Member Essentials-CEO Insights April 2026

Posted on March 31, 2026

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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.   

 

ACC Technical Services to host a cybersecurity lunch & learn event for Syracuse community. 

Beardsley Architects + Engineers wins prestigious awards from the American Public Works Association (APWA) and the American Institute of Architects Central New York Chapter (AIA CNY) for recent projects. 

CABVI hosts its annual Sips for the Senses event at NBT Bank Stadium. 

Eastern Security Services’ Vinny Peone receives the inaugural Marketer of the Year award at the 31st annual SAMMY Awards in Las Vegas. 

The historic Green Mansion in Syracuse’s Near Westside neighborhood will be redeveloped and serve as the new headquarters for the Greater Syracuse Land Bank. 

Long Law  celebrates its sixth anniversary with corporate conversion, new Ithaca office, AI initiatives and secure client portal. 

Nascentia Health’s Disco Inferno fundraiser returns for a second year. 

Nave Law Firm recognizes Reflections Management and Care as its March Nave’s Neighbor. 

New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corporation are holding a supplier diversity expo in May.  

Onondaga Community College names Héctor Rodríguez as its next provost.  

Oswego Health brings back childbirth education classes for its patients through a new virtual partnership with Birthly. 

Premiere Transportation announces the appointment of Vincent Crisafulli as the company’s first-ever Chief Financial Officer. 

Solvay Bank announces recent hires and promotions. 

Tompkins Financial Corp. announces Phillip M. Quintana as its President-Elect of Tompkins Community Bank, effective immediately. 

Turning Stone Resort Casino to hold hiring event in April.  

 

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