvay Bank Welcomes Ashley Foley, Ne’Veah Johnson, and Jessica Reynolds to its Growing Team

Solvay Bank, the oldest community bank established in Onondaga County, announces the appointments of Ashley Foley, Ne’Veah Johnson, and Jessica Reynolds.

Oswego Health
March 19, 2026

Oswego Health Announces Return of Childbirth Education Through Virtual Partnership with Birthly

Patients will have free access to live, virtual childbirth education classes from the comfort of their own homes.

Phil Quintana
March 19, 2026

Tompkins Community Bank Names Phil Quintana President-Elect; Quintana Succeeds John McKenna, who will Retire in July 2026

Quintana brings more than 27 years of banking leadership experience across the Mid Atlantic, North Texas, Southeast Florida, and Long Island.

NY SBDC Fast Track to Small Business Workshop
March 18, 2026

Ribbon Cutting Event for Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique

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March 18, 2026

Hancock Estabrook Partner James J. O’Shea Joins the International Association of Defense Counsel

Mr. O’Shea focuses his practice on complex civil litigation in federal and New York State courts representing clients in sophisticated corporate disputes.

Menu March 23-37
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View Oswego County Opportunities Weekly Menu for March 23-27

View the menu here.

March 18, 2026

SUNY Oswego Spring Break Events

This program offers a variety of recreational and nature-based activities, as well as sporting events, for the entire family to enjoy.

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March 16, 2026

M&T Bank Reminds Small Businesses of March 18 Deadline for New York State Retirement Savings Program

Every business in New York State with 10 employees or more will soon be required to offer retirement savings plan options to their workfo