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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