Member Essentials-CEO Insights December 2025

Posted on December 1, 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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Meg O’Connell will retire as the executive director of the Allyn Family Foundation. 

Central New York Community Foundation receives $12 million gift from Renzi estate. 

Community Bank expands its footprint in Pennsylvania’s Greater Lehigh Valley. 

Drakos Urgent Care starts seeing patients at its new facility in Camillus. 

Eastern Security Services opens its new headquarters in Franklin Square in Syracuse. 

Gwen Webber-McLeod of Gwen, Inc. hosts Leadership Diva book tour. 

Le Moyne College is getting ready to launch a new degree program in applied physics. 

Oneida Indian Nation celebrates the grand opening of Point Place Casino hotel expansion. 

Rosamond Gifford Zoo Holiday Nights return for 2025. 

St. Joseph’s Health expands orthopedic and spine care with the launch of a new practice. 

Syracuse University’s Whitman School will offer new real estate master’s degree program in 2026. 

Turning Stone Resort Casino’s 2025 Gingerbread Village will take guests “around the world.” 

Upstate Medical University formally opens the Upstate Neurological Institute.  

 

Other Network News

Oneida Indian Nation leadership, elected officials and business and tourism leaders usher in a new state of luxury travel and hospitality in Upstate New York.
July 20, 2026

Oneida Indian Nation Celebrates the Arrival of the First Phase of the $400 Million Turning Stone Evolution – Grand Opening of Luxury Hotel, The Crescent, and Fine-Dining Restaurant, SALT

Oneida Indian Nation leadership, elected officials and business and tourism leaders usher in a new state of luxury travel and hospitality in Upstate New York.

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July 20, 2026

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recognizes 2025 Circle of Excellence Award winners

Excellus BCBS has announced the recipients of its 2025 Circle of Excellence Awards, recognizing healthcare organizations that have demonstrated exceptional performance in clinical quality and outcomes

July 20, 2026

Oswego Health Announces New Board Leadership and Welcomes Four New Members to Board of Directors

Peter Cullinan has been elected Chair of the Oswego Health Board of Directors. Joining him in officer roles are Katie Toomey Zaryski as Vice Chair, Ron Tascarella as Treasurer and Lynne Eggert as Secretary.

Solvay Bank Announces Caitlin Wynn’s Appointment to UnitiEast Executive Committee
July 15, 2026

Solvay Bank Announces Caitlin Wynn’s Appointment to UnitiEast Executive Committee

Solvay Bank, the oldest community bank in Onondaga County, is pleased to announce the appointment of Caitlin Wynn, Banking Officer & Retail Operations Leader, to the Executive Committee of UnitiEast.

Solvay Bank Announces $50,000 to Local Non-Profit Organizations In Partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
July 15, 2026

Solvay Bank Announces $50,000 to Local Non-Profit Organizations In Partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

Solvay Bank announced a combined $50,000 financial boost to the CNY community by awarding individual $3,125 grants to 16 area non-profit organizations distributed through the FHLBNY SBRG Program.

Bent Ear Technologies
July 14, 2026

Bent Ear Technology Partners Recognized on MSP Summit's 2026 MSPs to Watch List

Prestigious recognition highlights the company's operational excellence, innovation and commitment to helping businesses navigate an AI-driven technology landscape.

Ghyra Cannon
July 13, 2026

Christopher Community Welcomes Ghyra Cannon as Director of HR Operations

Christopher Community, Inc. (CCI), is pleased to announce the appointment of Ghyra Cannon as its new Director of HR Operations.

July 10, 2026

Choosing the Right Contract Laboratory Partner: Strategic, Operational and Financial Points to Consider

In this virtual session, David Kudla and Sarah Ptach will walk innovators through the critical considerations that should guide partner selection.

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July 10, 2026

Eastern Security Services Celebrates 50 Years of Protecting Central New York

Last month, local security provider Eastern Security Services celebrated 50 years of protecting homes and businesses across Central and Western New York.