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.

Other Network News

Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm-to-School Workshop
October 29, 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Farm-to-School Workshop

This educational program begins with a farm tour at Grindstone Farm in Pulaski, NY.

NBT Bancorp Inc. Announces Record Third Quarter 2026 Results and Declares Cash Dividend
October 28, 2026

NBT Bancorp Inc. Announces Record Third Quarter 2026 Results and Declares Cash Dividend

NBT Bancorp Inc. (“NBT” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NBTB) reported net income and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended Sept. 30, 2026.

Production Poster for The Nutcracker
October 26, 2026

The Nutcracker

Play written by June Walker Rogers and Directed by Jennifer Hitchcock.

head shot
October 23, 2026

Premiere Transportation Promotes Beth Lamoureux to Vice President of Marketing

Her appointment underscores Premiere Transportation’s continued growth and its commitment to strong leadership, strategic vision, and perspectives that support the company’s long-term success.

McFarland Johnson
October 16, 2026

McFarland Johnson Recognized on the Fortune 2026 Best Workplaces in Engineering List

McFarland-Johnson, Inc. (MJ) has been named to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Engineering™ List by Fortune magazine and Great Place To Work®.

opening doors
October 14, 2026

Opening Doors - Why Innovation is a Community Effort

Innovation rarely fails because people lack ideas.

Upcoming Emergent Leader Cohort Beginning Jan. 20, 2027 in Syracuse, NY
October 7, 2026

Upcoming Emergent Leader Cohort Beginning Jan. 20, 2027 in Syracuse, NY

Lead with clarity, courage, and connection. This program is for leaders who want to communicate with clarity, listen with empathy, and strengthen the relationships that move work forward.

Inclusion Works!
October 2, 2026

Inclusion Works Presented by Arc of Onondaga

Explore the benefits of employing people with disabilities at Inclusion Works!

Test Your Stability at YMCA Healthy Aging Day
October 2, 2026

SOS Supports YMCA Healthy Aging Day, Promoting Balance, Stability and Independence in the Community

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) is proud to sponsor the YMCA of Central New York’s Healthy Aging Day on October 7, an event focused on helping adults stay active, connected and engaged.