Member Essentials-CEO Insights February 2024

Posted on January 31, 2024

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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.

 

AmeriCU Credit Union unveils remodel of Auburn Financial Center.  

Local restauranteurs will open a steakhouse in the newly completed City Center building. 

Melanie Littlejohn will begin her new role as Central New York Community Foundation President Mar.1. 

Gov. Kathy Hochul creates AI innovation research consortium made up of New York higher education institutions, including Cornell University

Devin’s Rec Room begins major fundraising campaign for facility on Syracuse’s Northside. 

Drakos Dynamics will open a new urgent care facility for all ages in Cicero. 

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Food Access Healthy Neighborhoods Now Winter Market to announce her Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act. 

Oswego Health will use $10,000 Excellus BlueCross BlueShield grant to open primary care facility.   

Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s executive director joins the International Elephant Foundation. 

Salt City Market tenant Baghdad plans to open second location in Westvale Plaza. 

Solvay Bank expands its commercial banking footprint in Mohawk Valley. 

Student-athlete mental wellness app wins SUNY Oswego Launch It competition. 

Syracuse Mets will again offer We Care Wednesdays for nonprofits this season. 

Syracuse Regional Airport Authority executive director elected chair of national airport policy council. 

Syracuse University unveils new seating plan for the JMA Wireless Dome. 

ICS changes its name to TechMD

Tompkins Community Bank takes part in 2024 homebuyer dream program. 

Visions FCU formally opens a financial readiness center at Syracuse University’s NVRC.  

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NY SBDC Fast Track to Small Business Workshop
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KeyBank's 2026 Economic & Market Outlook

If you’re navigating questions around inflation, interest rates, volatility, portfolio strategy, fiscal policy and more, this event offers timely guidance and a clear look at the forces shaping the year ahead.

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How to Prepare for a Due Diligence Review by Investors, Potential Licensees, and Buyers (with a Little IP Sprinkled In)

This presentation will outline the many steps that a company should take to best prepare for a corporate due diligence review from both the buyer/investor/licensee and seller/licensor perspective.

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Rosamond Gifford Zoo Hosts "Novelis Party for the Planet"

This year, the zoo continues it’s celebration beyond one-day to lead a region-wide effort focused on cleaning, creating, and connecting to protect the planet we all call home.

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One City. One Campus. One Community.

This exhibit highlights the powerful collaboration between SUNY Oswego and the greater Oswego community, showcasing the ongoing work of the Campus-City Relations Committee.

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Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists Welcomes Spine Surgeon Mark Wolgin, MD, to the Organization

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists Welcomes Spine Surgeon Mark Wolgin, MD, to the Organization

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Rachel's Warrior Run

Join the Rachel’s Warrior Run—a powerful community event supporting survivors and raising awareness for domestic and sexual violence.