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.

Other Network News

The Syracuse Orchestra full color logo
June 30, 2026

The Syracuse Orchestra's Summer Concert Series comes to CNY in July

The Syracuse Orchestra will perform a series of free outdoor concerts at various locations in CNY throughout the month of July

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June 29, 2026

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announces $10,000 grants for local community organizations through Federal Home Loan Bank of New York program

Excellus BCBS is awarding $10,000 grants to four community organizations across CNY to support housing, education, and community wellbeing through a a partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of NY

The MOST
June 29, 2026

MOST Debuts Renovated Dino Zone presented by M&T Bank

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Harris Beach Murtha
June 29, 2026

Harris Beach Murtha to Add Nearly 40 Attorneys from Boston-based Peabody & Arnold

Boston-based Peabody & Arnold will soon join Harris Beach Murtha, adding nearly 40 attorneys and strengthening the firm’s Northeast presence and beyond.

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June 24, 2026

Aqua Spa Float Center is Hiring a Part-Time Massage Therapist

Aqua Spa Float Center is seeking an experienced, motivated, kind, and compassionate Part-Time Massage Therapist.

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Amy Lear and Gregory Power (board president) of Las Olas Confections and Snacks,Ormond Beach, FL)
June 24, 2026

Man in the Moon Candies Wins Industry Award at Candy Convention

Since 1937, Candy Clinic has provided a forum for confectioners to share new product innovations, merchandising concepts, packaging ideas and business solutions with their peers.

Oswego Health
June 23, 2026

Oswego Health Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine Earns Two Prestigious National Awards for Clinical Excellence and Patient Satisfaction

The Center of Distinction Award recognizes wound care centers that achieve exceptional clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate exceeding 92 percent.