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.   

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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

January 14, 2026

Oswego Health Offers After-Hours Urology Clinic to Better Serve Busy Patients

This new clinic offers convenient evening appointments for patients experiencing ongoing or complex urologic conditions.

Oswego Health
January 14, 2026

Oswego Health Employees Raise More Than $78,000 to Support Patient Comfort and Care

A total of 492 employees participated, exceeding the participation goal of 375 employees and surpassing last year’s fundraising total.

Excellus BCBS
January 14, 2026

2026 Health Equity Innovation Awards

At Excellus BlueCross BlueShield the health of our communities is at the center of everything we do.

United Way of Central New York Appoints Carrie Large as new President and CEO
January 14, 2026

United Way of Central New York Appoints Carrie Large as new President and CEO

Large will join the United Way of Central New York after most recently serving as the executive director of the Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.

January 13, 2026

Autism Acceptance Walk

This event is packed with fun, games, prizes, a photo booth and more.

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January 13, 2026

Modern Advocacy Named to City & State's 2026 Who’s Who in Political Consulting

City & State’s Who’s Who in Political Consulting & Communications puts a spotlight on the PR and political comms pros who are on the front lines of the biggest campaigns in New York and beyond.

MHEDA MVP Award
January 13, 2026

Thompson & Johnson Earns MHEDA MVP Award for 10th Consecutive Year

The MVP Award is one of the most coveted honors in the material handling industry.

Barton & Loguidice Founders from 1961 (Left to Right) Frank Loguidice, James Clyde, Ken Brown, Edwin Barton
January 12, 2026

Barton & Loguidice Celebrates 65 Years of Service, Growth and Innovation

The firm is commemorating more than six decades of service to clients and communities across the region.

EC COmmittee
January 9, 2026

Bowers Names Patricia Mills & Laurie Podvin to Firm’s Executive Committee

Both partners bring extensive professional experience, a proven track record of leadership within the firm, and deep knowledge of the industries and clients the firm serves.