Member Essentials-CEO Insights December 2023

Posted on November 30, 2023

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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.

 

Armory Square businesses host winter apparel donation drive for Syracuse City School District students.

Dannible & McKee hosts annual tax and financial planning conference.

Excellus BCBS Awards hospitals $28 million for quality improvements.

Felix Schoeller North America unveils new coating operation in Pulaski.

Helio Health awarded grant for James Street renovations, opens Rochester location. 

Andy Breuer of Hueber-Breuer Construction talks to Syracuse.com for its leadership series.

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) makes former downtown Sibley’s Department Store its home.

Syracuse IDA approves $4 million in tax breaks for JMA Wireless expansion.

KeyBank honors Syracuse–area business owner at annual Key4Women awards, including Susan Crossett, president and CEO of CPS Recruitment Inc.

M3 Placement and Partnership recertified as WBE for the third time.

NBT Bank formally opens new Syracuse financial center location in The Post building.

Oneida Indian Nation honors more than 400 local veterans at annual veterans recognition event at Turning Stone Resort Casino.

Oswego Health says work is underway to improve area around its Fulton location. 

PPC to add nearly 200 jobs by end of 2024 as it relocates production from overseas.

Holiday Nights return to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in December.

She Fancy Grazing Co. to join the Salt City Market.

Upstate Medical University’s College of Nursing partners with SUNY Canton to offer remote nursing doctorate program.

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Turning Stone Earns National Recognition from Forbes for $400 Million Transformation

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NY SBDC Fast Track to Small Business Workshop
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NY SBDC Fast Track to Small Business Workshop

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2026 Oswego Health Foundation Gala

Oswego Health Foundation announces their 7th Annual Foundation Gala, "License to Heal: A Night of Elegance. A Mission of Care."

Good Side of Bad Movie Screening NAMI Syracuse
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Award-winning Movie Screening to Benefit Mental Illness

Join NAMI Syracuse, NAMI NYS, and Schizophrenic.nyc for a special screening of Good Side of Bad, followed by an evening of storytelling, lived experience, mental health advocacy, and connection.

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Business Litigation Attorney William Hython joins Harris Beach Murtha’s Syracuse Office

Senior Counsel William H. Hython has joined Harris Beach Murtha’s Business Litigation practice group and Syracuse office.

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September 14, 2026

Hospitality Syracuse Inc. will Present a $113,580 Check to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse on Sept. 16.

You are cordially invited to join us at 3:30pm on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the Boys…

PEACE, Inc. Rooftop BBQ Fundraiser
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PEACE, Inc. Rooftop BBQ Fundraiser

Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, live music, and great company while supporting programs that help individuals and families throughout Central New York thrive.

AUD Authority Unveils NBT Bank Arena at the Utica Memorial Auditorium
September 10, 2026

AUD Authority Unveils NBT Bank Arena at the Utica Memorial Auditorium

The agreement was awarded through a competitive bidding process and marks a long-term investment in one of the region's premier entertainment and community venues.