Member Essentials-CEO Insights April 2025

Posted on March 31, 2025

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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.   

 

AccessCNY and Arc of Onondaga hosted a joint rally advocating for increased supports and investments in services for people with disabilities.

Community Bank donates $100,000 to WISE Women Business Center to support financial-management program.

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield will host a summit to share its ongoing work in health equity, community investments and improving overall community health.

HOLT Architects announced its Village Grove project in Trumansburg, New York achieved Passive House Certification.

Home Headquarters announces changes to its board of directors.

Micron submits its environmental study to the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency and the U.S. Department of Commerce.

New York Power Authority and NYS Canal Corporation to hold Supplier Diversity Expo, its biggest event of the year.

Five Oswego Health employees graduate from paid certified nurse assistant training at The Manor at Seneca Hill.

The Upstate Medical University at the Oncenter War Memorial will get $3 million in improvements.

Oneida Indian Nation selects New York businesses for its Turning Stone expansion project.

Strategic Financial Services has been named to list of the nation’s top defined contribution (DC) Advisor Teams with Assets under Advisement of at least $100 Million.

Syracuse University is not planning mass layoffs or spending cuts due to federal funding cuts.

Upstate University Hospital unveils larger Throughput Operations Center.

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Other Member News

Phil Quintana
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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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photo of Hancock Estabrook attorney Jay O'Shea
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.

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March 18, 2026

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

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March 16, 2026

Nave Law Firm Recognizes Reflections Management and Care as March’s Nave’s Neighbor

The Nave’s Neighbors program spotlights nonprofit and community organizations that strengthen the region through service, advocacy, and meaningful support.

2026 Ag Agency Awareness Day
March 15, 2026

2026 Ag Agency Awareness Day

This program is geared towards aspiring farmers, beginning farmers and established agricultural producers who are looking for information on how to improve or expand their agriculture business.

March 13, 2026

Upstate Biotech Ventures Overview

The session will include a discussion of eligibility and the application process as well as Excell Partners’ due diligence system for reviewing applications and the UBV pitch.